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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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College Bound Dorchester Early Education At Dorchester Place
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
18 Samoset Street, Dorchester, MA
Phone
(617) 506-5910
Scantic Valley Ymca - Green Meadows School'S Out Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
38 North Rd, Hampden, MA
Phone
(413) 596-2749
The Magical Years Early Learning Center INC
Child Daycare & Preschools

The Magical Years Early Learning Center in Halifax receives consistently positive feedback from parents. All 10 reviews are 5-star ratings, with parents praising the caring staff, strong curriculum, and engaging activities. Parents report their children are happy, thriving, and well-prepared for kindergarten.

Warm and caring staffstrong academics and age-appropriate curriculumexcellent parent communication
Address
933 Plymouth Street, Halifax, MA
Phone
(781) 294-9292
Kindercare Learning Centers, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents unanimously praise Melrose KinderCare for its caring, attentive staff who create a nurturing learning environment. Teachers are noted for excellent communication through daily photos and updates, and children are reported to be happy and excited about attending. The center is described as clean, well-organized, and supportive of individual child development and family needs.

Caring and passionate teachersexcellent parent communication via app/portalsmall
Address
832 Lynn Fells Pkwy, Melrose, MA
Phone
(781) 665-5818
First Step Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
56 Jerrold St, Hanson, MA
Phone
(781) 294-4469
Leap School
Child Daycare & Preschools

LEAP School is highly praised by parents for its nurturing, caring environment where children feel safe and supported. Staff members are noted for going above and beyond in their dedication to child development, with strong communication and detailed progress updates. Parents consistently report their children thrived academically and socially at the facility.

Caring and dedicated staffsafe and nurturing environmentstrong communication with parents
Address
210 Marrett Rd, Lexington, MA
Phone
(781) 861-1026
Andover Rompers Nursery School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
41 Central St, Andover, MA
Phone
(978) 475-4080
Magic Seasons Early Childhood Center School-Age Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
46 Howland Ave, Adams, MA
Phone
(413) 743-2905
Kindercare Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise KinderCare Plainville for its caring, attentive staff who treat children as their own. The center is commended for strong communication through a user-friendly app with daily photos and updates, flexible scheduling, engaging curriculum, and activities. Multiple long-term families report their children are excited to attend and have experienced positive development across multiple classroom transitions.

Caring and attentive staffresponsive communicationdaily photos and app updates
Address
64 Messenger Street, Plainville, MA
Phone
(508) 643-3165
Bright Horizons @ Seaport
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents universally praise Bright Horizons @ Seaport for exceptional care, nurturing environment, and dedicated staff. Children show strong development and happiness, with families reporting feeling completely confident in the quality of care provided. The center fosters a warm, welcoming community atmosphere that parents describe as a second home.

Caring and attentive teacherssafe and nurturing environmentbright and clean facilities
Address
30 World Trade Center Ave, Boston, MA
Phone
(617) 918-7912
Children'S Center Of Weston, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
10 Alphabet Lane, Weston, MA
Phone
(781) 891-8029
Empow Studios INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools

Empow Studios receives mixed reviews. Weekend workshops are praised for STEM instruction and social interaction, but day camp experiences have been heavily criticized for cancellations without notice, lack of refunds, poor communication, and high costs with minimal instruction.

Supportive staffgood for social interactionquality STEM instruction in weekend programs
Address
1776 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, MA
Phone
(617) 395-7527
Nantucket Childrens Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
16 Newtown Road, Nantucket, MA
Phone
(617) 688-0299
T.L.C. Country Day School, INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
441a South St, Halifax, MA
Phone
(781) 293-6966
Teremok, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
172 Burrell St, Swampscott, MA
Phone
(781) 599-2322
Idiil Learning Center-Quincy
Child Daycare & Preschools

Review quality is mixed and largely unreliable. One substantive review from a former student cited poor food quality, communication issues with snacks, and uncomfortable furniture, while other reviews contain nonsensical content or lack credible detail.

None mentioned
Address
440 Hancock Street, Quincy, MA
Phone
(617) 501-0739
Lincoln After School Program, Cti
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
300 Chelmsford St, Lowell, MA
Phone
(978) 654-5246
Northborough Extended Day Program - Proctor
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
26 Jefferson Rd, Northborough, MA
Phone
(508) 393-7932
Imagine Nation Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1 Ralph Hamlin Way, Abington, MA
Phone
(781) 266-8350
The Abantwana Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
30 Dimock Street, Roxbury, MA
Phone
(617) 442-8800
The Teddy Bear Club, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools

The Teddy Bear Club receives overwhelmingly positive reviews, with parents praising its caring staff, safe environment, and focus on social-emotional development alongside academics. Most reviewers highlight the school's small size allowing one-on-one attention and professional yet warm atmosphere. However, some parents express concerns about the French immersion program's actual implementation.

caring and attentive staffsafe and clean environmentone-on-one attention
Address
1466 Commonwealth Ave, West Newton, MA
Phone
(617) 332-1611
Wk Early Education, LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
449 Berlin St, Clinton, MA
Phone
(978) 365-7200
After School At Little People'S College - Fairhaven
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
128 Sconticut Neck Road, Fairhaven, MA
Phone
(508) 990-2244
Cape Cod Child Development-W Main St Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
774 West Main Street, Hyannis, MA
Phone
(508) 775-2581
Cape Cod Child Development/Falmouth Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
704 Main Street, Falmouth, MA
Phone
(508) 418-5586
Montessori Day School Of Wellesley Hills
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
40 Abbott Rd, Wellesley Hills, MA
Phone
(781) 795-5571
Webster Child Care Collaborative, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
15 Sutton Rd, Webster, MA
Phone
(508) 943-7775
Roudenbush Children'S Center At Nabnasset
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
170 Plain Rd, Westford, MA
Phone
(978) 692-5544
Yw Kids School Age Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
145 Essex Street, New Bedford, MA
Phone
(508) 525-7961
Skribbles Learning Center, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools

Skribbles Learning Center receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise the nurturing, engaging environment and strong communication with families. Parents consistently report that their children thrive academically and socially, with staff who actively engage with children rather than simply supervise. The center is noted for its welcoming community atmosphere and ongoing relationship with families even after children graduate.

Excellent teacher-child engagementstrong parent communication with real-time app updatesage-appropriate curriculum and learning activities
Address
325 W. Main St., Northborough, MA
Phone
(508) 393-0798

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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.