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 (2026)
- 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
Diversity
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.:
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 草榴社区 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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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
197 8th St
Charlestown, MA 02129
(617) 241-3871
Charlestown, MA 02129
(617) 241-3871
0.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 24 students
151 Commonwealth Avenue
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 266-7525
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 266-7525
2.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 158 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 33 Tuition listed
247 Marlborough Street
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 267-4530
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 267-4530
2.9 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 258 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
247 Marlborough St
Boston, MA 02116
(603) 381-2003
Boston, MA 02116
(603) 381-2003
2.9 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 235 students
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(Catholic)
74 Union Park St
Boston, MA 02118
(617) 542-2325
Boston, MA 02118
(617) 542-2325
3.1 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 287 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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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
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
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
300 Cambridge Street
Boston, MA 02114
(857) 350-4840
Boston, MA 02114
(857) 350-4840
2 miles
Gr: NS-6 | 133 students Tuition listed
St. Anthony School ![St. Anthony School Photo]( "St. Anthony School Photo")
(Catholic)
54 Oakes St
Everett, MA 02149
(617) 389-2448
Everett, MA 02149
(617) 389-2448
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 200 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
School
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
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
Mercantile KinderCare ![Mercantile KinderCare Photo - Building]( "Mercantile KinderCare Photo - Building")
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
Beacon Hill Nursery School
Daycare / Preschool
74 Joy St
Boston, MA 02114
(617) 227-0822
Boston, MA 02114
(617) 227-0822
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 105 students Tuition listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 72% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
218 Oak Street
Franklin, MA 02038
(508) 613-1400
Franklin, MA 02038
(508) 613-1400
9465.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,453 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Vocational School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
147 Pond Street
Franklin, MA 02038
(508) 528-5400
Franklin, MA 02038
(508) 528-5400
9465.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,000 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
224 Oak Street
Franklin, MA 02038
(508) 541-8166
Franklin, MA 02038
(508) 541-8166
9465.9 miles
Gr: PK | 142 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
(Math: 49% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
224 Oak Street
Franklin, MA 02038
(508) 541-6230
Franklin, MA 02038
(508) 541-6230
9465.9 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 407 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
224 Oak Street
Franklin, MA 02038
(508) 541-7890
Franklin, MA 02038
(508) 541-7890
9465.9 miles
Gr: K-5 | 398 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
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