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)
Haverhill Day Care Center
About the School
- 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)
School Rankings
Haverhill Day Care Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Facts
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1895
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
57 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
44%
State avg.: 31%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
29:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
$290 week
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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Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 425 students
Catholic
31 S Chestnut St
Haverhill, MA 01835
(978) 372-5451
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: K-12 | 212 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 1
Christian
97 Oxford Ave. & 320 S Main Street
Haverhill, MA 01835
(978) 373-7961
Distance: 2.9 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 43 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
767 Broadway
Haverhill, MA 01832
(978) 373-6663
Distance: 3.8 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 62 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
8 Atkinson Depot Road
Plaistow, NH 03865
(603) 382-9783
Distance: 3.9 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 351 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 28
Episcopal
1160 Great Pond Road
North Andover, MA 01845
(978) 725-6255
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: K-12 | 212 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 1
Christian
97 Oxford Ave. & 320 S Main Street
Haverhill, MA 01835
(978) 373-7961
Distance: 3.9 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 351 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 28
Episcopal
1160 Great Pond Road
North Andover, MA 01845
(978) 725-6255
Distance: 5.3 mi
Gr: 8-12 | 10 students
Special Education School
102 W Main St
Merrimac, MA 01860
(978) 384-8290
Distance: 5.8 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 1,181 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Catholic
300 Hampshire St
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 682-0260
Distance: 5.8 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 299 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 15
Catholic
203 Lawrence Street
Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 689-8222
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 425 students
Catholic
31 S Chestnut St
Haverhill, MA 01835
(978) 372-5451
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: K-12 | 212 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 1
Christian
97 Oxford Ave. & 320 S Main Street
Haverhill, MA 01835
(978) 373-7961
Distance: 5.2 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 532 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 2
Catholic
80 Maple Ave
North Andover, MA 01845
(978) 686-1862
Distance: 5.3 mi
Gr: 8-12 | 10 students
Special Education School
102 W Main St
Merrimac, MA 01860
(978) 384-8290
Distance: 5.5 mi
Gr: 5-8 | 63 students
All-girls (Episcopal)
198 Garden St
Lawrence, MA 01840
(978) 686-4673
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 425 students
Catholic
31 S Chestnut St
Haverhill, MA 01835
(978) 372-5451
Distance: 2.9 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 43 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
767 Broadway
Haverhill, MA 01832
(978) 373-6663
Distance: 3.8 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 62 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
8 Atkinson Depot Road
Plaistow, NH 03865
(603) 382-9783
Distance: 4.0 mi
Gr: PK-K | 129 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Extracurriculars: 2
Daycare / Preschool
423 Howe Street
Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 685-0975
Distance: 4.6 mi
Gr: PK-K | 25 students
Daycare / Preschool
3 Blossom Rd
Plaistow, NH 03865
(603) 382-3699
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Acton, MA 01720
(978) 266-2570
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Acton, MA 01720
(978) 264-4700
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