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Licensed Daycare in Chelmsford, Massachusetts

Q: What's the average daycare cost in Chelmsford?

Statewide averages in Massachusetts run roughly $2300/month for infants and $1640/month for preschool. City-specific costs vary — large metros and dense neighborhoods trend higher than rural ZIPs. Use the cost estimator for a closer ballpark.

Q: Are subsidies available for daycare in Chelmsford?

Massachusetts families can apply for EEC Child Care Financial Assistance (intake: (617) 988-6600). Federal options like the Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA stack on top. See our subsidies guide .

Looking for daycare in this area? Below is the full list of licensed providers as reported by the state's child care regulator.

Licensed Centers

Infant Spots

$2,300/mo

Massachusetts avg infant

1:3

State infant ratio

Childcare costs in Chelmsford

ChildCare Aware reports the Massachusetts average full-time cost at $2,300/month for infant care and $1,640/month for preschool. City-level prices in Chelmsford vary by ZIP code and program model — Head Start sites are free for eligible families, family daycare homes typically run 10-30% below center rates, and accredited centers run above the average.

The Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA ($5,000 max) reduce effective cost regardless of program. Massachusetts families may also qualify for EEC Child Care Financial Assistance (intake: (617) 988-6600).

Full Massachusetts licensing & cost overview

Quick facts

State regulator: Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (EEC)
Infant ratio: 1:3
Toddler ratio: 1:4
Preschool ratio: 1:10
Avg capacity: 49 kids

ZIP codes covered

01824 23 01863 1

Program types in Chelmsford

All Chelmsford licensed centers

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A Licensed Center

Au Clair De Lune Daycare, LLC

Chelmsford

School Age (5+) Cap 50

B Family Daycare

Barnes, Alison

Chelmsford

2 years - 12 years Cap 6

B Family Daycare

Boscaja, Daniela

Chelmsford

2 years - 12 years Cap 6

B Family Daycare

Burns, Courtney

Chelmsford

2 years - 12 years Cap 8

C Licensed Center

Central Cooperative Nursery School

Chelmsford

2 years - 12 years Cap 54

C Licensed Center

Chelmsford Children's Learning Center - Springboard School

Chelmsford

School Age (5+) Cap 81

C Family Daycare

Collins, Joy

Chelmsford

2 years - 12 years Cap 8

G Licensed Center

Grace Point Academy

Chelmsford

School Age (5+) Cap 37

G Licensed Center

Greater Visions Children's Center

Chelmsford

School Age (5+) Cap 160

G Licensed Center

Gurukul Learning Center

Chelmsford

School Age (5+) Cap 74

K Family Daycare

Kamath, Megha

Chelmsford

2 years - 12 years Cap 6

K Licensed Center

Klub Kid Too Child Care Learning Center

Chelmsford

School Age (5+) Cap 120

K Licensed Center

Knowledge Beginnings-Billerica Rd.

Chelmsford

School Age (5+) Cap 156

L Licensed Center

Little Acorn Preschool

Chelmsford

2 years - 12 years Cap 30

M Family Daycare

Maclean, Erin

Chelmsford

2 years - 12 years Cap 10

Open a listing for the full state-registry record — capacity, age range, contact info, and license issue date.

Parent-asked basics on licensing, ratios, and waitlist timing for this area.

How many licensed daycare centers are in Chelmsford, Massachusetts?

Our directory lists 24 licensed childcare centers in Chelmsford, Massachusetts, sourced from Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (EEC). All listings hold a current state license at indexing time; verify status directly via the state's lookup tool before enrollment.

What's the average daycare cost in Chelmsford?

Statewide averages in Massachusetts run roughly $2300/month for infants and $1640/month for preschool. City-specific costs vary — large metros and dense neighborhoods trend higher than rural ZIPs. Use the cost estimator for a closer ballpark.

What staff-to-child ratios apply in Chelmsford daycares?

All licensed Massachusetts centers must meet the state minimum: 1:3 for infants, 1:4 for toddlers, and 1:10 for preschool. NAEYC-accredited centers in Chelmsford typically operate below these ceilings.

Are subsidies available for daycare in Chelmsford?

Massachusetts families can apply for EEC Child Care Financial Assistance (intake: (617) 988-6600). Federal options like the Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA stack on top. See our subsidies guide.

How do I verify a Chelmsford daycare's license?

Look up the provider directly in the official Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) search. License status is the single most important credential to confirm before enrolling.