Child Care Centers, Family Child Care & Preschools in Amesbury, MA

Amesbury, Massachusetts is served by 15 state-licensed child care providers. Use the care-type sections below to compare licensing, inspections, ratios, and program details.

Care type in Amesbury	Providers
Child Care Centers	7	View directory
Family Child Care Homes	6	View directory
Group Child Care Homes	0	—
Preschools	2	View directory
Head Start Programs	0	—
School-Age Programs	0	—
Child Care Providers	0	—

Child Care Centers in Amesbury

7 licensed child care centerss are listed in Amesbury. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Child Care Center Amesbury Country Day School Amesbury, MA 01913 Capacity 20 Child Care Center Amesbury Montessori Amesbury, MA 01913 Capacity 20 Child Care Center James' Place Amesbury, MA 01913 Capacity 26 Child Care Center Little Hands Learning Center Amesbury, MA 01913 Capacity 75 Child Care Center Little Sprouts - Amesbury Amesbury, MA 01913 Capacity 88 Child Care Center YMCA Early Learning Center of Amesbury Amesbury, MA 01913 Capacity 58 Child Care Center YMCA@ Shay Elementary Amesbury, MA 01913 Capacity 78

Family Child Care Homes in Amesbury

6 licensed family child care homess are listed in Amesbury. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Family Child Care Home Babcock, Jordan Amesbury, MA 01913 Capacity 6 Family Child Care Home Clos Carvalho Joaquim, Louise Amesbury, MA 01913 Capacity 6 Family Child Care Home Collins, Jennifer Amesbury, MA 01913 Capacity 6 Family Child Care Home Francisca de Souza Soares, Maria Betania Amesbury, MA 01913 Capacity 8 Family Child Care Home Paradis, Nancy Amesbury, MA 01913 Capacity 8 Family Child Care Home Woodsom, Cheryl Amesbury, MA 01913 Capacity 8

Preschools in Amesbury

2 licensed preschoolss are listed in Amesbury. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Preschool Milestones Childcare & Preschool LLC Amesbury, MA 01913 Capacity 123 Preschool Pond Hill Preschool Amesbury, MA 01913 Capacity 81

ZIP codes in Amesbury

ZIP 01913Care providers

How to pick care in Amesbury

The strongest comparisons weigh several signals together - licensing record, ratios and group sizes, caregiver experience, and the particular hours and services a family needs. No single measure captures all of that, and nothing replaces a visit.

For families in Amesbury, MA, the key questions are availability and waitlists, tuition and fees, hours of operation, and how caregivers communicate with parents each day. A visit plus direct questions remains the surest way to judge whether a program fits.

Nearby cities in Essex County

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Frequently asked questions

How many care facilities does Amesbury, MA have?

Based on current licensing data, Amesbury is home to 15 state-licensed providers: 7 child care centers, 6 family child care homes, and 2 preschools.

How do Amesbury facilities score on average quality ratings?

State licensing agencies publish quality ratings for some providers. Open individual facility pages in Amesbury to view ratings where available.

Is child care in Amesbury licensed?

Not every provider in this directory is licensed; state-licensed listings are. Licensing rules and costs vary by setting, so confirm licensing status and costs with the provider and at ChildCare.gov before deciding.

Data sources

Data source: ChildCare.gov state licensing resources and Head Start Service Locations (HHS/ACF). Data as of 2026-10-07. This page is informational and is not professional advice.

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