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Childcare centers in Brockton, MA

Brockton has 169 licensed childcare centers and homes in Massachusetts's licensing records. Among the 409 Massachusetts cities with listings, Brockton ranks #8 by centers and homes on file. 149 of 169 centers and homes accept Child Care Financial Assistance. Each listing below opens that center's own page, and shows its address, facility type and capacity where the state record has them.

Data updated Nov 1, 2026 · Source: Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (opens in a new tab) public records · Massachusetts childcare guide → · How we compile this →

  • 169licensed centers and homes in Brocktonon file in the state's licensing records
  • 5,558licensed seatsof 169 centers and homes reporting capacity
  • 34%serve infantsof 35 centers and homes reporting ages
  • 88%accept Child Care Financial Assistanceof 169 centers and homes reporting
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Licensed childcare centers and homes in Brockton

Showing 1 to 50 of 169 · sorted largest first · 50 per page

  • Mary Baker School

    45 Quincy St, 02302

    Public school
    Capacity
    625
    Ages served
    • Pre-K
    • School age
    • Accepts Child Care Financial Assistance
  • Arnone School

    135 Belmont St, 02301

    Public school
    Capacity
    450
    Ages served
    • School age
    • Accepts Child Care Financial Assistance
  • Old Colony Y - Youth Division

    465 Main Street, 02301-6030

    Center-based care
    Capacity
    212
    Ages served
    • School age
    • Accepts Child Care Financial Assistance
  • Brockton Day Nursery

    243 Crescent St, 02302-3107

    Center-based care
    Capacity
    203
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age
    • Accepts Child Care Financial Assistance
  • Westfield Child Center

    470 Torrey Street, 02301-4654

    Center-based care
    Capacity
    191
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age
    • Accepts Child Care Financial Assistance
  • M. George School

    180 Colonel Bell Dr, 02301

    Public school
    Capacity
    150
    Ages served
    • School age
    • Accepts Child Care Financial Assistance
  • Trinity Catholic Academy

    631 North Main St, 02301

    Private school
    Capacity
    145
    Ages served
    • Pre-K
    • Accepts Child Care Financial Assistance
  • Field House Day School

    1100 North Main Street, 02301

    Center-based care
    Capacity
    132
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age
    • Accepts Child Care Financial Assistance
  • Old Colony Y Childcare

    850 W Chestnut St, 02301-5539

    Center-based care
    Capacity
    129
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • Accepts Child Care Financial Assistance
  • Raymond School

    125 Oak St, 02301

    Public school
    Capacity
    125
    Ages served
    • School age
    • Accepts Child Care Financial Assistance
  • Angelo School

    472 N Main St, 02301

    Public school
    Capacity
    100
    Ages served
    • School age
    • Accepts Child Care Financial Assistance
  • Brookfield School

    135 Jon Dr, 02302

    Public school
    Capacity
    100
    Ages served
    • School age
    • Accepts Child Care Financial Assistance
  • Davis School

    380 Plain St, 02302

    Public school
    Capacity
    100
    Ages served
    • School age
    • Accepts Child Care Financial Assistance
  • Downey School

    55 Electric Ave, 02302

    Public school
    Capacity
    100
    Ages served
    • School age
    • Accepts Child Care Financial Assistance
  • Hancock School

    125 Pearl St, 02301

    Public school
    Capacity
    100
    Ages served
    • School age
    • Accepts Child Care Financial Assistance
  • Kennedy School

    900 Ash St, 02301

    Public school
    Capacity
    100
    Ages served
    • School age
    • Accepts Child Care Financial Assistance
  • Smart Start/Gilmore School

    150 Clinton Street, 02302

    Public school
    Capacity
    100
    Ages served
    • School age
    • Accepts Child Care Financial Assistance
  • Arcadia Learning Academy II

    15 Jonathan Drive, 02301

    Center-based care
    Capacity
    78
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • Accepts Child Care Financial Assistance
  • Kiddie Haven Day Care

    200 N Main St, 02301-3925

    Center-based care
    Capacity
    72
    Ages served
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age
    • Accepts Child Care Financial Assistance
  • U. S. Taekwondo Center

    715 Crescent Street, 02302

    Center-based care
    Capacity
    72
    Ages served
    • School age
    • Accepts Child Care Financial Assistance
  • Nath Academy Learning Center

    210 Quincy Ave, 02302

    Center-based care
    Capacity
    65
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age
    • Accepts Child Care Financial Assistance
  • Little Discoveries, Inc.

