2 Church Daycare in Melrose, Massachusetts

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Melrose

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

   Melrose Day Care Center, INC.

   4.4 score

   4.8(5)

   121 W Foster St, Melrose, MA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 87 children

   Parents consistently praise Melrose Day Care Center for its caring, passionate teachers who create a family-like environment where children thrive. Multiple parents report their children love attending and have stayed for several years. The primary concern noted is a lengthy waitlist for enrollment.

   Loving and caring teacherscreative and passionate staffchildren enjoy attendingattentive to individual child needs
2. 2

   Step 1 Childcare & Learning

   4.33 score

   4.6(6)

   2 Main St/Aka 8 Oak Grove Ave, Melrose, MA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 79 children

   Step 1 Childcare & Learning in Melrose receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the staff's genuine care and affection toward children. Parents report their children are happy, engaged, and thriving developmentally, with excellent communication from management. One parent expressed significant dissatisfaction, citing concerns about prioritizing finances over relationships and quality care.

   Loving and caring teachersquick and professional communicationclean facilitychild happiness and enthusiasm about attending
3. 3

   Mi Pequena Academia

   4.27 score

   4.4(10)

   844-846 Main Street, Melrose, MA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 19 children

   Parents consistently praise Mi Pequena Academia for its Spanish immersion program, innovative and varied curriculum, and dedicated, caring teachers. Children show enthusiasm for attending, develop language skills, and experience strong social-emotional growth. The center maintains excellent parent communication through daily photos, videos, and bilingual updates.

   Spanish immersion programdiverse curriculum (scienceartmusic
4. 4

   Little Sprouts At Melrose

   4.16 score

   4.2(20)

   40 Washington Street, Melrose, MA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 90 children

   Parents consistently praise Little Sprouts Melrose for its warm, nurturing environment and caring, skilled teachers. The center excels in communication with families through daily updates, photos, and detailed curriculum information. Children show strong development, adaptation, and enthusiasm for attending.

   Caring and patient teachersstrong parent-teacher communicationdetailed daily updates via app with photosengaging curriculum balancing learning and play
5. 5

   Y Academy Melrose

   3.67 score

   3.4(6)

   106 Main St, Melrose, MA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 168 children

   Y Academy Melrose receives mixed reviews. Parents with enrolled children praise the teachers, staff, educational activities, and supportive environment for helping children learn and make friends. However, several parents express frustration with the waitlist process, reporting long waits (up to 2 years) and non-refundable waitlist fees with no guarantee of admission.

   Exceptional teachers and staffgood care for childrendiverse learning activities (insect observationart

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