Best School-Age Childcare in Boston, MA
Our preschool and daycare (located on the border of Brighton and Brookline in Cleveland Circle), is on Commonwealth Avenue, near the Chestnut Hill Reservoir. Our facility is in a beautiful building,...
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Our preschool and daycare (located in Brighton, MA) is in the heart of Brighton Center, directly across the street from St. Elizabeth’s. Our facility is located in gorgeous a brick building...
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Speaks Spanish
At Everbrook Academy, our teachers are passionate about setting children up for success with future-ready skills through hands-on, STEAM-inspired learning experiences. Classrooms are thoughtfully...
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Center offers childcare and learning opportunities for young children. Toddler curriculum features developmentally-appropriate activities and lessons to promote growth in all areas of development....
Flexible Care
With Flexi-Pass, families can purchase 5 full days of prepaid care to use one at a time or all at once. There are no registration fees, no ongoing tuition, and no long-term commitment — just trusted care at a lower per-day cost.
Drop-In Care Program
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Infant program builds communication and cognitive skills through arts-based curriculum, utilizing songs and music, attentive talking, and play-based activities. Young Toddler program emphasizes...
Flexible Care
With Flexi-Pass, families can purchase 5 full days of prepaid care to use one at a time or all at once. There are no registration fees, no ongoing tuition, and no long-term commitment — just trusted care at a lower per-day cost.
Drop-In Care Program
Responds quickly
Center offers childcare and learning opportunities for young children. Infant-Preschool curricula features developmentally-appropriate activities and lessons to promote growth in all areas of...
Flexible Care
With Flexi-Pass, families can purchase 5 full days of prepaid care to use one at a time or all at once. There are no registration fees, no ongoing tuition, and no long-term commitment — just trusted care at a lower per-day cost.
Drop-In Care Program
Responds quickly
Speaks Spanish
Located in Dorchester, DE Village Family Childcare is a warm, home-based daycare dedicated to nurturing and supporting young children from six weeks to four years old. We offer a loving, play-based...
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Program offering services for preschool through third grade in the West End. Curriculum is designed to develop a foundation for future learning, and daily activities include circle time, arts and...
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Private, Catholic preschool and elementary school program offering education for older toddlers and school-age children through sixth grade. Over ninety percent of teachers hold a Master's degree....
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We are a licensed family child care center located in the heart of Mattapan, dedicated to providing a safe, nurturing, and educational environment for young children. Our mission is to support working...
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PREPARING TOMORROW'S INNOVATIVE THINKERS TODAY Education should excite and inspire children. We provide a challenging, yet joyful educational environment, empowering students to grow academically,...
Preschool Summer Program
Weekly Programs at Allo: Themed Weeks that include Art, STEM, Water Play, Sensory Play, and Outdoor fun! 700 per week.
Before and After Care Program
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Bilingual Mandarin-English Montessori school program for children.
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Early learning program offering services to infants, toddlers, and preschool-age children. Program ensures opportunities for academic, social, and physical growth in an environment that supports...
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Torit Montessori School is an infant through sixth-grade independent school on Boston’s historic Beacon Hill. Our mission is to educate bright and capable students in the spirit of Dr. Maria...
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Home-based childcare provider offering educational preschool programs. Care is provided for children of all abilities. School-age students may participate in before and after school care. Curriculum...
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Childcare center serving Massachusetts General Hospital employees, partners, or affiliates. Separate classrooms for each age group promote a teacher-led environment, exploration, and group activities....
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BRB Childcare is a Bilingual English-Mandarin Montessori Learning Center. Based on theme teaching to develop children’s cognitive, social-emotional, language, fine motor, and gross motor. We use...
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Program providing no-cost assistance for mothers, infants, and toddlers. Program offers two options: home-based and center-based. Home-based is designed to help parents work with children at home with...
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Early learning program serving preschool-age children. School fosters the whole child and provides education through purposeful play, creative centers, and meaningful interactions with teachers and...
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Home-based facility providing childcare and preschool education. Early learning curriculum supports school readiness in literacy, math, and social skills. School-age students may participate in before...
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Center offers a play-based educational environment that emphasizes emotional development and curiosity. Daily activities include music, outdoor playtime, stories, and themed lessons in early literacy...
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Academy providing care services to school-age children. Curriculum includes STEM subjects, reading, writing, humanities, cultural studies, and graphic arts. Activities include singing, gardening,...
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Program providing care services to toddler and preschool-age children. Curriculum focuses on cognitive, emotional, social, and intellectual development. Children also have the opportunity to...
