Best Daycares in Dedham, MA — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 8 daycares and childcare centers in Dedham based on licensing, accreditation, parent reviews, and childcare quality.

Top Daycares in Dedham

  1. #1 — Star Path Montessori Score: 15/100

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

  2. #2 — St. Paul's Nursery School Score: 15/100

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

  3. #3 — Dedham Community House Preschool Score: 15/100

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

  4. #4 — Sunny Bear Academy Score: 15/100

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

  5. #5 — The Learning Experience Score: 15/100

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

  6. #6 — Academic Fun Pre-School Score: 15/100

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

  7. #7 — Early Childhood Center Score: 11/100

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

  8. #8 — Little Sprouts Early Education & Child Care in Dedham Score: 11/100

    Programs: Preschool, Child care and day care, School, Education. View full profile →

How We Rank Daycares & Childcare Centers

Our Guide Score (0–100) 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%). Read our full methodology →

Frequently asked questions

Who is the #1 daycare in Dedham?
Star Path Montessori is currently the #1 ranked daycare in Dedham 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 Dedham?
Our Guide Score (0–100) combines Google rating (35%), review volume (20%), web and contact presence (20%), profile completeness (15%), accreditation (5%), press recognition (3%), and years of operation (2%). There is no paid placement.
How much does daycare cost in Dedham?
Childcare costs in Dedham 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.