Looking for child care in Revere? Start with the state’s official search, which lists every licensed program in the city. For free help finding care or paying for it, call Child Care Choices of Boston, the agency the state assigns to Revere families, at (617) 542-5437.

By our editors · Facts checked October 17, 2026

Disclosure: Treehouse Learning Center, which runs childcare and therapy programs in Massachusetts, publishes KidBrief. When we point you to child care, we send you to the state’s official list of every licensed program, and we always label ours. How we make money.

The short version

1. Search every licensed program in Revere

The Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) licenses child care centers, family child care homes and after-school programs. Its official search shows each program’s address, ages served and license status. Type “Revere” and filter by your child’s age.

Before you sign up anywhere, use our tour questions and license check, and read home daycare vs. daycare center.

2. Get free help from Child Care Choices of Boston

Every Massachusetts town has a Child Care Resource and Referral agency (CCR&R). The state’s CCR&R search lists Child Care Choices of Boston for Revere:

They can help you find programs with openings and apply for state help paying for care. The service is free.

3. Get help paying for child care

Massachusetts helps eligible families pay for licensed care. You apply online on MyChildCareMA. Our full guide explains the income limits and the waitlist, and what child care costs in Massachusetts helps you budget. The 2026 child care tax breaks can also lower your bill.

4. Head Start near Revere

Free for eligible families. These centers are listed in the federal Head Start Center Locator. Search your address there for others nearby:

  • Irene O’Connell Center, Community Action Programs Inter-City (CAPIC) (Head Start, ages 3 to 5): 65 Nahant Ave, Revere. (617) 889-5690

See who qualifies for Head Start and how to apply.

Treehouse Learning Center (our program)

KidBrief is published by Treehouse, so we label it as ours. It’s one more option to compare with the other programs in the state search.

5. Public preschool in Revere

Ask Revere Public Schools about preschool seats, kindergarten registration and the age cut-off. Many districts also hold seats for children with special education needs.

6. Family programs and playgroups

The state’s Coordinated Family and Community Engagement (CFCE) programs run free playgroups, parenting help and kindergarten-readiness events. Search “Revere” in the state’s family resources tool to find the one near you.

Having a baby?

Most Massachusetts parents can get up to 12 weeks of paid leave to bond with a new child. See paid family leave for new parents, and start looking for infant care early, because infant spots fill first.

Nearby: child care in Lynn · child care in Malden · child care in Everett.

Sources

From the team behind KidBrief

KidBrief is published by Treehouse Learning Center, an early education program in nearby Lynn. It’s one of many licensed options for Revere families, so compare it with the others in the state search. Schedule a free tour →