Best Daycares in Watertown, MA — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 6 daycares and childcare centers in Watertown based on licensing, accreditation, parent reviews, and childcare quality.

Top Daycares in Watertown

  1. #1 — Open Wings Child Care Center Score: 77%

    Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution node/8040900168. Type: center-based. No program signal in source. Verified fields: name, phone, website, email, address.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  2. #2 — The Goddard School of Watertown Score: 77%

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

  3. #3 — Four Seasons Preschool of Mt. Auburn Score: 77%

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

  4. #4 — Four Seasons Preschool Score: 63%

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

  5. #5 — Russell Cooperative Preschool Score: 63%

    Programs: Preschool, School, Home service. View full profile →

  6. #6 — Pathway Early Learning Score: 49%

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. 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 Watertown?
Open Wings Child Care Center is currently the #1 ranked daycare in Watertown 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 Watertown?
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 Watertown?
Childcare costs in Watertown 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.