Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Haverhill, MA
Compare 9 child daycare & preschools in Haverhill. Average rating: 4.55/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Haverhill, Massachusetts at a glance
- Programs
- 9
- Avg rating
- 4.55/5
- Parent reviews
- 105
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 7
Haverhill has 9 licensed child daycare & preschools with 105 parent reviews averaging 4.55/5.7 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 70% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around the 01830 zip code, averaging 4.53 stars across 11 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Haverhill
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.
- 1Little Footprints Learning Center4.59 score4.8(14)
800 Broadway, Haverhill, MA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 36 children
Little Footprints Learning Center receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring staff, thoughtful play-based curriculum, and exceptional outdoor facilities. Parents consistently report improvements in their children's development, social skills, and happiness, with many noting the director Jen's deep expertise in early childhood education. Multiple parents across different professions (teachers, educators) recommend the center as one of the best childcare decisions they've made.
caring and attentive staffplay-based learning approachextensive outdoor time and exceptional outdoor facilitiesclean and well-maintained facilities - 2Haverhill Ymca Afterschool Program4.4 score4.5(20)
81 Winter St, Haverhill, MA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 65 children
Parents consistently praise the Haverhill YMCA afterschool program for its welcoming, inclusive environment and dedicated staff who go above and beyond. The facility is noted for cleanliness, organization, and offering diverse activities including adaptive swimming programs. Children are reported to be happy, safe, and eager to attend.
Friendly and caring staffinclusive community atmosphereclean and organized facilityadaptive programs for children with disabilities - 3Haverhill Ymca Children'S Learning Center4.4 score4.5(20)
87 Winter St., Haverhill, MA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 65 children
Parents consistently praise Haverhill YMCA Children's Learning Center for its welcoming, inclusive environment and dedicated staff who go above and beyond. The facility is noted for cleanliness, organization, and quality programming across multiple age groups, including specialized adaptive programs and summer camps where children thrive and look forward to attending.
Friendly and committed staffclean and organized facilityinclusive community environmentadaptive swimming program with high expectations
Rating Distribution
Based on 10 daycares with Google ratings in Haverhill
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Haverhill, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Haverhill zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01830 | 11 | 4.53 | 5 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Haverhill (16–257 children)
Small
up to 30 children
2
Medium
31–75 children
9
Large
76–150 children
3
Very Large
150+ children
1
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Haverhill based on parent reviews
Little Footprints Learning Center
800 Broadway, Haverhill, MA
Little Footprints Learning Center receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring staff, thoughtful play-based curriculum, and exceptional outdoor facilities. Parents consistently report improvements in their children's development, social skills, and happiness, with many noting the director Jen's deep expertise in early childhood education. Multiple parents across different professions (teachers, educators) recommend the center as one of the best childcare decisions they've made.
Haverhill Ymca Afterschool Program
81 Winter St, Haverhill, MA
Parents consistently praise the Haverhill YMCA afterschool program for its welcoming, inclusive environment and dedicated staff who go above and beyond. The facility is noted for cleanliness, organization, and offering diverse activities including adaptive swimming programs. Children are reported to be happy, safe, and eager to attend.
Haverhill Ymca Children'S Learning Center
87 Winter St., Haverhill, MA
Parents consistently praise Haverhill YMCA Children's Learning Center for its welcoming, inclusive environment and dedicated staff who go above and beyond. The facility is noted for cleanliness, organization, and quality programming across multiple age groups, including specialized adaptive programs and summer camps where children thrive and look forward to attending.
Merrimack Child Care Center
366 Amesbury Line Road, Haverhill, MA
Youth Empowerhouse, Corp.
7 William St, Haverhill, MA
The International Child Care Center
17 Cedar St, Haverhill, MA
One parent describes an amazing experience with caring and patient staff who are dedicated to meeting individual children's needs, while another highlights the great staff, and a third notes the program is very good with no complaints.
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Daycare types in Haverhill
Child Daycare & Preschools in Haverhill, Massachusetts
There are 9 child daycare & preschools in Haverhill, Massachusetts, making up 60% of the 15 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 Haverhill have an average rating of 4.55 out of 5 across 10 rated facilities, with 70% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Headstart Programs facilities lead with an average of 5 stars. Our analysis covers 105 parent reviews.
When choosing a daycare in Haverhill, 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 Haverhill
Showing 9 results
- Address
- 366 Amesbury Line Road, Haverhill, MA
- Phone
- (978) 373-7875
- Address
- 7 William St, Haverhill, MA
- Phone
- (978) 372-0771
Little Footprints Learning Center receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring staff, thoughtful play-based curriculum, and exceptional outdoor facilities. Parents consistently report improvements in their children's development, social skills, and happiness, with many noting the director Jen's deep expertise in early childhood education. Multiple parents across different professions (teachers, educators) recommend the center as one of the best childcare decisions they've made.
- Address
- 800 Broadway, Haverhill, MA
- Phone
- (978) 374-9454
Parents consistently praise the Haverhill YMCA afterschool program for its welcoming, inclusive environment and dedicated staff who go above and beyond. The facility is noted for cleanliness, organization, and offering diverse activities including adaptive swimming programs. Children are reported to be happy, safe, and eager to attend.
- Address
- 81 Winter St, Haverhill, MA
- Phone
- (978) 374-0596
Parents consistently praise Haverhill YMCA Children's Learning Center for its welcoming, inclusive environment and dedicated staff who go above and beyond. The facility is noted for cleanliness, organization, and quality programming across multiple age groups, including specialized adaptive programs and summer camps where children thrive and look forward to attending.
- Address
- 87 Winter St., Haverhill, MA
- Phone
- (978) 374-0506
One parent describes an amazing experience with caring and patient staff who are dedicated to meeting individual children's needs, while another highlights the great staff, and a third notes the program is very good with no complaints.
- Address
- 17 Cedar St, Haverhill, MA
- Phone
- (978) 372-1221
One parent highlights the friendly staff and helpful resources, while another notes their granddaughter attends. Conversely, a separate review alleges severe mismanagement, including control issues, discrimination, and unsafe facility conditions such as restricted access for emergency services and food.
- Address
- 107 Winter St, Haverhill, MA
- Phone
- (978) 374-6191
- Address
- 26 White St., Haverhill, MA
- Phone
- (978) 361-0793
Little Sprouts Haverhill West receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, nurturing staff and safe environment. Parents consistently highlight individual teachers' dedication to child development and emotional growth, with children eagerly attending school and forming strong bonds with teachers.
- Address
- 443 W Lowell Ave, Haverhill, MA
- Phone
- (877) 977-7688
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Frequently asked questions
- 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
- Child Daycare & Preschools — 9 facilities
- Headstart Programs — 2 facilities
- Church Daycare — 1 facilities
- Before or After School Daycare — 3 facilities