Transportation Children's Center serves 64 students in grades Nursery/Preschool, is a member of the National Association for the Education of Young Children. The student:teacher of Transportation Children's Center is 4:1.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool
- Enrollment: 64 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool
Year Founded
1986
Student Body
Total Students
64 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
27%
State avg.: 31%
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
The rate for a full time toddler (ages 12 months-2.9) is $357.00/week; the rate for a full time mixed toddler (ages 2.9-3.3) is $314.00/week and the rate for a full time preschooler is $293.00/week.
Admissions Director
Laurie Morelli
Admissions Associate
Elise Green
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Transportation Children's Center?
The application deadline for Transportation Children's Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Transportation Children's Center located?
Transportation Children's Center is located in the Downtown neighborhood of Boston, MA. There are 1 other private schools located in Downtown.
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