Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Lexington, MA
Compare 11 child daycare & preschools in Lexington. Average rating: 4.86/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Lexington, Massachusetts at a glance
- Programs
- 11
- Avg rating
- 4.86/5
- Parent reviews
- 151
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 9
Lexington has 11 licensed child daycare & preschools with 151 parent reviews averaging 4.86/5.9 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 90% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around 02420 (avg 5 stars), while 02421 has the largest selection (10 programs).Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Lexington
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.
- 1First Circle Learning Center4.8 score5(20)
80 Maple St, Lexington, MA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 102 children
First Circle Learning Center in Lexington receives universally positive feedback from parents. Families consistently praise the warm, nurturing environment, attentive and caring staff, and engaging curriculum with hands-on activities and outdoor play. Children reportedly arrive happy and excited, with parents noting significant growth and development across all age groups from infants through preschool.
Warm and nurturing environmentpatient and attentive staffgenuine care for children's growth and happinessengaging hands-on curriculum - 2Lexington Playcare Center4.71 score5(12)
6 Meriam St, Lexington, MA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 55 children
Lexington Playcare Center receives universally positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, creative teachers and play-based learning approach. Parents consistently highlight the smooth transitions, strong teacher-child relationships, excellent communication, and outdoor activities. Children reportedly enjoy attending and thrive academically and socially.
Patient and creative teachersexcellent student-teacher ratiosclean and engaging facilitiesplay-based learning curriculum - 3Children'S Center Of Lexington4.62 score5(8)
01580 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, MA · Church Daycare · Capacity: 70 children
Parents consistently praise Children's Center of Lexington for its warm, nurturing environment and dedicated teachers who tailor activities to individual child development. The play-based curriculum, strong teacher retention, sense of community, and excellent facilities create an engaging space where children thrive academically and socially.
Caring and attentive teachersplay-based curriculumteacher retention and stabilitysmall community feel - 4Hancock Nursery School, INC.4.51 score4.7(13)
1912 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, MA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 62 children
Hancock Nursery School receives consistently high praise from parents who highlight the warm, nurturing environment and dedicated staff. Parents particularly commend the school's ability to support children with diverse needs, including those adjusting to new cultures and languages, through play-based learning and strong social-emotional development. Multiple families report lasting positive impacts on their children's confidence, kindness, and academic readiness.
Caring and attentive teacherswarm and welcoming environmentexcellent staff-to-child ratioplay-based curriculum with academic components - 5The Billy Dalwin Pre-School Of Temple Emunah4.5 score5(5)
9 Piper Rd, Lexington, MA · Church Daycare · Capacity: 56 children
Parents consistently praise Billy Dalwin Preschool for exceptional teachers who are warm, patient, and attuned to individual children's needs. The program emphasizes outdoor exploration, creative play, and developmental growth in a nurturing, inclusive community environment. Families report high child satisfaction and feeling supported as part of a close-knit village.
Exceptionalpassionate teachersWarm and inclusive communityStrong child development outcomes - 6Knowledge Beginnings4.4 score4.5(20)
429 Marrett Rd, Lexington, MA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 95 children
Parents consistently praise Knowledge Beginnings in Lexington as an exceptional daycare center with caring, attentive staff who create a nurturing learning environment. Families highlight strong communication, developmental progress, and their children's happiness and comfort at the facility. Multiple parents with multi-year enrollment express high trust and satisfaction.
Warm and caring staffexcellent educatorsresponsive directorstrong communication via app with daily photos/videos - 7Hayden Centre Childcare4.32 score4.4(20)
24 Lincoln St, Lexington, MA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 122 children
Hayden Centre Childcare is a highly-rated community recreation complex in Lexington featuring an indoor swimming pool, ice skating rink, and gym facilities. Parents praise the variety of activities, cleanliness, friendly staff, and excellent value. However, class spaces fill quickly and registration is competitive.
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Rating Distribution
Based on 10 daycares with Google ratings in Lexington
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Lexington, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Lexington zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02420 | 7 | 5 | 5 | |
| 02421 | 10 | 4.72 | 4 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Lexington (26–144 children)
Small
up to 30 children
1
Medium
31–75 children
8
Large
76–150 children
8
Very Large
150+ children
0
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Lexington based on parent reviews
First Circle Learning Center
80 Maple St, Lexington, MA
First Circle Learning Center in Lexington receives universally positive feedback from parents. Families consistently praise the warm, nurturing environment, attentive and caring staff, and engaging curriculum with hands-on activities and outdoor play. Children reportedly arrive happy and excited, with parents noting significant growth and development across all age groups from infants through preschool.
Lexington Playcare Center
6 Meriam St, Lexington, MA
Lexington Playcare Center receives universally positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, creative teachers and play-based learning approach. Parents consistently highlight the smooth transitions, strong teacher-child relationships, excellent communication, and outdoor activities. Children reportedly enjoy attending and thrive academically and socially.
Hancock Nursery School, INC.
