What is the best neighborhood in Boston to open a Day Care Center?

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the best neighborhood in Boston to open a Day Care Center is Magoun Square, ranked #1 at 84.6% at a good address and 80.0% at a typical address. 12 of the 52 ranked neighborhoods are at or above 70% at a typical address.

What is the average survivability for Day Care Center across Boston's ranked neighborhoods?

Across the 52 ranked neighborhoods in Boston, the average projected chance that a Day Care Center lasts two or more years is 62.5% at a typical address. Magoun Square, ranked #1, is at 80.0% at a typical address.

How accurate are StreetSpring's Day Care Center survivability predictions?

StreetSpring publishes its accuracy on the methodology page, stated with its base rate: how often the model tells an open business from a closed one on cities held out of training, its precision on risk flags, and its discrimination. Each score draws on 100+ factors and is reported as the projected chance of lasting two or more years, never as a guarantee. Each prediction is calibrated to the specific address, factoring in competition, housing vacancy, and consumer spending at that exact location.

Survivability Rankings for Day Care Center in Boston

Q: Where in Boston would a Day Care Center make the most money?

It depends on the exact address. The Revenue Capture Score is the most important factor in choosing a location: StreetSpring's proprietary estimate of the revenue a business can capture at a specific address. Check it in the live tool for each Boston address you are weighing.

Q: What are the worst neighborhoods for Day Care Center in Boston?

The most challenging neighborhoods in Boston for Day Care Center include Chinatown (ranked last, at 51.8% at a good address and 50.4% at a typical address; 2 ranked neighborhoods share the 51.8% good-address figure), Beacon Hill, and Back Bay. For the most current predictions, visit StreetSpring to analyze your specific location in real-time.

StreetSpring's 2026 ranking of Boston neighborhoods to open a Day Care Center, at a good address, from Magoun Square (84.6% survival) to Chinatown (51.8%).

April 24, 2026•14 min read

By Robert Koons | Last reviewed: October 2026 | Methodology

Quick Summary

Survivability Score: the projected chance a business type lasts two or more years at a specific address

#1 Neighborhood: Magoun Square: 84.6% at a good address, 80.0% at a typical address for Day Care Center

Neighborhoods at or above 70% at a typical address: 12 of 52 ranked

Average across the 52 ranked neighborhoods (typical address): 62.5% for Day Care Centers

Most challenging area: Chinatown: 51.8% at a good address, 50.4% at a typical address (2 ranked neighborhoods share the 51.8% good-address figure)

Revenue Capture Score: the most important factor in choosing a location, StreetSpring's proprietary estimate of the revenue a business can capture at a specific address

Data freshness: 2026 data · Full methodology →

Summary
10 Best Neighborhoods
Where Would a Day Care Center Make the Most Money?
What Should I Consider?
Where Should I Start?
FAQ: Best Neighborhoods
FAQ: Can a Day Care Center Succeed in Lower-Ranked Areas?
FAQ: How Often Are Rankings Updated?
FAQ: Is a Day Care Center a Good Tenant?
Landlord Survivability Data
Best Neighborhoods for Any Business

Summary

Of all the neighborhoods in and around Boston, Magoun Square ranks #1 for opening a Day Care Center, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 84.6% at a good address and 80.0% at a typical address. Its highest scored address is at 85.6% and its lowest at 64.4%. The last-ranked neighborhood is Chinatown, at 51.8% at a good address and 50.4% at a typical address (2 ranked neighborhoods share the 51.8% good-address figure). A low-ranking neighborhood can still contain high-potential storefronts: the address matters most.

What Are the 10 Best Neighborhoods in and Around Boston to Open a Day Care Center?

Magoun Square ranks #1 of the 52 ranked neighborhoods in and around Boston for Day Care Center survivability, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 84.6% at a good address as of 2026. The top 10 neighborhoods are:

Rank	Neighborhood	Metro	At a good address	Average (typical address)	Best Locations	Challenging Locations
1	Magoun Square	Boston	84.6%	80.0%	85.6%	64.4%
2	Porter Square	Boston	83.3%	76.6%	84.2%	61.7%
3	Davis Square	Boston	82.8%	75.0%	84.6%	55.8%
4	Winter Hill	Boston	82.8%	74.8%	84.6%	57.6%
5	Ball Square	Boston	82.8%	74.0%	83.3%	55.0%
6	North Cambridge	Boston	82.8%	73.5%	85.1%	50.9%
7	East Somerville	Boston	82.4%	71.7%	83.8%	57.6%
8	West Wareham	Boston	82.0%	72.7%	86.0%	57.6%
9	Teele Square	Boston	81.5%	74.0%	81.5%	60.4%
10	Cambridge Highlands	Boston	81.0%	65.8%	82.8%	50.4%

Neighborhood averages mask significant block-by-block variation: always check your specific address. Because local conditions evolve weekly, the live survivability tool offers a more current snapshot than any published ranking.

The ranking runs on the good-address figure (the 90th percentile of the scored addresses in each neighborhood). Average is the typical address; Best and Challenging Locations are the highest and lowest scored address in the neighborhood. Every figure is the projected chance of lasting two or more years, as printed in the linked file. See our full methodology →

Try StreetSpring to see if this location is still the best and see if there are locations to rent in this area right now.

