Best Child Daycare & Preschools in South Boston, MA
Compare 5 child daycare & preschools in South Boston. Average rating: 4.64/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
South Boston, Massachusetts at a glance
- Programs
- 5
- Avg rating
- 4.64/5
- Parent reviews
- 61
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 5
South Boston has 5 licensed child daycare & preschools with 61 parent reviews averaging 4.64/5.5 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 71% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around the 02127 zip code, averaging 4.64 stars across 8 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in South Boston
Ranked using a weighted score that combines Google rating with the number of parent reviews — daycares with more reviews rank higher than those with a high rating but few reviews. Last updated: March 2026.
- 1Boys And Girls Clubs Of Boston At South Boston4.49 score4.8(8)
230 West Sixth Street, South Boston, MA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 43 children
Boys and Girls Clubs of South Boston receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with most reviewers praising the facility, staff, and variety of programs for children ages 6 and up. However, one parent reported significant concerns about enrollment processes, staff dismissiveness, and inadequate handling of behavioral and safety issues.
Excellent staffvariety of programsnew facilitystrong coaching and training - 2South Boston H.S./Ehs @ Old Colony4.45 score4.6(15)
125 Mercer Street, South Boston, MA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 49 children
Parents consistently praise this daycare for its caring and friendly staff who provide excellent long-term childcare programs. Families highlight engaging activities including field trips and community events, with some children attending from preschool through middle school. The facility is noted for being clean, affordable, and integrated with a senior center.
Caring and friendly staffengaging field trips and activitieslong-term program qualityclean facility - 3South Boston Neighborhood House4.45 score4.6(15)
136 H Street, South Boston, MA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 52 children
South Boston Neighborhood House receives consistently excellent feedback from parents who praise the caring and friendly staff. Families highlight the center's quality programming, field trips, and ability to serve children across multiple age groups from preschool through middle school. Parents appreciate the welcoming community atmosphere and additional services offered.
Caring and friendly staffexcellent programmingfield trips to parks and lakesserves children from preschool through middle school - 4South Boston Head Start @ West Broadway4.22 score4.3(15)
424 West Broadway, South Boston, MA · Headstart Programs · Capacity: 60 children
Parents consistently praise South Boston Head Start @ West Broadway for its caring, dedicated staff and supportive environment for young children. The center offers comprehensive services including daycare, parenting classes, and community support programs. Staff members like Miss Cathy, Miss Megan, and director Maritza are noted for their genuine care and engagement with children.
Caring and dedicated teachersconvenient location with parkingfriendly and accommodating staffwelcoming environment
Rating Distribution
Based on 7 daycares with Google ratings in South Boston
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in South Boston, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
South Boston zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02127 | 8 | 4.64 | 5 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in South Boston (35–158 children)
Small
up to 30 children
0
Medium
31–75 children
7
Large
76–150 children
0
Very Large
150+ children
1
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in South Boston based on parent reviews
Boys And Girls Clubs Of Boston At South Boston
230 West Sixth Street, South Boston, MA
Boys and Girls Clubs of South Boston receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with most reviewers praising the facility, staff, and variety of programs for children ages 6 and up. However, one parent reported significant concerns about enrollment processes, staff dismissiveness, and inadequate handling of behavioral and safety issues.
South Boston H.S./Ehs @ Old Colony
125 Mercer Street, South Boston, MA
Parents consistently praise this daycare for its caring and friendly staff who provide excellent long-term childcare programs. Families highlight engaging activities including field trips and community events, with some children attending from preschool through middle school. The facility is noted for being clean, affordable, and integrated with a senior center.
South Boston Neighborhood House
136 H Street, South Boston, MA
South Boston Neighborhood House receives consistently excellent feedback from parents who praise the caring and friendly staff. Families highlight the center's quality programming, field trips, and ability to serve children across multiple age groups from preschool through middle school. Parents appreciate the welcoming community atmosphere and additional services offered.
Laboure Center
275 W Broadway, South Boston, MA
One parent highlights the friendly staff, while another specifically notes a focus on learning. A third review praises the service quality but appears to reference a navigation app rather than the center itself.
Julie'S Family Learning Program
133 Dorchester Street, South Boston, MA
One parent notes that the staff are welcoming and the child feels safe, while another highlights the program's long-standing support for young mothers in the community. A third review indicates the facility serves as a good school for adults and parents seeking to return to education.
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Daycare types in South Boston
Child Daycare & Preschools in South Boston, Massachusetts
There are 5 child daycare & preschools in South Boston, Massachusetts, making up 63% of the 8 total childcare facilities in the city. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.
Based on Google reviews, daycares in South Boston have an average rating of 4.64 out of 5 across 7 rated facilities, with 71% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Before or After School Daycare facilities lead with an average of 5 stars. Our analysis covers 61 parent reviews.
When choosing a daycare in South Boston, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.
All Child Daycare & Preschools in South Boston
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One parent highlights the friendly staff, while another specifically notes a focus on learning. A third review praises the service quality but appears to reference a navigation app rather than the center itself.
- Address
- 275 W Broadway, South Boston, MA
- Phone
- (617) 464-8532
Boys and Girls Clubs of South Boston receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with most reviewers praising the facility, staff, and variety of programs for children ages 6 and up. However, one parent reported significant concerns about enrollment processes, staff dismissiveness, and inadequate handling of behavioral and safety issues.
- Address
- 230 West Sixth Street, South Boston, MA
- Phone
- (617) 516-5456
Parents consistently praise this daycare for its caring and friendly staff who provide excellent long-term childcare programs. Families highlight engaging activities including field trips and community events, with some children attending from preschool through middle school. The facility is noted for being clean, affordable, and integrated with a senior center.
- Address
- 125 Mercer Street, South Boston, MA
- Phone
- (617) 464-1557
South Boston Neighborhood House receives consistently excellent feedback from parents who praise the caring and friendly staff. Families highlight the center's quality programming, field trips, and ability to serve children across multiple age groups from preschool through middle school. Parents appreciate the welcoming community atmosphere and additional services offered.
- Address
- 136 H Street, South Boston, MA
- Phone
- (617) 268-1619
One parent notes that the staff are welcoming and the child feels safe, while another highlights the program's long-standing support for young mothers in the community. A third review indicates the facility serves as a good school for adults and parents seeking to return to education.
- Address
- 133 Dorchester Street, South Boston, MA
- Phone
- (617) 269-6663
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Frequently asked questions
- Licensing status with Massachusetts's regulatory agency
- Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in Massachusetts)
- Safety measures and cleanliness
- Daily routines and educational curriculum
- Parent reviews and ratings
- Location and hours that fit your schedule
- Child Daycare & Preschools — 5 facilities
- Headstart Programs — 2 facilities
- Before or After School Daycare — 1 facilities