School Street KinderCare

School Street KinderCare is a downtown Boston child care center run by KinderCare, one of the largest providers of early childhood education in the United States. It offers full-time and part-time care with a curriculum aimed at children’s academic, emotional and social development, and its teachers focus on preparing children for school success. Its nurturing teachers and proprietary curriculum aim to give children a strong start in their early education.

Classrooms emphasize hands-on activities that meet each child where they are socially and academically, and the center says it welcomes children of all abilities, experiences and backgrounds. Families typically start by scheduling a tour with the center director, who can explain current openings. Programs marked as having upcoming availability can be discussed directly with the center, and the classrooms are described as safe and healthy places to thrive.

What to Know

• The infant program serves babies from 6 weeks to 1 year old.
• Some employers partner with KinderCare to cover part or all of tuition.
• Military child care benefits and KinderCare discounts may help lower costs.
• The center has been enrolling for fall 2026.