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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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Bee Curious Childrens Learning Center INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

Bee Curious receives mixed reviews with most parents praising the caring staff, nurturing environment, and quality early childhood education. However, a few parents report poor customer service and unresponsive communication from management.

caring and attentive director and staffstrong early development focussafe environment
Address
250 Salem Rd, Billerica, MA
Phone
(978) 663-1800
On The Road Again Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6
Address
180 Exchange St., Malden, MA
Phone
(781) 321-3578
Suburban Child
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

Suburban Child is a center-based facility in Framingham offering swim instruction and sports activities. While some parents praise the swim instruction quality, multiple recent reviews report significant administrative and customer service issues including frequent class cancellations without notice, instructor no-shows, scheduling problems, and difficulty obtaining refunds.

Swim instruction qualityconvenient location and hoursfriendly instructors
Address
10 Roxanna St, Framingham, MA
Phone
(508) 879-6544
Cclc At School Street
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

CCLC At School Street receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with nine 5-star reviews praising the caring and professional staff, clean facility, and family-oriented approach. One 1-star review raises serious safety concerns and alleges staff pressure to post positive reviews. Overall parent satisfaction appears very high despite this single critical complaint.

caring and patient teachersprofessional childcareclean facility with daily sanitization
Address
44 School Street, Boston, MA
Phone
(617) 227-0554
Weymouth Afterschool Stars
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5
Address
200 Middle Street, Weymouth, MA
Phone
(781) 331-3685
Beverly Children'S Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

Beverly Children's Learning Center receives mostly positive feedback from long-term families who praise the caring staff, nutritious meals, educational activities, and support services. However, several parents have raised serious concerns about supervision issues, illness handling, communication responsiveness, and staff professionalism.

Caring and personable staffnutritious well-balanced mealseducational field trips
Address
550 Cabot Street, Beverly, MA
Phone
(978) 927-1269
Hockomock Area Ymca Mansfield Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5
Address
40 Balcom Street, Mansfield, MA
Phone
(508) 339-3066
Sandcastles Child Care & Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

Sandcastles has highly satisfied long-term families who praise the caring staff, educational quality, and health/safety practices. However, several prospective families reported poor communication and unprofessional interactions during the enrollment inquiry process.

Caring and experienced staffstrong early education preparation for elementary schoollong-tenured teachers
Address
313 East St, Hingham, MA
Phone
(781) 741-9995
Blackstone Valley Children'S Place
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

Parents consistently praise Blackstone Valley Children's Place for exceptional care, safety, and compassionate staff who treat children like family. The facility is described as a welcoming community center with diverse programs including childcare, fitness classes, pools, and recreational activities that serve families well.

Caring and compassionate staffsafe environmentlong-term reliability
Address
60 Main St, Whitinsville, MA
Phone
(508) 234-8184 EXT 104
Dream Station
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

Dream Station receives mostly very positive reviews praising caring staff, good communication, and a loving environment. However, two recent reviews report unprofessional behavior and concerns about staff conduct that contradict the overwhelmingly positive feedback.

caring and attentive staffexcellent director leadershipstrong parent communication
Address
350 Pleasant St, Ashland, MA
Phone
(508) 881-7670
Catholic Charities/North Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

Catholic Charities/North Daycare in Lynn receives highly polarized reviews. Most reviewers praise the professional and caring staff, with particular mention of teachers Brenda and Flaca, and report positive learning experiences. However, two negative reviews allege poor behavior management, lack of educational instruction, and inappropriate staff conduct.

Professional and friendly staffcaring teacherspositive learning environment
Address
37 N. Federal Street, Lynn, MA
Phone
(781) 598-2759
The First Class
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4
Address
126 County Rd, Ipswich, MA
Phone
(978) 356-6464
Shining Stars Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

Shining Stars Learning Center receives mixed reviews ranging from 1 to 5 stars. Parents praise the security measures and care quality for typically developing children, but express concerns about management, special needs support, outdoor facilities, and communication.

Security and ID verificationgood care for infantssome friendly and nice staff members
Address
20 E Denver St, Saugus, MA
Phone
(781) 231-5440
Austen Riggs Nursery School
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

This is not a daycare but a psychiatric treatment center for adults. Multiple former patients credit Austen Riggs with saving their lives through intensive mental health treatment, particularly for personality disorders. However, the facility is extremely expensive and may not be suitable for patients with active addictions or eating disorders.

