Best Daycares in Lexington, MA — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Lexington's 26 daycares, 26 (100%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, matching Massachusetts's statewide rate of 100%. Locally, providers average 5.0 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 4.0 stars on Structural inputs (state regulatory baseline plus provider-level licensing data), compared with Massachusetts averages of 5.0 on Process and 4.0 on Structural.
The local market includes 26 centers.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Lexington. Childery ranks providers using publicly auditable inputs: state QRIS scores, NAEYC-aligned ratios and group sizes, and federal CCDBG training coverage. See the Massachusetts methodology page for the full breakdown.
Rating Distribution in Lexington
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Lexington: 4.0 (Sample of 26).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Lexington: 5.0 (Sample of 1).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Lexington: 4.0 (Sample of 26).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Lexington?
- There are 26 licensed child care providers in Lexington.
- What percentage of Lexington daycares have high quality ratings?
- 100% of Lexington daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 100% statewide in Massachusetts.
- What types of childcare are available in Lexington?
- 26 center-based providers operate in Lexington.
- How do Lexington daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Massachusetts?
- Lexington daycares average 5.0 out of 5 stars on Childery's Process score (teaching quality, QRIS ratings, and accreditations), compared to a Massachusetts statewide average of 5.0.
- Is there financial help for childcare in Massachusetts?
- Massachusetts offers childcare subsidies and assistance programs for income-eligible families. See income limits, waitlist status, and how to apply.Childcare subsidies in Massachusetts