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1,314 Child Daycare & Preschools in Massachusetts

Browse 1,314 child daycare & preschools across Massachusetts. Find licensed daycare centers, compare options by city, and choose the best childcare for your family.

Choosing Daycare Centers in Massachusetts

Finding the right daycare center for your child is crucial. Understanding the landscape of childcare services in Massachusetts can make the decision-making process smoother.

Massachusetts has about 2,166 daycares providing essential child services for families in the state.

Compare the average fees charged by daycare centers in Massachusetts. Consider your budget while ensuring that the chosen daycare offers the necessary services and quality care.

Daycare Breakdown in Massachusetts

There are 2,166 daycares in Massachusetts: 81 headstart facilities, 515 before/after school centers, 256 religious facility daycares, and 1,314 childcare and preschool centers.

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Miss Rinas Little Rascals
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Miss Rina's Little Rascals receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, who praise the staff's dedication, care, and educational approach. However, two recent reviews raise serious concerns about safety protocols, including a food allergy incident and improper EpiPen storage, along with poor management response.

Caring and patient stafffamily-like environmentchild development and learning outcomes
Address
10 Bennett Hgwy, Saugus, MA
Phone
(781) 727-1449
Early Childhood School Of Georgetown
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Parents consistently praise Early Childhood School of Georgetown for its warm, caring environment and experienced staff with low turnover. The school is recognized for its play-based learning approach, strong social-emotional development, and clean, safe facilities. One family noted it wasn't the right fit for their child transitioning from Montessori, but appreciated the staff's care and the owner's responsiveness to concerns.

Nurturing and experienced teacherslow staff turnoverplay-based learning with social-emotional focus
Address
42 E Main St, Georgetown, MA
Phone
(978) 352-4900
Little Sprouts So. End
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Little Sprouts South End receives consistently high praise from parents who highlight the caring and attentive teaching staff, strong management, and welcoming environment. Parents report their children are happy, engaged in learning, and thriving across all age groups from infants to preschoolers. The center is particularly noted for its support of families with special needs, multilingual capabilities, and effective communication with parents.

Caring and attentive teachersstrong director and managementclean facilities
Address
160 East Berkeley Street, Boston, MA
Phone
(857) 263-7946
Acorn Center For Early Education /Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
38 Ash Street, Boston, MA
Phone
(617) 635-5129 EXT 1013
Ymca Of Greater Boston Children'S Center At Bremen Street
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Reviews are predominantly positive with a 4.3/5 rating. However, most reviews appear to focus on the YMCA facility itself rather than the children's center specifically. Parents praise the facility's cleanliness, staff attentiveness, swimming pool, and community atmosphere.

Clean and well-organized facilityattentive and supportive staffexcellent communication with families
Address
215 Breman Street, East Boston, MA
Phone
(617) 418-8332
Ymca Of Greater Boston At The Oak Square Ymca
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

This YMCA facility receives mostly positive feedback for its clean facilities, friendly staff, and affordable pricing. Members appreciate the variety of equipment, heated pool, and classes available. However, some concerns exist about facility maintenance issues, limited locker room showers, and scheduling conflicts for basketball court access.

Clean facilitiesfriendly and helpful staffaffordable membership prices
Address
599 Washington St, Brighton, MA
Phone
(781) 202-0147
Mansfield Children'S School, INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
103 Stearns Ave, Mansfield, MA
Phone
(508) 339-5285
Early Learning Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Early Learning Child Care has a long history of service in New Bedford with mostly positive feedback about staff quality and learning environment. However, one parent raised serious concerns about sick child policies, director behavior, discipline practices, and staff compensation.

Professional and amazing staffquality child caregood learning environment
Address
322 Maxfield St, New Bedford, MA
Phone
(508) 996-3774
The Children'S Village-Mansfield Depot
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Parents consistently praise The Children's Village-Mansfield Depot for its caring, experienced staff and nurturing environment. Children reportedly thrive developmentally and socially, with smooth transitions into the program. The center is highly recommended by families across multiple age groups.

Caring and loving teacherssmooth transition supportdaily communication via app and photos
Address
21 Francis Avenue, Mansfield, MA
Phone
(508) 339-2328
West End Day Nursery Of New Bedford
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
170 Cedar St, New Bedford, MA
Phone
(508) 993-6419
Sgt Carney Academy After Sch
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
44 Summer Street, New Bedford, MA
Phone
(508) 999-0968
Tender Learning Centre
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
668 Main St, Wilmington, MA
Phone
(978) 203-4040
The Little Red School House Site 1
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
1333 County St, Somerset, MA
Phone
(508) 675-5811
A Brighter Rainbow
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

A BRIGHTER RAINBOW (Rosebud Childcare) in Billerica receives consistently excellent feedback from parents. All 10 recent reviews are 5-star ratings, with families praising the caring staff, strong curriculum, and positive developmental outcomes for their children.

