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Mattapan Head Start

535 River Street, Mattapan, MA 021264.2· 5 reviews
licensed capacity
116
open each week
5 days
year first licensed
1989

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About

About Mattapan Head Start

Mattapan Head Start is a licensed child care center in Mattapan, Massachusetts. The state has licensed it since September 26, 1989, for up to 116 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 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, toddlers and preschoolers

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

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity116 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Mattapan Head Start has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Mattapan Head Start

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
116 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
First licensed
1989
License number
#P-170339
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 Mattapan Head Start

Is Mattapan Head Start licensed?

Yes. Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed September 26, 1989.

Does Mattapan Head Start 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 Mattapan Head Start care for?

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

Does Mattapan Head Start accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Mattapan Head Start's hours?

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

How much does Mattapan Head Start cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (617) 298-1785 to ask.

What is Mattapan Head Start's phone number?

(617) 298-1785.

Where is Mattapan Head Start?

535 River Street, Mattapan, MA 02126. The nearest other daycare we list is Brown Bear Excel Early Learning Center, 0.2 miles away.

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