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Boys & Girls Clubs of Dorchester’s Early Learning Center at Harbor Point

DORCHESTER, MACenter-based CareLicensed

4.5based on state inspection data
Capacity66
Est. price$1,594/mo

Contact information

Address270 Mount Vernon St., Dorchester, MA, 02125

CityDORCHESTER, MA 02125

Phone(617) 288-7120

Operating details

Capacity66

SubsidiesY

License dateOctober 28, 2020

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 4/8/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High2
  • Medium-High6
  • Medium0
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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Location

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270 Mount Vernon St., Dorchester, MA, 02125, DORCHESTER, MA 02125

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Questions to ask on a tour

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  1. This facility has health or sanitation findings on its state record - ask about their current cleaning, diapering, and handwashing procedures
  2. This facility has food-service findings on its state record - ask how meals are prepared and how allergies are handled
  3. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  4. They accept child care subsidies - ask what the enrollment process looks like and whether there is a waitlist for subsidized spots

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 4/8/2025

  • High1
  • Medium-High2
  • Medium0
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2025

  1. High riskStandard 7.124/8/2025

    7.12(07)(c) — Food not served beyond recommended dates

    Food not served beyond recommended dates the licensee must ensure that foods are not served to children beyond their recommended dates of use; Domain: Mealtime, Food, Food Preparation. Renewal - Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Not corrected
  2. Medium-High riskStandard 7.114/8/2025

    7.11(02)(c), 7.11(02)(e) — Medication

    Medication All prescription medications must be in the containers in which they were originally dispensed and with their original labels affixed. Over-the-counter medications must be in the original manufacturer’s packaging., Unless otherwise specified in a child’s individual health care plan, the educator must store all medications out of the reach of children and under proper conditions for sanitation, preservation, security and safety during the time the children are in care and during the transportation of children. Domain: Health. Renewal - Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Not corrected
  3. Medium-High riskStandard 7.114/8/2025

    7.11(02)(l) — Current consent for administered medications - R Apr 2025

    Current consent for administered medications - R Apr 2025 All medications must be administered in accordance with the consent and documentation requirements specified below: Domain: Medication. Renewal - Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Not corrected

Safety & Compliance Analysis

This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.

8Total Violations
0Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

Parent Recommendations

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  • Ask the daycare about their response to these violations.
  • Look at the correction status to see how quickly issues were addressed.
  • Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.

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Estimated monthly cost

$1,594/month

This is a modeled estimate — based on location, ages served, and program data — not the provider's actual tuition. Real prices vary by age group and services. Contact the daycare for current rates, fees, and availability.

Typical prices in Massachusetts run about $1,933/month for infant care at a center (federal median) — see daycare costs in Massachusetts by age group.

About this daycare

  • Location: DORCHESTER
  • Capacity: 66
  • Type: Center-based Care
  • Years in operation: 6

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