Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Winthrop, MA
Compare 8 child daycare & preschools in Winthrop. Average rating: 4.6/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Winthrop, Massachusetts at a glance
- Programs
- 8
- Avg rating
- 4.6/5
- Parent reviews
- 36
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 4
Winthrop has 8 licensed child daycare & preschools with 36 parent reviews averaging 4.6/5.The highest-rated options cluster around the 02152 zip code, averaging 4.6 stars across 9 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Winthrop
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.
- 1Pleasant Time Learning Center, LLC4.71 score5(12)
65 Putnam Street, Winthrop, MA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 37 children
Pleasant Time Learning Center in Winthrop, Massachusetts receives perfect 5/5 ratings from all reviewers, with parents consistently praising the nurturing environment, educational curriculum, and director Andrea's leadership. Parents highlight excellent communication through the Brightwheel app with daily photos and updates, and note their children thrive developmentally and emotionally at the center. Multiple families express deep gratitude and sadness upon leaving due to re
- 2Odyssey Early Learning Academy4.54 score4.7(17)
123 Veterans Road., Winthrop, MA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 50 children
Parents consistently praise Odyssey Early Learning Academy for excellent staff care, clean and well-maintained facilities, and strong educational programs. Multiple reviewers highlight the Brightwheel app for daily updates, affordable pricing, meals provided, and responsive leadership. Parents report their children thrive socially, emotionally, and academically while feeling completely safe and secure.
Caring and loving staffclean and well-maintained facilitystructured curriculum with age-appropriate activitiesBrightwheel app for daily updates and communication
Rating Distribution
Based on 5 daycares with Google ratings in Winthrop
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Winthrop, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Winthrop zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02152 | 9 | 4.6 | 4 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Winthrop (20–91 children)
Small
up to 30 children
4
Medium
31–75 children
4
Large
76–150 children
1
Very Large
150+ children
0
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Winthrop based on parent reviews
Pleasant Time Learning Center, LLC
65 Putnam Street, Winthrop, MA
Pleasant Time Learning Center in Winthrop, Massachusetts receives perfect 5/5 ratings from all reviewers, with parents consistently praising the nurturing environment, educational curriculum, and director Andrea's leadership. Parents highlight excellent communication through the Brightwheel app with daily photos and updates, and note their children thrive developmentally and emotionally at the center. Multiple families express deep gratitude and sadness upon leaving due to re
Odyssey Early Learning Academy
123 Veterans Road., Winthrop, MA
Parents consistently praise Odyssey Early Learning Academy for excellent staff care, clean and well-maintained facilities, and strong educational programs. Multiple reviewers highlight the Brightwheel app for daily updates, affordable pricing, meals provided, and responsive leadership. Parents report their children thrive socially, emotionally, and academically while feeling completely safe and secure.
Bright Beginnings Learning Center
89 Veterans Rd, Winthrop, MA
One parent highlights exceptional communication through an app that provides daily updates, photos, and direct messaging, noting that the kind staff takes excellent care of their children. Additional feedback describes the center as the best in Winthrop and notes that the children enjoy attending.
Winthrop Country Day Learning Center
96 Winthrop Street, Winthrop, MA
For Kids Only Afterschool-Winthrop
11 Bartlett Road, Winthrop, MA
One parent reports that their daughter enjoys the program and appreciates the responsive financial and district staff, while another former participant recalls positive field trips and staff interactions. In contrast, a separate reviewer criticizes the food quality as unhealthy, describes adult behavior as disrespectful, and cites constant interruptions to play for administrative purposes.
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Daycare types in Winthrop
Child Daycare & Preschools in Winthrop, Massachusetts
There are 8 child daycare & preschools in Winthrop, Massachusetts, making up 89% 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 Winthrop have an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 across 5 rated facilities, with 80% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.6 stars. Our analysis covers 36 parent reviews.
When choosing a daycare in Winthrop, 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 Winthrop
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Pleasant Time Learning Center in Winthrop, Massachusetts receives perfect 5/5 ratings from all reviewers, with parents consistently praising the nurturing environment, educational curriculum, and director Andrea's leadership. Parents highlight excellent communication through the Brightwheel app with daily photos and updates, and note their children thrive developmentally and emotionally at the center. Multiple families express deep gratitude and sadness upon leaving due to re
- Address
- 65 Putnam Street, Winthrop, MA
- Phone
- (617) 846-5813
One parent highlights exceptional communication through an app that provides daily updates, photos, and direct messaging, noting that the kind staff takes excellent care of their children. Additional feedback describes the center as the best in Winthrop and notes that the children enjoy attending.
- Address
- 89 Veterans Rd, Winthrop, MA
- Phone
- (617) 846-4852
- Address
- 96 Winthrop Street, Winthrop, MA
- Phone
- (617) 846-9696
Parents consistently praise Odyssey Early Learning Academy for excellent staff care, clean and well-maintained facilities, and strong educational programs. Multiple reviewers highlight the Brightwheel app for daily updates, affordable pricing, meals provided, and responsive leadership. Parents report their children thrive socially, emotionally, and academically while feeling completely safe and secure.
- Address
- 123 Veterans Road., Winthrop, MA
- Phone
- (617) 846-2123
One parent reports that their daughter enjoys the program and appreciates the responsive financial and district staff, while another former participant recalls positive field trips and staff interactions. In contrast, a separate reviewer criticizes the food quality as unhealthy, describes adult behavior as disrespectful, and cites constant interruptions to play for administrative purposes.
- Address
- 11 Bartlett Road, Winthrop, MA
- Phone
- (617) 539-0001
- Address
- 181 Winthrop St, Winthrop, MA
- Phone
- (617) 846-3579
- Address
- 210 Pauline Street, Winthrop, MA
- Phone
- (617) 846-2151
- Address
- 101 Kennedy Drive, Winthrop, MA
- Phone
- (617) 366-7861
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