Licensed Daycare in South Boston, Massachusetts
21 licensed daycares in South Boston, verified weekly. Compare cost, age groups, and Head Start spots in your ZIP — directly from official Massachusetts licensing records.
Childcare costs in South Boston
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 South Boston 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 overviewQuick 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
- 45 kids
ZIP codes covered
Program types in South Boston
All South Boston licensed centers
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South Boston Head Start @ West Broadway
South Boston
South Boston Neighborhood House
South Boston
South Boston Neighborhood House Preschool
South Boston
Troncoso, Victoria
South Boston
YGB@ Tierney Learning Center
South Boston
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