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Brown Bear Excel Early Learning Center

470 River Street, Mattapan, MA 021265.0· 1 review
licensed capacity
33
open each week
5 days
year first licensed
2025

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About

About Brown Bear Excel Early Learning Center

Brown Bear Excel Early Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Mattapan, Massachusetts. The state has licensed it since June 13, 2025, for up to 33 children, serving preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with toddler care.

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

Accepts child care subsidy

Ages served: preschoolers

From the state license. Ages it lists: age 0-5
Ask when you call: rates, current openings and staff-to-child ratio.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
33 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 5:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
Hours it lists: “Family child care 8:00am-5:00pm; new center aims to extend to 7:30am-5:00pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolersFrom the state license. It lists: Age 0-5
ProgramsToddler care
ApproachPlay-based
StaffStaff with higher education & ongoing training
Daily lifeParents pack food; Snacks provided. Extended care: Extended care hours including evenings and weekends (new daycare center)
SafetyOutdoor playground
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity33 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Brown Bear Excel Early Learning Center has not listed its tuition.

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition.

State record

Inspection reports for Brown Bear Excel Early Learning Center

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
33 children
Ages
Preschoolers
First licensed
2025
License number
#P-268135
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 Brown Bear Excel Early Learning Center

Is Brown Bear Excel Early Learning Center licensed?

Yes. Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed June 13, 2025.

Does Brown Bear Excel Early Learning Center 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 Brown Bear Excel Early Learning Center care for?

33, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.

Does Brown Bear Excel Early Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Brown Bear Excel Early Learning Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Brown Bear Excel Early Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (617) 322-9262 to ask.

What is Brown Bear Excel Early Learning Center's phone number?

(617) 322-9262.

Where is Brown Bear Excel Early Learning Center?

470 River Street, Mattapan, MA 02126. The nearest other daycare we list is Little Scholars Learning Academy, 0.1 miles away.

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