Child Care Centers, Family Child Care & Preschools in Charlestown, MA

Charlestown, Massachusetts is served by 15 state-licensed child care providers. Use the care-type sections below to compare licensing, inspections, ratios, and program details.

Care type in Charlestown	Providers
Child Care Centers	7	View directory
Family Child Care Homes	5	View directory
Group Child Care Homes	0	—
Preschools	3	View directory
Head Start Programs	2	View directory
School-Age Programs	0	—
Child Care Providers	0	—

Child Care Centers in Charlestown

7 licensed child care centerss are listed in Charlestown. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Child Care Center Boys & Girls Club of Boston @ Charlestown Club Charlestown, MA 02129 Capacity 39 Child Care Center Bright Horizons at Charlestown Charlestown, MA 02129 Capacity 123 Child Care Center Bright Horizons Childrens Center at the Schraffts Charlestown, MA 02129 Capacity 68 Child Care Center MGH Children’s Center Charlestown, MA 02129 Capacity 63 Child Care Center The Children’s Quarters Charlestown, MA 02129 Capacity 36 Child Care Center The Goddard School Charlestown, MA 02129 Capacity 126 Child Care Center The Treehouse School of Charles Charlestown, MA 02129 Capacity 29

Family Child Care Homes in Charlestown

5 licensed family child care homess are listed in Charlestown. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Family Child Care Home Martina Santos Vasquez Charlestown, MA 02129 Family Child Care Home Mateo, Ramona Charlestown, MA 02129 Capacity 10 Family Child Care Home Perez, Rosa Charlestown, MA 02129 Capacity 6 Family Child Care Home Tonjalia Jean Pierre Charlestown, MA 02129 Family Child Care Home Villar, Fatima Charlestown, MA 02129 Capacity 10

Preschools in Charlestown

3 licensed preschoolss are listed in Charlestown. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Preschool Allo Montessori Preschool Charlestown, MA 02129 Capacity 58 Preschool Charlestown Cooperative Nursery School Charlestown, MA 02129 Capacity 54 Preschool Good Shepherd Preschool Charlestown, MA 02129 Capacity 75

Head Start Programs in Charlestown

2 federally funded head start programss are listed in Charlestown. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Head Start Program J.F.K. Head Start and Day Care Program Charlestown, MA 02129 Capacity 151 Head Start Program John F. Kennedy Family Service Center Charlestown, MA 02129 Capacity 60

ZIP codes in Charlestown

ZIP 02129Care providers

How to pick care in Charlestown

Treat any single record as a starting point, not a verdict. Child care quality lives in the details: staff-to-child ratios, caregiver training and turnover, how the space is kept, and whether the program's schedule and approach fit your family's needs.

Where you can, visit each option in Charlestown, MA, watch how caregivers interact with children, ask how daily updates and pickups are handled, and get costs and schedules confirmed in writing. Steady, engaged caregivers count for as much as any published record.

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Frequently asked questions

How many care facilities does Charlestown, MA have?

Based on current licensing data, Charlestown is home to 15 state-licensed providers: 7 child care centers, 5 family child care homes, and 3 preschools.

How do Charlestown facilities score on average quality ratings?

State licensing agencies publish quality ratings for some providers. Open individual facility pages in Charlestown to view ratings where available.

Is child care in Charlestown licensed?

Not every provider in this directory is licensed; state-licensed listings are. Licensing rules and costs vary by setting, so confirm licensing status and costs with the provider and at ChildCare.gov before deciding.

Data sources

Data source: ChildCare.gov state licensing resources and Head Start Service Locations (HHS/ACF). Data as of 2026-10-07. This page is informational and is not professional advice.

Required disclosures

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