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Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Medford, MA

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

Medford, Massachusetts at a glance

Programs
5
Avg rating
4.68/5
Parent reviews
44
Top rated (4.5+)
5

Medford has 5 licensed child daycare & preschools with 44 parent reviews averaging 4.68/5.5 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 83% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around the 02155 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 Medford

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
    Salem Street Studio After School Program
    4.58 score
    5(7)

    235 Salem St, Medford, MA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 26 children

    Salem Street Studio After School Program is a martial arts-based after-school program in Medford, Massachusetts that receives consistently high praise from parents. The program combines karate instruction with pickup service from school, play, and educational activities. Parents highlight the instructors' expertise, patience with children of all abilities including those with autism, and long-term student retention.

    Experienced and skilled instructorsGrandmaster DiScipio's credentials and leadershippatient teaching approachaccommodating to children with special needs
  2. 2
    Grace Works Child Care
    4.48 score
    4.6(20)

    160 High St, Medford, MA · Church Daycare · Capacity: 92 children

    Grace Works Child Care in Medford receives consistently high praise from parents. All 10 recent reviews are 5-star ratings, highlighting warm and caring staff, enriching activities, strong teacher retention, and flexibility for working parents. Parents report their children thrive academically and socially in this religious facility.

    Warm and caring teacherslong staff tenureenriching activities (music classwater play
  3. 3
    Play Academy
    4.29 score
    4.5(7)

    65 Riverside Ave, Medford, MA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 74 children

    Play Academy receives consistently high praise for caring, experienced staff who genuinely invest in children's development and well-being. Parents highlight engaging activities, outdoor time, and personalized attention. However, some parents note concerns about limited operating hours that may not accommodate all working schedules and issues with their third-party payment system.

    Caring and experienced teachersengaging activities and outdoor timepersonal touch to child developmentwell-organized operations
  4. 4
    Launch And Learn Educare Center
    4 score
    4(8)

    29 Forest Street, Medford, MA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 75 children

    Launch and Learn Educare Center receives mixed reviews. Parents praise the teachers, curriculum, cleanliness, and communication, but several parents report serious concerns about administrative practices, lack of transparency, and management issues.

    caring and loving teacherswell-designed curriculumclean facilityreal-time updates and photos

Rating Distribution

Based on 6 daycares with Google ratings in Medford

4.5 - 5.0
5
4.0 - 4.4
1
3.0 - 3.9
0
Below 3
0

Daycare Types Compared

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

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.63avg rating
5 daycares · 4 rated

Church Daycare

4.8avg rating
3 daycares · 2 rated

Before or After School Daycare

No ratings yet
1 daycares

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Medford zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
021559
4.68
5

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Medford (24–92 children)

Small

up to 30 children

3

Medium

31–75 children

5

Large

76–150 children

1

Very Large

150+ children

0

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Medford based on parent reviews

Salem Street Studio After School Program

5(7)

235 Salem St, Medford, MA

Salem Street Studio After School Program is a martial arts-based after-school program in Medford, Massachusetts that receives consistently high praise from parents. The program combines karate instruction with pickup service from school, play, and educational activities. Parents highlight the instructors' expertise, patience with children of all abilities including those with autism, and long-term student retention.

Experienced and skilled instructorsGrandmaster DiScipio's credentials and leadershippatient teaching approach

Play Academy

4.5(7)

65 Riverside Ave, Medford, MA

Play Academy receives consistently high praise for caring, experienced staff who genuinely invest in children's development and well-being. Parents highlight engaging activities, outdoor time, and personalized attention. However, some parents note concerns about limited operating hours that may not accommodate all working schedules and issues with their third-party payment system.

Caring and experienced teachersengaging activities and outdoor timepersonal touch to child development

Launch And Learn Educare Center

4(8)

29 Forest Street, Medford, MA

Launch and Learn Educare Center receives mixed reviews. Parents praise the teachers, curriculum, cleanliness, and communication, but several parents report serious concerns about administrative practices, lack of transparency, and management issues.

caring and loving teacherswell-designed curriculumclean facility

Merry-Go-Round Nursery School, INC.

5

55 Otis St, Medford, MA

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Daycare types in Medford

Child Daycare & Preschools 5Church Daycare 3Before or After School Daycare 1

Child Daycare & Preschools in Medford, Massachusetts

There are 5 child daycare & preschools in Medford, 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 Medford have an average rating of 4.68 out of 5 across 6 rated facilities, with 83% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.8 stars. Our analysis covers 44 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Medford, 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 Medford

Showing 5 results

Merry-Go-Round Nursery School, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
55 Otis St, Medford, MA
Phone
(781) 396-1711
Salem Street Studio After School Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Salem Street Studio After School Program is a martial arts-based after-school program in Medford, Massachusetts that receives consistently high praise from parents. The program combines karate instruction with pickup service from school, play, and educational activities. Parents highlight the instructors' expertise, patience with children of all abilities including those with autism, and long-term student retention.

Experienced and skilled instructorsGrandmaster DiScipio's credentials and leadershippatient teaching approach
Address
235 Salem St, Medford, MA
Phone
(781) 393-9111
Play Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Play Academy receives consistently high praise for caring, experienced staff who genuinely invest in children's development and well-being. Parents highlight engaging activities, outdoor time, and personalized attention. However, some parents note concerns about limited operating hours that may not accommodate all working schedules and issues with their third-party payment system.

Caring and experienced teachersengaging activities and outdoor timepersonal touch to child development
Address
65 Riverside Ave, Medford, MA
Phone
(781) 393-0022
Launch And Learn Educare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Launch and Learn Educare Center receives mixed reviews. Parents praise the teachers, curriculum, cleanliness, and communication, but several parents report serious concerns about administrative practices, lack of transparency, and management issues.

caring and loving teacherswell-designed curriculumclean facility
Address
29 Forest Street, Medford, MA
Phone
(781) 874-1220
Kellys Unique Kids
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
254 Salem St, Medford, MA
Phone
(781) 874-1387

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Frequently asked questions

There are 5 child daycare & preschools daycares in Medford, 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 Medford have an average Google rating of 4.68 out of 5 across 6 rated facilities. About 83% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Medford, 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
Medford offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 5 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 3 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 Medford for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Medford 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.