Whitaker, Cheryl
Capacity of 8 children. Takes CCFA.
Dorchester, MA, 02124
Family child care home · address available from the provider
Listing details last changed Jun 28, 2026
Whitaker, Cheryl is a family child care program in Dorchester, Massachusetts.
Capacity
8
License & details for Whitaker, Cheryl
- Facility type
- Family child care
- Child care provided in someone's home where the caretaker is not related to the children. These programs are licensed by the Department of Early Education and Care. Source: MA Department of Early Education and Care, Licensed and Funded Programs dataset (opens in a new tab)
- License
- Licensed
- License status
- unlicensed
- Accepts subsidy
- Yes
Programs & services
- Public programs
- Childcare subsidy vouchers
License and inspection timeline for Whitaker, Cheryl
First licensed
August 1996
30 years on the state record
An inspection is a visit by state licensing staff to check that a program follows health and safety rules. Inspection reports are public records. Where the state record has them, we show the most recent date and how many are on record; the state’s reports have the details.
How it compares in Dorchester
| Measure | This center | Typical in Dorchester |
|---|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 8 children | 53 children |
| Years licensed | 30.1 years | 14.4 years |
Dorchester has 43 licensed centers. Whitaker, Cheryl is one of 41 that accept child care subsidy.
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Paying for care in Massachusetts
Child Care Financial Assistance (CCFA) (opens in a new tab) is Massachusetts’s child care subsidy program. Agency: Department of Early Education and Care (EEC); waitlist via MyChildCareMA, managed by Mass211 with CCRRs.
The state record lists this center as accepting subsidy. Confirm with the center before you enroll.
Tour checklist for Whitaker, Cheryl
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Questions parents ask about Whitaker, Cheryl
Does Whitaker, Cheryl accept child care subsidy?
The state record lists Whitaker, Cheryl as accepting child care subsidy, such as Massachusetts's child care subsidy program (CCFA). Confirm with the center before you enroll.
How many children is Whitaker, Cheryl licensed for?
The state record lists a capacity of 8 children. Capacity is the most the license allows, not how many children are enrolled today.
Is Whitaker, Cheryl licensed, and when was it last inspected?
The Massachusetts record lists Whitaker, Cheryl's license status as unlicensed. The state's own reports have the details.
Where this information comes from
Licensing details on this page come from public records kept by Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (opens in a new tab)
This information is sourced from public records and may be incomplete or out of date. For the most current and accurate details, please verify directly with Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care or contact the center directly. Clear Day does not rate, rank or endorse any center.
Data updated Nov 1, 2026 · Source: Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care public records · Check this license on EEC Licensed Child Care Search (Massachusetts) (opens in a new tab) · How we compile this →
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