2 Before or After School Daycare in Natick, Massachusetts

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Natick

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

   Wellesley Cooperative Nursery School

   4.8 score

   5(20)

   5 Merrill Rd, Natick, MA · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 37 children

   Wellesley Cooperative Nursery School receives perfect 5/5 ratings from parents who praise the caring teachers, nurturing environment, and play-based curriculum. Children consistently show enthusiasm for attending school and demonstrate strong social and emotional growth. Parents highlight the warm community atmosphere and appreciate the school's emphasis on parent involvement and involvement.

   Caring and patient teachersplay-based curriculumnurturing environmentengaging age-appropriate activities
2. 2

   Gardengate Academy

   4.55 score

   4.7(19)

   249 North Main St., Natick, MA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 35 children

   Gardengate Academy is a highly-regarded center-based daycare in Natick with consistently excellent reviews. Parents praise the caring, engaged staff, strong communication, enriching curriculum, and warm community atmosphere. Leadership changes under new director Yahshannah have been well-received, with parents noting the center feels like an extension of their family.

   caring and loving teachersstrong daily communication with photos/videos via appenriching activit
3. 3

   Salmon Centers For Early Education

   4.55 score

   4.9(8)

   3 Vision Dr, Natick, MA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 65 children

   Salmon Centers for Early Education in Natick receives consistently high praise from parents who describe an overwhelmingly positive experience. Parents highlight the caring and professional staff, structured yet nurturing environment, and strong leadership. The center is particularly noted for its unique intergenerational program connecting children with elderly residents at Whitney Place.

   caring and genuine staffstrong leadership (Director Shirley and Assistant Director Ann Marie)safe and loving environmentengaging curriculum
4. 4

   Next Generation Childrens Center Of Natick, LLC

   4.4 score

   4.5(20)

   15 Strathmore Rd, Natick, MA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 124 children

   Parents consistently praise Next Generation Children's Center of Natick for its caring, skilled staff, educational quality, and safe environment. Children show enthusiasm for attending and demonstrate noticeable developmental progress across multiple areas. Families appreciate convenient amenities like on-site meals, laundry service, and daily app communication.

   Caring and skilled teacherschild enthusiasm for attendingdevelopmental progresson-site chef and meal service
5. 5

   Community Montessori School

   4.1 score

   4.2(5)

   13 Common St, Natick, MA · Church Daycare · Capacity: 40 children

   Community Montessori School in Natick receives mostly positive reviews praising the Montessori curriculum, caring teachers, and strong academic preparation for kindergarten. However, one parent reported a traumatic experience involving inappropriate teacher conduct, dismissive handling of concerns by administration, and unsafe infant care practices.

   Montessori curriculum effectivenessquick literacy and math developmentkind and loving teachershands-on activities fostering independence

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