Martin Luther King Preschool and Martin Luther King Afterschool
100 Putnam Avenue, Cambridge, MA
Diki Shining Star Child Care Center
- licensed capacity
- 34
- open each week
- 5 days
- year first licensed
- 2024
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About
About Diki Shining Star Child Care Center
Diki Shining Star Child Care Center is a licensed child care center in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The state has licensed it since January 19, 2024, for up to 34 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with infant care, pre-k, preschool and summer camp. It says it provides meals.
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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Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- Hours today
- 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 34 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | Infant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Approach | Play-based |
| Curriculum | The Creative Curriculum |
| Enrichment | Language Classes (Spanish & Mandarin), Yoga and Mindfulness, Music and Dance Classes, Holiday Camps |
| Staff-to-child ratio | Infant (Ages: 3-12 months) – Ratios are 1:4 |
| Staff | Site Director/Co-Owner holds an Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education |
| Daily life | Meals provided; Parents pack food; Snacks provided. Potty training: Potty-Trained is practiced (3K program) |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Languages | Hindi, Nepali, Spanish, Tibetan |
| Licensed capacity | 34 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Diki Shining Star Child Care Center has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Diki Shining Star Child Care 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
- 34 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- First licensed
- 2024
- License number
- #P-210355
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 Diki Shining Star Child Care Center
Is Diki Shining Star Child Care Center licensed?
Yes. Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed January 19, 2024.
Does Diki Shining Star Child Care 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 Diki Shining Star Child Care Center care for?
34, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
Does Diki Shining Star Child Care Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Diki Shining Star Child Care Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Diki Shining Star Child Care Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (617) 764-0630 to ask.
What is Diki Shining Star Child Care Center's phone number?
(617) 764-0630.
Where is Diki Shining Star Child Care Center?
1001 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138. The nearest other daycare we list is Martin Luther King Preschool and Martin Luther King Afterschool, 0.2 miles away.