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ABCD Early Headstart

198 Geneva Avenue, Dorchester, MA 021214.8· 17 reviews
licensed capacity
72
open each week
5 days
year first licensed
1988

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About

About ABCD Early Headstart

ABCD Early Headstart is a licensed child care center in Dorchester, Massachusetts. The state has licensed it since November 20, 1988, for up to 72 children, serving infants and toddlers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care publishes its inspection reports on its own website; the link is in the inspections section below.

InfantsAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: infants and toddlers

From the state license
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants and toddlers
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
72 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants and toddlersFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity72 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

ABCD Early Headstart has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for ABCD Early Headstart

Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Center-based Care license
Capacity
72 children
Ages
Infants and toddlers
First licensed
1988
License number
#P-169851
See the state's record

Inspections

Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.

Massachusetts publishes its inspection reports on its own site. Read them there.

Copied from Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care on October 2, 2026. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about ABCD Early Headstart

Is ABCD Early Headstart licensed?

Yes. Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed November 20, 1988.

Does ABCD Early Headstart have inspection violations?

Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.

How many children can ABCD Early Headstart care for?

72, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants and toddlers.

Does ABCD Early Headstart accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are ABCD Early Headstart's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does ABCD Early Headstart cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (617) 929-6200 to ask.

What is ABCD Early Headstart's phone number?

(617) 929-6200.

Where is ABCD Early Headstart?

198 Geneva Avenue, Dorchester, MA 02121. The nearest other daycare we list is Gertrude E. Townsend Dorchester Headstart, under 0.1 miles away.

Sources: Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (license).