Early Learning Child Care serves 84 students in grades Nursery/Preschool, is a member of the National Association for the Education of Young Children.
The student:teacher of Early Learning Child Care is 6:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Nonsectarian.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool
- Enrollment: 84 students
- Average class size: 12 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Early Learning Child Care ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for:
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Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
1984
Summer School Offered
Yes
Student Body
Total Students
84 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
80%
State avg.: 31%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
75%
Average Class Size
12 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
INFANT $49.90/DAY $7.50/HR (4 HRS OR LESS)
TODDLER $46.80/DAY $6.50/HR (4 HOURS OR LESS)
PRE-SCHOOL $35.00/DAY $5.50/HR (4 HOURS OR LESS)
SCHOOL-AGE (f-t) $35.00/DAY $4.00/HR (4 HOURS OR LESS)
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Early Learning Child Care?
The application deadline for Early Learning Child Care is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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