Best Daycares in Brookline, MA — 2026 Rankings
We ranked 9 daycares and childcare centers in Brookline based on licensing, accreditation, parent reviews, and childcare quality.
Top Daycares in Brookline
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#1 — Soule Early Childhood Center Score: 86%
Soule Early Childhood Center is a childcare center in Brookline, MA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.brooklinerec.com/205/Early-Childhood-Center.
Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
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#2 — Corner Co-op Nursery School Score: 86%
Corner Co-op Nursery School is a childcare center in Brookline, MA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.cornercoop.org/.
Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
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#3 — Top Tots Learning Center Score: 74%
Top Tots Learning Center is a childcare center in Brookline, MA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://www.top-tots.com/.
Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
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#4 — Panda Cub Academy Score: 69%
Panda Cub Academy is a childcare center in Brookline, MA. Programs include Preschool, home service, language school. Website: http://www.pandacubacademy.org/.
Programs: Preschool, Home service, Language school. View full profile →
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#5 — Children's Center of Brookline Score: 69%
Children's Center of Brookline is a childcare center in Brookline, MA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.tccbrookline.org/.
Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
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#6 — Diane K. Trust Center for Early Education Score: 69%
Diane K. Trust Center for Early Education is a childcare center in Brookline, MA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.tceebrookline.org/.
Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
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#7 — Alphabet Academy Score: 69%
Alphabet Academy is a childcare center in Brookline, MA. Programs include Preschool. Website: http://www.alphabetacademy.org.
Programs: Preschool. View full profile →
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#8 — Clinton Path Preschool Score: 69%
Clinton Path Preschool is a childcare center in Brookline, MA. Programs include Preschool, elementary school, school. Website: http://clintonpathpreschool.com.
Programs: Preschool, Elementary school, School. View full profile →
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#9 — Apple Orchard School Score: 69%
Apple Orchard School is a childcare center in Brookline, MA. Programs include Preschool, elementary school, school. Website: https://www.appleorchardschool.org/.
Programs: Preschool, Elementary school, School. View full profile →
How We Rank Daycares & Childcare Centers
Our Guide Score percentage combines Google rating (35%), review volume (20%), web and contact presence (20%), profile completeness (15%), accreditation such as NAEYC (5%), press recognition (3%), and years of operation (2%), then normalizes across captured positive categories. Read our full methodology →
Frequently asked questions
- Who is the #1 daycare in Brookline?
- Soule Early Childhood Center is currently the #1 ranked daycare in Brookline based on our Guide Score, which evaluates parent reviews, licensing status, accreditation, and quality signals. See the full ranked list above.
- How are daycares ranked in Brookline?
- Our Guide Score percentage combines weighted evidence from Google rating, review volume, web and contact presence, profile completeness, accreditation, press recognition, and years of operation, then normalizes across categories with captured positive evidence. There is no paid placement.
- How much does daycare cost in Brookline?
- Childcare costs in Brookline vary by program type and age group. Full-time infant care commonly ranges from $800–$2,500/month; preschool programs run $600–$1,800/month. Each center's profile page lists contact information for current rates.