The 8 Best Day Care Centers in Boston, Massachusetts

When it comes to finding the perfect day care center for your child, nothing short of perfect will do. As a mom of two, I know the effort that goes into making that decision. It's never easy, and there are myriad factors that come into play: the facility or care provider, your working hours, your budget, your child's temperament and more. If you're a native Bostonian who has or will be placing your child in daycare, you undoubtedly want to start your search with the best day care facilities Boston has to offer.

Fortunately, Boston offers great resources for parents looking to find the best day care for their child. Child Care Choices of Boston (CCCB) is an invaluable resource for parents, and it's absolutely free! CCCB offers child care referrals based on individual factors. They also log and investigate complaints regarding day care facilities. If you're considering a certain care provider, you can check the CCCB site to make sure other parents haven't had problems there. It's important to go with your gut when choosing the best day care - ask questions, tour the facility thoroughly and make sure it's a fit you're comfortable with. Below are eight of the best day care facilities in Boston to help jumpstart your search.

Beacon Hill Nursery School, Inc.
74 Joy Street
Boston, MA 02114
Phone: (617) 227-0822

Beacon Hill seems to be a nursery school with a heart; parents of Beacon Hill students have expressed happiness at the staff's dedication to their children. The school was founded in 1955, and getting your child a place at the school seems to be much like jockeying for college admission. This is a good sign, if you can get in - parents don't generally fight to get their children into a sub-par facility. Beacon Hill was initially a parent cooperative (a cool idea in itself), but has since grown into a professionally-staffed nursery school of choice.

Happy Child Day Care Center
1191 Chestnut Street
Newton, MA 02464
Phone: (617) 964-8231