Child Care Centers, Family Child Care & Preschools in South Boston, MA

South Boston, Massachusetts is served by 23 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 South BostonProviders
Child Care Centers9View directory
Family Child Care Homes13View directory
Group Child Care Homes0—
Preschools1View directory
Head Start Programs3View directory
School-Age Programs0—
Child Care Providers0—

Child Care Centers in South Boston

9 licensed child care centerss are listed in South Boston. 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 and Girls Clubs of Boston at South Boston South Boston, MA 02127 Capacity 43 Child Care Center Ethos South Boston, MA 02127 Capacity 75 Child Care Center Julie's Family Learning Program South Boston, MA 02127 Capacity 36 Child Care Center Laboure Center South Boston, MA 02127 Capacity 99 Child Care Center South Boston Catholic Academy South Boston, MA 02127 Capacity 132 Child Care Center South Boston Catholic Academy Early Childhood Center South Boston, MA 02127 Capacity 135 Child Care Center South Boston H.S./EHS @ Old Colony South Boston, MA 02127 Capacity 49 Child Care Center South Boston Neighborhood House South Boston, MA 02127 Capacity 61 Child Care Center YGB@ Tierney Learning Center South Boston, MA 02127 Capacity 52

Family Child Care Homes in South Boston

13 licensed family child care homess are listed in South Boston. 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 Baez Soto, Esminna South Boston, MA 02127 Capacity 8 Family Child Care Home Cruz, Jianna South Boston, MA 02127 Capacity 6 Family Child Care Home Francia Echavaria South Boston, MA 02127 Family Child Care Home Garcia, Carmen South Boston, MA 02127 Capacity 10 Family Child Care Home Gonzalez, Ana South Boston, MA 02127 Capacity 6 Family Child Care Home Matos, Jacquelin South Boston, MA 02127 Capacity 8 Family Child Care Home Mejia, Lucitania South Boston, MA 02127 Capacity 6 Family Child Care Home Nirfa Matos South Boston, MA 02127 Family Child Care Home Ortiz, Johanny South Boston, MA 02127 Capacity 10 Family Child Care Home Sanchez Alcantara, Indiana South Boston, MA 02127 Capacity 6 Family Child Care Home Soto Villar, Katy Milagros South Boston, MA 02127 Capacity 6 Family Child Care Home Troncoso, Victoria South Boston, MA 02127 Capacity 6 Family Child Care Home Valeus, Alourdes South Boston, MA 02127

Preschools in South Boston

1 licensed preschools is listed in South Boston. 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 South Boston Neighborhood House Preschool South Boston, MA 02127 Capacity 45

Head Start Programs in South Boston

3 federally funded head start programss are listed in South Boston. 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 South Boston Head Start @ West Broadway South Boston, MA 02127 Capacity 60 Head Start Program South Boston Head Start & Children's Services - Old Colony South Boston, MA 02127 Capacity 30 Head Start Program South Boston Head Start & Children's Services - West Broadway South Boston, MA 02127 Capacity 45
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ZIP codes in South Boston

ZIP 02127Care providers

How to pick care in South Boston

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.

When you are choosing care in South Boston, 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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Nearby cities in Suffolk County

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Frequently asked questions

How many care facilities does South Boston, MA have?
Based on current licensing data, South Boston is home to 23 state-licensed providers: 9 child care centers, 13 family child care homes, and 1 preschools.
How do South Boston facilities score on average quality ratings?
State licensing agencies publish quality ratings for some providers. Open individual facility pages in South Boston to view ratings where available.
Is child care in South Boston 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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