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Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Chicopee

Ranked using a weighted score that combines Google rating with the number of parent reviews — daycares with more reviews rank higher than those with a high rating but few reviews. Last updated: March 2026.

1. 1

   Lees Taekwondo At Chicopee

   4.72 score

   4.9(20)

   82 Main St., Chicopee, MA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 33 children

   Lee's Taekwondo at Chicopee is a highly-rated after-school and summer camp program that combines academics, martial arts training, and recreational activities. Parents consistently praise the friendly and professional staff, clean facility, strong communication, and individualized care for children. The program is noted as reliable and engaging, with many children developing a genuine love for attending.

   Friendly and caring staffclean and organized facilitystrong parent communicationhomework help
2. 2

   Center For Martial Arts And Fitness

   4.48 score

   4.6(20)

   115 Hampden Street, Chicopee, MA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 117 children

   Center for Martial Arts and Fitness in Chicopee receives consistently excellent feedback from parents. The facility offers martial arts instruction, before/after-school programs, and summer camps with activities like hiking, fishing, and beach trips. Parents praise the caring, professional staff and the positive impact on their children's confidence and discipline.

   Experienced and patient instructors (particularly Ken)strong focus on building confidence and disciplinehomework help in after-school programdiverse activities and field trips
3. 3

   Chicopee Child Development Center, INC.

   4.4 score

   4.5(20)

   989 James St, Chicopee, MA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 57 children

   Chicopee Child Development Center receives consistently high praise from parents for its professional yet caring staff, clean facilities, and structured curriculum that prepares children for kindergarten. Parents consistently highlight the director's hands-on approach, strong teacher-child relationships, and balanced mix of academics and play. Multiple families report their children thrived academically and emotionally during their time at the center.

   Professional and caring staffclean and well-maintained facilitystructured school-based curriculumhands-on director with excellent communication
4. 4

   Voc Early Education And Care At Mt. Carmel

   4 score

   4(5)

   35 Mt Carmel Ave, Chicopee, MA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 120 children

   VOC Early Education and Care at Mt. Carmel receives mixed reviews. Most parents praise the teachers and learning environment, though one parent reported concerns about billing practices during absences and classroom placement decisions.

   Helpful and awesome teachersgreat learning environmentwarm welcoming atmospheregood English language instruction results
5. 5

   The Arbors Kids

   3.4 score

   2.9(6)

   999 Memorial Dr, Chicopee, MA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 175 children

   The Arbors Kids in Chicopee has highly polarized reviews. While a few parents praise the facility size and outdoor space, the majority report serious concerns including safety incidents, unprofessional management, strict attendance policies, and disrespectful staff behavior.

   Large facilityextensive outdoor fenced play areagood amount of activities and equipment for children
6. 6

   The Arbors Kids At Streiber

   3.4 score

   2.9(6)

   40 Streiber Dr, Chicopee, MA · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 26 children

   THE ARBORS KIDS AT STREIBER receives mixed reviews with significant safety and management concerns. While some parents praise the facilities and outdoor space, multiple reviewers report serious issues including a near-drowning incident without notification, unprofessional staff and management, strict late policies, and children feeling unwelcome.

   Large buildingample outdoor fenced play areafacilities and amenities for children
7. 7

   The Arbors Kids At Bowie

   3.4 score

   2.9(6)

   80 Dare Way, Chicopee, MA · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 39 children

   The Arbors Kids at Bowie receives mixed reviews with significant safety and management concerns. While some parents note the facility has good size and outdoor space, multiple reviews report serious issues including a near-drowning incident without parental notification, unprofessional management, strict late policies, and poor staff behavior.

   Large buildingextensive outdoor space with fenced play area for young childrenadequate facilities and materials for children
8. 8

   The Arbors Kids At Stefanik

   3.4 score

   2.9(6)

   720 Meadow St, Chicopee, MA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 39 children

   The Arbors Kids at Stefanik receives mixed reviews with significant safety and management concerns. While some parents praise the facilities and outdoor space, multiple reviewers report serious issues including a near-drowning incident without parental notification, unprofessional management, strict attendance policies, and staff disrespect toward both children and parents.

   Large buildingample toys and activitiesspacious fenced outdoor play area

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