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Licensed Daycare in Roslindale, Massachusetts

Q: What's the average daycare cost in Roslindale?

Statewide averages in Massachusetts run roughly $2300/month for infants and $1640/month for preschool. City-specific costs vary — large metros and dense neighborhoods trend higher than rural ZIPs. Use the cost estimator for a closer ballpark.

Q: Are subsidies available for daycare in Roslindale?

Massachusetts families can apply for EEC Child Care Financial Assistance (intake: (617) 988-6600). Federal options like the Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA stack on top. See our subsidies guide .

Every listing here has a current license on file with the state. Use the filters to narrow by age group or program type.

Licensed Centers

Infant Spots

$2,300/mo

Massachusetts avg infant

1:3

State infant ratio

Childcare costs in Roslindale

ChildCare Aware reports the Massachusetts average full-time cost at $2,300/month for infant care and $1,640/month for preschool. City-level prices in Roslindale vary by ZIP code and program model — Head Start sites are free for eligible families, family daycare homes typically run 10-30% below center rates, and accredited centers run above the average.

The Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA ($5,000 max) reduce effective cost regardless of program. Massachusetts families may also qualify for EEC Child Care Financial Assistance (intake: (617) 988-6600).

Full Massachusetts licensing & cost overview

Quick facts

State regulator: Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (EEC)
Infant ratio: 1:3
Toddler ratio: 1:4
Preschool ratio: 1:10
Avg capacity: 18 kids

ZIP codes covered

02131 63 02132 1

Program types in Roslindale

All Roslindale licensed centers

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F Licensed Center

Fior’s Little Garden

Roslindale

School Age (5+) Cap 28

L Licensed Center

Little Crafters Child Care Center

Roslindale

School Age (5+) Cap 37

L Licensed Center

Little People's Playhouse Preschool & OST Program

Roslindale

2 years - 12 years Cap 126

R Licensed Center

Roslindale Community School Council After School

Roslindale

2 years - 12 years Cap 26

R Licensed Center

Roslindale Learning Academy

Roslindale

School Age (5+) Cap 48

S Licensed Center

South Side Head Start

Roslindale

2 years - 12 years Cap 80

T Licensed Center

The Mosaic School

Roslindale

2 years - 12 years Cap 76

V Licensed Center

Village Preschool

Roslindale

School Age (5+) Cap 71

Y Licensed Center

YMCA of Greater Boston @ the Bates Elementary School

Roslindale

2 years - 12 years Cap 52

Y Licensed Center

YMCA of Greater Boston at Washington Beech

Roslindale

2 years - 12 years Cap 38

Y Licensed Center

YMCA of Greater Boston at the Mozart Elementary School

Roslindale

2 years - 12 years Cap 78

Open a listing for the full state-registry record — capacity, age range, contact info, and license issue date.

Parent-asked basics on licensing, ratios, and waitlist timing for this area.

How many licensed daycare centers are in Roslindale, Massachusetts?

Our directory lists 64 licensed childcare centers in Roslindale, Massachusetts, sourced from Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (EEC). All listings hold a current state license at indexing time; verify status directly via the state's lookup tool before enrollment.

What's the average daycare cost in Roslindale?

Statewide averages in Massachusetts run roughly $2300/month for infants and $1640/month for preschool. City-specific costs vary — large metros and dense neighborhoods trend higher than rural ZIPs. Use the cost estimator for a closer ballpark.

What staff-to-child ratios apply in Roslindale daycares?

All licensed Massachusetts centers must meet the state minimum: 1:3 for infants, 1:4 for toddlers, and 1:10 for preschool. NAEYC-accredited centers in Roslindale typically operate below these ceilings.

Are subsidies available for daycare in Roslindale?

Massachusetts families can apply for EEC Child Care Financial Assistance (intake: (617) 988-6600). Federal options like the Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA stack on top. See our subsidies guide.

How do I verify a Roslindale daycare's license?

Look up the provider directly in the official Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) search. License status is the single most important credential to confirm before enrolling.