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Bright Horizons CDC-On The Charles

400 Talcott Ave, Watertown, MA 024724.7· 13 reviews
licensed capacity
133
open each week
5 days
year first licensed
2000

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About Bright Horizons CDC-On The Charles

Bright Horizons CDC-On The Charles is a licensed child care center in Watertown, Massachusetts. The state has licensed it since September 25, 2000, for up to 133 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: infant care, pre-k, preschool and summer camp.

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

InfantsPreschool / pre-KSummer campAccepts child care subsidyNAEYC accredited

Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license. Ages it lists: 6 weeks - 6 years
Ask when you call: rates, current openings and staff-to-child ratio.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
133 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
Hours it lists: “7:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Mon to Fri”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks - 6 years
ProgramsInfant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
StaffAll classrooms supervised by certified staff; all programs taught by one or more certified teachers (EEC certified)
SafetyOutdoor playground
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Parent updatesParent app (My Bright Day™)
AccreditationNAEYC accredited
Licensed capacity133 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

Bright Horizons CDC-On The Charles has not listed its tuition.

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition.

State record

Inspection reports for Bright Horizons CDC-On The Charles

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
133 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
First licensed
2000
License number
#P-170986
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 Bright Horizons CDC-On The Charles

Is Bright Horizons CDC-On The Charles licensed?

Yes. Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed September 25, 2000.

Does Bright Horizons CDC-On The Charles 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 Bright Horizons CDC-On The Charles care for?

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

Does Bright Horizons CDC-On The Charles accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Bright Horizons CDC-On The Charles' hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Bright Horizons CDC-On The Charles cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (617) 924-4935 to ask.

What is Bright Horizons CDC-On The Charles' phone number?

(617) 924-4935.

Where is Bright Horizons CDC-On The Charles?

400 Talcott Ave, Watertown, MA 02472. The nearest other daycare we list is Arsenal Yard KinderCare, 0.2 miles away.

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