Licensed Daycare in Lynn, Massachusetts
256 licensed daycares in Lynn, verified weekly. Compare cost, age groups, and Head Start spots in your ZIP — directly from official Massachusetts licensing records.
Lynn listings updated May 2026 from official Massachusetts records.
Daycare in Lynn: what parents should know
Our directory lists 256 licensed childcare providers in Lynn, Massachusetts, with Family Daycare the most common type (about 85% of local listings). Every provider here holds a current Massachusetts license at indexing time, sourced from Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (EEC).
Licensed care in Lynn spans 4+ ZIP codes, so families can usually find an option within a short commute. About 85% are family child care homes — typically smaller group sizes and 10–30% cheaper than centers, a good fit for infants and toddlers.
Together, licensed providers in Lynn report capacity for roughly 4,915 children — a practical gauge of how much local supply competes for each opening.
Lynn childcare by the numbers
The Lynn childcare landscape
Lynn is a diverse, immigrant-rich city on Boston's North Shore, where Spanish-language and multilingual care is common. Massachusetts's subsidy and quality systems apply, and a local economic-opportunity agency runs much of the Head Start.
Free and public pre-K
Massachusetts funds preschool through district and state-partnership programs, delivered with Lynn Public Schools and community providers. For income-eligible infants and preschoolers, Lynn Economic Opportunity (LEO, Inc.) operates the area's Head Start and Early Head Start.
Subsidies and quality
Massachusetts helps eligible families through Child Care Financial Assistance (CCFA) vouchers and contracted slots, accessed via local resource agencies. Apply early given demand, and ask each provider about home-language support and any NAEYC accreditation.
How licensing works
Child care in Massachusetts is licensed and inspected by the Department of Early Education and Care (EEC). Licensing status and inspection history are public — confirm a provider is licensed and in good standing before enrolling.
Neighborhoods and cost
Lynn is more affordable than Boston proper but still high by national standards — full-time infant care commonly runs $1,400–$1,800/month. Licensed family child care homes are common and usually the lowest-cost route; nearby Salem and Saugus add capacity.
When to start looking
District pre-K and Head Start enroll ahead of the fall — apply in spring. For infant care, tour early and join waitlists, and confirm bilingual availability directly.
Childcare costs in Lynn
ChildCare Aware reports the Massachusetts average full-time cost at $2,300/month for infant care and $1,640/month for preschool. City-level prices in Lynn vary by ZIP code and program model — Head Start sites are free for eligible families, family daycare homes typically run 10-30% below center rates, and accredited centers run above the average.
The Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA ($5,000 max) reduce effective cost regardless of program. Massachusetts families may also qualify for EEC Child Care Financial Assistance (intake: (617) 988-6600).
Full Massachusetts licensing & cost overviewQuick facts
- State regulator
- Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (EEC)
- Infant ratio
- 1:3
- Toddler ratio
- 1:4
- Preschool ratio
- 1:10
- Avg capacity
- 19 kids
Program types in Lynn
Largest licensed centers in Lynn
By licensed capacity on file — bigger programs often mean more openings and age groups. Always verify the current license before enrolling.
All Lynn licensed centers
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Where to get childcare help in Lynn
Free, official channels for finding licensed care, checking quality ratings, and applying for assistance — no account or fee required.
Child Care Resource & Referral counselors help you find vetted local options.
1-800-424-2246 · Find yoursUnited Way's free, confidential line connects you to local childcare, food, and family aid.
Call 211 · 211.orgFree early education for income-eligible families and pregnant women.
Find a programEEC Child Care Financial Assistance can cover most of your childcare cost by income.
(617) 988-6600 · How to applyCheck NAEYC accreditation and your state's quality-rating (QRIS) for any provider.
Find quality careConfirm any provider's current license & inspection record with Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (EEC).
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How this data is sourced. Listings for Lynn, Massachusetts are compiled from official Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) licensing records and cross-checked for current license status — not paid placements or user star-ratings. Rankings never depend on advertising. Provider details change often, so always confirm directly before enrolling. Reviewed by the DaycareHub editorial team · May 2026 · methodology
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