Child Care Centers, Family Child Care & Preschools in Dorchester Center, MA

Dorchester Center, Massachusetts is served by 22 state-licensed child care providers. Use the care-type sections below to compare licensing, inspections, ratios, and program details.

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Care type in Dorchester CenterProviders
Child Care Centers8View directory
Family Child Care Homes14View directory
Group Child Care Homes0—
Preschools0—
Head Start Programs0—
School-Age Programs0—
Child Care Providers0—

Child Care Centers in Dorchester Center

8 licensed child care centerss are listed in Dorchester Center. 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 Above & Beyond SACC Program @ Brookview House Inc. Dorchester Center, MA 02124 Capacity 30 Child Care Center Greenwood Shalom Tutoring Zone and Summer Enrichment Dorchester Center, MA 02124 Capacity 39 Child Care Center Saint John Paul II Catholic Academy @ Lower Mills Campus Dorchester Center, MA 02124 Capacity 129 Child Care Center Saint John Paul II Catholic Academy@Neponset Campus Dorchester Center, MA 02122 Capacity 129 Child Care Center Tender Heart Day Care Dorchester Center, MA 02124 Capacity 35 Child Care Center The Wonder Years Learning Academy Dorchester Center, MA 02124 Capacity 26 Child Care Center YMCA of Greater Boston Leadership Academy at the Dorchester Y Dorchester Center, MA 02124 Capacity 104 Child Care Center Zion Day Care / Zion Early Learning Center Dorchester Center, MA 02124 Capacity 18

Family Child Care Homes in Dorchester Center

14 licensed family child care homess are listed in Dorchester Center. 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 Crespo, Ana Dorchester Center, MA 02124 Capacity 10 Family Child Care Home Dessalines, Huguette Dorchester Center, MA 02124 Capacity 10 Family Child Care Home Gonzalez, Altagracia Nancy Dorchester Center, MA 02124 Capacity 10 Family Child Care Home Greene, Janet Dorchester Center, MA 02124 Capacity 8 Family Child Care Home James, Sharon Dorchester Center, MA 02124 Capacity 6 Family Child Care Home Medina, Raquel Dorchester Center, MA 02124 Capacity 10 Family Child Care Home Morrobel, Heroina Dorchester Center, MA 02124 Capacity 8 Family Child Care Home Objio, Rachelle Dorchester Center, MA 02124 Capacity 10 Family Child Care Home Peralta, Laura Dorchester Center, MA 02124 Capacity 6 Family Child Care Home Quezada, Juana Dorchester Center, MA 02124 Capacity 10 Family Child Care Home Quezada, Maria Dorchester Center, MA 02124 Capacity 10 Family Child Care Home Rodrigues-Lopes, Eloisa Dorchester Center, MA 02124 Capacity 8 Family Child Care Home Urena Polanco, Nairoby Dorchester Center, MA 02124 Capacity 6 Family Child Care Home Welch Jones, Almedia Dorchester Center, MA 02124 Capacity 8

ZIP codes in Dorchester Center

ZIP 02122Care providersZIP 02124Care providers
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How to pick care in Dorchester Center

A practical first step is to check licensing status and inspection history, since that is the backbone of what is publicly known about a program. Then look at the things licensing does not measure - group sizes, caregiver consistency, and how the daily rhythm actually feels to your family.

When you are choosing care in Dorchester Center, MA, visit in person if you can, ask about current openings and waitlists, and get tuition, hours, and holiday schedules in writing. Also ask how the program handles sick days, late pickups, and concerns that come up during the day.

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Frequently asked questions

How many care facilities does Dorchester Center, MA have?
Based on current licensing data, Dorchester Center is home to 22 state-licensed providers: 8 child care centers, 14 family child care homes, and 0 preschools.
How do Dorchester Center facilities score on average quality ratings?
State licensing agencies publish quality ratings for some providers. Open individual facility pages in Dorchester Center to view ratings where available.
Is child care in Dorchester Center 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.

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Required disclosures

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