Haverhill Day Care Center, located in the Bradford neighborhood of Haverhill, MA, serves 57 students in preschool through kindergarten in a nonsectarian, suburban early childhood program.
Founded in 1895, the center is among the oldest early learning programs in the Massachusetts private school community.
The school has a student–teacher ratio of 29:1 with 2 total teachers, offering early childhood education for ages PK to K.
Approximately 44% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting some diversity within the suburban Haverhill community.
is a member of the National Association for the Education of Young Children, emphasizing its connection to national early childhood education standards.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked MA School
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 57 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Haverhill Day Care Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1895
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
57 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
44%
State avg.: 31%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
29:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
$290 week
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Haverhill Day Care Center's ranking?
Haverhill Day Care Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Haverhill Day Care Center?
The application deadline for Haverhill Day Care Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Haverhill Day Care Center located?
Haverhill Day Care Center is located in the Bradford neighborhood of Haverhill, MA. There are 1 other private schools located in Bradford.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Haverhill Day Care Center is Bradford Christian Academy (1.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Sacred Hearts School (0.4 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Sacred Hearts School
(Catholic)
31 S Chestnut St
Haverhill, MA 01835
(978) 372-5451
Haverhill, MA 01835
(978) 372-5451
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 425 students
97 Oxford Ave. & 320 S Main Street
Haverhill, MA 01835
(978) 373-7961
Haverhill, MA 01835
(978) 373-7961
1.8 miles
Gr: K-12 | 212 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Hilltop School ![Hilltop School Photo]( "Hilltop School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
767 Broadway
Haverhill, MA 01832
(978) 373-6663
Haverhill, MA 01832
(978) 373-6663
2.9 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 43 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
Holy Angels Preschool and Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
8 Atkinson Depot Road
Plaistow, NH 03865
(603) 382-9783
Plaistow, NH 03865
(603) 382-9783
3.8 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 62 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Brooks School ![Brooks School Photo]( "Brooks School Photo")
(Episcopal)
1160 Great Pond Road
North Andover, MA 01845
(978) 725-6255
North Andover, MA 01845
(978) 725-6255
3.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 351 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 28 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
97 Oxford Ave. & 320 S Main Street
Haverhill, MA 01835
(978) 373-7961
Haverhill, MA 01835
(978) 373-7961
1.8 miles
Gr: K-12 | 212 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Brooks School ![Brooks School Photo]( "Brooks School Photo")
(Episcopal)
1160 Great Pond Road
North Andover, MA 01845
(978) 725-6255
North Andover, MA 01845
(978) 725-6255
3.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 351 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 28 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Merrimac Heights Academy
Special Education School
102 W Main St
Merrimac, MA 01860
(978) 384-8290
Merrimac, MA 01860
(978) 384-8290
5.3 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 10 students
Central Catholic High School
(Catholic)
300 Hampshire St
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 682-0260
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 682-0260
5.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,181 students Avg. class size: 14 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Notre Dame Cristo Rey High School
(Catholic)
203 Lawrence Street
Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 689-8222
Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 689-8222
5.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 299 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 15
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Sacred Hearts School
(Catholic)
31 S Chestnut St
Haverhill, MA 01835
(978) 372-5451
Haverhill, MA 01835
(978) 372-5451
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 425 students
97 Oxford Ave. & 320 S Main Street
Haverhill, MA 01835
(978) 373-7961
Haverhill, MA 01835
(978) 373-7961
1.8 miles
Gr: K-12 | 212 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
80 Maple Ave
North Andover, MA 01845
(978) 686-1862
North Andover, MA 01845
(978) 686-1862
5.2 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 532 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Merrimac Heights Academy
Special Education School
102 W Main St
Merrimac, MA 01860
(978) 384-8290
Merrimac, MA 01860
(978) 384-8290
5.3 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 10 students
Esperanza Academy
All-girls (Episcopal)
198 Garden St
Lawrence, MA 01840
(978) 686-4673
Lawrence, MA 01840
(978) 686-4673
5.5 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 63 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Sacred Hearts School
(Catholic)
31 S Chestnut St
Haverhill, MA 01835
(978) 372-5451
Haverhill, MA 01835
(978) 372-5451
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 425 students
Hilltop School ![Hilltop School Photo]( "Hilltop School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
767 Broadway
Haverhill, MA 01832
(978) 373-6663
Haverhill, MA 01832
(978) 373-6663
2.9 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 43 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
Holy Angels Preschool and Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
8 Atkinson Depot Road
Plaistow, NH 03865
(603) 382-9783
Plaistow, NH 03865
(603) 382-9783
3.8 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 62 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Growing Years Learning Center ![Growing Years Learning Center Photo - One of our toddlers enjoying art!]( "Growing Years Learning Center Photo - One of our toddlers enjoying art!")
Daycare / Preschool
423 Howe Street
Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 685-0975
Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 685-0975
4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 129 students Avg. class size: 8 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Little Explorers Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
3 Blossom Rd
Plaistow, NH 03865
(603) 382-3699
Plaistow, NH 03865
(603) 382-3699
4.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 25 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
C.t. Douglas Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
73 Spruce Street
Acton, MA 01720
(978) 266-2560
Acton, MA 01720
(978) 266-2560
9499.1 miles
Gr: K-6 | 408 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
71 Spruce St.
Acton, MA 01720
(978) 266-2530
Acton, MA 01720
(978) 266-2530
9499.1 miles
Gr: PK | 116 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Mccarthy-towne School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11 Charter Road
Acton, MA 01720
(978) 264-3377
Acton, MA 01720
(978) 264-3377
9499.1 miles
Gr: K-6 | 431 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Paul P Gates Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
75 Spruce Street
Acton, MA 01720
(978) 266-2570
Acton, MA 01720
(978) 266-2570
9499.1 miles
Gr: K-6 | 380 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Raymond J Grey Junior High School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
16 Charter Rd
Acton, MA 01720
(978) 264-4700
Acton, MA 01720
(978) 264-4700
9499.1 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 824 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
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