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Great Expectations Preschool

493 Summer St, Arlington, MA 024745.0· 4 reviews
licensed capacity
59
year first licensed
1989
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About Great Expectations Preschool

Great Expectations Preschool is a licensed child care center in Arlington, Massachusetts. The state has licensed it since September 25, 1989, for up to 59 children, serving toddlers and preschoolers.

It describes a Play-based approach, with part-time care, 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.

Summer campAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license. Ages it lists: 2 through 5 years of age
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and hours.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
59 children

Hours

Hours

Hours not listed. Call (781) 648-3627 to confirm.
Call to confirmHours it lists: “school day 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license. It lists: 2 through 5 years of age
ProgramsPart-time care, preschool and summer camp
ApproachPlay-based
Class sizeNine children in Beginner class; fifteen or sixteen children in each preschool classroom
StaffTwo highly qualified co-lead teachers trained in Early Childhood Education lead each class
Daily lifeParents pack food; Snacks provided
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity59 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Great Expectations Preschool has not listed its tuition.

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

State record

Inspection reports for Great Expectations Preschool

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
59 children
Ages
Toddlers and preschoolers
First licensed
1989
License number
#P-170340
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 Great Expectations Preschool

Is Great Expectations Preschool licensed?

Yes. Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed September 25, 1989.

Does Great Expectations Preschool 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 Great Expectations Preschool care for?

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

Does Great Expectations Preschool accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Great Expectations Preschool's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (781) 648-3627 to confirm.

How much does Great Expectations Preschool cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (781) 648-3627 to ask.

What is Great Expectations Preschool's phone number?

(781) 648-3627.

Where is Great Expectations Preschool?

493 Summer St, Arlington, MA 02474. The nearest other daycare we list is A Place to Grow at the Stratton School, 0.3 miles away.

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