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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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The Kids' Place
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
915 Memorial Ave, West Springfield, MA
Phone
(413) 733-9547
Arlington Recreation Kid Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
41 Foster St., Arlington, MA
Phone
(781) 316-3880
Viveiros After School Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
525 Slade Street, Fall River, MA
Phone
(508) 496-6678
Village Preschool 25-39
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
25 Cummins Highway, Roslindale, MA
Phone
(617) 323-5141
Newton Childcare Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
145 Wells Avenue, Newton, MA
Phone
(617) 906-6161
Kinder Care Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools

Woburn KinderCare receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise the center's structured, developmentally appropriate curriculum and exceptionally caring staff. Parents consistently highlight smooth transitions, regular communication through photos and updates, and a strong sense of community. The center is commended for accommodating individual child needs, providing nutritious meals, and creating a warm, welcoming environment.

Caring and attentive staff
Address
225 Washington St, Woburn, MA
Phone
(781) 935-7040
Our Future Learning Center 2
Child Daycare & Preschools

Our Future Learning Center 2 in Marlborough receives consistently high praise from parents. Children show strong academic preparation for elementary school and private school admissions, with parents highlighting the caring, attentive staff, engaging curriculum, and specialized facilities. Parents report feeling their children are treated like family rather than numbers.

Caring and attentive teachers with low turnoverstructured and enriching curriculumSTEAM/science lab
Address
497 Northboro Rd. W, Marlborough, MA
Phone
(508) 460-1234
The Kids' Place
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
594 Cottage St, Springfield, MA
Phone
(413) 737-6617
Kinder Care Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise KinderCare Learning Center in Somerville for its caring, professional staff and welcoming environment. Directors and teachers are noted for their attentiveness to child development and responsiveness to parent concerns. All reviewers report their children are happy, safe, and thriving at the center.

Caring and passionate teachersresponsive and approachable directorsdaily app updates and photos
Address
18 Holland St, Somerville, MA
Phone
(617) 666-9007
North St. School Age Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
60 North St., Grafton, MA
Phone
(508) 839-1047
For Kids Only @ The Bates School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
53 Liberty Hill Ave, Salem, MA
Phone
(978) 740-5927
Ward After School Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
10 Dolphin Road, Newton, MA
Phone
(617) 965-3087
Bright Horizon At Wellesley
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise Bright Horizons at Wellesley as an exceptional center with highly attentive, nurturing teachers and strong leadership. The facility is noted for its enriching curriculum, excellent communication, and family-oriented environment that supports each child's individual development. Multiple families report feeling complete trust and peace of mind with their children's care.

Experienced and caring teachers with long tenureDirector Amy's leadership and warmthexcellent communication with detailed daily updates
Address
60 William St, Wellesley, MA
Phone
(781) 304-8140
Ymca Sippican Child Care Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
16 Spring Street, Marion, MA
Phone
(508) 748-0651
Roots Learning Center, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise Roots Learning Center for exceptional early education and care. All reviewers highlight the dedicated, caring staff, strong leadership under Director Becky King, clean modern facility, and excellent kindergarten preparation. Multiple long-term families emphasize significant child development progress and a welcoming community atmosphere.

Dedicated and caring staffstrong leadership and responsiveness from directorclean and modern facility
Address
217 Root Rd, Westfield, MA
Phone
(413) 562-1767
Mulready - Chaps At J L Mulready School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
306 Cox St, Hudson, MA
Phone
(978) 568-1432
Sunrise Learning Academy 2, LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools

Sunrise Learning Academy 2 has received mostly positive reviews praising caring staff, strong teacher-child relationships, and a nurturing environment. However, one detailed negative review from 3 years ago describes serious concerns about child treatment and management responsiveness. Current reviews (within the last 2 years) are consistently positive to very positive.

Attentive and caring teachersstrong communication from directorsmultilingual instruction
Address
7 Cambridgepark Drive, Cambridge, MA
Phone
(617) 868-0077
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
Bay Farm Montessori Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
145 Loring St, Duxbury, MA
Phone
(781) 934-7101
Medfield Afterschool Program, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
160 North St, Medfield, MA
Phone
(508) 359-2165
The Magical Years Early Learning Center, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools

The Magical Years Early Learning Center in Pembroke receives uniformly positive feedback from parents across all 10 reviews. Parents consistently praise the warm, caring staff, engaging curriculum, clean modern facilities, and strong communication with families. Children reportedly adjust well, enjoy attending daily, and show academic and social growth.

Warm and welcoming staffcaring and attentive teachersengaging enrichment-based curriculum
Address
256 Church Street, Pembroke, MA
Phone
(339) 793-2889
Indian Orchard Boys And Girls Club
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
95 Milton St., Indian Orchard, MA
Phone
(413) 732-7201
Burr Community After School Program INC;
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
171 Pine Street, Newton, MA
Phone
(617) 965-1518
Park Street Kids, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1 Park Street, Boston, MA
Phone
(617) 523-4477
Little People'S College - Dartmouth
Child Daycare & Preschools

Little People's College - Dartmouth receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring and nurturing environment where children feel loved and safe. Parents consistently highlight the dedication and warmth of individual staff members and report satisfaction with their children's growth and development. One parent noted the program felt boring.

caring and nurturing staffchildren feel loved and safelong-term enrollment and loyalty
Address
360 Dartmouth Street, New Bedford, MA
Phone
(508) 993-8126
Montessori Children'S House Of Southbridge, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
370 Worcester Street, Southbridge, MA
Phone
(508) 764-4032
Bright Horizons Children'S Center @ University Park
Child Daycare & Preschools

Bright Horizons at University Park receives mostly positive feedback from parents who praise the caring staff, happy children, and quality curriculum. However, one parent raised serious concerns about management practices and inappropriate staff behavior. The facility is noted as expensive but generally well-regarded by satisfied families.

Caring and loving teacherschildren are happy and eager to attendstrong COVID protocols
Address
129 Franklin Street, Cambridge, MA
Phone
(617) 575-2656
Whitehead Institute @ Bright Horizons
Child Daycare & Preschools

These reviews appear to be for the Whitehead Institute research facility rather than its daycare operations. Reviews focus primarily on the institute's cafeteria food quality and workplace culture, with no substantive feedback about childcare services.

High-qualityaffordable cafeteria foodGood research institution
Address
1 Rogers St, Cambridge, MA
Phone
(617) 682-9177
Bright Horizons At Biogen Idec
Child Daycare & Preschools

Bright Horizons at Biogen Idec in Cambridge is highly regarded by most parents for its spacious facility, warm staff, and nurturing environment. The center offers structured curriculum, engaging activities, and strong communication with families. However, one parent reported concerns about inadequate handling of a situation involving a child displaying aggressive behavior.

Beautiful spacious facilityfriendly and welcoming staffcaring teachers who go above and bey
Address
10 Cambridge Center, Building #9, Cambridge, MA
Phone
(617) 621-3383
Cape Cod Child Development/Falmouth School Age
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise Little Milestones (note: reviews appear to be for this facility rather than the listed CAPE COD CHILD DEVELOPMENT center) for its clean, well-maintained environment with diverse activities and engaging outdoor spaces. Staff are described as caring, professional, and educational, with children showing strong development and enthusiasm for attending. Parents report feeling confident in their child's safety and development across infant through preschool years.

Clean facilitydiverse activities and play spacescaring and professional staff
Address
805 Teaticket Highway, East Falmouth, MA
Phone
(508) 418-5563

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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.