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Home-based family daycare provider offering care services for children of all abilities. All age groups are supported, including school-age students with before and after school care. Center provides...
School-Age Childcare Program
Before and After Care Program
Also offers: Drop-In Care Program
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Program providing a variety of physical fitness and learning opportunities to children ages infant through school-age. Academics include science, math, reading, technology, brain games, and other...
School-Age Childcare Program
Preschool Program
Also offers: Drop-In Care Program
Speaks Spanish
School providing tutoring and after care services to school-age children. Teachers encourage children with assistance in homework, reading, taking tests and discovering new skills. Activities...
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Creative Children offers after school and summer camp programs for K2-5th
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After school program provided by the YMCA of Greater Boston in the Washinigton Beech community. Enrichment activities include sports and games, arts and crafts, swimming, fitness, cooking, music,...
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Welcome to Vilma’s family child care. We are located in the heart of Hyde Park. Our daycare and childcare programs offer a safe, nurturing environment where your children can learn, play, and grow. We...
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Mandarin Immersion and Reggio Emilia-inspired child care center in Downtown Boston. Program curriculum builds organically on children's curiosity and imagination. Student-directed educational...
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Home-based childcare center welcoming each child into a home-like environment. Program offers personalized and developmentally appropriate learning activities in a small group setting. Daily schedule...
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Community center program with a focus on providing educational, physical, and developmental support for the surrounding community. Program offers social support, music, dance, computer access, and...
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Cam's Cottage Family is where we aim to help children develop important social, emotional, and behavioral skills through a supportive environment. The daycare focuses on play-based education,...
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Home-based daycare center providing flexible hours and night care. Center is bilingual, offering Spanish and English communication. Facility includes a fenced yard for outdoor activity. Field trips...
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Home-based childcare center offering flexible hours. School-age students may participate in before and after school care. Children may experience regular field trips for enhanced learning...
Speaks Spanish
After school and summer program providing care and educational opportunities to school-age children. Enrichment opportunities include Podcast for Girls, KALE leadership program, music, art, and...
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At Fernandez Family Childcare we provide a safe, caring, and engaging environment where children can learn, play, and grow.
Fernandez Family Childcare
At Fernandez Family Childcare we provide a safe, caring, and engaging environment where children can learn, play, and grow.
Drop-In Care Program
Also offers: Before and After Care Program
Speaks Spanish
Play-based daycare center for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers with a before and after school care option for school-age students. Center promotes the development of each child's social, emotional,...
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Our award-winning school, located in the Longwood Medical area, helps children from 15 months to 5 years of age thrive and have fun while developing curiosity and a love of learning. Our strongest...
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At JoyFirst Family Childcare we specialize in childcare for children ages 3 month to five years old. We use a preschool curriculum specifically geared towards children ages 2-5. This allows us to...
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Childcare program providing care to toddlers and pre-k children. Toddler activities include sensory play, movement, hands-on experiences, and social and emotional development. Pre-k children focus...
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Family childcare provider supporting early learning and play-based activities in the Mattapan neighborhood. Care is available for children with special needs. Preschool curriculum is supported for...
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Childcare program providing care services to infant, toddler, and preschool-age children. Curriculum focuses on school readiness including cognitive, social, and emotional development. Activities...
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At Bright Horizons®, we make sure the early years are full of learning and fun. Our early education and preschool program paves the way for school success, with support for each child’s individual...
School Age Programs
Bright Horizons® recognizes the growing physical, intellectual, and social skills of the increasingly independent school-age child. Eager to achieve socially and academically while expanding their knowledge of the world, 6-12-year olds seek new challenges, close friendships, and increasing responsibilities. Our school break and summer school-age programs have been designed just for them.
Summer Explorations
Summer Explorations at Bright Horizons® has everything under the sun: action-packed days, engaging projects, fun and educational activities, and more. Here, preschoolers (ages 3-5) and school-age children (ages 6-12) will have the opportunity to enjoy what summer has to offer, and our safe environment will give you the peace of mind you need.
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At Bright Horizons®, we make sure the early years are full of learning and fun. Our early education and preschool program paves the way for school success, with support for each child’s individual...
School Age Programs
Bright Horizons® recognizes the growing physical, intellectual, and social skills of the increasingly independent school-age child. Eager to achieve socially and academically while expanding their knowledge of the world, 6-12-year olds seek new challenges, close friendships, and increasing responsibilities. Our school break and summer school-age programs have been designed just for them.
