Best Daycares in Northampton, MA — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Northampton's 8 daycares, 5 (63%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, compared with Massachusetts's statewide rate of 73%.
The local market includes 8 centers.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Northampton. 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.
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Daycares
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4 or 5 Stars
Rating Distribution in Northampton
2(25%)
3(38%)
3(38%)
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Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Northampton: 3.9 (Sample of 8).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Northampton: 3.9 (Sample of 8).
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Some of the Best Daycares in Northampton
Meadowlark Child Care Center
Northampton, MA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
The Children's House
Northampton, MA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Community Action @ Vernon St.
Northampton, MA
★★★★★ 4 Stars
Gan Keshet
Northampton, MA
★★★★★ 4 Stars
HRYMCA Before and After School Care @ Bridge Street
Northampton, MA
★★★★★ 4 Stars
HRYMCA Before and After School Care @ Jackson St
Northampton, MA
★★★★★ 3 Stars
Peoples Institute Child Care
Northampton, MA
★★★★★ 3 Stars
Smith College Center for Early Childhood Education
Northampton, MA
★★★★★ 3 Stars
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Northampton?
- There are 8 licensed child care providers in Northampton.
- What percentage of Northampton daycares have high quality ratings?
- 63% of Northampton daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 73% statewide in Massachusetts.
- What types of childcare are available in Northampton?
- 8 center-based providers operate in Northampton.
- 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