Best Headstart Programs in Quincy, MA

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Quincy

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

   Quincy Ymca @ Bethel Church

   4.6 score

   4.9(10)

   41 Empire Street, Quincy, MA · Church Daycare · Capacity: 39 children

   Quincy YMCA @ Bethel Church is a religious facility that receives consistently high praise from the community. Parents and congregation members highlight the welcoming, inclusive environment and the church's commitment to social justice, anti-racism, and serving vulnerable populations. The facility is noted for its genuine compassion, community care, and positive experiences with children's programs.

   Welcoming and inclusive communityanti-racism commitmentLGBTQIA+
2. 2

   Campus Kinder Haus

   4.55 score

   4.8(11)

   162 Old Colony Avenue, Quincy, MA · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 146 children

   Parents consistently praise Campus Kinder Haus for its caring, loving staff and strong educational foundation. Students are described as well-prepared academically and socially, with the school creating a nurturing environment that families consider an extension of their own.

   Caring and loving staffstrong academic foundationsocial developmentnurturing environment
3. 3

   Greater Quincy Child Care Center

   4.53 score

   4.7(15)

   859 Willard Street, #100, Quincy, MA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 88 children

   Greater Quincy Child Care Center receives consistently excellent reviews from parents who praise the warm, caring, and dedicated staff. Parents highlight the center's enrichment activities, transparent pricing, developmental approach, strong sense of community, and long-tenured teachers as key strengths. Children are reported to thrive emotionally and academically while attending.

   Caring and attentive staffexperienced long-term teachersdevelopmentally appropriate activitiesenrichment programs (music
4. 4

   Little Willows Preschool, INC.

   4.48 score

   4.6(20)

   50 Willow Street, Quincy, MA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 23 children

   Little Willows Preschool in Quincy receives consistently excellent feedback from parents. All 10 recent reviews are 5-star ratings, with parents praising the caring, professional staff, strong academic curriculum, and developmental progress their children make. Parents particularly note improved social skills, confidence, and kindergarten readiness.

   Caring and professional teachersregular parent communicationstrong academic progresssmall class sizes
5. 5

   Qcap Headstart/Quincy Early Learning Center

   4.45 score

   4.6(15)

   22 Pray Street, Quincy, MA · Headstart Programs · Capacity: 224 children

   Parents consistently praise QCAP Headstart/Quincy Early Learning Center for its educated and caring staff, affordability, and supportive family-centered approach. The facility receives high marks for individualized attention to children, excellent parent communication, and a clean, safe environment. Multiple reviewers highlight the program's effectiveness in helping children learn, grow, and socialize.

   Educated and professional staffaffordable pricingexcellent parent communicationindividualized attention to children's needs
6. 6

   Sonshine Preschool

   4.27 score

   4.5(6)

   6 Baxter Street, Quincy, MA · Church Daycare · Capacity: 24 children

   Sonshine Preschool receives mostly glowing reviews praising the caring staff, loving atmosphere, and above-average academics. However, one detailed negative review alleges serious safety concerns, inappropriate discipline practices, and a lost child incident.

   Caring and loving staffabove-average academicsjoyful atmospherepatient teachers
7. 7

   Quincy After School @ Atherton Hough

   4.2 score

   4.3(10)

   01084 Sea Street, Quincy, MA · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 39 children

   Parents consistently praise QCARE's staff as caring, accommodating, and engaging with children. The program offers a good balance of fun activities, educational content, and structure for after-school and summer care. One parent noted the program is generally good with minor drawbacks.

   Dedicated and caring stafffun activities and field tripseducational contentsafety protocols
8. 8

   Quincy After School @ Squantum

   4.2 score

   4.3(10)

   50 Huckins Avenue, Quincy, MA · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 52 children

   Quincy After School @ Squantum receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring and accommodating staff. Parents highlight the program's combination of fun activities, educational content, and structured environment. The facility has successfully served families for multiple years across multiple grade levels.

   caring and amazing staffeducational activitiesfun activities and field tripssafe environment with allergy accommodations
9. 9

   Quincy After School @ Parker School

   4.2 score

   4.3(10)

   148 Billings Road, Quincy, MA · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 26 children

   Quincy After School @ Parker School receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring and dedicated staff who provide engaging activities and educational enrichment. Parents appreciate the safe, structured environment and the strong bonds formed between staff and children. One parent noted mixed experiences but indicated positives outweighed negatives.

   caring and accommodating staffeducational activitiesfun field trips and eventsstructured environment
10. 10

    Quincy After School @ Montclair School

    4.2 score

    4.3(10)

    8 Belmont Street, Quincy, MA · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 39 children

    Parents consistently praise QUINCY AFTER SCHOOL @ MONTCLAIR SCHOOL for its caring, attentive staff and well-structured programming. Children benefit from engaging activities, educational components, field trips, and individualized attention to their needs. Families report high satisfaction across multiple years of enrollment.

    Caring and accommodating staffstrong staff-child relationshipsfun activities and field tripseducational content

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