The center is located in the western part of Franklin, MA, near the commuter rail terminal on West Central Street.

Quoting for their web site:

“Our Franklin school, designed specifically for children ages infants through kindergarten, is a busy place full of learning and discovery. Each classroom is led by a team of caring, EEC certified teachers who are committed to making each day special for the children in their care. Indoor playspaces, a covered outside playspace and individual playgrounds are all areas that the children can use for their gross motor play, regardless of the weather.”

Next Generation Children’s Center
831 West Central Street
Franklin, MA 02038
508-553-9375
http://www.ngccenters.com/

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This facility is located in the eastern part of Franklin, MA near Exit 16 of Route 495.  It is sited at the Franklin Industrial Park..

Here’s a quote from web site:

“Welcome to Bright Horizons at The Franklin Industrial Park. We opened our doors to serve children and families in September 1993. We have the capacity for 110 children ages six weeks to six years old. In each classroom, from infant to Pre-K, our highly skilled teachers provide the environment and experiences from which children learn. Our center is open Monday through Friday from 6:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m. for full-time, part-time and back-up child care and early education.”

Bright Horizons at Franklin Industrial Park
2 Constitution Blvd
Franklin, MA 02038
Phone: 508-541-8061
http://www.brighthorizons.com/

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This center is on Pond Street in Franklin, MA, just to the north of Exit 17 of Route 495.  It also has a before and after school program. 

Excerpting from the company’s web site:

“The KinderCare Difference is our commitment to your child’s future. With our experienced staff and innovative programs unlike any other, we provide your child with an unsurpassed learning experience. Your child will discover that learning is fun, while making new friends and building strong relationships with teachers who partner with you in your child’s education.”

Kinder Care Learning Center
42 Pond Street
Franklin, MA 02038
508-528-2205
http://www.kindercare.com/

One of the child care programs maintained by the Franklin YMCA is the Garelick Early Learning Center. 

The Garelick Center in Franklin, MA cares for infants through pre-Kindergarten age children.

Quoting from the Franklin, MA YMCA web site regarding The Garelick Early Learning Center:

“Our early learning center provides children with developmentally appropriate educational experiences in a safe, stimulating setting. Qualified staff members address learning through the preparation of exciting learning centers, large-group activities, and individual interactions with each child. Distinctive components include 2 universal pre-K classrooms and opportunities for enrichment classes. We offer full- and part-time care for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers on a year-round weekly basis; registration is always open. The National Association for the Education of Young Children accredits this center.”

The Hockomock Area YMCA
Bernon Family Branch
45 Forge Hill Rd
Franklin, MA 02038
508-528-8708
http://www.hockymca.org/

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It is so close to town that it should be a good choice for residents of Franklin, MA.  In addition to caring for very young children, The Goddard School has a preschool program and a before and after school program.

Here’s a quote from the school’s web site:

“The Goddard School can make a positive difference in your child’s life. Our warm, loving atmosphere features a year round extended day program from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday. Our program is designed to enhance the emotional, social, intellectual and physical development of your child from six weeks to six years of age. We also offer after-school enrichment and a summer program for children up to eight years of age.”

The Goddard School
6 South Maple Street
Bellingham, MA 02019
508-966-4844
http://www.goddardschool.com

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You can find a comprehensive listing of all licensed child care service providers in Franklin, MA and the rest of Massachusetts at the following web site:

http://www.eec.state.ma.us/index.aspx