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Cambridge Nursery School

6 Hillside Place, Cambridge, MA 021405.0· 26 reviews
licensed capacity
30
open each week
5 days
daily, posted tuition
$24
year first licensed
1990

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About Cambridge Nursery School

Cambridge Nursery School is a licensed child care center in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The state has licensed it since September 16, 1990, for up to 30 children, serving preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with after-school care, full-time care, part-time care and preschool. It lists daily tuition from $24 to $96.

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

Before- and after-schoolSummer campPosts tuition

Ages served: preschoolers

From the state license. Ages it lists: 2 years 9 months through 5 years
Ask when you call: current openings, staff-to-child ratio, teacher qualifications and whether it accepts child care subsidies.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
30 children

Hours

Hours

Monday8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
Hours it lists: “open daily from 8:30am - 5:00pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolersFrom the state license. It lists: 2 years 9 months through 5 years
ProgramsAfter-school care, full-time care, part-time care, preschool and summer camp
ApproachPlay-based
Daily lifeSnacks provided
SafetyOutdoor playground
MoreFounded 1923
Licensed capacity30 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

Cambridge Nursery School lists daily tuition from $24 to $96.

Daily · program, in its own wordsPrice
Afternoon Program Tuition $58 per diem (2026-2027)$58
Full Day Option Tuition $96 per diem (2026-2027)$96
Lunch Bunch Tuition $24 per diem (2026-2027)$24
Yearly · program, in its own wordsPrice
Morning Program Annual Tuition (2026-2027)$15,725
Summer Program Tuition $450 per week$450 a week
4 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.

State record

Inspection reports for Cambridge 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
30 children
Ages
Preschoolers
First licensed
1990
License number
#P-169500
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 Cambridge Nursery School

Is Cambridge Nursery School licensed?

Yes. Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed September 16, 1990.

Does Cambridge 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 Cambridge Nursery School care for?

30, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.

What are Cambridge Nursery School's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Cambridge Nursery School cost?

Daily tuition from $24 to $96, as it lists it.

What is Cambridge Nursery School's phone number?

(617) 547-7288.

Where is Cambridge Nursery School?

6 Hillside Place, Cambridge, MA 02140. The nearest other daycare we list is Dragonfly After School Program, 0.2 miles away.

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