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16 Child Daycare & Preschools in Quincy, Massachusetts

Browse all 16 child daycare & preschools in Quincy, Massachusetts. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Quincy

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

    41 Empire Street, Quincy, MA · Church Daycare · Capacity: 39 children

    Quincy YMCA @ Bethel Church is a religious facility that receives consistently high praise from the community. Parents and congregation members highlight the welcoming, inclusive environment and the church's commitment to social justice, anti-racism, and serving vulnerable populations. The facility is noted for its genuine compassion, community care, and positive experiences with children's programs.

    Welcoming and inclusive communityanti-racism commitmentLGBTQIA+
  2. 2
    Campus Kinder Haus
    4.55 score
    4.8(11)

    162 Old Colony Avenue, Quincy, MA · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 146 children

    Parents consistently praise Campus Kinder Haus for its caring, loving staff and strong educational foundation. Students are described as well-prepared academically and socially, with the school creating a nurturing environment that families consider an extension of their own.

    Caring and loving staffstrong academic foundationsocial developmentnurturing environment
  3. 3

    859 Willard Street, #100, Quincy, MA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 88 children

    Greater Quincy Child Care Center receives consistently excellent reviews from parents who praise the warm, caring, and dedicated staff. Parents highlight the center's enrichment activities, transparent pricing, developmental approach, strong sense of community, and long-tenured teachers as key strengths. Children are reported to thrive emotionally and academically while attending.

    Caring and attentive staffexperienced long-term teachersdevelopmentally appropriate activitiesenrichment programs (music
  4. 4

    50 Willow Street, Quincy, MA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 23 children

    Little Willows Preschool in Quincy receives consistently excellent feedback from parents. All 10 recent reviews are 5-star ratings, with parents praising the caring, professional staff, strong academic curriculum, and developmental progress their children make. Parents particularly note improved social skills, confidence, and kindergarten readiness.

    Caring and professional teachersregular parent communicationstrong academic progresssmall class sizes
  5. 5

    22 Pray Street, Quincy, MA · Headstart Programs · Capacity: 224 children

    Parents consistently praise QCAP Headstart/Quincy Early Learning Center for its educated and caring staff, affordability, and supportive family-centered approach. The facility receives high marks for individualized attention to children, excellent parent communication, and a clean, safe environment. Multiple reviewers highlight the program's effectiveness in helping children learn, grow, and socialize.

    Educated and professional staffaffordable pricingexcellent parent communicationindividualized attention to children's needs
  6. 6
    Sonshine Preschool
    4.27 score
    4.5(6)

    6 Baxter Street, Quincy, MA · Church Daycare · Capacity: 24 children

    Sonshine Preschool receives mostly glowing reviews praising the caring staff, loving atmosphere, and above-average academics. However, one detailed negative review alleges serious safety concerns, inappropriate discipline practices, and a lost child incident.

    Caring and loving staffabove-average academicsjoyful atmospherepatient teachers
  7. 7

    01084 Sea Street, Quincy, MA · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 39 children

    Parents consistently praise QCARE's staff as caring, accommodating, and engaging with children. The program offers a good balance of fun activities, educational content, and structure for after-school and summer care. One parent noted the program is generally good with minor drawbacks.

    Dedicated and caring stafffun activities and field tripseducational contentsafety protocols
  8. 8

    50 Huckins Avenue, Quincy, MA · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 52 children

    Quincy After School @ Squantum receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring and accommodating staff. Parents highlight the program's combination of fun activities, educational content, and structured environment. The facility has successfully served families for multiple years across multiple grade levels.

    caring and amazing staffeducational activitiesfun activities and field tripssafe environment with allergy accommodations
  9. 9

    148 Billings Road, Quincy, MA · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 26 children

    Quincy After School @ Parker School receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring and dedicated staff who provide engaging activities and educational enrichment. Parents appreciate the safe, structured environment and the strong bonds formed between staff and children. One parent noted mixed experiences but indicated positives outweighed negatives.

    caring and accommodating staffeducational activitiesfun field trips and eventsstructured environment
  10. 10

    8 Belmont Street, Quincy, MA · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 39 children

    Parents consistently praise QUINCY AFTER SCHOOL @ MONTCLAIR SCHOOL for its caring, attentive staff and well-structured programming. Children benefit from engaging activities, educational components, field trips, and individualized attention to their needs. Families report high satisfaction across multiple years of enrollment.

    Caring and accommodating staffstrong staff-child relationshipsfun activities and field tripseducational content

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Quincy based on parent reviews

Greater Quincy Child Care Center

4.7(15)

859 Willard Street, #100, Quincy, MA

Greater Quincy Child Care Center receives consistently excellent reviews from parents who praise the warm, caring, and dedicated staff. Parents highlight the center's enrichment activities, transparent pricing, developmental approach, strong sense of community, and long-tenured teachers as key strengths. Children are reported to thrive emotionally and academically while attending.

Caring and attentive staffexperienced long-term teachersdevelopmentally appropriate activities

Little Willows Preschool, INC.

4.6(20)

50 Willow Street, Quincy, MA

Little Willows Preschool in Quincy receives consistently excellent feedback from parents. All 10 recent reviews are 5-star ratings, with parents praising the caring, professional staff, strong academic curriculum, and developmental progress their children make. Parents particularly note improved social skills, confidence, and kindergarten readiness.

