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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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Kiddie Kampus III
Child Daycare & Preschools

Kiddie Kampus III receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, attentive staff and nurturing environment. Parents report their children are happy, safe, and thriving across all age groups, with several noting the center feels like a second home to their families.

Warm and caring staffclean facilitysafe environment
Address
445 Faunce Corner Road, North Dartmouth, MA
Phone
(508) 998-2202
Kiddie Kampus II
Child Daycare & Preschools

Kiddie Kampus II receives consistently high praise from parents, with all 10 reviews rating the center 5/5 stars. Parents consistently highlight the caring and nurturing staff, clean facilities, and strong child development support. Families report feeling confident in their children's safety and well-being, and note their children are happy and thriving.

Warm and caring staffclean and safe environmentprofessional administration
Address
31 Old Westport Road, North Dartmouth, MA
Phone
(508) 991-7900
Dartmouth Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
284 Gulf Rd, S Dartmouth, MA
Phone
(508) 992-1301
Teddy Bear Learning And Daycare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
600 Fall River Ave, Seekonk, MA
Phone
(508) 336-2244
Dalton Cra - Kids Club
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
80 Maple St., Hinsdale, MA
Phone
(413) 684-0260
Boys And Girls Club Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise the Boys and Girls Club Children's Center in Pittsfield for its dedicated staff, welcoming environment, and quality programming. Families report their children enjoy the facility's activities including camp, day care, skating, and basketball. Parents appreciate regular app updates with photos and feel their children are well cared for in a safe, fun setting.

Dedicated and caring staffwelcoming environmentquality programming and activities (camp
Address
16 Melville St, Pittsfield, MA
Phone
(413) 442-6106
Bcf Redfield House Early Ed & Care Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
48 Elizabeth St, Pittsfield, MA
Phone
(413) 445-4136
Lenox Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
9 Old Center St, Lenox, MA
Phone
(413) 637-0321
Crayon College @ Bourne INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
254 Shore Road, Bourne, MA
Phone
(508) 759-6620
The Hundred Acre School At Heritage Museums & Gardens
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
67 Grove Street, Sandwich, MA
Phone
(508) 564-1430
Cape Cod Child Development-Hyannis School Age
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
979 Falmouth Rd, Apt B1, Hyannis, MA
Phone
(508) 418-5560
Cape Ann Y Asp @ Plum Cove
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
15 Hickory St, Gloucester, MA
Phone
(978) 283-0470
Marigold Montessori
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
26 White St., Haverhill, MA
Phone
(978) 361-0793
Milestones Childcare And Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
167 Elm St, Salisbury, MA
Phone
(617) 921-9450
Idiil Learning Center @ Lexington
Child Daycare & Preschools

Review quality is poor with mostly incoherent submissions. The one substantive review from a former student cited poor food quality, inadequate snack communication, uncomfortable furniture, and crowded shared seating as issues from their experience.

None mentioned
Address
2600 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA
Phone
(617) 795-0256
Boyd Center For Child Care And Development-Elsbree
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
777 Elsbree St, Fall River, MA
Phone
(508) 678-2811
Greenwood Shalom Tutoring Zone And Summer Enrichment
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
378a Washington Street, Dorchester, MA
Phone
(617) 282-1464
Kidbridge Learning Centers, LLC At Corporate Park
Child Daycare & Preschools

Kidbridge Learning Centers in Pembroke receives mixed reviews. Most parents praise caring teachers, creative programming, and positive long-term experiences, but several serious concerns have been raised regarding health/safety protocols, staff responsiveness, and child pickup security procedures.

caring and creative teacherswarm front office staffenrichment opportunities
Address
300 Oak St., Unit 1660, Pembroke, MA
Phone
(781) 829-2280
Angier After School Program, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1697 Beacon Street, Waban, MA
Phone
(781) 514-0757
Glcac, INC. Leap Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
96 E. Haverhill Street, Lawrence, MA
Phone
(978) 258-5980
New Sunrise Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
646 Humprey Street, Swampscott, MA
Phone
(781) 913-1170
The Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary Nature Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
346 Grapevine Road, Wenham, MA
Phone
(978) 237-0108
Bright Horizons At Newton
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise Bright Horizons at Newton for its nurturing, skilled staff and excellent communication with families. Children show strong development across social, emotional, and academic areas, with parents reporting smooth transitions and positive daily experiences. Multiple families have stayed long-term and recommend the center highly.

Caring and skilled teachersexcellent parent-child communicationsmooth transitions
Address
320 Needham Street, Newton, MA
Phone
(617) 244-1896
Little Sprouts @ Belmont
Child Daycare & Preschools

Little Sprouts @ Belmont receives uniformly positive feedback from parents, with all reviewers rating it 5/5 stars. Parents consistently praise the caring and loving staff, warm learning environment, and strong communication with families. Children reportedly thrive academically and socially, with parents noting their kids are happy to attend daily.

Caring and attentive teacherswarm family-like environmentexcellent communication with parents (daily logs and picture updates)
Address
259 Beech St., Belmont, MA
Phone
(877) 977-7688
Open Arms Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools

Open Arms Child Care Center has received mixed reviews. While some parents praise the facility, teachers, and real-time visibility features, multiple parents reported serious neglect concerns including failure to change diapers, resulting in severe diaper rashes and safety issues.

Real-time monitoring capabilityengaging play spaces and castle roomfriendly teachers
Address
568 College Hwy, Southwick, MA
Phone
(413) 569-5151
Kindercare Learning Center #1839
Child Daycare & Preschools

KinderCare Learning Center #1839 in Braintree receives consistently positive feedback from parents. All reviewed parents rate the facility 5/5 stars, praising the caring and professional staff, clean facilities, educational curriculum, and strong communication. Children reportedly enjoy attending and show measurable learning progress across infant through preschool classrooms.

Caring and attentive teachersstrong communication from directors Shauna and Danielleclean and well-maintained facilities
Address
467 Granite Street, Braintree, MA
Phone
(781) 356-6731
Little People'S College - Wareham
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise Little People's College Wareham for its caring, attentive staff and positive developmental impact on children. Multiple reviews highlight smooth transitions, significant progress in speech and potty training, and children's enthusiasm for attending. The facility is noted for engaging activities like field trips and holiday events.

Attentive and caring staffsmooth transitionsdevelopmental progress (speech
Address
4 Swan Ln, Wareham, MA
Phone
(508) 291-7488
Little People'S College - Mattapoisett
Child Daycare & Preschools

Little People's College in Mattapoisett receives consistently positive feedback from parents. All reviews rate the facility 5/5 stars, with parents praising the caring staff, child development, and welcoming environment. Parents report their children are happy, engaged, and thriving academically and socially.

Caring and compassionate staffchild development and growthfun and engaging activities
Address
7 Tallman St, Mattapoisett, MA
Phone
(508) 758-2962
Lighthouse Learning Center Of Mattapoisett
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
79 North Street, Mattapoisett, MA
Phone
(508) 758-4884
1-2-3 Grow Child Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
48 Barre Rd, Hubbardston, MA
Phone
(978) 928-1140

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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.