Loving and attentive staffpersonalized attention for each childengaging and age-appropriate curriculum
Address
862 Boston Rd, Billerica, MA
Phone
(978) 670-9222
Little Voices Early Care And Education, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
104 Needham Road, Hyde Park, MA
Phone
(617) 361-5555
Tommie Johnson Child And Family Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Parents consistently praise Tommie Johnson Child and Family Center for its caring staff and clean facilities. The center is highlighted as particularly welcoming for children with special needs. Multiple reviewers express satisfaction with after-school care and recommend the facility to others.

Friendly and caring staffclean facilityexcellent for special needs children
Address
255 King St, Springfield, MA
Phone
(413) 732-9905
Green Acres Child Care, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Green Acres Child Care receives mostly positive reviews praising staff dedication, outdoor play facilities, and child development. However, one parent reported a significantly negative experience with a specific staff member regarding lack of attentiveness and professionalism.

caring and patient teacherslarge outdoor play areastrong child development and learning environment
Address
147 Mcgilpin Rd, Sturbridge, MA
Phone
(508) 347-7857
Boys And Girls Club Of Webster Dudley
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Parents praise the Boys and Girls Club of Webster Dudley for its friendly staff and positive impact on children's after-school experience. However, some express concerns about rising costs, cleaning standards, and whether children are prioritized, with complaints about inflexible weekly payment structures and late fees.

Nice and helpful staffchildren enjoy attendingkeeps kids out of trouble
Address
55 Oxford Ave., Dudley, MA
Phone
(508) 943-0037
Capic Child Development Center - Infant Toddler Preschool And After School Progr
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
9 Arlington Street, Chelsea, MA
Phone
(617) 889-9929
Harvard Yard Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
25 Francis Avenue, Cambridge, MA
Phone
(617) 547-3432
Fidelity House
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Fidelity House is a highly-regarded community center in Arlington offering preschool, afterschool, and summer camp programs. Parents consistently praise the warm, supportive staff, diverse array of activities including sports and arts, and the nurturing, family-oriented environment. Many families have multi-generational connections to the organization.

Excellent staff and long-term employee retentionwide variety of activities (sportsarts & crafts
Address
25 Medford St, Arlington, MA
Phone
(781) 648-2005
Mystic Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Mystic Learning Center is a community-based facility in Somerville with a strong history of arts, crafts, and cultural learning activities. Parents praise the caring staff and community involvement, though one recent review raised concerns about supervision and behavior management during field trips.

Arts and crafts programsculturally diverse environmentcaring staff
Address
530 Mystic Ave, Rm 103, Somerville, MA
Phone
(617) 623-0110
Whitney Afterschool Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Whitney Afterschool Program receives mixed feedback from parents. Most reviews are positive, highlighting enjoyable facilities and atmosphere, though one parent expressed concerns about parking logistics and neighborhood impact.

Pool accesspark facilitieswelcoming environment
Address
167 Howard St, Ludlow, MA
Phone
(413) 583-8856
Square One @ Family Square
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
01095 Main St, Springfield, MA
Phone
(413) 858-3153
Master Heo'S Tae Kwon Do After School Martial Arts Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
225 South St, Holyoke, MA
Phone
(413) 315-5335
Boys/Girls Club Family Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Parents overwhelmingly praise the Boys/Girls Club Family Center for its family-oriented approach, professional staff, and diverse activities including sports and academics. Most reviews highlight positive social interactions and learning opportunities. One negative review mentions staff conduct concerns.

Professional and responsive stafffamily-oriented environmentvariety of sports and recreational activities
Address
100 Acorn St, Springfield, MA
Phone
(413) 739-4743
Peanuts Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Peanuts Daycare receives mostly positive reviews praising staff care, flexibility, and child development activities. However, some parents report billing disputes and poor communication regarding refunds for unused services.

Caring and attentive staffflexible scheduling for non-traditional work hoursregular art projects and activities
Address
7 College Hwy, Southampton, MA
Phone
(413) 529-2474
Children'S Paradise, INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Children's Paradise receives mostly positive reviews, with parents praising the caring staff, safe environment, and educational activities. However, two recent negative reviews raise serious concerns about the owner's behavior and professionalism that warrant further investigation.

Caring and attentive staffsafe and clean facilitystructured educational program with daily activities
Address
4 Waldo Street, New Bedford, MA
Phone
(508) 995-7778
Little People'S Day Care Center, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
27 Federal St, Blackstone, MA
Phone
(508) 883-1332
Leo Broad Street Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
156 Broad St, Lynn, MA
Phone
(781) 581-7220

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Frequently asked questions

There are 1,314 child daycare & preschools daycares across Massachusetts. Browse by city to find options near you.
All licensed daycare facilities in Massachusetts are listed in our directory. You can also verify a facility's license status through Massachusetts's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities must meet state standards for safety, health, staff-to-child ratios, and staff qualifications.
When comparing daycare options in Massachusetts, consider:
  • Licensing status and inspection history
  • Staff-to-child ratios (Massachusetts sets minimum requirements by age group)
  • Staff qualifications and training
  • Safety measures and facility cleanliness
  • Parent reviews and Google ratings
  • Curriculum and daily schedule
  • Location, hours, and cost
Daycare costs in Massachusetts vary by location, child's age, and facility type. Full-time center-based care typically ranges from $150 to $400+ per week. Infant care is generally more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Urban areas tend to have higher costs than rural areas.