Montessori
Pincushion Hill Montessori School
AgesToddler to preschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingNot rated
Daycares and preschools in Ashland, MA
24 licensed programs · median published tuition $1,500 a month · 7 with Google ratings
Montessori
Cadence Academy Preschool (300 Eliot St. -)
AgesInfant to preschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingNot rated
Daycare center
Diversity Early Learning Center
AgesInfant to school age
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingNot rated
Daycare center
Step Forward Learning Center
AgesPreschool to school age
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingNot rated
Montessori
Cadence Academy Preschool (310 Pond St.)
AgesInfant to school age
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingNot rated
Daycare center
Little Folk Farm Nursery School
AgesInfant to school age
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingNot rated
Daycare center
Dream Station
AgesInfant to school age
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingNot rated
Daycare center
CHAMPIONS After-School of Ashland
AgesSchool age
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingNot rated
Daycare center
MetroWest YMCA School's Out Ashland
AgesSchool age
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingNot rated
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Licensed home daycares in Ashland
Home daycares are private residences, so the register entry is shown with the ZIP code only. Many are licensed under the provider's own name. A home daycare with a public business profile has its own page above.
| Licensed name | ZIP | Licence | Capacity | Ages | Rating | Subsidy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abreu, Maria Family Child Care | 01721 | P-183871 | 10 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | No |
| Araujo, Mayele Family Child Care | 01721 | P-262910 | 6 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | No |
| Araujo, Roberta Family Child Care | 01721 | P-184459 | 10 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | No |
| Barbosa, Sandra Family Child Care | 01721 | P-184414 | 10 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | No |
| Benicio, Sandra Aparecida Family Child Care | 01721 | P-249206 | 10 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | No |
| Crispin, Monica Fabiola Family Child Care | 01721 | P-267336 | 6 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | No |
| Davtyan, Hasmik Family Child Care | 01721 | P-243918 | 10 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | No |
| De Andrade, Maria Cristina Family Child Care | 01721 | P-263206 | 6 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | No |
| Erwin, Laura Family Child Care | 01721 | P-179229 | 10 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | No |
| Fomitcheva, Elena Family Child Care | 01721 | P-254040 | 10 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | No |
| Iarussi, Maureen Family Child Care | 01721 | P-174900 | 8 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | No |
| Nunes, Lucyneia Marta Family Child Care | 01721 | P-185131 | 10 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | No |
| Rodkey, Margaret Family Child Care | 01721 | P-173307 | 10 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | No |
| Taddeo, Dawn-Jean Family Child Care | 01721 | P-176792 | 10 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | No |
| Villena, Barbara Family Child Care | 01721 | P-257979 | 6 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | No |
Childcare in Ashland: what to know
How many licensed child care programs are in Ashland?
Ashland has 24 licensed programs on the Massachusetts register: 9 daycare centers, 0 licensed preschools, 15 home daycares and 0 before and after school programs.
Who licenses child care in Massachusetts?
Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care licenses and inspects child care centers, preschools and home daycares in Massachusetts. Every profile links to the state record. Licence data on this page was synced in September 2026.
What does daycare cost in Ashland?
17 programs in the metro area publish full-time tuition on their website. The median starting price is $1,500 a month, and $1,827 a month for infants. Most programs share tuition only on a tour, so ask for the full fee schedule including registration and supply fees.
Why do home daycares show only a ZIP code?
A licensed home daycare is a private residence. The listing shows the licence, capacity and ZIP code. The provider gives the address to families directly.
When should I join a daycare waitlist in Ashland?
Infant rooms fill first because the state allows the fewest babies per teacher. Ask each program how long its infant and toddler waitlists run and whether a deposit holds a place. Home daycares often have shorter waits than centers.
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Help paying for care
Most states run a child care subsidy for working families under an income limit, funded by the federal Child Care and Development Fund.
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Source: Current Licensed and Funded Early Education and Care Programs, Massachusetts Education-to-Career Data. Last synced September 2026. Ratings and review counts are from Google.