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Licensed Daycare in Scituate, Massachusetts

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

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 Scituate?

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 listing here has a current license on file with the state. Use the filters to narrow by age group or program type.

Licensed Centers

Infant Spots

$2,300/mo

Massachusetts avg infant

1:3

State infant ratio

Childcare costs in Scituate

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 Scituate 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: 30 kids

ZIP codes covered

02066 15

Program types in Scituate

All Scituate licensed centers

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B Family Daycare

Berkelaar-Green, Serena

Scituate

2 years - 12 years Cap 8

C Family Daycare

Callahan, Morgan

Scituate

2 years - 12 years Cap 8

C Family Daycare

Curley, Lillian

Scituate

2 years - 12 years Cap 10

E Family Daycare

Edwards, Amanda

Scituate

2 years - 12 years Cap 8

R Family Daycare

Rooney, Jennifer

Scituate

2 years - 12 years Cap 10

R Family Daycare

Ruka, Ashley

Scituate

2 years - 12 years Cap 6

S Family Daycare

Stanton, Kristen

Scituate

2 years - 12 years Cap 10

T Family Daycare

Thomas, Susan

Scituate

2 years - 12 years Cap 8

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Common parent questions about licensing, ratios, and how to compare programs in this area.

How many licensed daycare centers are in Scituate, Massachusetts?

Our directory lists 15 licensed childcare centers in Scituate, 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 Scituate?

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 Scituate 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 Scituate typically operate below these ceilings.

Are subsidies available for daycare in Scituate?

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 Scituate 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.