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Beacon Hill Nursery School

74 Joy Street, Boston, MA 021145.0· 4 reviews
licensed capacity
99
open each week
5 days
yearly, posted tuition
$1,200
year first licensed
1987

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About Beacon Hill Nursery School

Beacon Hill Nursery School is a licensed child care center in Boston, Massachusetts. The state has licensed it since August 22, 1987, for up to 99 children, serving toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Thursday, 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM; Friday, 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with part-time care, pre-k, preschool and summer camp. It lists yearly tuition from $1,200 to $36,640.

Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care publishes its inspection reports on its own website; the link is in the inspections section below.

Preschool / pre-KSummer campPosts tuition

Ages served: toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
8:30 AM to 2:30 PM
Licensed capacity
99 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday8:30 AM to 2:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM to 2:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM to 2:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM to 2:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM to 12:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
ProgramsPart-time care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
ApproachPlay-based
Staff-to-child ratio6:1 average student teacher ratio
Daily lifeExtended care: Extended Day classes: Kaleidoscope 12:00pm-3:30pm, Rainbow 12:00pm-5:45pm
Licensed capacity99 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Beacon Hill Nursery School lists yearly tuition from $1,200 to $36,640.

Yearly · program, in its own wordsPrice
Early Drop-Off - School Year$1,200
Junior Kindergarten (4-5 years) - Hours: M-Th 8:30am - 2:30pm, F 8:30am - 12:00pm$36,640
Kaleidoscope Program - Preschool (2.9-4 years) - 1 Afternoon$3,145
Kaleidoscope Program - Preschool (2.9-4 years) - 2 Afternoons$6,295
Kaleidoscope Program - Preschool (2.9-4 years) - 3 Afternoons$9,430
Kaleidoscope Program - Preschool (2.9-4 years) - 4 Afternoons$12,570
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Kaleidoscope Program - Preschool (2.9-4 years) - 5 Afternoons$15,720
Preschool (2.9-4 years) - Hours: M-F 8:30am - 12:00pm$28,805
Rainbow Program - Junior Kindergarten (4-5 years) - M-TH 2:30pm-5:45pm, F 12:00pm-5:45pm$2,220
Toddler - (January Start) 2 afternoons 1:00pm - 4:15pm$8,015
Toddler - 2 mornings 8:45am - 12:00pm$14,570
Toddler - 3 mornings 8:45am - 12:00pm$20,700
12 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.

State record

Inspection reports for Beacon Hill Nursery School

Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Center-based Care license
Capacity
99 children
Ages
Toddlers and preschoolers
First licensed
1987
License number
#P-169705
See the state's record

Inspections

Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.

Massachusetts publishes its inspection reports on its own site. Read them there.

Copied from Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care on October 2, 2026. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Beacon Hill Nursery School

Is Beacon Hill Nursery School licensed?

Yes. Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed August 22, 1987.

Does Beacon Hill Nursery School have inspection violations?

Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.

How many children can Beacon Hill Nursery School care for?

99, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers and preschoolers.

What are Beacon Hill Nursery School's hours?

Monday to Thursday, 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM; Friday, 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Beacon Hill Nursery School cost?

Yearly tuition from $1,200 to $36,640, as it lists it.

What is Beacon Hill Nursery School's phone number?

(617) 227-0822.

Where is Beacon Hill Nursery School?

74 Joy Street, Boston, MA 02114. The nearest other daycare we list is Sunrise Learning Academy, 0.1 miles away.

Sources: Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (license).