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Child care in Massachusetts

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8,861 child care providers in 407 cities and towns. From the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (EEC): Current Licensed and Funded Early Education and Care Programs.

The biggest cities and towns

By how many child care providers each holds
  1. Lawrence 473
  2. Springfield 453
  3. Worcester 410
  4. Lowell 277
  5. Lynn 256
  6. Boston 231
  7. Dorchester 219
  8. Methuen 156
  9. Brockton 149

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Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (EEC), Current Licensed and Funded Early Education and Care Programs. Released Oct 29, 2026. Updated monthly.

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Not fully inspected in over two years (CMS flag)

11 health citations at the latest inspection cycle

The state average is 14.3.

Source:

CMS, State and US Averages and Health Deficiencies. Released Oct 8, 2026. Updated monthly.

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