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Needham Children's Center

1688 Central Ave, Needham, MA 024924.5· 17 reviews
licensed capacity
140
open each week
5 days
year first licensed
1981

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About Needham Children's Center

Needham Children's Center is a licensed child care center in Needham, Massachusetts. The state has licensed it since January 1, 1981, for up to 140 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with after-school care, full-time care, infant care and part-time care.

Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care publishes its inspection reports on its own website; the link is in the inspections section below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campAccepts child care subsidyNAEYC accredited

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

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
140 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:30 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
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
ProgramsAfter-school care, full-time care, infant care, part-time care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
ApproachPlay-based
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
TransportationTransportation (safe transportation from your child's school)
AccreditationNAEYC accredited
Licensed capacity140 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Needham Children's Center has not listed its tuition.

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

State record

Inspection reports for Needham 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
140 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed
1981
License number
#P-170073
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 Needham Children's Center

Is Needham Children's Center licensed?

Yes. Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed January 1, 1981.

Does Needham 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 Needham Children's Center care for?

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

Does Needham Children's Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Needham Children's Center's hours?

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

How much does Needham Children's Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (781) 449-4486 to ask.

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

(781) 449-4486.

Where is Needham Children's Center?

1688 Central Ave, Needham, MA 02492. The nearest other daycare we list is Gan Aliyah Preschool, under 0.1 miles away.

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