Licensed Daycare in Manchester, Massachusetts
Every center listed below is sourced directly from the state's child care licensing registry — no paid placement, no editorial picks, no hidden referral fees.
Childcare costs in Manchester
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 Manchester 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 overviewQuick 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
- 47 kids
ZIP codes covered
Program types in Manchester
All Manchester licensed centers
Page 1 of 1Hornets After School Program
Manchester
Magic Years Nursery School
Manchester
Tara Montessori School
Manchester
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Search 3 Licensed Centers in Manchester
Free, no signup, verified directly with Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (EEC).