Highly effective treatment for personality disorderscompassionate and dedicated stafflong-term intensive care model
Address
25 Main St, Po Box 962, Stockbridge, MA
Phone
(413) 931-5288
Longfellow Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

Longfellow Children's Center receives highly polarized reviews. Positive reviewers praise the engaging activities, attentive staff communication, developmental support, and child enthusiasm for attending. Negative reviewers report unprofessional management conduct, staff behavior concerns, restrictive food policies, and problematic payment structures.

engaging activities (indoor playgroundcooking classesdance lessons)
Address
522c Boston Post Rd, Wayland, MA
Phone
(508) 358-0710
Brockton Preschool Academy D/B/A Lil' Steps Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

Lil' Steps Academy in Brockton receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 4-5 stars. Parents highlight the caring and attentive staff, recent facility renovations, organized programs, and improvements made under new leadership. The center is noted as a safe, clean environment that has successfully transitioned from previous issues to becoming a highly recommended option for families.

Attentive and caring staffpatient teachersfacility renovations and cleanliness
Address
764 North Main Street, Brockton, MA
Phone
(508) 894-6900
South Shore Community Action Council - Marshfield
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4
Address
832 Webster Street, Marshfield, MA
Phone
(781) 837-6837
Weymouth Preschool Stars
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4
Address
1320 Commercial Street, Weymouth, MA
Phone
(781) 335-0704
Y Academy Melrose
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

Y Academy Melrose receives mixed reviews. Parents with enrolled children praise the teachers, staff, educational activities, and supportive environment for helping children learn and make friends. However, several parents express frustration with the waitlist process, reporting long waits (up to 2 years) and non-refundable waitlist fees with no guarantee of admission.

Exceptional teachers and staffgood care for childrendiverse learning activities (insect observation
Address
106 Main St, Melrose, MA
Phone
(781) 665-8522
Old Colony Y Bristol Commons
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3

This facility appears to be residential housing rather than a daycare center. Reviews praise the physical appearance and amenities of the apartments and grounds. However, parents express significant frustration with maintenance issues, unresponsive administrative staff, and strict policies.

Beautiful apartmentswell-maintained groundsall amenities included
Address
101 Fairground Avenue, Taunton, MA
Phone
(508) 942-2591
Jack N Jill Kindergarten & Child Care Ctr INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3
Address
39 Station Street, Quincy, MA
Phone
(617) 773-4515
Fay'S Place
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3

This appears to be a residential apartment complex rather than a daycare center. Reviews are mixed, with praise for well-maintained facilities and amenities, but significant complaints about unresponsive administration, maintenance delays, noise issues, and strict policies.

Beautiful apartmentswell-maintained groundsamenities available
Address
101 Fairground Avenue, Taunton, MA
Phone
(508) 884-6785
First Steps
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3

Reviews appear to be primarily about Northeast Arc's disability and elder care services rather than the First Steps daycare center itself. While some reviewers praise caring staff and helpful services, many criticize significant operational issues including poor phone accessibility, unresponsive administrative departments, unreliable service delivery, and inadequate communication.

Caring and professional staffreasonable pricinghelpful resources for families with
Address
6 Southside Rd, Danvers, MA
Phone
(978) 624-2332
For Kids Only Afterschool-Winthrop
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3
Address
11 Bartlett Road, Winthrop, MA
Phone
(617) 539-0001
Story Tree Children'S Center(II)
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3
Address
25 Marsh Drive, Taunton, MA
Phone
(508) 828-1788
Central Avenue Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3
Address
170 Central Avenue, Chelsea, MA
Phone
(617) 884-8432
Busy Bees Pre-School, LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3
Address
181 Elm St, East Longmeadow, MA
Phone
(413) 525-2566
New Beginnings Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3
Address
721 State Street, Springfield, MA
Phone
(413) 263-6500
A Brighter Future Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3

A Brighter Future Child Care receives highly polarized reviews. The majority of parents (7 five-star reviews) praise the caring staff, particularly infant teacher Carmen, nutritious meals, and individualized attention. However, two one-star reviews allege severe neglect of breastfed infants, inadequate feeding practices, lack of supervision, failure to disclose an electrical fire, and unprofessional owner responses to criticism.

Caring and nurturing staffinfant tea
Address
83 Main St, Indian Orch, MA
Phone
(413) 543-0766
Children'S Services Of Roxbury Early Care & Education Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.2

Parents praise the center's community services, staff friendliness, and support for diverse populations. However, several parents reported serious concerns including inadequate supervision leading to unexplained injuries, poor communication and professionalism from staff, and difficulty accessing promised services.

Staff described as personablenice and helpful; serves diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds; offers multiple community services including therapy and
Address
520 Dudley Street, Roxbury, MA
Phone
(617) 989-9461

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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.