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First Step Child Care Center

1078 Belmont St, Watertown, MA 024724.7· 13 reviews
licensed capacity
67
open each week
5 days
daily, posted tuition
$107
year first licensed
2009

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About First Step Child Care Center

First Step Child Care Center is a licensed child care center in Watertown, Massachusetts. The state has licensed it since July 16, 2009, for up to 67 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care. It says it provides meals. It lists daily tuition from $107 to $113.

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

InfantsPreschool / pre-KMeals providedPosts tuition

Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license. Ages it lists: 3 Months – 5 Years
Ask when you call: current openings, staff-to-child ratio, teacher qualifications and whether it accepts child care subsidies.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
67 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
Hours it lists: “daily drop-off/pick-up windows: 7:30 AM–4:30 PM, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, 8:30 AM–5:30 PM”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license. It lists: 3 Months – 5 Years
ProgramsInfant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care
ApproachPlay-based
Class sizePreschool / Pre-K: 10 children / 1 teacher
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided. Extended care: Options up to 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM (+$20/day)
Licensed capacity67 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

First Step Child Care Center lists daily tuition from $107 to $113.

Daily · program, in its own wordsPrice
Infants, $113 per day (rates Nov 1, 2026 – Nov 1, 2027)$113
Preschool / Pre-K, $107 per day (rates Nov 1, 2026 – Nov 1, 2027)$107
Toddlers, $110 per day (rates Nov 1, 2026 – Nov 1, 2027)$110
3 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.

State record

Inspection reports for First Step Child Care 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
67 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
First licensed
2009
License number
#P-177481
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 First Step Child Care Center

Is First Step Child Care Center licensed?

Yes. Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed July 16, 2009.

Does First Step Child Care 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 First Step Child Care Center care for?

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

What are First Step Child Care Center's hours?

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

How much does First Step Child Care Center cost?

Daily tuition from $107 to $113, as it lists it.

What is First Step Child Care Center's phone number?

(617) 484-6688.

Where is First Step Child Care Center?

1078 Belmont St, Watertown, MA 02472. The nearest other daycare we list is Adventures Preschool Children's Center (2), 0.4 miles away.

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