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Licensed Daycare in Wayland, Massachusetts

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

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 Wayland?

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 Wayland

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 Wayland 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: 55 kids

ZIP codes covered

01778 14

Program types in Wayland

All Wayland licensed centers

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B Licensed Center

Bright Horizons at Wayland

Wayland

School Age (5+) Cap 117

C Licensed Center

Community Nursery School of Wayland

Wayland

2 years - 12 years Cap 39

L Licensed Center

Little Lamb Preschool and Child Care

Wayland

School Age (5+) Cap 55

L Licensed Center

Longfellow Children's Center

Wayland

School Age (5+) Cap 123

M Licensed Center

MetroWest YMCA School's Out Wayland

Wayland

2 years - 12 years Cap 39

M Licensed Center

Montessori Escuela LLC

Wayland

2 years - 12 years Cap 53

T Licensed Center

Temple Shir Tikva Preschool

Wayland

2 years - 12 years Cap 69

T Licensed Center

The Goddard School

Wayland

School Age (5+) Cap 132

T Licensed Center

Toddler Loving Care II, Inc.

Wayland

2 years - 12 years Cap 38

W Licensed Center

Wayland Creative Pre School

Wayland

2 years - 12 years Cap 39

W Licensed Center

Wayland Montessori Preschool

Wayland

2 years - 12 years Cap 20

W Licensed Center

Wonderwhiz Academy

Wayland

School Age (5+) Cap 31

Each listing links to the full state-record details, including last inspection date if reported.

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

How many licensed daycare centers are in Wayland, Massachusetts?

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

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 Wayland 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 Wayland typically operate below these ceilings.

Are subsidies available for daycare in Wayland?

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 Wayland 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.