1912 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, MA
Hancock Nursery School receives consistently high praise from parents who highlight the warm, nurturing environment and dedicated staff. Parents particularly commend the school's ability to support children with diverse needs, including those adjusting to new cultures and languages, through play-based learning and strong social-emotional development. Multiple families report lasting positive impacts on their children's confidence, kindness, and academic readiness.
Knowledge Beginnings
429 Marrett Rd, Lexington, MA
Parents consistently praise Knowledge Beginnings in Lexington as an exceptional daycare center with caring, attentive staff who create a nurturing learning environment. Families highlight strong communication, developmental progress, and their children's happiness and comfort at the facility. Multiple parents with multi-year enrollment express high trust and satisfaction.
Community Nursery School, INC.
2325 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, MA
Parents highlight the school's Reggio Emilia-inspired, child-led approach and cooperative structure, noting the dedication of staff and ample outdoor space. Reviewers appreciate the warm community and the opportunity for family involvement in their children's education.
Hayden Centre Childcare
24 Lincoln St, Lexington, MA
Hayden Centre Childcare is a highly-rated community recreation complex in Lexington featuring an indoor swimming pool, ice skating rink, and gym facilities. Parents praise the variety of activities, cleanliness, friendly staff, and excellent value. However, class spaces fill quickly and registration is competitive.
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Daycare types in Lexington
Child Daycare & Preschools in Lexington, Massachusetts
There are 11 child daycare & preschools in Lexington, Massachusetts, making up 65% of the 17 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 Lexington have an average rating of 4.86 out of 5 across 10 rated facilities, with 90% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 5 stars. Our analysis covers 151 parent reviews.
When choosing a daycare in Lexington, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.
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Parents highlight the school's Reggio Emilia-inspired, child-led approach and cooperative structure, noting the dedication of staff and ample outdoor space. Reviewers appreciate the warm community and the opportunity for family involvement in their children's education.
- Address
- 2325 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, MA
- Phone
- (781) 862-0741
First Circle Learning Center in Lexington receives universally positive feedback from parents. Families consistently praise the warm, nurturing environment, attentive and caring staff, and engaging curriculum with hands-on activities and outdoor play. Children reportedly arrive happy and excited, with parents noting significant growth and development across all age groups from infants through preschool.
- Address
- 80 Maple St, Lexington, MA
- Phone
- (781) 863-5251
Lexington Playcare Center receives universally positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, creative teachers and play-based learning approach. Parents consistently highlight the smooth transitions, strong teacher-child relationships, excellent communication, and outdoor activities. Children reportedly enjoy attending and thrive academically and socially.
- Address
- 6 Meriam St, Lexington, MA
- Phone
- (781) 862-5485
Hancock Nursery School receives consistently high praise from parents who highlight the warm, nurturing environment and dedicated staff. Parents particularly commend the school's ability to support children with diverse needs, including those adjusting to new cultures and languages, through play-based learning and strong social-emotional development. Multiple families report lasting positive impacts on their children's confidence, kindness, and academic readiness.
- Address
- 1912 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, MA
- Phone
- (781) 862-1742
Parents consistently praise Knowledge Beginnings in Lexington as an exceptional daycare center with caring, attentive staff who create a nurturing learning environment. Families highlight strong communication, developmental progress, and their children's happiness and comfort at the facility. Multiple parents with multi-year enrollment express high trust and satisfaction.
- Address
- 429 Marrett Rd, Lexington, MA
- Phone
- (781) 860-0776
Hayden Centre Childcare is a highly-rated community recreation complex in Lexington featuring an indoor swimming pool, ice skating rink, and gym facilities. Parents praise the variety of activities, cleanliness, friendly staff, and excellent value. However, class spaces fill quickly and registration is competitive.
- Address
- 24 Lincoln St, Lexington, MA
- Phone
- (781) 862-8480
- Address
- 9 Philip Rd, Lexington, MA
- Phone
- (781) 863-1912
Review quality is poor with mostly incoherent submissions. The one substantive review from a former student cited poor food quality, inadequate snack communication, uncomfortable furniture, and crowded shared seating as issues from their experience.
- Address
- 2600 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA
- Phone
- (617) 795-0256
LEAP School is highly praised by parents for its nurturing, caring environment where children feel safe and supported. Staff members are noted for going above and beyond in their dedication to child development, with strong communication and detailed progress updates. Parents consistently report their children thrived academically and socially at the facility.
- Address
- 210 Marrett Rd, Lexington, MA
- Phone
- (781) 861-1026
Empow Studios receives mixed reviews. Weekend workshops are praised for STEM instruction and social interaction, but day camp experiences have been heavily criticized for cancellations without notice, lack of refunds, poor communication, and high costs with minimal instruction.
- Address
- 1776 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, MA
- Phone
- (617) 395-7527
Bright Horizons at Lexington receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating the center 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring and professional staff, clean and bright facilities, strong communication, individualized attention to each child's development, and well-organized management. Multiple families have enrolled multiple children and report significant developmental progress and strong satisfaction over years of attendance.
- Address
- 903 Waltham St, Lexington, MA
- Phone
- (781) 862-2220
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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 — 11 facilities
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