Dunning Elementary/ Dunning Explorers
Capacity of 104 children from 5 years to 14 years. Takes CCFA.
48 Frost Street, Framingham, MA, 01701
Listing details last changed Jun 28, 2026
Dunning Elementary/ Dunning Explorers is a public school in Framingham, Massachusetts.
Capacity
104
Ages
5 years to 14 years
License & details for Dunning Elementary/ Dunning Explorers
- Facility type
- Public school
- A public school that takes part in the state's child care financial assistance program. It is funded through that program rather than 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
- Funded
- Legal entity
- Town of Framingham - Framingham Public Schools
- Accepts subsidy
- Yes
Ages and room sizes at Dunning Elementary/ Dunning Explorers
Licensed seats by age group, from the state record.
- School age104 seats
Programs & services
- Public programs
- Childcare subsidy vouchers
License and inspection timeline for Dunning Elementary/ Dunning Explorers
First licensed
September 2020
6 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 Framingham
| Measure | This center | Typical in Framingham |
|---|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 104 children | 80 children |
| Youngest age served | 5 years | 2 years 9 months |
| Years licensed | 6.1 years | 8.8 years |
Framingham has 36 licensed centers. Dunning Elementary/ Dunning Explorers is one of 32 that accept child care subsidy.
Where Dunning Elementary/ Dunning Explorers is
Pin placed from the address on the state record.
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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 Dunning Elementary/ Dunning Explorers
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Questions parents ask about Dunning Elementary/ Dunning Explorers
Does Dunning Elementary/ Dunning Explorers accept child care subsidy?
The state record lists Dunning Elementary/ Dunning Explorers as accepting child care subsidy, such as Massachusetts's child care subsidy program (CCFA). Confirm with the center before you enroll.
What ages does Dunning Elementary/ Dunning Explorers serve?
Dunning Elementary/ Dunning Explorers is licensed to care for children from 5 years to 14 years. The state record lists these age groups: 5 years to 14 years.
How many children is Dunning Elementary/ Dunning Explorers licensed for?
The state record lists a capacity of 104 children. By age group: 104 school-age children. Capacity is the most the license allows, not how many children are enrolled today.
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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