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Step 1 Childcare & Learning

2 Main St/AKA 8 Oak Grove Ave, Melrose, MA 021764.6· 10 reviews
licensed capacity
83
open each week
5 days
year first licensed
2015

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About Step 1 Childcare & Learning

Step 1 Childcare & Learning is a licensed child care center in Melrose, Massachusetts. The state has licensed it since April 14, 2015, for up to 83 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes its programs: full-time care, infant care, pre-k and preschool.

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-K

Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license. Ages it lists: 2 months to 7 years old
Ask when you call: rates, 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
7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
83 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:30 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
SundayNot listed
Hours it lists: “7:30am-5:30pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license. It lists: 2 months to 7 years old
ProgramsFull-time care, infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care
EnrichmentChildren Yoga & Chinese Dance Program; Chinese Language Program
Licensed capacity83 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Step 1 Childcare & Learning has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Step 1 Childcare & Learning

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
83 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
First licensed
2015
License number
#P-185808
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 Step 1 Childcare & Learning

Is Step 1 Childcare & Learning licensed?

Yes. Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed April 14, 2015.

Does Step 1 Childcare & Learning 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 Step 1 Childcare & Learning care for?

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

What are Step 1 Childcare & Learning's hours?

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

How much does Step 1 Childcare & Learning cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (781) 322-0026 to ask.

What is Step 1 Childcare & Learning's phone number?

(781) 322-0026.

Where is Step 1 Childcare & Learning?

2 Main St/AKA 8 Oak Grove Ave, Melrose, MA 02176. The nearest other daycare we list is Teachable Moments Preschool, 0.1 miles away.

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