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Massachusetts city directory
Childcare centers in West Townsend, MA
West Townsend has 3 licensed childcare centers and homes in Massachusetts's licensing records. Among the 409 Massachusetts cities with listings, West Townsend ranks #299 by centers and homes on file. 1 of 3 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 →
- 3licensed centers and homes in West Townsendon file in the state's licensing records
- 22licensed seatsof 3 centers and homes reporting capacity
- 33%accept Child Care Financial Assistanceof 3 centers and homes reporting
Licensed childcare centers and homes in West Townsend
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Paying for childcare in West Townsend
Three programs can help West Townsend 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 West Townsend", it counts West Townsend centers and homes; where it says "Across Massachusetts", it counts the whole state.
Child Care Financial Assistance (CCFA)
Massachusetts child care subsidy. Administered by: Department of Early Education and Care (EEC); waitlist via MyChildCareMA, managed by Mass211 with CCRRs
33%In West Townsendaccept this program1 of 3 centers and homes reporting
71%Across Massachusettsare current subsidy providers6,614 of 9,347 centers reporting
Commonwealth Preschool Partnership Initiative (CPPI)
Massachusetts pre-K. Administered by: Department of Early Education and Care (EEC)
100%Across Massachusettsaccept pre-K7,386 of 7,386 centers reporting
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Head Start and Early Head Start
Federal programs for families with low incomes, from pregnancy through age five.
0%In West Townsendaccept Head Start0 of 3 centers and homes reporting
0%In West Townsendaccept Early Head Start0 of 3 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
Frequently asked questions about childcare in West Townsend
Answers use the numbers on this page.
How many childcare centers are in West Townsend?
West Townsend has 3 licensed childcare centers and homes in Massachusetts's licensing records. Among the 409 Massachusetts cities with listings, West Townsend ranks #299 by centers and homes on file. The records come from Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care.
Which West Townsend centers accept Child Care Financial Assistance?
1 of West Townsend's 3 centers and homes are listed as accepting Child Care Financial Assistance. 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 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.
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 →