Boston Child Care Centers – Dorchester & South Boston

For over a century, Catholic Charities Boston has helped vulnerable individuals and families of all faiths and backgrounds. One of the most comprehensive non-profit providers of social services in Massachusetts, we offer over 70 programs across more than 20 locations throughout Greater Boston, with 450 employees serving thousands of individuals and families annually within the four core areas of Basic Needs, Family & Youth Services, Refugee & Immigrant Services, and Adult Education & Workforce Development. ​​

Rooted in our faith mission, we address critical social justice issues with compassion and aim to break the cycles of poverty in our communities.

Volunteers in our Child Care programs help create safe, welcoming, and engaging environments for young children through classroom support, activities, reading, and play.

Background Check, Fingerprinting, and Medical Requirements

All youth-facing volunteers are legally required to complete the Department of Early Education and Care Background Record Check (EEC-BRC), which includes CORI, DCF, SORI, fingerprinting, and national background checks as required by the state of Massachusetts.

Please note: fingerprinting typically costs $30–$35, and volunteers are responsible for this expense.

In addition, the Early Childhood Education department requires volunteers and interns who spend extended time in child care centers to provide documentation of a recent physical examination. Volunteers should submit a copy of a physical completed within the past two years. If you have not had a recent physical, documentation of a scheduled appointment may be accepted. Volunteers must also provide proof of MMR vaccination or an approved exemption.

On a volunteer's first day they will complete the 12 Essentials EEC StrongStart Training. This training goes over child development, emergency preparedness, mandated reporting, first aid, and more. 

Yawkey Child Care

Yawkey Child Care is a diverse, center-based program serving children ages 6 weeks to 7 years old. The program provides a safe, nurturing environment that encourages creativity, exploration, and early learning for families across Boston.

Labouré Early Childhood Services

Labouré Early Childhood Services serves children ages 4 weeks to 7 years old in a nurturing, center-based environment focused on creativity, exploration, and healthy child development.