Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Natick, MA
Compare 11 child daycare & preschools in Natick. Average rating: 4.54/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Natick, Massachusetts at a glance
- Programs
- 11
- Avg rating
- 4.54/5
- Parent reviews
- 125
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 10
Natick has 11 licensed child daycare & preschools with 125 parent reviews averaging 4.54/5.10 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 83% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around the 01760 zip code, averaging 4.54 stars across 16 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Natick
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.
- 1Wellesley Cooperative Nursery School4.8 score5(20)
5 Merrill Rd, Natick, MA · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 37 children
Wellesley Cooperative Nursery School receives perfect 5/5 ratings from parents who praise the caring teachers, nurturing environment, and play-based curriculum. Children consistently show enthusiasm for attending school and demonstrate strong social and emotional growth. Parents highlight the warm community atmosphere and appreciate the school's emphasis on parent involvement and involvement.
Caring and patient teachersplay-based curriculumnurturing environmentengaging age-appropriate activities - 2Gardengate Academy4.55 score4.7(19)
249 North Main St., Natick, MA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 35 children
Gardengate Academy is a highly-regarded center-based daycare in Natick with consistently excellent reviews. Parents praise the caring, engaged staff, strong communication, enriching curriculum, and warm community atmosphere. Leadership changes under new director Yahshannah have been well-received, with parents noting the center feels like an extension of their family.
caring and loving teachersstrong daily communication with photos/videos via appenriching activit - 3Salmon Centers For Early Education4.55 score4.9(8)
3 Vision Dr, Natick, MA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 65 children
Salmon Centers for Early Education in Natick receives consistently high praise from parents who describe an overwhelmingly positive experience. Parents highlight the caring and professional staff, structured yet nurturing environment, and strong leadership. The center is particularly noted for its unique intergenerational program connecting children with elderly residents at Whitney Place.
caring and genuine staffstrong leadership (Director Shirley and Assistant Director Ann Marie)safe and loving environmentengaging curriculum - 4Next Generation Childrens Center Of Natick, LLC4.4 score4.5(20)
15 Strathmore Rd, Natick, MA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 124 children
Parents consistently praise Next Generation Children's Center of Natick for its caring, skilled staff, educational quality, and safe environment. Children show enthusiasm for attending and demonstrate noticeable developmental progress across multiple areas. Families appreciate convenient amenities like on-site meals, laundry service, and daily app communication.
Caring and skilled teacherschild enthusiasm for attendingdevelopmental progresson-site chef and meal service - 5Community Montessori School4.1 score4.2(5)
13 Common St, Natick, MA · Church Daycare · Capacity: 40 children
Community Montessori School in Natick receives mostly positive reviews praising the Montessori curriculum, caring teachers, and strong academic preparation for kindergarten. However, one parent reported a traumatic experience involving inappropriate teacher conduct, dismissive handling of concerns by administration, and unsafe infant care practices.
Montessori curriculum effectivenessquick literacy and math developmentkind and loving teachershands-on activities fostering independence
Rating Distribution
Based on 12 daycares with Google ratings in Natick
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Natick, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Natick zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01760 | 16 | 4.54 | 10 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Natick (31–153 children)
Small
up to 30 children
0
Medium
31–75 children
10
Large
76–150 children
5
Very Large
150+ children
1
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Natick based on parent reviews
Gardengate Academy
249 North Main St., Natick, MA
Gardengate Academy is a highly-regarded center-based daycare in Natick with consistently excellent reviews. Parents praise the caring, engaged staff, strong communication, enriching curriculum, and warm community atmosphere. Leadership changes under new director Yahshannah have been well-received, with parents noting the center feels like an extension of their family.
Salmon Centers For Early Education
3 Vision Dr, Natick, MA
Salmon Centers for Early Education in Natick receives consistently high praise from parents who describe an overwhelmingly positive experience. Parents highlight the caring and professional staff, structured yet nurturing environment, and strong leadership. The center is particularly noted for its unique intergenerational program connecting children with elderly residents at Whitney Place.
Next Generation Childrens Center Of Natick, LLC
15 Strathmore Rd, Natick, MA
Parents consistently praise Next Generation Children's Center of Natick for its caring, skilled staff, educational quality, and safe environment. Children show enthusiasm for attending and demonstrate noticeable developmental progress across multiple areas. Families appreciate convenient amenities like on-site meals, laundry service, and daily app communication.
