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

Athol, Massachusetts is served by 17 state-licensed child care providers. Use the care-type sections below to compare licensing, inspections, ratios, and program details.

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Care type in AtholProviders
Child Care Centers4View directory
Family Child Care Homes11View directory
Group Child Care Homes0—
Preschools2View directory
Head Start Programs0—
School-Age Programs0—
Child Care Providers0—

Child Care Centers in Athol

4 licensed child care centerss are listed in Athol. 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 123 Grow Child Center, Inc. Athol, MA 01331 Capacity 44 Child Care Center Athol Area YMCA Athol, MA 01331 Capacity 78 Child Care Center Little Tot Day Care Athol, MA 01331 Capacity 36 Child Care Center Y-Arms Athol, MA 01331 Capacity 26

Family Child Care Homes in Athol

11 licensed family child care homess are listed in Athol. 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 Alvarez, Luz Athol, MA 01331 Capacity 8 Family Child Care Home Bueno Ramos, Nairoby Athol, MA 01331 Capacity 10 Family Child Care Home Girgenti, Kathleen Athol, MA 01331 Capacity 10 Family Child Care Home King, Anna Athol, MA 01331 Capacity 10 Family Child Care Home Lafountain, Melissa Athol, MA 01331 Capacity 10 Family Child Care Home Mcintosh, Tina Athol, MA 01331 Capacity 8 Family Child Care Home Muzzy, Jill Athol, MA 01331 Capacity 8 Family Child Care Home Sanchez Sanchez, Stephanie Athol, MA 01331 Capacity 8 Family Child Care Home Sanchez, Monica Athol, MA 01331 Capacity 8 Family Child Care Home Warrington, Kimberly Athol, MA 01331 Capacity 10 Family Child Care Home Wilder, Crystal Athol, MA 01331 Capacity 10

Preschools in Athol

2 licensed preschoolss are listed in Athol. 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 Athol Area YMCA Nursery School Athol, MA 01331 Capacity 73 Preschool Pre-K-Kidz Athol, MA 01331 Capacity 20
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ZIP codes in Athol

ZIP 01331Care providers

How to pick care in Athol

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 Athol, 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.

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Frequently asked questions

How many care facilities does Athol, MA have?
Based on current licensing data, Athol is home to 17 state-licensed providers: 4 child care centers, 11 family child care homes, and 2 preschools.
How do Athol facilities score on average quality ratings?
State licensing agencies publish quality ratings for some providers. Open individual facility pages in Athol to view ratings where available.
Is child care in Athol 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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Required disclosures

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