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Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Essex, MA

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

Essex, Massachusetts at a glance

Programs
1
Avg rating
5/5
Parent reviews
6
Top rated (4.5+)
1

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

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Essex

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
    Magical Beginnings Essex Academy
    4.55 score
    5(6)

    1 Scott'S Way, Essex, MA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 82 children

    Parents consistently praise Magical Beginnings Essex Academy for its caring, compassionate staff who treat children and families with individual attention and support. The facility is described as clean, secure, and welcoming, with strong communication and daily updates. Children show positive developmental growth and genuinely enjoy attending.

    Warm and compassionate staffclean and secure facilityexcellent communication and daily photosindividual attention to each child

Rating Distribution

Based on 1 daycares with Google ratings in Essex

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

Daycare Types Compared

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

Before or After School Daycare

No ratings yet
1 daycares

Child Daycare & Preschools

5avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Essex (39–82 children)

Small

up to 30 children

0

Medium

31–75 children

1

Large

76–150 children

1

Very Large

150+ children

0

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Essex based on parent reviews

Magical Beginnings Essex Academy

5(6)

1 Scott'S Way, Essex, MA

Parents consistently praise Magical Beginnings Essex Academy for its caring, compassionate staff who treat children and families with individual attention and support. The facility is described as clean, secure, and welcoming, with strong communication and daily updates. Children show positive developmental growth and genuinely enjoy attending.

Warm and compassionate staffclean and secure facilityexcellent communication and daily photos

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Daycare types in Essex

Child Daycare & Preschools 1Before or After School Daycare 1

Child Daycare & Preschools in Essex, Massachusetts

There are 1 child daycare & preschools in Essex, Massachusetts, making up 50% of the 2 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 Essex have an average rating of 5 out of 5 across 1 rated facilities, with 100% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 5 stars. Our analysis covers 6 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Essex, 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 Essex

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Magical Beginnings Essex Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Parents consistently praise Magical Beginnings Essex Academy for its caring, compassionate staff who treat children and families with individual attention and support. The facility is described as clean, secure, and welcoming, with strong communication and daily updates. Children show positive developmental growth and genuinely enjoy attending.

Warm and compassionate staffclean and secure facilityexcellent communication and daily photos
Address
1 Scott'S Way, Essex, MA
Phone
(978) 768-6287

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Frequently asked questions

There are 1 child daycare & preschools daycares in Essex, Massachusetts, out of 2 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 Essex have an average Google rating of 5 out of 5 across 1 rated facilities. About 100% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Essex, 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
Essex offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 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 Essex for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Essex 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.