Information for Parents about Boston MA Child Care

Parent Ideas For Boston Child Care Centers, Daycare & Preschools

When considering child care in Boston MA, the best way to see what preschools and daycare centers are really like is to schedule a tour and meet with the Director and staff. Before you visit Boston child care centers, be sure to make a list of the questions you would like to ask. Here a just a few suggestions of items to cover: learning approach, size of class, hours and schedules (including vacation), admissions process, meals, parent participation requirements, program information, fees and tuition. If the child care in Boston MA already has a profile with ChildCare Smiles then you will be able to view and print most of this information ahead of time. This will then enable you to focus your attention on the visual aspects and gut feelings about the preschools and daycare centers that you visit. An important factor when visiting Boston child care facilities is to ensure that your child will be receiving an organized and challenging curriculum, a warm, safe and clean environment, and teachers who are experienced and ideally have long tenure. When you visit a child care in Boston MA don't forget to take your child with you and observe how he/she reacts in this new environment.

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Spruce Street Nursery School

(617) 482-5252

5 Avenuery Place, Boston, MA 02111

Parents are welcome to volunteer to help with special school events and outings, for example, a Thanksgiving feast, or field trips. Many Boston childcare providers, preschools and daycare centers support an open door policy, and invite parents to drop in any time to observe. ...Enhance this Listing

Old South Preschool

(617) 536-1970

645 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02116

Many daycare and childcare providers in Boston provide opportunities for parents to participate in their little one's world by bringing the events of that daily world to the parents through ongoing communication, and through periodic opportunities to volunteer to help or attend a special event at the school. ...Enhance this Listing

Ellis Memorial Children's Center

(617) 426-2900

66 Berkley Street, Boston, MA 02116

Summer camps are often a great way for kids to spend their summer breaks. Many local preschools and daycare centers that provide child care in Boston will have well-organized camps with appropriate adult supervision. ...Enhance this Listing

Kingsley Montessori School

(617) 226-4900

30 Fairfield Street, Boston, MA 02116

For child care in Boston it is important to ensure that your child will be receiving an organized and challenging curriculum, a warm, clean and safe environment, and teachers who are experienced. ...Enhance this Listing

North End Children's Center

(617) 643-8007

332 Hanover Street, Boston, MA 02113

Before visiting a Boston child care center, parents should make a checklist of all the items they would like to cover during the center tour. There is a checklist available in the Resources section of the ChildCare Smiles website. ...Enhance this Listing

Commonwealth Children's Center

(617)-727-4802

1 Ashburton Place Room 105A, Boston, MA 02108

Most Boston child care centers require an upfront, non-refundable registration fee for your child to be enrolled. In addition there may be a re-enrollment fee each year. Often there are sibling discounts available for multiple children. ...Enhance this Listing

John Winthrop School

(617) 267-7159

66 Marlborough Street, Boston, MA 02116

Many Boston child care and daycare centers provide after school age care options. These programs can be very beneficial for assisting children to complete their homework and have great social interaction as well as physical exercise activities. ...Enhance this Listing

Russell Call Children's Center

(617) 373-3929

1 Fencourt Street, Boston, MA 02115

For low income families looking for child care in Boston there are government sponsored or subsidized programs available at some preschools and daycare facilities. You can check directly with the center or go to your State Government resources to find local providers. ...Enhance this Listing

St. John School

(617) 227-3143

9 Moon Street, Boston, MA 02113

Park Street Kids

(617) 523-4477

One Park Street, Boston, MA 02108

Boston Children's School

(617) 367-6239

Eight Whittier Place, Boston, MA 02114

Boston child care providers often incorporate a daily learning approach and development plans that are carefully crafted to provide a safe environment for children to develop and learn through creative play, age appropriate lesson materials and teacher support and guidance. ...Enhance this Listing

Beacon Hill Nursery School

(617) 227-0822

74 Joy Street, Boston, MA 02114

Some providers of child care in Boston require a minimum level of parent involvement including volunteering at activities or help with special events. This is often a great way to meet other parents as well as enrich your child's learning experience. ...Enhance this Listing