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Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Jamaica Plain, MA

Compare 5 child daycare & preschools in Jamaica Plain. Average rating: 4.68/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts at a glance

Programs
5
Avg rating
4.68/5
Parent reviews
28
Top rated (4.5+)
3

Jamaica Plain has 5 licensed child daycare & preschools with 28 parent reviews averaging 4.68/5.The highest-rated options cluster around the 02130 zip code, averaging 4.68 stars across 9 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Jamaica Plain

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
    Nurtury Learning Lab
    4.25 score
    4.4(8)

    33 Bickford Street, Jamaica Plain, MA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 103 children

    Nurtury Learning Lab receives consistently positive feedback from parents, with staff described as friendly, welcoming, and skilled with children. The facility is noted as clean and beautiful, with a good curriculum. However, one parent raised concerns about the 4:30pm closing time being too early for working parents.

    friendly and nice staffsafe environmentclean facilitygood with young children
  2. 2
    Sunny Bear Academy
    4.14 score
    4.2(11)

    177 Green St, Jamaica Plain, MA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 48 children

    Sunny Bear Academy receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, professional staff and warm environment. The bilingual Spanish immersion program is highlighted as a major strength. However, two serious concerns have been raised: a safety incident involving a child's injury 6 years ago, and ongoing parking/traffic safety issues during drop-off and pick-up times.

    Caring and professional staffwarm and welcoming environmentbilingual S

Rating Distribution

Based on 5 daycares with Google ratings in Jamaica Plain

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

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Jamaica Plain, based on parent reviews

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.68avg rating
5 daycares · 5 rated

Before or After School Daycare

No ratings yet
3 daycares

Headstart Programs

No ratings yet
1 daycares

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Jamaica Plain zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
021309
4.68
3

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Jamaica Plain (36–149 children)

Small

up to 30 children

0

Medium

31–75 children

6

Large

76–150 children

3

Very Large

150+ children

0

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Jamaica Plain based on parent reviews

Nazareth Child Care Center

4.8(4)

19 Saint Joseph Street, Jamaica Plain, MA

Reviewers highlight the center's friendly and nice staff, with specific praise for individual teachers. One parent notes a positive experience from years ago, while others describe it as an awesome school and the best English class.

nice stafffriendly staffgreat teachers

Small World Childcare Center

5(2)

150 S Huntington Ave, Bldg 9, Jamaica Plain, MA

Nurtury Learning Lab

4.4(8)

33 Bickford Street, Jamaica Plain, MA

Nurtury Learning Lab receives consistently positive feedback from parents, with staff described as friendly, welcoming, and skilled with children. The facility is noted as clean and beautiful, with a good curriculum. However, one parent raised concerns about the 4:30pm closing time being too early for working parents.

friendly and nice staffsafe environmentclean facility

Sunny Bear Academy

4.2(11)

177 Green St, Jamaica Plain, MA

Sunny Bear Academy receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, professional staff and warm environment. The bilingual Spanish immersion program is highlighted as a major strength. However, two serious concerns have been raised: a safety incident involving a child's injury 6 years ago, and ongoing parking/traffic safety issues during drop-off and pick-up times.

Caring and professional staffwarm and welcoming environmentbilingual S

Kidsart!

5

6 Eliot Street, Jamaica Plain, MA

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Daycare types in Jamaica Plain

Child Daycare & Preschools 5Headstart Programs 1Before or After School Daycare 3

Child Daycare & Preschools in Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts

There are 5 child daycare & preschools in Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts, making up 56% of the 9 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 Jamaica Plain have an average rating of 4.68 out of 5 across 5 rated facilities, with 60% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.68 stars. Our analysis covers 28 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Jamaica Plain, 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 Jamaica Plain

Showing 5 results

Small World Childcare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
150 S Huntington Ave, Bldg 9, Jamaica Plain, MA
Phone
(617) 232-8286
Kidsart!
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
6 Eliot Street, Jamaica Plain, MA
Phone
(617) 524-0818
Nazareth Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Reviewers highlight the center's friendly and nice staff, with specific praise for individual teachers. One parent notes a positive experience from years ago, while others describe it as an awesome school and the best English class.

nice stafffriendly staffgreat teachers
Address
19 Saint Joseph Street, Jamaica Plain, MA
Phone
(617) 522-4040
Nurtury Learning Lab
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Nurtury Learning Lab receives consistently positive feedback from parents, with staff described as friendly, welcoming, and skilled with children. The facility is noted as clean and beautiful, with a good curriculum. However, one parent raised concerns about the 4:30pm closing time being too early for working parents.

friendly and nice staffsafe environmentclean facility
Address
33 Bickford Street, Jamaica Plain, MA
Phone
(617) 477-3115
Sunny Bear Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Sunny Bear Academy receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, professional staff and warm environment. The bilingual Spanish immersion program is highlighted as a major strength. However, two serious concerns have been raised: a safety incident involving a child's injury 6 years ago, and ongoing parking/traffic safety issues during drop-off and pick-up times.

Caring and professional staffwarm and welcoming environmentbilingual S
Address
177 Green St, Jamaica Plain, MA
Phone
(617) 469-3977

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Frequently asked questions

There are 5 child daycare & preschools daycares in Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts, out of 9 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 Jamaica Plain have an average Google rating of 4.68 out of 5 across 5 rated facilities. About 60% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Jamaica Plain, 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
Jamaica Plain offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 5 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 1 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 3 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 Jamaica Plain for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Jamaica Plain 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.