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

Shirley, Massachusetts is served by 7 state-licensed child care providers. Use the care-type sections below to compare licensing, inspections, ratios, and program details.

Care type in Shirley	Providers
Child Care Centers	1	View directory
Family Child Care Homes	6	View directory
Group Child Care Homes	0	—
Preschools	0	—
Head Start Programs	0	—
School-Age Programs	0	—
Child Care Providers	0	—

Child Care Centers in Shirley

1 licensed child care centers is listed in Shirley. 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 Wonderful World of Children Shirley, MA 01464 Capacity 27

Family Child Care Homes in Shirley

6 licensed family child care homess are listed in Shirley. 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 Baker, Laura Shirley, MA 01464 Capacity 8 Family Child Care Home Holland, Kiana Shirley, MA 01464 Capacity 6 Family Child Care Home Koutsis, Joselia Shirley, MA 01464 Capacity 8 Family Child Care Home Sauer, Michelle Shirley, MA 01464 Capacity 10 Family Child Care Home Warila, Karen Shirley, MA 01464 Capacity 8 Family Child Care Home Warila, Lori Shirley, MA 01464 Capacity 10

ZIP codes in Shirley

ZIP 01464Care providers

How to pick care in Shirley

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.

When you are choosing care in Shirley, 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.

Nearby cities in Middlesex County

Acton, MA 19 providers Arlington, MA 47 providers Ashby, MA 3 providers Ashland, MA 26 providers Auburndale, MA 4 providers Ayer, MA 7 providers Bedford, MA 11 providers Belmont, MA 36 providers

Frequently asked questions

How many care facilities does Shirley, MA have?

Based on current licensing data, Shirley is home to 7 state-licensed providers: 1 child care centers, 6 family child care homes, and 0 preschools.

How do Shirley facilities score on average quality ratings?

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

Is child care in Shirley 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.

Required disclosures

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