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Tender Heart
AgesInfant to preschool
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Daycares and preschools in Dorchester Center, MA
20 licensed programs · median published tuition $1,842 a month · 1 with Google ratings
Daycare center
Above & Beyond SACC Program @ Brookview House Inc.
AgesSchool age
HoursNot listed
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Greenwood Shalom Tutoring Zone and Summer Enrichment
AgesSchool age
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The Wonder Years Learning Academy
AgesInfant to preschool
HoursNot listed
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YMCA of Greater Boston Leadership Academy at the Dorchester Y
AgesSchool age
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Zion Day Care / Zion Early Learning Center
AgesInfant to preschool
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Licensed home daycares in Dorchester Center
Home daycares are private residences, so the register entry is shown with the ZIP code only. Many are licensed under the provider's own name. A home daycare with a public business profile has its own page above.
| Licensed name | ZIP | Licence | Capacity | Ages | Rating | Subsidy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crespo, Ana Family Child Care | 02124 | P-186462 | 10 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | No |
| Gonzalez, Altagracia Nancy Family Child Care | 02124 | P-174492 | 10 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | No |
| Greene, Janet Family Child Care | 02124 | P-173573 | 8 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | No |
| James, Sharon Family Child Care | 02124 | P-178277 | 6 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | No |
| Medina, Raquel Family Child Care | 02124 | P-185759 | 10 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | No |
| Morrobel, Heroina Family Child Care | 02124 | P-183712 | 8 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | No |
| Objio, Rachelle Family Child Care | 02124 | P-243238 | 10 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | No |
| Peralta, Laura Family Child Care | 02124 | P-271141 | 6 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | No |
| Quezada, Juana Family Child Care | 02124 | P-175093 | 10 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | No |
| Quezada, Maria Family Child Care | 02124 | P-176396 | 10 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | No |
| Rodrigues-Lopes, Eloisa Family Child Care | 02124 | P-183007 | 8 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | No |
| Torres Lantigua, Mayra Family Child Care | 02122 | P-266731 | 6 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | No |
| Urena Polanco, Nairoby Family Child Care | 02124 | P-261265 | 6 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | No |
| Welch Jones, Almedia Family Child Care | 02124 | P-176146 | 8 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | No |
Childcare in Dorchester Center: what to know
How many licensed child care programs are in Dorchester Center?
Dorchester Center has 20 licensed programs on the Massachusetts register: 6 daycare centers, 0 licensed preschools, 14 home daycares and 0 before and after school programs.
Who licenses child care in Massachusetts?
Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care licenses and inspects child care centers, preschools and home daycares in Massachusetts. Every profile links to the state record. Licence data on this page was synced in September 2026.
What does daycare cost in Dorchester Center?
17 programs in the metro area publish full-time tuition on their website. The median starting price is $1,842 a month, and $2,925 a month for infants. Most programs share tuition only on a tour, so ask for the full fee schedule including registration and supply fees.
Why do home daycares show only a ZIP code?
A licensed home daycare is a private residence. The listing shows the licence, capacity and ZIP code. The provider gives the address to families directly.
When should I join a daycare waitlist in Dorchester Center?
Infant rooms fill first because the state allows the fewest babies per teacher. Ask each program how long its infant and toddler waitlists run and whether a deposit holds a place. Home daycares often have shorter waits than centers.
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Help paying for care
Most states run a child care subsidy for working families under an income limit, funded by the federal Child Care and Development Fund.
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Source: Current Licensed and Funded Early Education and Care Programs, Massachusetts Education-to-Career Data. Last synced September 2026. Ratings and review counts are from Google.