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Fessenden Children's Center

250 Waltham Street, West Newton, MA 02465
licensed capacity
52
open each week
5 days
year first licensed
1993

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About

About Fessenden Children's Center

Fessenden Children's Center is a licensed child care center in West Newton, Massachusetts. The state has licensed it since December 17, 1993, for up to 52 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with infant care, preschool and toddler care. 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.

InfantsSchool-ageMeals provided

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: 12 weeks to 5 years old
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Licensed capacity
52 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 4:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 12 weeks to 5 years old
ProgramsInfant care, preschool and toddler care
ApproachPlay-based
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided
SafetyOutdoor playground
Licensed capacity52 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Fessenden Children's Center has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Fessenden 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
52 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed
1993
License number
#P-170556
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 Fessenden Children's Center

Is Fessenden Children's Center licensed?

Yes. Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed December 17, 1993.

Does Fessenden 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 Fessenden Children's Center care for?

52, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

What are Fessenden Children's Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Fessenden Children's Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (617) 630-2397 to ask.

What is Fessenden Children's Center's phone number?

(617) 630-2397.

Where is Fessenden Children's Center?

250 Waltham Street, West Newton, MA 02465. The nearest other daycare we list is Plowshares @ Franklin, 0.4 miles away.

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