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Daycare Centers in Boston, MA

271 licensed childcare centers verified by official state registries

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Licensed Centers
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Infant-Friendly
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Little Folks Community Day Care Center

East Boston, MA · 02128
2 years - 12 years Center-based Care ✓ Licensed
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Ashmont Nursery School

Boston, MA · 02124
2 years - 12 years Center-based Care ✓ Licensed
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South Boston H.s./ehs @ Old Colony

South Boston, MA · 02127
15 months - 5 years Center-based Care ✓ Licensed
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South Boston Neighborhood House Preschool

South Boston, MA · 02127
2 years - 12 years Center-based Care ✓ Licensed
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Laboure Center

South Boston, MA · 02127
0 months - 5 years Center-based Care ✓ Licensed
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Bright Horizons Children's Center At The Prudential Center

Boston, MA · 02199
0 months - 5 years Center-based Care ✓ Licensed
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Transportation Children's Center Inc.

Boston, MA · 02116
0 months - 5 years Center-based Care ✓ Licensed
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Government Center Child Care

Boston, MA · 02203
0 months - 5 years Center-based Care ✓ Licensed
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Government Center Child Care Corporation

Boston, MA · 02222
0 months - 5 years Center-based Care ✓ Licensed
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Tartt’s Nursery School

Boston, MA · 02118
0 months - 5 years Center-based Care ✓ Licensed
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City Hall Child Care

Boston, MA · 02201
0 months - 5 years Center-based Care ✓ Licensed
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Bright Horizons Children's Center

Boston, MA · 02111
0 months - 5 years Center-based Care ✓ Licensed
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Kinder Care Learning Center

Boston, MA · 02110
0 months - 5 years Center-based Care ✓ Licensed
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Central Avenue Children's Center

East Boston, MA · 02128
0 months - 5 years Center-based Care ✓ Licensed
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Ellis Memorial Early Education And Care Program

Boston, MA · 02116
0 months - 5 years Center-based Care ✓ Licensed

Childcare in Boston

Boston, MA has 271 licensed childcare centers on record with state licensing authorities. These facilities serve families with children from infants through school age, offering a range of program types and schedules.

All listings are sourced from official state licensing databases and are verified to hold current childcare licenses. Use the filters above to narrow by age group or program type.

Program Types in Boston

Family Child Care 163
Center-based Care 105
Private School 3

Frequently Asked Questions About Daycare in Boston

How many licensed daycare centers are in Boston, MA?
There are 271 licensed childcare centers in Boston, MA listed in the official state licensing database. All centers on DaycareHub hold current state childcare licenses.
What types of childcare programs are available in Boston?
Childcare centers in Boston offer a variety of program types including traditional daycare, preschool programs, family child care homes, school-age care, and Head Start programs. Use the filters above to find the specific type you need.
How do I choose the best daycare in Boston?
When choosing a daycare in Boston, consider the center's license status, age-appropriate programs, hours of operation, staff-to-child ratios, curriculum approach, and proximity to your home or workplace. Schedule visits to your top choices and ask about their policies.
Does Boston have infant daycare options?
Yes, many childcare centers in Boston accept infants. DaycareHub lists 0 centers that serve infant-age children. Filter by "infant" above to see all options. Infant care typically requires a lower staff-to-child ratio and specialized facilities.
Are the daycare listings in Boston verified?
All childcare centers listed on DaycareHub for Boston are sourced from official MA state licensing databases. This means each listing has been verified as a licensed childcare provider. We recommend confirming current license status directly with the state before enrollment.

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