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Licensed Daycare in Winchester, Massachusetts

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

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 Winchester?

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 Winchester

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 Winchester 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: 73 kids

ZIP codes covered

01890 24

Program types in Winchester

All Winchester licensed centers

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C Licensed Center

Children's Own School

Winchester

2 years - 12 years Cap 105

C Licensed Center

Creative Corner Children's Learning Center, Inc.

Winchester

School Age (5+) Cap 211

F Licensed Center

Forest Friends

Winchester

2 years - 12 years Cap 20

H Licensed Center

Heartworks Winchester

Winchester

School Age (5+) Cap 52

K Licensed Center

Kid Connection/WRAP ASK

Winchester

2 years - 12 years Cap 196

K Licensed Center

Kids' Corner After School Program

Winchester

2 years - 12 years Cap 122

K Licensed Center

Kidsborough@Ambrose

Winchester

2 years - 12 years Cap 91

K Licensed Center

Kidsborough@Lincoln

Winchester

2 years - 12 years Cap 65

K Licensed Center

Kidsborough@Lynch

Winchester

2 years - 12 years Cap 78

K Licensed Center

Kidsborough@Muraco

Winchester

2 years - 12 years Cap 91

K Licensed Center

Kidsborough@Vinson-Owen

Winchester

2 years - 12 years Cap 104

L Licensed Center

Little Planet Preschool

Winchester

2 years - 12 years Cap 57

N Licensed Center

Neighborhood Cooperative Nursery School

Winchester

2 years - 12 years Cap 55

P Licensed Center

Preschool Social Academy

Winchester

2 years - 12 years Cap 76

S Licensed Center

Saint Mary School

Winchester

2 years - 12 years Cap 124

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

How many licensed daycare centers are in Winchester, Massachusetts?

Our directory lists 22 licensed childcare centers in Winchester, 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 Winchester?

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 Winchester 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 Winchester typically operate below these ceilings.

Are subsidies available for daycare in Winchester?

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 Winchester 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.