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Best Headstart Programs in Medway, MA

Compare 1 headstart programs in Medway. Average rating: 4.8/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Medway, Massachusetts at a glance

Programs
1
Avg rating
4.8/5
Parent reviews
24
Top rated (4.5+)
4

Medway has 1 licensed headstart programs with 24 parent reviews averaging 4.8/5.The highest-rated options cluster around the 02053 zip code, averaging 4.8 stars across 9 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Medway

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
    The Learning Tree Daycare Preschool LLC
    4.38 score
    4.7(6)

    157 Main St, Medway, MA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 92 children

    The Learning Tree Daycare receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, with particular praise for caring staff, strong teacher-child relationships, and excellent kindergarten preparation. One parent reported negative experiences with staff attitude and consistency, citing lack of attentiveness and frequent teacher absences. Overall, the facility maintains a 4.7/5 rating with strong parent satisfaction.

    Caring and nurturing staffwarm teacher-child relationshipsexcellent communication with parentsstrong kindergarten preparation
  2. 2
    Back To Basics Preschool
    4.22 score
    4.3(14)

    14 School St, Medway, MA · Church Daycare · Capacity: 27 children

    Back to Basics Preschool receives consistently high praise from parents for its caring, attentive staff and clean, safe environment. Parents highlight the facility's strong leadership, low staff turnover, and positive impact on child development and school readiness. Children are reported to be happy and comfortable in their care.

    caring and attentive staffclean and safe environmentstrong leadership and communicationlow staff turnover

Rating Distribution

Based on 5 daycares with Google ratings in Medway

4.5 - 5.0
4
4.0 - 4.4
1
3.0 - 3.9
0
Below 3
0

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Medway, based on parent reviews

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.9avg rating
4 daycares · 3 rated

Church Daycare

4.65avg rating
3 daycares · 2 rated

Before or After School Daycare

No ratings yet
1 daycares

Headstart Programs

No ratings yet
1 daycares

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Medway zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
020539
4.8
4

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Medway (20–125 children)

Small

up to 30 children

2

Medium

31–75 children

5

Large

76–150 children

2

Very Large

150+ children

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Daycare types in Medway

Child Daycare & Preschools 4Headstart Programs 1Church Daycare 3Before or After School Daycare 1

Headstart Programs in Medway, Massachusetts

There are 1 headstart programs in Medway, Massachusetts, making up 11% of the 9 total childcare facilities in the city. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.

Based on Google reviews, daycares in Medway have an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 across 5 rated facilities, with 80% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.9 stars. Our analysis covers 24 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Medway, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.

All Headstart Programs in Medway

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Smoc Head Start Medway At Francis J. Burke School
Headstart Programs
Address
16 Cassidy Ln, Medway, MA
Phone
(508) 820-8380 EXT 234

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Frequently asked questions

There are 1 headstart programs daycares in Medway, Massachusetts, out of 9 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Medway have an average Google rating of 4.8 out of 5 across 5 rated facilities. About 80% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Medway, consider visiting facilities in person and checking:
  • Licensing status with Massachusetts's regulatory agency
  • Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in Massachusetts)
  • Safety measures and cleanliness
  • Daily routines and educational curriculum
  • Parent reviews and ratings
  • Location and hours that fit your schedule
Medway offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 4 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 1 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 3 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 1 facilities
Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.
Daycare costs in Massachusetts typically range from $200 to $400 per week for full-time care, depending on the child's age, facility type, and location within the state. Infant care tends to be more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Contact individual facilities in Medway for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Medway must be licensed by Massachusetts's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities are required to meet standards for safety, health, staff qualifications, and staff-to-child ratios. You can verify a facility's license status through your state's licensing database.