Montessori
Ethos Early Learning Center
AgesInfant to preschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingNot rated
Daycares and preschools in South Boston, MA
18 licensed programs · median published tuition $1,842 a month · 4 with Google ratings
Daycare center
The Ollie - South Boston Neighborhood Preschool
AgesPreschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingNot rated
Daycare center
Labouré Center
AgesInfant to preschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingNot rated
Daycare center
Tierney Learning Center
AgesSchool age
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingNot rated
Daycare center
Boys and Girls Clubs of Boston at South Boston
AgesSchool age
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingNot rated
Daycare center
Julie's Family Learning Program
AgesInfant to preschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingNot rated
Daycare center
South Boston Catholic Academy Early Childhood Center
AgesToddler to preschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingNot rated
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South Boston H.S./EHS @ Old Colony
AgesInfant to preschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingNot rated
Head Start
South Boston Head Start @ West Broadway
AgesPreschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingNot rated
Daycare center
South Boston Neighborhood House
AgesToddler to school age
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingNot rated
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Licensed home daycares in South Boston
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baez Soto, Esminna Family Child Care | 02127 | P-258846 | 8 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | No |
| Cruz, Jianna Family Child Care | 02127 | P-256047 | 6 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | No |
| Garcia, Carmen Family Child Care | 02127 | P-179149 | 10 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | No |
| Gonzalez, Ana Family Child Care | 02127 | P-179331 | 6 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | No |
| Matos, Jacquelin Family Child Care | 02127 | P-181484 | 8 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | No |
| Ortiz, Johanny Family Child Care | 02127 | P-176097 | 10 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | No |
| Soto Villar, Katy Milagros Family Child Care | 02127 | P-266194 | 6 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | No |
| Troncoso, Victoria Family Child Care | 02127 | P-268262 | 6 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | No |
Childcare in South Boston: what to know
How many licensed child care programs are in South Boston?
South Boston has 18 licensed programs on the Massachusetts register: 10 daycare centers, 0 licensed preschools, 8 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 South Boston?
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 South Boston?
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.