Best Daycares in Cambridge, MA — 2026 Rankings
We ranked 12 daycares and childcare centers in Cambridge based on listed credentials, recorded public reviews, and profile information.
Top Daycares in Cambridge
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#1 — Cambridge Brillante Academy 劍橋光慧書院 Score: 32/100
Cambridge Brillante Academy
Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
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#2 — Garden Nursery School Score: 32/100
Garden Nursery School
Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
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#3 — Cambridge-Ellis School Score: 29/100
Home
Programs: Preschool, Private school, Elementary school. View full profile →
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#4 — Haggerty Preschool Score: 29/100
Home - Haggerty School
Programs: Preschool, Elementary school, School. View full profile →
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#5 — Cambridge KinderCare Score: 28/100
Cambridge KinderCare | Daycare, Preschool & Early Education in Cambridge, MA | KinderCare
Programs: Preschool, Child care and day care, School, Education. View full profile →
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#6 — Evergreen Day School Score: 25/100
Evergreen Day School - New Design
Programs: Preschool, Private school, School. View full profile →
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#7 — Jun Zi Lan Montessori School Score: 25/100
Jun Zi Lan Montessori School | Chinese English Immersion | 88 Cambridgepark Drive, Cambridge, MA, USA
Programs: Preschool, Elementary school, School. View full profile →
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#8 — Inkwell Montessori School Score: 22/100
Inkwell Montessori | Bilingual Montessori School in Somerville MA
Programs: Preschool. View full profile →
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#9 — Bright Horizons at University Park Score: 20/100
Bright Horizons at University Park is a childcare center in Cambridge, MA. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website:…
Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →
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#10 — Cambridge Nursery School Score: 20/100
Cambridge Nursery School is a childcare center in Cambridge, MA. Programs include Preschool, private school, elementary school. Website: http://www.cambridgenurseryschool.org/.
Programs: Preschool, Private school, Elementary school. View full profile →
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#11 — Cambridge Preschool of the Arts Score: 20/100
Cambridge Preschool of the Arts is a childcare center in Cambridge, MA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://cambridgepreschool.org/.
Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
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#12 — Little Folks Fellowship Nursery School Score: 16/100
Little Folks Fellowship Nursery School is a childcare center in Cambridge, MA. Programs include Preschool, home service, school. Website: http://www.fupc-cambridge.org/little-folks-fellowship-nursery-school.
Programs: Preschool, Home service, School. View full profile →
How We Rank Daycares & Childcare Centers
The Directory information score is a 0–100 summary of captured profile and public review information. Fixed point limits apply to public ratings, review volume, web presence, profile completeness, listed credentials, press mentions, and reported experience. Missing information contributes no points. A low score may reflect missing data; the score does not measure service quality or guarantee suitability. Read our full methodology →
Frequently asked questions
- Who is the #1 daycare in Cambridge?
- Cambridge Brillante Academy 劍橋光慧書院 is currently the #1 ranked daycare in Cambridge based on our Directory information score, which evaluates parent reviews, licensing status, accreditation, and available profile information. See the full ranked list above.
- How are daycares ranked in Cambridge?
- The Directory information score is a 0–100 summary of captured profile and public review information. Fixed point limits apply to public ratings, review volume, web presence, profile completeness, listed credentials, press mentions, and reported experience. Missing information contributes no points. A low score may reflect missing data; the score does not measure service quality or guarantee suitability. There is no paid placement.
- How much does daycare cost in Cambridge?
- Childcare costs in Cambridge 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.