    522 West Chestnut Street, 02301-6233

    Center-based care
    Capacity
    60
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age
    • Accepts Child Care Financial Assistance
  • Kids Club

    233 Warren Avenue, 02301

    Center-based care
    Capacity
    52
    Ages served
    • School age
    • Accepts Child Care Financial Assistance
  • Rose Conservatory

    1350 Pleasant Street, 02301

    Center-based care
    Capacity
    52
    Ages served
    • School age
    • Accepts Child Care Financial Assistance
  • Start Right Start Bright Academy

    856 North Montello Street, 02301-1655

    Center-based care
    Capacity
    38
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age
    • Accepts Child Care Financial Assistance
  • The Pines Day Care Center

    83 Reservoir St, 02301-1112

    Center-based care
    Capacity
    36
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age
    • Accepts Child Care Financial Assistance
  • Brockton Learning Academy

    15 Nilsson Street, 02301

    Center-based care
    Capacity
    35
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • Accepts Child Care Financial Assistance
  • U.S. Taekwondo Brockton (West)

    21 Torrey Street, Unit 8, 02301

    Center-based care
    Capacity
    26
    Ages served
    • School age
    • Accepts Child Care Financial Assistance
  • Kiddies Corner

    185 Perkins Avenue, 02302

    Center-based care
    Capacity
    18
    • Accepts Child Care Financial Assistance
  • Family child care
    Capacity
    10
    • Accepts Child Care Financial Assistance
  • Family child care
    Capacity
    10
    • Accepts Child Care Financial Assistance
  • Family child care
    Capacity
    10
    • Accepts Child Care Financial Assistance
  • Family child care
    Capacity
    10
    • Accepts Child Care Financial Assistance
  • Family child care
    Capacity
    10
    • Accepts Child Care Financial Assistance
  • Family child care
    Capacity
    10
    • Accepts Child Care Financial Assistance
  • Family child care
    Capacity
    10
    • Accepts Child Care Financial Assistance
  • Family child care
    Capacity
    10
    • Accepts Child Care Financial Assistance
  • Family child care
    Capacity
    10
    • Accepts Child Care Financial Assistance
  • Family child care
    Capacity
    10
    • Accepts Child Care Financial Assistance
  • Family child care
    Capacity
    10
    • Accepts Child Care Financial Assistance
  • Family child care
    Capacity
    10
    • Accepts Child Care Financial Assistance

Paying for childcare in Brockton

Three programs can help Brockton families with the cost of care, and each has its own application. They are run by government agencies, not by Clear Day. Where a figure below says "In Brockton", it counts Brockton centers and homes; where it says "Across Massachusetts", it counts the whole state.

Head Start and Early Head Start

Federal programs for families with low incomes, from pregnancy through age five.

2%In Brocktonaccept Head Start3 of 169 centers and homes reporting

2%In Brocktonaccept Early Head Start3 of 169 centers and homes reporting

1%Across Massachusettsaccept Head Start112 of 9,347 centers reporting

1%Across Massachusettsaccept Early Head Start68 of 9,347 centers reporting

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Frequently asked questions about childcare in Brockton

Answers use the numbers on this page.
How many childcare centers are in Brockton?

Brockton has 169 licensed childcare centers and homes in Massachusetts's licensing records. Among the 409 Massachusetts cities with listings, Brockton ranks #8 by centers and homes on file. The records come from Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care.

Which Brockton centers accept Child Care Financial Assistance?

149 of Brockton's 169 centers and homes are listed as accepting Child Care Financial Assistance. Turn on the "Accepts Child Care Financial Assistance" filter above the list to see them. Statewide, 71% of Massachusetts centers in the directory are current Child Care Financial Assistance providers (6,614 of 9,347 centers reporting). Confirm with the center and your local office before you enroll.

How families pay for care in Brockton →

How do I check a Massachusetts daycare license?

Look the center up in EEC Licensed Child Care Search, Massachusetts's public license lookup, and confirm the license is active. Match the address on the state record to the address on the center's page here, then read whatever inspection or compliance information the state posts.

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What is the child-to-staff ratio for infants in Massachusetts?

For children 0–14 months in licensed child care centers, Massachusetts allows up to 3 children per staff member, a ratio of 1:3 under 606 CMR 7.10(9)(b) (up to 15 months). For 15–32 months it is 1:4. The full Massachusetts table is in the Massachusetts guide.

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How this page is built. Listings, capacities and license types come from Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (opens in a new tab) public records; the Data updated date shows the last import. The notice below covers accuracy and how to verify a license.

This information is sourced from public records and may be incomplete or out of date. For the most current and accurate details, please verify directly with Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care or contact the center directly. Clear Day does not rate, rank or endorse any center.

Data updated Nov 1, 2026 · Source: Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care public records · Massachusetts license lookup (opens in a new tab) · How we compile this →