KinderCare

Seaport KinderCare is a child care and early education center near Boston’s Institute of Contemporary Art, serving children from 6 weeks to 5 years old. It is part of KinderCare Learning Centers, one of the largest early childhood education providers in the United States. The center follows a play-based curriculum meant to develop the whole child, building cognitive, language, social-emotional and creative skills through daily activities.

Each classroom includes areas such as dramatic play and blocks for social play and child-initiated discovery, and the rooms are print-rich, filled with labels, written charts, selected materials and children’s literature. Center Director Mery Buono has been with KinderCare since 2001; she started working for the company at age 15 and taught for many years before becoming director. Families are encouraged to schedule a tour and talk with the director about care options.

What to Know

• Some employers partner with KinderCare to cover part or all of child care tuition.
• The center is enrolling for Fall 2026, with some programs showing upcoming availability.
• Tours can be booked, rescheduled or canceled online.