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Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Dover, MA

Compare 1 child daycare & preschools in Dover. Average rating: 4.57/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Dover, Massachusetts at a glance

Programs
1
Avg rating
4.57/5
Parent reviews
8
Top rated (4.5+)
2

Dover offers 1 licensed child daycare & preschools, 3 of which have public ratings averaging 4.57/5.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Dover

Ranked using a weighted score that combines Google rating with the number of parent reviews — daycares with more reviews rank higher than those with a high rating but few reviews. Last updated: March 2026.

  1. 1
    Dover Nursery School
    4.5 score
    5(5)

    17 Springdale Ave., Dover, MA · Church Daycare · Capacity: 35 children

    Parents praise Dover Nursery School as a welcoming and supportive faith community with a beautiful facility and helpful staff. Reviewers highlight the warm atmosphere, quality youth and music programs, and strong focus on community service and spiritual growth.

    Beautiful facilitykind and supportive staffwelcoming community atmospherestrong youth programs

Rating Distribution

Based on 3 daycares with Google ratings in Dover

4.5 - 5.0
2
4.0 - 4.4
0
3.0 - 3.9
1
Below 3
0

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Dover, based on parent reviews

Before or After School Daycare

3.7avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Church Daycare

5avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Child Daycare & Preschools

5avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Dover (35–55 children)

Small

up to 30 children

0

Medium

31–75 children

3

Large

76–150 children

0

Very Large

150+ children

0

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Dover based on parent reviews

The Center For The Development Of Children

5

4 Springdale Ave, Dover, MA

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Daycare types in Dover

Child Daycare & Preschools 1Church Daycare 1Before or After School Daycare 1

Child Daycare & Preschools in Dover, Massachusetts

There are 1 child daycare & preschools in Dover, Massachusetts, making up 33% of the 3 total childcare facilities in the city. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.

Based on Google reviews, daycares in Dover have an average rating of 4.57 out of 5 across 3 rated facilities, with 67% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 5 stars. Our analysis covers 8 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Dover, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.

All Child Daycare & Preschools in Dover

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The Center For The Development Of Children
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
4 Springdale Ave, Dover, MA
Phone
(508) 785-1835

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Frequently asked questions

There are 1 child daycare & preschools daycares in Dover, Massachusetts, out of 3 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Dover have an average Google rating of 4.57 out of 5 across 3 rated facilities. About 67% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Dover, consider visiting facilities in person and checking:
  • Licensing status with Massachusetts's regulatory agency
  • Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in Massachusetts)
  • Safety measures and cleanliness
  • Daily routines and educational curriculum
  • Parent reviews and ratings
  • Location and hours that fit your schedule
Dover offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 1 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 1 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 1 facilities
Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.
Daycare costs in Massachusetts typically range from $200 to $400 per week for full-time care, depending on the child's age, facility type, and location within the state. Infant care tends to be more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Contact individual facilities in Dover for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Dover must be licensed by Massachusetts's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities are required to meet standards for safety, health, staff qualifications, and staff-to-child ratios. You can verify a facility's license status through your state's licensing database.