Daycare center
Kindred Gardens Early Learning and Care (5A Dr. Osman Babson Road)
AgesToddler to school age
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingNot rated
Daycares and preschools in Gloucester, MA
23 licensed programs · median published tuition $1,337 a month · 6 with Google ratings
Montessori
Shannah Montessori School
AgesToddler to school age
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingNot rated
Head Start
Pathways For Children
AgesInfant to school age
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingNot rated
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Annisquam Preschool
AgesPreschool to school age
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingNot rated
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Majestic Harbor Children’s Center
AgesInfant to school age
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingNot rated
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Woodland Place Childcare
AgesInfant to preschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingNot rated
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Cape Ann Y ASP @ Plum Cove
AgesSchool age
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingNot rated
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Cape Ann YMCA @ Beeman
AgesSchool age
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingNot rated
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Cape Ann YMCA @ East Veterans
AgesSchool age
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingNot rated
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Happy Day School
AgesInfant to preschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingNot rated
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The GTM YMCA Early Learning Center
AgesInfant to school age
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingNot rated
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West Parish After School
AgesSchool age
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingNot rated
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Windsorlane Child Care Center
AgesInfant to preschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingNot rated
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Kindred Gardens Early Learning and Care (5C Dr Osman Babson Road)
AgesInfant to toddler
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingNot rated
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Kindred Gardens Early Learning and Care (85 Eastern Ave)
AgesToddler to school age
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingNot rated
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Licensed home daycares in Gloucester
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connolly, Whitney Family Child Care | 01930 | P-242605 | 8 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | No |
| Drayer, Jocelyn Family Child Care | 01930 | P-185954 | 6 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | No |
| Griffin, Hyacinth Family Child Care | 01930 | P-183433 | 10 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | No |
| Mclain, Zenaida Family Child Care | 01930 | P-186482 | 8 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | No |
| Muniz, Michel Family Child Care | 01930 | P-175741 | 6 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | No |
| Oliver, Katelyn Family Child Care | 01930 | P-245308 | 10 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | No |
| Pacheco, Debra Family Child Care | 01930 | P-244224 | 6 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | No |
| Skinner, Venessa Family Child Care | 01930 | P-175864 | 10 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | No |
Childcare in Gloucester: what to know
How many licensed child care programs are in Gloucester?
Gloucester has 23 licensed programs on the Massachusetts register: 15 daycare centers, 0 licensed preschools, 8 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 Gloucester?
16 programs in the metro area publish full-time tuition on their website. The median starting price is $1,337 a month, and $1,447 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 Gloucester?
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.