
Browse 1,314 child daycare & preschools across Massachusetts. Find licensed daycare centers, compare options by city, and choose the best childcare for your family.
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.
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.
| Daycare Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Childcare & Pre-school | 1,314 |
| Headstart Programs | 81 |
| Religious / Church Based Daycare | 256 |
| Before or After School | 515 |
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Academy of Tae Kwon Do in West Springfield has mixed reviews. Most parents praise the staff and their children's enjoyment, but one parent reported serious concerns including unaddressed bullying, poor communication from management, inadequate snacks, and missing belongings without reimbursement.
Parents consistently praise Four Seasons Creative Learning Center for its caring, attentive staff and nurturing environment. The center is highlighted for individualized attention to each child, strong curriculum balancing academics with social-emotional development, and a strong sense of community. Multiple long-term families (13 years, 4+ years) credit the program with preparing their children for kindergarten and becoming like extended family.
Crispus Attucks Children's Center in Dorchester receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the quality of care, friendly and dedicated staff, and developmental progress of children. However, one parent raised concerns about facility cleanliness, frequent illness, and lack of support for special needs children.
Roslindale Community Center's Tiny Tots and After School Programs receive mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the clean facilities, supportive staff, and community value. However, two parents raised serious concerns about child safety supervision and staff engagement, as well as inclusivity issues.
Pakachoag Acres - Millbury receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with most parents praising the caring staff, supportive director, and positive experiences for their children. One negative review contrasts sharply, citing staff favoritism and unprofessionalism. Overall rating reflects the predominantly positive sentiment from satisfied long-term families.
Parents consistently praise Rock and Roll Montessori Preschool in Cambridge for its caring, experienced staff and welcoming environment. Children are reported to be enthusiastic about attending, and the center is highlighted for its strong music program, engaging activities, and responsive administration.
FUN CLUB receives mixed reviews with most parents praising the swimming lessons, staff care, and facility amenities, but a significant minority report serious issues with pool maintenance, billing practices, and customer service responsiveness.
Family Access of Newton receives mixed reviews. Three parents praise the facility's spacious converted school building, engaged teachers, enriching activities, and flexible hours, noting their children thrive there. However, one detailed 1-star review raises serious concerns about leadership changes, cancellation of enrichment programs, administrative issues, pest infestation, and regulatory investigations.
Parents consistently praise the staff and caring environment at this center. Reviews highlight the supportive community atmosphere and staff dedication to families, particularly single mothers and families in need. The facility receives high marks for service quality and overall care.
Y Academy Stoneham receives mostly positive feedback with a 4.1/5 rating. Parents praise the caring staff, facility design, and developmental support, though one negative review cites staff turnover, poor communication, and lack of enrichment activities under previous leadership.
People, Incorporated Preschool receives mixed reviews. Most parents praise the caring staff, daily communication, engaging curriculum, and safe environment. However, a small number of parents report concerns about teacher conduct, poor communication regarding health issues, and management responsiveness.
Launch and Learn Educare Center receives mostly positive feedback from current parents, who praise the caring staff, clean facility, engaging activities, and positive child experiences. However, several parents report communication issues with the enrollment process, specifically non-refunded application fees and lack of follow-up from management.
Luminous Learners receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with 9 out of 10 recent reviews giving 5-star ratings. Parents consistently praise the caring staff, clean facilities, strong communication, and their children's development and happiness. One parent reported communication issues with leadership.
BASE receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, who praise the caring staff, educational curriculum, enrichment activities, and children's social-emotional development. However, two negative reviews cite concerns about staff engagement, communication issues, favoritism, frequent donation requests, and handling of special needs accommodations.
Whiz Kids Learning Center receives mixed reviews. Positive reviews praise the staff's friendliness, small class sizes, facilities, and activities like swimming trips. However, one detailed negative review describes poor communication, harsh staff behavior, lack of support for a struggling child, and a director who dismissed concerns rather than addressing them.
Lawrence YMCA is praised for its friendly atmosphere, diverse recreational facilities, and quality youth programs. Parents appreciate the swim team, summer programs, and community involvement. The facility is popular but can experience crowding and parking challenges.
Little Beginnings Daycare Center in Salem, Massachusetts receives mixed reviews. Most parents praise the loving, nurturing environment and positive impact on their children's development, but two reviews raise serious concerns about inconsistent discipline practices, inadequate structure for all children, and inappropriate staff behavior.
Reviews are highly polarized with mostly positive feedback praising staff friendliness and cleanliness, though one negative review criticizes staff helpfulness and information availability. The facility appears to serve as a fitness center rather than exclusively a daycare.
Parents consistently praise Kids Club as a warm, family-like environment where children thrive academically and emotionally. Multiple reviewers highlight caring teachers, strong learning programs, and welcoming owners who ease transition concerns. Children reportedly love attending and form lasting bonds with staff and peers.
The New Bedford YMCA has a Google rating of 4.1/5, though the reviews provided appear to be primarily about gym and fitness facilities rather than the preschool and school-age programs. Reviews highlight friendly, welcoming staff and clean facilities with various amenities.
People Incorporated Children's Center receives mostly positive reviews praising staff quality, safety, and communication with parents. However, a few negative reviews allege mistreatment by teachers, poor administrative responses to concerns, and inadequate communication about health issues.
Parents praise Dartmouth YMCA for its welcoming atmosphere, friendly and professional staff, and well-maintained facilities. The center is noted for being a quieter, boutique-style environment that is rarely crowded. Reviewers appreciate the community feel and variety of programs offered.
Step Ahead Early Education and Child Care Center in Randolph, Massachusetts has highly polarized reviews. Most parents praise the caring staff, educational curriculum, and engaged children, but two serious incidents—a child leaving the facility unattended and excessive daytime sleeping—raise significant safety and care concerns.
Parents praise the Berksley Family YMCA's facilities including the pool, gym, fitness rooms, sauna, and steam room, as well as the friendly staff and various programs. However, one long-time member reported significant maintenance issues, cleanliness problems, and poor staff morale, though they noted improvements under new management as of January 2022.
U.S. Tae Kwondo Center in Agawam receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the instructors and their children's enthusiasm for classes. However, there are serious concerns from a few parents about communication issues, child safety, and bullying incidents that were not adequately addressed.
Little Friends Child Care Center receives predominantly positive reviews praising the owner Melissa/Betsey, teachers, and educational environment, though two recent 1-star reviews allege unprofessional behavior, lack of support for children with developmental concerns, and inappropriate handling of behavioral issues.
Note: The reviews provided are for Massasoit Community College, not the Children's Center daycare program. Reviews praise the college for affordable tuition, supportive faculty, flexible scheduling, and strong academic programs with transfer opportunities.
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