Bright Beginnings Children'S Center
214 N. Main St., Suite 100, Natick, MA
Parents describe Bright Beginnings as an affordable, family-oriented center that provides strong kindergarten preparation and excellent staff communication. Reviewers highlight the safe, play-focused environment and the joy children feel attending daily, with staff noted for being experienced and accommodating.
Mini-Miracles Child Care Center
6 Strathmore Rd, Natick, MA
Parents highlight the center's caring staff, engaging environment, and convenient parent events, with one family noting it was a top choice for early childhood development. Conversely, a single reviewer reported a negative experience regarding unprofessional communication, citing unanswered calls and a lack of responsiveness during the inquiry process.
Le Petit Monde Day Care
2 Mill St, Natick, MA
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Child Daycare & Preschools in Natick, Massachusetts
There are 11 child daycare & preschools in Natick, Massachusetts, making up 69% of the 16 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 Natick have an average rating of 4.54 out of 5 across 12 rated facilities, with 83% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Before or After School Daycare facilities lead with an average of 5 stars. Our analysis covers 125 parent reviews.
When choosing a daycare in Natick, 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 describe Bright Beginnings as an affordable, family-oriented center that provides strong kindergarten preparation and excellent staff communication. Reviewers highlight the safe, play-focused environment and the joy children feel attending daily, with staff noted for being experienced and accommodating.
- Address
- 214 N. Main St., Suite 100, Natick, MA
- Phone
- (508) 650-3870
- Address
- 2 Mill St, Natick, MA
- Phone
- (508) 647-3164
Salmon Centers for Early Education in Natick receives consistently high praise from parents who describe an overwhelmingly positive experience. Parents highlight the caring and professional staff, structured yet nurturing environment, and strong leadership. The center is particularly noted for its unique intergenerational program connecting children with elderly residents at Whitney Place.
- Address
- 3 Vision Dr, Natick, MA
- Phone
- (508) 651-9306
Gardengate Academy is a highly-regarded center-based daycare in Natick with consistently excellent reviews. Parents praise the caring, engaged staff, strong communication, enriching curriculum, and warm community atmosphere. Leadership changes under new director Yahshannah have been well-received, with parents noting the center feels like an extension of their family.
- Address
- 249 North Main St., Natick, MA
- Phone
- (508) 720-0033
Parents highlight the center's caring staff, engaging environment, and convenient parent events, with one family noting it was a top choice for early childhood development. Conversely, a single reviewer reported a negative experience regarding unprofessional communication, citing unanswered calls and a lack of responsiveness during the inquiry process.
- Address
- 6 Strathmore Rd, Natick, MA
- Phone
- (508) 650-5901
Parents consistently praise Next Generation Children's Center of Natick for its caring, skilled staff, educational quality, and safe environment. Children show enthusiasm for attending and demonstrate noticeable developmental progress across multiple areas. Families appreciate convenient amenities like on-site meals, laundry service, and daily app communication.
- Address
- 15 Strathmore Rd, Natick, MA
- Phone
- (508) 655-6600
- Address
- 71 Cottage St, Natick, MA
- Phone
- (508) 653-6300
- Address
- 9 Tech Circle, Natick, MA
- Phone
- (508) 655-0100
Note: The reviews provided appear to be for Longfellow Health Club, a gym/fitness center, not a daycare facility. Reviews consistently praise the friendly and knowledgeable staff, modern facilities, diverse classes, and welcoming community atmosphere. Members report high satisfaction with equipment, pool facilities, and long-term staff retention.
- Address
- 203 Oak St, Natick, MA
- Phone
- (508) 653-4633
- Address
- 90 Oak St., Natick, MA
- Phone
- (508) 879-4420 EXT 42
Bright Horizons at Natick receives universal praise from parents across all age groups. Parents consistently highlight the caring, dedicated staff, individualized attention, strong curriculum, and safe learning environment. Children show significant developmental growth and are happy to attend.
- Address
- 313 Speen St, Natick, MA
- Phone
- (508) 647-4076
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- Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in Massachusetts)
- Safety measures and cleanliness
- Daily routines and educational curriculum
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