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

Northampton, 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 NorthamptonProviders
Child Care Centers8View directory
Family Child Care Homes8View directory
Group Child Care Homes0—
Preschools1View directory
Head Start Programs1View directory
School-Age Programs0—
Child Care Providers0—

Child Care Centers in Northampton

8 licensed child care centerss are listed in Northampton. 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 Community Action @ Vernon St. Northampton, MA 01060 Capacity 80 Child Care Center Gan Keshet Northampton, MA 01060 Capacity 37 Child Care Center HRYMCA Before and After School Care @ Bridge Street Northampton, MA 01060 Capacity 39 Child Care Center HRYMCA Before and After School Care @ Jackson St Northampton, MA 01060 Capacity 78 Child Care Center Meadowlark Child Care Center Northampton, MA 01060 Capacity 34 Child Care Center Peoples Institute Child Care Northampton, MA 01060 Capacity 134 Child Care Center Smith College Center for Early Childhood Education Northampton, MA 01063 Capacity 90 Child Care Center The Children's House Northampton, MA 01060 Capacity 93

Family Child Care Homes in Northampton

8 licensed family child care homess are listed in Northampton. 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 Bierwert, Tiana Northampton, MA 01060 Capacity 6 Family Child Care Home Corwin, Julie Northampton, MA 01062 Capacity 6 Family Child Care Home Lamour, Zilla Northampton, MA 01060 Capacity 8 Family Child Care Home Simon, Erika Northampton, MA 01060 Capacity 10 Family Child Care Home Skowronek, Laura Northampton, MA 01060 Capacity 6 Family Child Care Home Stillinger, Suzanne Northampton, MA 01060 Capacity 10 Family Child Care Home Stoffer-Koloszyc, Alya Northampton, MA 01060 Capacity 10 Family Child Care Home Thorman, Bertha Northampton, MA 01060 Capacity 10

Preschools in Northampton

1 licensed preschools is listed in Northampton. 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 HRYMCA Preschool Northampton, MA 01060 Capacity 20

Head Start Programs in Northampton

1 federally funded head start programs is listed in Northampton. 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.

Head Start Program Vernon St. Northampton, MA 01060 Capacity 50
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ZIP codes in Northampton

ZIP 01060Care providersZIP 01062Care providersZIP 01063Care providers

How to pick care in Northampton

Treat any single record as a starting point, not a verdict. Child care quality lives in the details: staff-to-child ratios, caregiver training and turnover, how the space is kept, and whether the program's schedule and approach fit your family's needs.

When you are choosing care in Northampton, MA, visit in person if you can, ask about current openings and waitlists, and get tuition, hours, and holiday schedules in writing. Also ask how the program handles sick days, late pickups, and concerns that come up during the day.

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Nearby cities in Hampshire County

Amherst, MA 20 providers Belchertown, MA 18 providers Chesterfield, MA 2 providers Cummington, MA 1 providers Easthampton, MA 15 providers Florence, MA 10 providers Granby, MA 7 providers Hadley, MA 4 providers

Frequently asked questions

How many care facilities does Northampton, MA have?
Based on current licensing data, Northampton is home to 17 state-licensed providers: 8 child care centers, 8 family child care homes, and 1 preschools.
How do Northampton facilities score on average quality ratings?
State licensing agencies publish quality ratings for some providers. Open individual facility pages in Northampton to view ratings where available.
Is child care in Northampton 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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