KinderCare teachers are very passionate about your child's happiness, growth and development.
They work hard to provide a safe and nurturing environment that cultivates self-esteem.
For our teachers this is more than a job. It's an opportunity for them to share their passion for life while they inspire, engage, and awaken the wonder inside of each and every child.
Our teachers are dedicated to developing your child's potential and are sensitive to your child's individual needs.
Parents feel comfortable dropping their children off and feel confident that their child is receiving the best education and care.
Each day the children are learning something new and our teachers find a way to make learning fun!.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1992
Student Body
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- Welcome to the Boston KinderCare Learning Centerwe are
conveniently located in the North End behind the Historical Faneuil
Hall. We have been providing the highest quality childcare in the
North End since 1990. We believe in developing the whole child with
an emphasis on assisting your child's growth and development
socially, cognitively and physically.Our comprehensive
curriculum, spacious and bright classrooms make the Boston
KinderCare Learning Center a wonderful place for your child to
learn and grow. We are pleased to say that our center strives
everyday to ensurethat ourfamilies are satisfied.
Please come by or schedule a timeto come for a tourof
our center. We would love to meet you and your family!!
- Hours Of Operation: 7:30 to 6:00 PM, M-F
- Languages Spoken: Spanish
- Accreditations: NAEYC
- Enrollment: Min Age - 6 Weeks, Max Age - 5 YEAR-OLDS
- None
- Infant Programs (6 Weeks – 1 Year), Toddler Programs (1 – 2 Years), Discovery Preschool Programs (2 – 3 Years), Preschool Programs (3 – 4 Years), Summer Programs (preschool, prekindergarten, and school-age)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Mercantile KinderCare often compared to?
Mercantile KinderCare is often viewed alongside schools like School Street KinderCare by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Mercantile KinderCare?
The application deadline for Mercantile KinderCare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Mercantile KinderCare located?
Mercantile KinderCare is located in the North End neighborhood of Boston, MA. There are 1 other private schools located in North End.
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
Popular comparisons: Mercantile KinderCare vs. School Street KinderCare
The nearest high school to Mercantile KinderCare is Seaport Academy (0.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. John School (0.2 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. John School
(Catholic)
9 Moon St
Boston, MA 02113
(617) 227-3143
Boston, MA 02113
(617) 227-3143
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 220 students Sports: 6 Tuition listed
School Street KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
44 School St
Boston, MA 02108
(617) 227-0554
Boston, MA 02108
(617) 227-0554
0.4 miles
Gr: NS-PK
Beacon Hill Nursery School
Daycare / Preschool
74 Joy St
Boston, MA 02114
(617) 227-0822
Boston, MA 02114
(617) 227-0822
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 105 students Tuition listed
8 Whittier Place
Boston, MA 02114
(617) 367-6239
Boston, MA 02114
(617) 367-6239
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 31 students Avg. class size: 8 students Acceptance rate listed
300 Cambridge Street
Boston, MA 02114
(857) 350-4840
Boston, MA 02114
(857) 350-4840
0.8 miles
Gr: NS-6 | 129 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
197 8th St
Charlestown, MA 02129
(617) 241-3871
Charlestown, MA 02129
(617) 241-3871
0.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 24 students
151 Commonwealth Avenue
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 266-7525
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 266-7525
1.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 164 students Avg. class size: 9 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 45 Tuition listed
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(Catholic)
74 Union Park St
Boston, MA 02118
(617) 542-2325
Boston, MA 02118
(617) 542-2325
1.6 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 287 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
247 Marlborough St
Boston, MA 02116
(603) 381-2003
Boston, MA 02116
(603) 381-2003
1.6 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 235 students
247 Marlborough Street
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 267-4530
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 267-4530
1.6 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 258 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. John School
(Catholic)
9 Moon St
Boston, MA 02113
(617) 227-3143
Boston, MA 02113
(617) 227-3143
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 220 students Sports: 6 Tuition listed
8 Whittier Place
Boston, MA 02114
(617) 367-6239
Boston, MA 02114
(617) 367-6239
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 31 students Avg. class size: 8 students Acceptance rate listed
300 Cambridge Street
Boston, MA 02114
(857) 350-4840
Boston, MA 02114
(857) 350-4840
0.8 miles
Gr: NS-6 | 129 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
15 Brimmer Street
Boston, MA 02108
(617) 742-0520
Boston, MA 02108
(617) 742-0520
1 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 129 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 20 Tuition listed
East Boston Central Catholic School
(Catholic)
69 London St
East Boston, MA 02128
(617) 567-7456
East Boston, MA 02128
(617) 567-7456
1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 186 students Avg. class size: 18 students Acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. John School
(Catholic)
9 Moon St
Boston, MA 02113
(617) 227-3143
Boston, MA 02113
(617) 227-3143
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 220 students Sports: 6 Tuition listed
School Street KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
44 School St
Boston, MA 02108
(617) 227-0554
Boston, MA 02108
(617) 227-0554
0.4 miles
Gr: NS-PK
Beacon Hill Nursery School
Daycare / Preschool
74 Joy St
Boston, MA 02114
(617) 227-0822
Boston, MA 02114
(617) 227-0822
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 105 students Tuition listed
8 Whittier Place
Boston, MA 02114
(617) 367-6239
Boston, MA 02114
(617) 367-6239
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 31 students Avg. class size: 8 students Acceptance rate listed
300 Cambridge Street
Boston, MA 02114
(857) 350-4840
Boston, MA 02114
(857) 350-4840
0.8 miles
Gr: NS-6 | 129 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Charter School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 Financial Park
Franklin, MA 02038
(508) 541-3434
Franklin, MA 02038
(508) 541-3434
9465.1 miles
Gr: K-8 | 898 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
(Math: 72% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
218 Oak Street
Franklin, MA 02038
(508) 613-1400
Franklin, MA 02038
(508) 613-1400
9465.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,453 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Vocational School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
147 Pond Street
Franklin, MA 02038
(508) 528-5400
Franklin, MA 02038
(508) 528-5400
9465.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,000 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
224 Oak Street
Franklin, MA 02038
(508) 541-8166
Franklin, MA 02038
(508) 541-8166
9465.2 miles
Gr: PK | 142 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
(Math: 49% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
224 Oak Street
Franklin, MA 02038
(508) 541-6230
Franklin, MA 02038
(508) 541-6230
9465.2 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 407 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
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