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Licensed Daycare in Chicopee, Massachusetts

Q: What's the average daycare cost in Chicopee?

Statewide averages in Massachusetts run roughly $2300/month for infants and $1640/month for preschool. City-specific costs vary — large metros and dense neighborhoods trend higher than rural ZIPs. Use the cost estimator for a closer ballpark.

Q: Are subsidies available for daycare in Chicopee?

Massachusetts families can apply for EEC Child Care Financial Assistance (intake: (617) 988-6600). Federal options like the Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA stack on top. See our subsidies guide .

Every center listed below is sourced directly from the state's child care licensing registry — no paid placement, no editorial picks, no hidden referral fees.

Licensed Centers

Infant Spots

$2,300/mo

Massachusetts avg infant

1:3

State infant ratio

Childcare costs in Chicopee

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 Chicopee 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 overview

Quick 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: 27 kids

ZIP codes covered

01020 50 01013 38 01022 4

Program types in Chicopee

All Chicopee licensed centers

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P Licensed Center

Playful Minds @ Streiber

Chicopee

2 years - 12 years Cap 39

P Licensed Center

Playful Minds Learning Center @Chicopee

Chicopee

School Age (5+) Cap 170

S Licensed Center

Side By Side Preschool, Inc.

Chicopee

2 years - 12 years Cap 60

S Licensed Center

Sunrise TaekwonDo and After School, LLC

Chicopee

2 years - 12 years Cap 49

V Licensed Center

VOC Early Education and Care at Cabot Manor

Chicopee

2 years - 12 years Cap 37

V Licensed Center

VOC Early Education and Care at Montgomery St

Chicopee

2 years - 12 years Cap 86

V Licensed Center

VOC Early Education and Care at Mt. Carmel

Chicopee

School Age (5+) Cap 120

W Licensed Center

Westover Early Childhood Center

Chicopee

2 years - 12 years Cap 60

Y Licensed Center

YMCA Schools Out Program @ Belcher School

Chicopee

2 years - 12 years Cap 52

Each listing links to the full state-record details, including last inspection date if reported.

Parent-asked basics on licensing, ratios, and waitlist timing for this area.

How many licensed daycare centers are in Chicopee, Massachusetts?

Our directory lists 91 licensed childcare centers in Chicopee, Massachusetts, sourced from Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (EEC). All listings hold a current state license at indexing time; verify status directly via the state's lookup tool before enrollment.

What's the average daycare cost in Chicopee?

Statewide averages in Massachusetts run roughly $2300/month for infants and $1640/month for preschool. City-specific costs vary — large metros and dense neighborhoods trend higher than rural ZIPs. Use the cost estimator for a closer ballpark.

What staff-to-child ratios apply in Chicopee daycares?

All licensed Massachusetts centers must meet the state minimum: 1:3 for infants, 1:4 for toddlers, and 1:10 for preschool. NAEYC-accredited centers in Chicopee typically operate below these ceilings.

Are subsidies available for daycare in Chicopee?

Massachusetts families can apply for EEC Child Care Financial Assistance (intake: (617) 988-6600). Federal options like the Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA stack on top. See our subsidies guide.

How do I verify a Chicopee daycare's license?

Look up the provider directly in the official Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) search. License status is the single most important credential to confirm before enrolling.