Licensed Daycare in Massachusetts
Search 9,050 verified daycare and childcare centers across Massachusetts, sourced directly from Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) . Filter by age group, program type, and subsidy acceptance — no signup.
Massachusetts Childcare Licensing
In Massachusetts, all child care centers serving children outside the family home are required to be licensed by the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (EEC). Licensed centers undergo background checks, capacity inspections, and routine compliance reviews.
Minimum staff-to-child ratios are 1:3 for infants under 12 months, 1:4 for toddlers (12–35 months), and 1:10 for preschool (3–5 years). NAEYC-accredited centers typically operate below the state minimum.
Verify a license at Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (EEC)Quick licensing facts
- Regulator
- Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (EEC)
- Infant ratio
- 1:3
- Toddler ratio
- 1:4
- Preschool ratio
- 1:10
- Avg infant cost
- $2,300/mo
- Avg preschool cost
- $1,640/mo
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Massachusetts families can apply for EEC Child Care Financial Assistance based on income and work/school status. Federal programs — the Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit, Dependent Care FSA ($5,000 cap), and Head Start — stack on top of state assistance.
Local intake line: (617) 988-6600
Program Types in Massachusetts
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