Head Start
HCS Head Start
AgesInfant to preschool
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Head Start programs in Springfield, MA
4 licensed programs · median published tuition $1,300 a month · 24 with Google ratings
Head Start and Early Head Start are free, federally funded programs for children from birth to five in families that meet income or other eligibility rules. Programs include meals, health screening and family services alongside early education.
Head Start
Mason Square Head Start
AgesInfant to preschool
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Carew Street Head Start
AgesInfant to preschool
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Robinson Gardens Head Start
AgesPreschool
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Childcare in Springfield: what to know
How many licensed child care programs are in Springfield?
Springfield has 442 licensed programs on the Massachusetts register: 61 daycare centers, 0 licensed preschools, 381 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 Springfield?
17 programs in the Springfield area publish full-time tuition on their website. The median starting price is $1,300 a month. 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 Springfield?
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.
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.