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

  1. #1 — Soule Early Childhood Center Score: 77%

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  2. #2 — Corner Co-op Nursery School Score: 77%

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  3. #3 — Top Tots Learning Center Score: 66%

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  4. #4 — Panda Cub Academy Score: 60%

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Language school. View full profile →

  5. #5 — Children's Center of Brookline Score: 60%

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  6. #6 — Diane K. Trust Center for Early Education Score: 60%

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  7. #7 — Alphabet Academy Score: 60%

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  8. #8 — Clinton Path Preschool Score: 60%

    Programs: Preschool, Elementary school, School. View full profile →

  9. #9 — Apple Orchard School Score: 60%

    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.