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Lexington Playcare Center

6 Meriam St, Lexington, MA 024204.5· 17 reviews
licensed capacity
55
open each week
5 days
monthly, posted tuition
$1,012
year first licensed
1985

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About Lexington Playcare Center

Lexington Playcare Center is a licensed child care center in Lexington, Massachusetts. The state has licensed it since June 3, 1985, for up to 55 children, serving toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: full-time care, part-time care, preschool and toddler care. It lists monthly tuition from $1,012 to $2,883.

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: toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license. Ages it lists: toddlers 15 months to 2.9 years old and preschoolers 2.9 years old to 5 years
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
55 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
Hours it lists: “8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license. It lists: Toddlers 15 months to 2.9 years old and preschoolers 2.9 years old to 5 years
ProgramsFull-time care, part-time care, preschool and toddler care
Daily lifeExtended care: Early drop off at 7:30 or 7:45 a.m. is available
Licensed capacity55 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Lexington Playcare Center lists monthly tuition from $1,012 to $2,883.

Monthly · program, in its own wordsPrice
Preschool Rooms (2.9 yrs – 5 yrs), 2 (Tuesday, Thursday), 8-1$1,012
Preschool Rooms (2.9 yrs – 5 yrs), 2 (Tuesday, Thursday), 8-3:30$1,184
Preschool Rooms (2.9 yrs – 5 yrs), 2 (Tuesday, Thursday), 8-6$1,453
Preschool Rooms (2.9 yrs – 5 yrs), 3 (Monday, Wednesday, Friday), 8-1$1,344
Preschool Rooms (2.9 yrs – 5 yrs), 3 (Monday, Wednesday, Friday), 8-3:30$1,647
Preschool Rooms (2.9 yrs – 5 yrs), 3 (Monday, Wednesday, Friday), 8-6$2,034
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Preschool Rooms (2.9 yrs – 5 yrs), 5 (Monday-Friday), 8-1$1,922
Preschool Rooms (2.9 yrs – 5 yrs), 5 (Monday-Friday), 8-3:30$2,310
Preschool Rooms (2.9 yrs – 5 yrs), 5 (Monday-Friday), 8-6$2,883
9 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.

State record

Inspection reports for Lexington Playcare 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
55 children
Ages
Toddlers and preschoolers
First licensed
1985
License number
#P-169595
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 Lexington Playcare Center

Is Lexington Playcare Center licensed?

Yes. Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed June 3, 1985.

Does Lexington Playcare 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 Lexington Playcare Center care for?

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

What are Lexington Playcare Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Lexington Playcare Center cost?

Monthly tuition from $1,012 to $2,883, as it lists it.

What is Lexington Playcare Center's phone number?

(781) 862-5485.

Where is Lexington Playcare Center?

6 Meriam St, Lexington, MA 02420. The nearest other daycare we list is Hancock Nursery School, 0.2 miles away.

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