Summer Explorations
Summer Explorations at Bright Horizons® has everything under the sun: action-packed days, engaging projects, fun and educational activities, and more. Here, preschoolers (ages 3-5) and school-age children (ages 6-12) will have the opportunity to enjoy what summer has to offer, and our safe environment will give you the peace of mind you need.
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At Bright Horizons®, we make sure the early years are full of learning and fun. Our early education and preschool program paves the way for school success, with support for each child’s individual...
School Age Programs
Bright Horizons® recognizes the growing physical, intellectual, and social skills of the increasingly independent school-age child. Eager to achieve socially and academically while expanding their knowledge of the world, 6-12-year olds seek new challenges, close friendships, and increasing responsibilities. Our school break and summer school-age programs have been designed just for them.
Summer Explorations
Summer Explorations at Bright Horizons® has everything under the sun: action-packed days, engaging projects, fun and educational activities, and more. Here, preschoolers (ages 3-5) and school-age children (ages 6-12) will have the opportunity to enjoy what summer has to offer, and our safe environment will give you the peace of mind you need.
Contact this provider for pricing and availability
At Bright Horizons®, we make sure the early years are full of learning and fun. Our early education and preschool program paves the way for school success, with support for each child’s individual...
School Age Programs
Bright Horizons® recognizes the growing physical, intellectual, and social skills of the increasingly independent school-age child. Eager to achieve socially and academically while expanding their knowledge of the world, 6-12-year olds seek new challenges, close friendships, and increasing responsibilities. Our school break and summer school-age programs have been designed just for them.
Summer Explorations
Summer Explorations at Bright Horizons® has everything under the sun: action-packed days, engaging projects, fun and educational activities, and more. Here, preschoolers (ages 3-5) and school-age children (ages 6-12) will have the opportunity to enjoy what summer has to offer, and our safe environment will give you the peace of mind you need.
Contact this provider for pricing and availability
At Bright Horizons®, we make sure the early years are full of learning and fun. Our early education and preschool program paves the way for school success, with support for each child’s individual...
School Age Programs
Bright Horizons® recognizes the growing physical, intellectual, and social skills of the increasingly independent school-age child. Eager to achieve socially and academically while expanding their knowledge of the world, 6-12-year olds seek new challenges, close friendships, and increasing responsibilities. Our school break and summer school-age programs have been designed just for them.
Summer Explorations
Summer Explorations at Bright Horizons® has everything under the sun: action-packed days, engaging projects, fun and educational activities, and more. Here, preschoolers (ages 3-5) and school-age children (ages 6-12) will have the opportunity to enjoy what summer has to offer, and our safe environment will give you the peace of mind you need.
Contact this provider for pricing and availability
At Bright Horizons®, we make sure the early years are full of learning and fun. Our early education and preschool program paves the way for school success, with support for each child’s individual...
School Age Programs
Bright Horizons® recognizes the growing physical, intellectual, and social skills of the increasingly independent school-age child. Eager to achieve socially and academically while expanding their knowledge of the world, 6-12-year olds seek new challenges, close friendships, and increasing responsibilities. Our school break and summer school-age programs have been designed just for them.
Summer Explorations
Summer Explorations at Bright Horizons® has everything under the sun: action-packed days, engaging projects, fun and educational activities, and more. Here, preschoolers (ages 3-5) and school-age children (ages 6-12) will have the opportunity to enjoy what summer has to offer, and our safe environment will give you the peace of mind you need.
Contact this provider for pricing and availability
At Bright Horizons®, we make sure the early years are full of learning and fun. Our early education and preschool program paves the way for school success, with support for each child’s individual...
School Age Programs
Bright Horizons® recognizes the growing physical, intellectual, and social skills of the increasingly independent school-age child. Eager to achieve socially and academically while expanding their knowledge of the world, 6-12-year olds seek new challenges, close friendships, and increasing responsibilities. Our school break and summer school-age programs have been designed just for them.
Summer Explorations
Summer Explorations at Bright Horizons® has everything under the sun: action-packed days, engaging projects, fun and educational activities, and more. Here, preschoolers (ages 3-5) and school-age children (ages 6-12) will have the opportunity to enjoy what summer has to offer, and our safe environment will give you the peace of mind you need.
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The Cost of Childcare in Massachusetts
Curious how much daycare or preschool really costs in Massachusetts? We break down average childcare rates by city, age, and program type—based on real data from local providers.
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Childcare Assistance in Massachusetts
Explore financial assistance programs available in Massachusetts, including childcare subsidies, tax credits, and free preschool options for eligible families.