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

Needham, Massachusetts is served by 32 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 NeedhamProviders
Child Care Centers18View directory
Family Child Care Homes8View directory
Group Child Care Homes0—
Preschools6View directory
Head Start Programs0—
School-Age Programs0—
Child Care Providers0—

Child Care Centers in Needham

18 licensed child care centerss are listed in Needham. 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 Carter Center For Children Inc. Needham, MA 02494 Capacity 60 Child Care Center Charles River YMCA Out of School Time Program Needham, MA 02492 Capacity 52 Child Care Center First Circle Learning Center Needham, MA 02492 Capacity 141 Child Care Center Kindercare Child Care Center Needham, MA 02494 Capacity 101 Child Care Center Needham ACE Needham, MA 02494 Capacity 34 Child Care Center Needham Children's Center Inc. Needham, MA 02492 Capacity 19 Child Care Center Needham Children's Center, Inc. Needham, MA 02492 Capacity 140 Child Care Center Needham Extended Day Program - Broadmeadow Needham, MA 02492 Capacity 100 Child Care Center Needham Extended Day Program - Eliot Needham, MA 02494 Capacity 100 Child Care Center Needham Extended Day Program - Williams Needham, MA 02494 Capacity 100 Child Care Center Needham Extended Day-Mitchell Site Needham, MA 02492 Capacity 100 Child Care Center Needham Extended Day-Newman Site Needham, MA 02492 Capacity 100 Child Care Center Needham Montessori School Needham, MA 02494 Capacity 78 Child Care Center Scalliwags Needham Needham, MA 02492 Capacity 12 Child Care Center Temple Beth Shalom Children's Center Needham, MA 02494 Capacity 315 Child Care Center Tobin Beaudet Schools Needham, MA 02492 Capacity 62 Child Care Center Tobin Beaudet Schools dba Club 1458 Needham, MA 02492 Capacity 120 Child Care Center Wonder Garden Needham, MA 02492 Capacity 26

Family Child Care Homes in Needham

8 licensed family child care homess are listed in Needham. 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 Abebech Fekadu Argaw Needham, MA 02492 Family Child Care Home Coutu, Ana Claribel Needham, MA 02492 Capacity 6 Family Child Care Home Lekousi, Cheryl Needham, MA 02492 Capacity 6 Family Child Care Home Mcgrath, Wendi Needham, MA 02492 Capacity 6 Family Child Care Home Orifice, Elizabeth Needham, MA 02492 Capacity 10 Family Child Care Home Schmalz, Magda Needham, MA 02494 Capacity 6 Family Child Care Home Shriftman, Elena Needham, MA 02494 Capacity 10 Family Child Care Home Vaksman, Alla Needham, MA 02494 Capacity 10

Preschools in Needham

6 licensed preschoolss are listed in Needham. 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 A to Z Preschool and Childcare LLC Needham, MA 02494 Capacity 76 Preschool Carter Nursery School Needham, MA 02494 Capacity 47 Preschool Gan Aliyah Preschool Needham, MA 02492 Capacity 40 Preschool Noah's Ark Preschool Needham, MA 02492 Capacity 39 Preschool Pine Village Preschool Needham, MA 02494 Capacity 38 Preschool The Learning Tree Preschool Inc. Needham, MA 02492 Capacity 37
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ZIP codes in Needham

ZIP 02492Care providersZIP 02494Care providers

How to pick care in Needham

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.

Where you can, visit each option in Needham, MA, watch how caregivers interact with children, ask how daily updates and pickups are handled, and get costs and schedules confirmed in writing. Steady, engaged caregivers count for as much as any published record.

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Nearby cities in Norfolk County

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Frequently asked questions

How many care facilities does Needham, MA have?
Based on current licensing data, Needham is home to 32 state-licensed providers: 18 child care centers, 8 family child care homes, and 6 preschools.
How do Needham facilities score on average quality ratings?
State licensing agencies publish quality ratings for some providers. Open individual facility pages in Needham to view ratings where available.
Is child care in Needham 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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