Best Daycares in Waltham, MA — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Waltham's 19 daycares, 19 (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 19 centers.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Waltham. 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 Waltham
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Waltham: 4.1 (Sample of 19).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Waltham: 5.0 (Sample of 2).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Waltham: 4.0 (Sample of 19).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Waltham?
- There are 19 licensed child care providers in Waltham.
- What percentage of Waltham daycares have high quality ratings?
- 100% of Waltham daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 100% statewide in Massachusetts.
- What types of childcare are available in Waltham?
- 19 center-based providers operate in Waltham.
- How do Waltham daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Massachusetts?
- Waltham 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
All 19 Daycares in Waltham
- YMCA After School Program @ MacArthur Elementary
- YMCA Children's Center Waltham
- YMCA of Greater Boston @ the Whittemore School
- YMCA of Greater Boston at Kennedy Middle School
- YMCA of Greater Boston at Northeast Elementary
- YMCA of Greater Boston at the Fitzgerald Elementary School
- YMCA of Greater Boston at the Stanley Elem. School
- YMCA of Greater Boston at Waltham Dual Language School at South Middle School