81 Headstart Programs in Massachusetts
Browse 81 headstart programs across Massachusetts. Find licensed daycare centers, compare options by city, and choose the best childcare for your family.
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Massachusetts has about 2,166 daycares providing essential child services for families in the state.
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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.
| Daycare Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Childcare & Pre-school | 1,314 |
| Headstart Programs | 81 |
| Religious / Church Based Daycare | 256 |
| Before or After School | 515 |
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Parents consistently praise Ulysses G. Shelton Headstart Center for caring staff, strong educational preparation for kindergarten, and abundant family engagement opportunities. The program is noted for providing comprehensive support services and maintaining transparency with families, even during COVID. Multiple parents report their children thrived at the center and expressed reluctance to leave.
- Address
- 370 Howard St, Brockton, MA
- Phone
- (508) 587-1716
Parents consistently praise South Boston Head Start @ West Broadway for its caring, dedicated staff and supportive environment for young children. The center offers comprehensive services including daycare, parenting classes, and community support programs. Staff members like Miss Cathy, Miss Megan, and director Maritza are noted for their genuine care and engagement with children.
- Address
- 424 West Broadway, South Boston, MA
- Phone
- (617) 269-5160
P.A.C.E. HEAD START receives mostly positive feedback from parents, with praise for dedicated and well-trained staff who provide quality care and education for 3-4 year olds. One parent expressed frustration about remaining on the waiting list.
- Address
- 247 Smith Street, New Bedford, MA
- Phone
- (508) 984-3557
- Address
- 77 East Main Street, Norton, MA
- Phone
- (508) 285-5021
Note: Reviews appear to be from high school and trade program students/alumni rather than daycare parents. Reviewers consistently praise the school's trade programs, quality instruction, and career preparation support.
- Address
- 01300 State St., Springfield, MA
- Phone
- (413) 787-7424
- Address
- 535 River Street, Mattapan, MA
- Phone
- (617) 298-1785 EXT 232
- Address
- 20 W Boylston St, Clinton, MA
- Phone
- (978) 368-8573
- Address
- 168 Whitman Avenue, Whitman, MA
- Phone
- (781) 447-7110
- Address
- 136 Water St, Lawrence, MA
- Phone
- (978) 681-4939
This appears to be a medical clinic, not a daycare center. Reviews highlight mixed experiences with long wait times and inconsistent staff professionalism, though some patients report good doctors and quick registration.
- Address
- 62 Park St, Lawrence, MA
- Phone
- (978) 681-4920
- Address
- 12 Roxanna St, Framingham, MA
- Phone
- (508) 620-2373
- Address
- 1 Meadow Ln, Pittsfield, MA
- Phone
- (413) 499-0137
- Address
- 33 Wilbraham Rd, Springfield, MA
- Phone
- (413) 733-5188
MOC Child Care & Head Start Services in Athol has received predominantly negative reviews, with parents citing concerns about staff rudeness, lack of classroom management, and insufficient behavioral support for children with hyperactivity. One former student gave a positive nostalgic review, but multiple current parents express frustration with the quality of care and education provided.
- Address
- 925 Main St, Athol, MA
- Phone
- (978) 249-6735
MOC Child Care & Head Start Services in Winchendon has received predominantly negative reviews, with parents reporting concerns about staff behavior, classroom management, and educational quality. One former student had a positive childhood experience at the facility. Multiple current parents express frustration with staff attitude, lack of supervision, and their children's behavioral changes.
- Address
- 32 Elmwood Rd, Winchendon, MA
- Phone
- (978) 297-9832
MOC Child Care & Head Start Services has received predominantly negative feedback from parents. Multiple reviewers criticized staff for being rude, lacking classroom management skills, and not taking children's education seriously. One former student recalled a positive experience, but current parents reported concerns about behavioral issues, lack of supervision, and inadequate educational support.
- Address
- 95 Mechanic St., Suite B, Gardner, MA
- Phone
- (978) 632-3102
- Address
- 12 Maple St, Becket, MA
- Phone
- (413) 623-8757
- Address
- 5 Elbow Street, East Boston, MA
- Phone
- (617) 567-8855
- Address
- 1222 Bennington Street, East Boston, MA
- Phone
- (617) 567-7038
- Address
- 120 Condor St, East Boston, MA
- Phone
- (617) 567-8855
MOC Child Care and Head Start in Leominster has received mostly negative feedback from parents. Multiple reviewers report concerns about staff behavior, classroom management, and educational quality. One positive review from a former student recalled a fun experience.
- Address
- 1000 Lancaster St, Leominster, MA
- Phone
- (978) 534-7642
- Address
- 30-32 Raynor Circle, Roxbury, MA
- Phone
- (617) 541-6935
- Address
- 16 Cassidy Ln, Medway, MA
- Phone
- (508) 820-8380 EXT 234
- Address
- 10 Skerry St, Salem, MA
- Phone
- (978) 744-0351
Parents consistently praise Pathways for Children Head Start at Emerson as an exceptional facility with caring, supportive staff who genuinely invest in children's development. Children reportedly enjoy attending daily, and families appreciate the professional yet family-oriented atmosphere. The center is recognized as a valuable resource for families.
- Address
- 29 Emerson Ave, Gloucester, MA
- Phone
- (978) 281-2400
- Address
- 1424 Tremont Street, #2, Roxbury, MA
- Phone
- (617) 652-7636
- Address
- 79 Orton Marotta Way, South Boston, MA
- Phone
- (617) 464-2210
- Address
- 80 Lexington Street, East Boston, MA
- Phone
- (617) 567-8855
- Address
- 315 (Rear) Centre Street, Jamaica Plain, MA
- Phone
- (617) 522-5533
- Address
- 695 Truman Parkway, Hyde Park, MA
- Phone
- (617) 333-4957
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