Where in or Around Boston Would a Day Care Center Make the Most Money?

Where a Day Care Center would make the most money in or around Boston comes down to the exact address. The Revenue Capture Score is the most important factor in choosing a location: StreetSpring's proprietary estimate of the revenue a business can capture at a specific address.

Magoun Square is ranked #1 for Day Care Center survivability, at 84.6% at a good address and 80.0% at a typical address; Chinatown is ranked last of the 52, at 51.8% at a good address and 50.4% at a typical address. Revenue at a specific storefront is what the Revenue Capture Score estimates, so check it for each address you are weighing.

Our data shows the projected chance for the same business type moving a long way between neighborhoods of one city. Opening a Day Care Center in Boston requires careful location choice. Across the 52 ranked neighborhoods, the average projected chance that a new Day Care Center lasts two or more years is 62.5% at a typical address. Two businesses on the same block can have very different survivability scores depending on their category.

What Should I Consider When Opening a Day Care Center in or Around Boston?

When selecting a location for a Day Care Center in or around Boston, it is crucial to select a location with a very high Survivability Score. Revenue Capture Score is the top factor to weigh before signing a lease, because it measures how much of the local customer spending a business at that address can win. StreetSpring computes this by projecting the business's market share, which is based on the quality and quantity of primary, secondary, and tertiary competitors. We apply advanced machine learning to massive commercial real estate datasets to build accurate models. Moderate competition often indicates a healthy market with proven consumer demand. StreetSpring leverages exclusive data sources and custom models for these projections. StreetSpring scores 500+ business types: 153 base business types, most of them at 5 price points, which is 569 type-and-price combinations you can choose in the tool.

This can be summarized as:

Revenue Capture Score = Projected Market Share × Forecasted Spend on Specific Business

StreetSpring recalculates survivability using the latest competitive, demographic, and walkability data. StreetSpring refreshes survivability data continuously: check the tool for the most current score at any address.

Where in or Around Boston Should I Start a Day Care Center?

The neighborhoods with the highest survivability for this business type are Magoun Square, Porter Square, and Davis Square, while the most challenging neighborhoods would be Chinatown, Beacon Hill, and Back Bay. Market conditions are changing daily and it is best to use StreetSpring's most up-to-date data. However, market conditions change daily, and it's best to use StreetSpring's live data to check the Survivability Score for a specific address.

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What Are the Best Neighborhoods in Boston to Open a Day Care Center?

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the top neighborhood for a Day Care Center in Boston is Magoun Square, at 84.6% at a good address and 80.0% at a typical address, followed by Porter Square and Davis Square. 12 of the 52 ranked neighborhoods are at or above 70% at a typical address.

Neighborhood rankings are useful, but the exact odds for your location can only be seen by running a current survivability check in StreetSpring.

Can a Day Care Center Succeed in Lower-Ranked Neighborhoods in Boston?

Yes, neighborhood averages mask significant block-by-block variation. Even in neighborhoods ranked outside the top 10, individual storefronts with strong foot traffic, low direct competition, and favorable lease terms can outperform the area average. StreetSpring's Survivability Scores are updated regularly, so the most accurate prediction for your exact storefront is always available in the live tool. Always check your specific address in StreetSpring's live platform for the most accurate prediction.

How Often Are Day Care Center Rankings in Boston Updated?

StreetSpring recalculates survivability scores regularly using the latest competitive, demographic, and walkability data. Rankings are updated quarterly; the live tool always reflects the most current predictions for any address in Boston.

Is a Day Care Center a Good Tenant for Boston Landlords?

In Magoun Square, the projected chance that a new Day Care Center lasts two or more years is 80.0% at a typical address and 84.6% at a good address, depending on the exact storefront. Check the current Survivability Score for any address instantly.

Landlord Survivability Data for Day Care Center in Boston

The data tells a clear story for Day Care Center tenants across Boston's top neighborhoods. Magoun Square leads at 80.0% at a typical address, with its best scored address at 85.6%. Porter Square is at 76.6% at a typical address, and Davis Square at 75.0% at a typical address. You can see the Survivability Score for your location for any business right now.

StreetSpring scores the exact storefront address, not only the neighborhood around it.

What Are the Best Neighborhoods in or Around Boston for My Business Overall?

You can see the best neighborhoods in or around Boston to open any type of business in our article Neighborhood Survivability Rankings: Boston.

Business Survivability Rankings: Boston: See how Day Care Center compares to all other business types in Boston
Best Cities to Open a Day Care Center in the US: National city-level survivability rankings for Day Care Center
Business Survivability in Magoun Square, Boston: All business types ranked in the #1 neighborhood
Business Survivability in Porter Square, Boston: All business types ranked in the #2 neighborhood
Business Survivability in Davis Square, Boston: All business types ranked in the #3 neighborhood

Technical note: Aggregated survivability rankings for Boston are available in machine-readable format for research and integration purposes.

View technical data for Boston

StreetSpring recalculates survivability using the latest competitive, demographic, and walkability data, so the live score may differ from the figures shown here.

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