Little Folks Community Daycare serves 54 students in grades Nursery/Preschool, is a member of the National Association for the Education of Young Children.
The student:teacher of Little Folks Community Daycare is 5:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Nonsectarian.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool
- Enrollment: 54 students
- Average class size: 20 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Little Folks Community Daycare ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Year Founded
1974
Summer School Offered
Yes
Student Body
Total Students
54 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
80%
State avg.: 31%
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
20 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Subsidized and private slots available
Application URL
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Little Folks Community Daycare?
The application deadline for Little Folks Community Daycare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Little Folks Community Daycare is Seaport Academy (0.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is East Boston Central Catholic School (0.5 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
East Boston Central Catholic School
(Catholic)
69 London St
East Boston, MA 02128
(617) 567-7456
East Boston, MA 02128
(617) 567-7456
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 186 students Avg. class size: 18 students Acceptance rate listed
197 8th St
Charlestown, MA 02129
(617) 241-3871
Charlestown, MA 02129
(617) 241-3871
0.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 24 students
St. John School
(Catholic)
9 Moon St
Boston, MA 02113
(617) 227-3143
Boston, MA 02113
(617) 227-3143
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 220 students Sports: 6 Tuition listed
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Daycare / Preschool
117 Atlantic Ave.
Boston, MA 02110
(617) 248-9775
Boston, MA 02110
(617) 248-9775
1.5 miles
Gr: NS-PK
8 Whittier Place
Boston, MA 02114
(617) 367-6239
Boston, MA 02114
(617) 367-6239
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 31 students Avg. class size: 8 students Acceptance rate listed
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