Friends Childcare
110 Cypress Street, Brookline, MA
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Children's Center
- licensed capacity
- 29
- open each week
- 5 days
- monthly, posted tuition
- $1,300
- year first licensed
- 1988
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About
About Children's Center
Children's Center is a licensed child care center in Brookline, Massachusetts. The state has licensed it since January 8, 1988, for up to 29 children, serving toddlers and preschoolers.
It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. It describes a Montessori, Play-based, Reggio Emilia, STEM / STEAM and Waldorf approach, with preschool and toddler care. It lists monthly tuition from $1,300 to $2,787.
Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care publishes its inspection reports on its own website; the link is in the inspections section below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Toddlers and preschoolers
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 29 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license. It lists: 15 months to 5 years of age |
|---|---|
| Programs | Preschool and toddler care |
| Approach | Montessori, Play-based, Reggio Emilia, STEM / STEAM, Waldorf |
| Staff-to-child ratio | Toddler 1:3 ratio |
| Class size | Preschool maximum group size of 20 children, minimum 3 teachers |
| Safety | Outdoor playground |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| More | Founded 1970 |
| Licensed capacity | 29 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Children's Center lists monthly tuition from $1,300 to $2,787.
| Monthly · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| Preschool, 2 days (2026-2027 monthly rate) | $1,300 |
| Preschool, 3 days (2026-2027 monthly rate) | $1,725 |
| Preschool, 4 days (2026-2027 monthly rate) | $2,100 |
| Preschool, 5 days (2026-2027 monthly rate) | $2,290 |
| Toddler, 2 days (2026-2027 monthly rate) | $1,500 |
| Toddler, 3 days (2026-2027 monthly rate) | $2,025 |
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| Toddler, 4 days (2026-2027 monthly rate) | $2,500 |
| Toddler, 5 days (2026-2027 monthly rate) | $2,787 |
| Yearly · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| Preschool, 2 days (2026-2027 annual fee) | $15,600 |
| Preschool, 3 days (2026-2027 annual fee) | $20,700 |
| Preschool, 4 days (2026-2027 annual fee) | $25,200 |
| Preschool, 5 days (2026-2027 annual fee) | $27,480 |
| Toddler, 2 days (2026-2027 annual fee) | $18,000 |
| Toddler, 3 days (2026-2027 annual fee) | $24,300 |
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| Toddler, 4 days (2026-2027 annual fee) | $30,000 |
| Toddler, 5 days (2026-2027 annual fee) | $33,444 |
| 2026-2027 Application Fee | $40 |
16 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
State record
Inspection reports for Children's Center
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
- 29 children
- Ages
- Toddlers and preschoolers
- First licensed
- 1988
- License number
- #P-170100
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.
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FAQ
Questions about Children's Center
Is Children's Center licensed?
Yes. Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed January 8, 1988.
Does Children's Center 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 Children's Center care for?
29, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers and preschoolers.
Does Children's Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Children's Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Children's Center cost?
Monthly tuition from $1,300 to $2,787, as it lists it.
What is Children's Center's phone number?
(617) 566-0190.
Where is Children's Center?
69 Cypress Street, Brookline, MA 02445. The nearest other daycare we list is Friends Childcare, 0.1 miles away.