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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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Kidsborough
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
34 Hayden Rowe St, Hopkinton, MA
Phone
(508) 435-5430
The Bright Horizons Family Solutions
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
42 South St, Hopkinton, MA
Phone
(508) 249-6085
Later Longfellow
Child Daycare & Preschools

Note: The reviews provided appear to be for Longfellow Health Club, a gym/fitness center, not a daycare facility. Reviews consistently praise the friendly and knowledgeable staff, modern facilities, diverse classes, and welcoming community atmosphere. Members report high satisfaction with equipment, pool facilities, and long-term staff retention.

Friendly and responsive staffmodern and well-maintained equipmentdiverse class offerings
Address
203 Oak St, Natick, MA
Phone
(508) 653-4633
Cape Cod Child Development-Stevens Street Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools

Cape Cod Child Development receives consistently positive feedback from parents across multiple programs including preschool, Head Start, after-school, and early intervention services. Parents praise the warm, inviting environment, kind and dedicated staff, enriching educational activities, and community support provided to families.

Friendly and kind teachersenriching early learning through playfrequent field trips and activities
Address
116 Stevens St, Hyannis, MA
Phone
(508) 418-5575
Little Sprouts - Methuen
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise Little Sprouts-Lawrence for its caring, professional staff and nurturing environment. Families report excellent communication, strong child development, and feeling confident leaving their children in the center's care. The facility is described as welcoming and family-oriented with staff who go above and beyond expectations.

Caring and professional teachersSafe and supportive environmentExcellent parent communication
Address
13 Branch St, Methuen, MA
Phone
(978) 683-1567
Shannah Montessori
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
21b Lexington Ave, Gloucester, MA
Phone
(978) 525-2220
Amesbury Country Day School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
186 Market St, Amesbury, MA
Phone
(978) 388-3023
Harborlight - Stoneridge Montessori School, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
243 Essex St, Beverly, MA
Phone
(978) 922-1008
Newburyport Montessori School INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
20 Pleasant St, Newburyport, MA
Phone
(978) 462-7165
Creative Kids Child Care, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
65 Russell St, Peabody, MA
Phone
(978) 535-3383
Bridge To Learning Children'S Center (#1)
Child Daycare & Preschools

Bridge to Learning has highly polarized reviews. Two parents praised the center for excellent care, family-like atmosphere, and responsive administration. However, three parents reported serious concerns including neglect, unprofessional and allegedly racist staff, poor hygiene practices, and prioritization of payment over child welfare.

Family-like atmosphereresponsive administrative supportlongevity (parents enrolling multiple children)
Address
567 Lowell St, Peabody, MA
Phone
(978) 535-2215
Pathways For Learning Preschools
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
9 Pleasant St, West Newbury, MA
Phone
(978) 363-2499
Bright Horizons C.C. Brickstone-Andover
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise Bright Horizons at Brickstone for its caring, nurturing staff and welcoming environment. All 10 recent reviews gave 5-star ratings, with parents highlighting their children's enthusiasm for attending, strong teacher-child relationships, and comprehensive curriculum including enrichment activities like art, music, and yoga.

Warm and caring staffsmall teacher-to-child ratiosindividualized attention to each child's needs
Address
400 Brickstone Sq, Andover, MA
Phone
(978) 475-7122
Community Day Care Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
20 Ballard Way, Lawrence, MA
Phone
(978) 686-0934
Little Sprouts - Lawrence
Child Daycare & Preschools

Little Sprouts - Lawrence receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, professional staff and warm, family-like environment. Parents consistently highlight excellent communication, developmental progress, and strong relationships between staff and children. The center is recommended for parents seeking trustworthy, nurturing childcare.

Caring and professional staffstrong parent-child relationshipsexcellent communication with parents
Address
354 Merrimack St, Lawrence, MA
Phone
(978) 291-0342
Smart Kids Child Care Ctr.
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
2 Everett St, Hudson, MA
Phone
(978) 686-4932
Community Day Care Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
9-11 Ballard Way, Lawrence, MA
Phone
(978) 686-0934
Little Sprouts - North Andover
Child Daycare & Preschools

Little Sprouts North Andover has received only 5-star reviews from parents who praise the facility as a top-quality, school-like environment with excellent teachers and flexible hours. Parents consistently highlight their children's excitement about attending, strong teacher-child relationships, and effective communication from staff. The center successfully supports children's development, social skills, and transitions to kindergarten.

Excellentcaringand commun
Address
02324 Turnpike St, North Andover, MA
Phone
(978) 208-4796
Jack Robinson Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
38 Commercial St, Lynn, MA
Phone
(781) 309-5540
Gregg Neighborhood House
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
106 Broad St, Lynn, MA
Phone
(781) 592-0522
The Creation And Learning Station
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
400 Central St., Saugus, MA
Phone
(781) 233-3124
Little Sprouts - Amesbury
Child Daycare & Preschools

Little Sprouts Amesbury receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise the caring staff, strong educational foundation, and welcoming environment. Parents consistently highlight director Maureen's leadership, low staff turnover, and their children's academic and social development. Families report feeling confident in the center's care and would readily recommend it to other parents.

Caring and attentive staffstrong academic preparationlow staff turnover
Address
36 Sparhawk St, Amesbury, MA
Phone
(978) 388-1299
Danvers Ymca Pre-Kindergarten & School'S Out Kids Club
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents praise the Danvers YMCA's preschool and school's out programs for excellent staff, engaging activities, and swimming lessons. The facility is well-maintained with modern amenities and receives consistent 5-star ratings across all programs.

Knowledgeable and friendly staffswimming lessons included in preschoolengaging summer camp and after-school programs
Address
34 Pickering St, Danvers, MA
Phone
(978) 774-2055
Great Beginnings Learning School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
28 Water St, Danvers, MA
Phone
(978) 777-3040
County Road Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
240 County Rd, Ipswich, MA
Phone
(978) 927-9790
Bright Horizons At Newburyport
Child Daycare & Preschools

Bright Horizons at Newburyport receives universal praise from parents across all age groups (infant through KPrep). Parents consistently highlight the warm, caring staff, excellent communication through the My Bright Day app, clean facilities with quality outdoor spaces, and strong leadership from Director Jen. Children reportedly transition well, feel loved and safe, and demonstrate enthusiasm for learning and daily activities.

Caring and thoughtful staffexcellent daily communication via app and phoneresponsive director (Jen)
Address
2 Henry Graf Jr Rd, Newburyport, MA
Phone
(978) 465-0256
Y Academy Peabody
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
259 Lynnfield St, Peabody, MA
Phone
(978) 977-9622
West Newbury Learning Tree
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
491 Main St, West Newbury, MA
Phone
(978) 363-5233
Knoll-Edge
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
188 Us Route One, Unit E, Newburyport, MA
Phone
(978) 462-5910
Bright Horizons At Charlestown
Child Daycare & Preschools

Bright Horizons at Charlestown Navy Yard receives universally positive feedback from parents. All reviews are 5-star ratings praising the caring and skilled teachers, strong curriculum, safe environment, and supportive community. Parents report their children are happy, engaged, and well-prepared for the next educational stage.

Caring and dedicated teacherswarm and loving environmentclear parent communication
Address
55 Constitution Road, Charlestown, MA
Phone
(617) 241-2888

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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.