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Licensed Daycare in Norwell, Massachusetts

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

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 Norwell?

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 .

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.

Licensed Centers

Infant Spots

$2,300/mo

Massachusetts avg infant

1:3

State infant ratio

Childcare costs in Norwell

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 Norwell 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: 72 kids

ZIP codes covered

02061 18 1

Program types in Norwell

All Norwell licensed centers

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A Family Daycare

Allegrini, Alisa

Norwell

2 years - 12 years Cap 8

B Licensed Center

Bright Horizons at Norwell

Norwell

School Age (5+) Cap 117

C Licensed Center

Childcare and Early Learning

Norwell

School Age (5+) Cap 16

C Licensed Center

Cole Before and After School Program

Norwell

2 years - 12 years Cap 26

C Family Daycare

Commesso, Lisa

Norwell

2 years - 12 years Cap 10

F Licensed Center

First Parish Preschool

Norwell

2 years - 12 years Cap 69

K Licensed Center

KinderCare Learning Center #1554

Norwell

School Age (5+) Cap 132

M Licensed Center

Magical Beginnings Norwell

Norwell

School Age (5+) Cap 99

S Licensed Center

SELA: The International Private School

Norwell

School Age (5+) Cap 109

T Licensed Center

The Nature Center Preschool - South Shore Natural Science Ctr.

Norwell

2 years - 12 years Cap 100

T Licensed Center

The New Nursery Sch of United Church

Norwell

2 years - 12 years Cap 82

T Licensed Center

The Ridge Hill School

Norwell

2 years - 12 years Cap 47

V Licensed Center

Vinal Before and After School care program

Norwell

2 years - 12 years Cap 39

Y Licensed Center

Younger University

Norwell

School Age (5+) Cap 165

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 Norwell, Massachusetts?

Our directory lists 14 licensed childcare centers in Norwell, 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 Norwell?

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 Norwell 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 Norwell typically operate below these ceilings.

Are subsidies available for daycare in Norwell?

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 Norwell 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.