Caring and professional teachersregular parent communicationstrong academic progress

Focal Early Education Center

5(2)

101 Adams Street, Quincy, MA

Wollaston Child Care Center

4.3(5)

47 Weston Avenue, Quincy, MA

Wollaston Child Care Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with praise for friendly and professional staff, excellent curriculum, and strong safety protocols. Parents highlight the center's exceptional allergy management, structured routines, good teacher-to-student ratios, and detailed daily communication. One parent noted a negative experience with call operator service.

Friendly and professional staffexcellent curriculumstructured routines

A Childs View Early Learning Center IV

4.3(3)

618 Washington Street, Quincy, MA

South Shore Ymca School-Age Program

4(20)

366 Palmer Street, Quincy, MA

Parents praise the South Shore YMCA School-Age Program for its clean, well-maintained facilities and diverse activities including swim classes, fitness programs, and physical therapy services. Staff are consistently described as friendly, professional, and caring. The daycare option allows parents to use gym facilities while children participate in age-appropriate programs.

Clean and well-maintained facilityDiverse activity offeringsProfessional and friendly staff

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Child Daycare & Preschools in Quincy, Massachusetts

There are 16 child daycare & preschools in Quincy, Massachusetts, making up 48% of the 33 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.

When choosing a daycare in Quincy, 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 Quincy

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Focal Early Education Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
101 Adams Street, Quincy, MA
Phone
(617) 860-7888
Greater Quincy Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Greater Quincy Child Care Center receives consistently excellent reviews from parents who praise the warm, caring, and dedicated staff. Parents highlight the center's enrichment activities, transparent pricing, developmental approach, strong sense of community, and long-tenured teachers as key strengths. Children are reported to thrive emotionally and academically while attending.

Caring and attentive staffexperienced long-term teachersdevelopmentally appropriate activities
Address
859 Willard Street, #100, Quincy, MA
Phone
(617) 773-8386
Little Willows Preschool, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Little Willows Preschool in Quincy receives consistently excellent feedback from parents. All 10 recent reviews are 5-star ratings, with parents praising the caring, professional staff, strong academic curriculum, and developmental progress their children make. Parents particularly note improved social skills, confidence, and kindergarten readiness.

Caring and professional teachersregular parent communicationstrong academic progress
Address
50 Willow Street, Quincy, MA
Phone
(617) 773-6173
Quincy Preschool Stars
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4
Address
146 E Squantum Street, Quincy, MA
Phone
(617) 328-7035
Wollaston Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Wollaston Child Care Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with praise for friendly and professional staff, excellent curriculum, and strong safety protocols. Parents highlight the center's exceptional allergy management, structured routines, good teacher-to-student ratios, and detailed daily communication. One parent noted a negative experience with call operator service.

Friendly and professional staffexcellent curriculumstructured routines
Address
47 Weston Avenue, Quincy, MA
Phone
(617) 773-7217
A Childs View Early Learning Center IV
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
618 Washington Street, Quincy, MA
Phone
(617) 773-5437
South Shore Ymca School-Age Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Parents praise the South Shore YMCA School-Age Program for its clean, well-maintained facilities and diverse activities including swim classes, fitness programs, and physical therapy services. Staff are consistently described as friendly, professional, and caring. The daycare option allows parents to use gym facilities while children participate in age-appropriate programs.

Clean and well-maintained facilityDiverse activity offeringsProfessional and friendly staff
Address
366 Palmer Street, Quincy, MA
Phone
(617) 481-4477
State Street Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
79 Coddington Street, Quincy, MA
Phone
(857) 403-4720
Jack N Jill Kindergarten & Child Care Ctr INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3
Address
39 Station Street, Quincy, MA
Phone
(617) 773-4515
Jack N' Jill Chid Care At Marina Bay
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
500 Victory Road, Quincy, MA
Phone
(617) 773-4545
Broadmeadows Afterschool Stars
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.6
Address
50 Calvin Road, Quincy, MA
Phone
(617) 773-2577
Atlantic Afterschool Stars
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
136 Rawson Road, Quincy, MA
Phone
(617) 328-1572
Bright Horizons At One Enterprise Drive
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise this Bright Horizons location for its caring, communicative staff and stimulating daily activities. Children are reported to be excited about attending and show strong development and learning. The facility is described as clean, safe, and professionally managed with responsive administration.

Warm and caring teachers and staffexcellent communication via email/app/in-personwide range of daily activities
Address
One Enterprise Drive, Quincy, MA
Phone
(617) 531-0189
Bright Horizon'S Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools

Bright Horizons Crown Colony in Quincy receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise the caring staff, strong leadership, and developmental focus. Parents consistently highlight excellent communication through the My Bright Day app, safe facilities, and children's happiness and growth at the center.

Caring and loving staffstrong leadership (Directors HeatherNicole
Address
02100 Crown Colony Drive, Quincy, MA
Phone
(617) 472-9933
Idiil Learning Center-Quincy
Child Daycare & Preschools

Review quality is mixed and largely unreliable. One substantive review from a former student cited poor food quality, communication issues with snacks, and uncomfortable furniture, while other reviews contain nonsensical content or lack credible detail.

None mentioned
Address
440 Hancock Street, Quincy, MA
Phone
(617) 501-0739
Ivy After School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
33 Newport Avenue, Quincy, MA
Phone
(617) 471-7474

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Frequently asked questions

There are 16 child daycare & preschools daycares in Quincy, Massachusetts, out of 33 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
When choosing a daycare in Quincy, 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
Quincy offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 16 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 1 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 4 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 12 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 Quincy for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Quincy 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.