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

Nantucket, Massachusetts is served by 15 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 NantucketProviders
Child Care Centers3View directory
Family Child Care Homes11View directory
Group Child Care Homes0—
Preschools1View directory
Head Start Programs0—
School-Age Programs0—
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Child Care Centers in Nantucket

3 licensed child care centerss are listed in Nantucket. 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 Montessori Children's House of Nantucket (MCHN) Nantucket, MA 02554 Capacity 40 Child Care Center NBGClub, Jr. Nantucket, MA 02554 Capacity 20 Child Care Center Small Friends Nantucket, MA 02554 Capacity 69

Family Child Care Homes in Nantucket

11 licensed family child care homess are listed in Nantucket. 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 Buckley, Kerry Meredith Nantucket, MA 02554 Capacity 6 Family Child Care Home Harnishfeger, Naomi Nantucket, MA 02554 Capacity 10 Family Child Care Home Holdgate, Lindsey Nantucket, MA 02554 Capacity 8 Family Child Care Home Kancheva, Nadya Nantucket, MA 02554 Capacity 8 Family Child Care Home Monahan, Valerie Nantucket, MA 02554 Capacity 8 Family Child Care Home O'Brien, Joan Nantucket, MA 02554 Capacity 8 Family Child Care Home Perry, Shawna Mae Nantucket, MA 02554 Capacity 8 Family Child Care Home Pollock, Rhonda Nantucket, MA 02584 Capacity 8 Family Child Care Home Ure, Sally Nantucket, MA 02554 Capacity 8 Family Child Care Home Watson, Carole Nantucket, MA 02554 Capacity 8 Family Child Care Home Williams, Theresa Nantucket, MA 02554 Capacity 8

Preschools in Nantucket

1 licensed preschools is listed in Nantucket. 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 RisingTide Preschool Nantucket, MA 02554 Capacity 39
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ZIP codes in Nantucket

ZIP 02554Care providersZIP 02584Care providers
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How to pick care in Nantucket

A practical first step is to check licensing status and inspection history, since that is the backbone of what is publicly known about a program. Then look at the things licensing does not measure - group sizes, caregiver consistency, and how the daily rhythm actually feels to your family.

For families in Nantucket, 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.

Frequently asked questions

How many care facilities does Nantucket, MA have?
Based on current licensing data, Nantucket is home to 15 state-licensed providers: 3 child care centers, 11 family child care homes, and 1 preschools.
How do Nantucket facilities score on average quality ratings?
State licensing agencies publish quality ratings for some providers. Open individual facility pages in Nantucket to view ratings where available.
Is child care in Nantucket 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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