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Newtowne School

11 Garden Street, Cambridge, MA 021384.7· 25 reviews
licensed capacity
56
open each week
5 days
daily, posted tuition
$22
year first licensed
1988

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About Newtowne School

Newtowne School is a licensed child care center in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The state has licensed it since November 13, 1988, for up to 56 children, serving toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM. It describes a Play-based and Reggio Emilia approach, with drop-in care, part-time care, preschool and summer camp. It lists daily tuition from $22 to $88.

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 subsidyPosts tuition

Ages served: toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license
Ask when you call: current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
56 children

Hours

Hours

Monday8:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Thursday8:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Friday8:00 AM to 3:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
ProgramsDrop-in care, part-time care, preschool and summer camp
ApproachPlay-based, Reggio Emilia
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Assistance it acceptsSubsidized child-care vouchers from the Department of Early Education and Care
Licensed capacity56 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Newtowne School lists daily tuition from $22 to $88.

Daily · program, in its own wordsPrice
Early Drop Day rate (8:00-8:30am)$22
Occasional Care Afternoon day rate (12:30pm-3:30pm)$88
Yearly · program, in its own wordsPrice
2026-2027 Blue Otters & Green Dragonflies 5-Day Program (core tuition, annual, 8:30am-12:30pm)$18,915
2026-2027 Orange Sea Stars 3-Day Program (core tuition, annual, 8:30am-12:30pm)$16,508
2026-2027 Purple Fish 5-Day Program (core tuition, annual, 8:30am-12:30pm)$19,740
CPP Extension Program (2:30-3:30pm), five-day per week option, annual$4,600
Application fee$50
6 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.

State record

Inspection reports for Newtowne School

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
56 children
Ages
Toddlers and preschoolers
First licensed
1988
License number
#P-169492
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 Newtowne School

Is Newtowne School licensed?

Yes. Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed November 13, 1988.

Does Newtowne School 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 Newtowne School care for?

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

Does Newtowne School accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Newtowne School's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Newtowne School cost?

Daily tuition from $22 to $88, as it lists it.

What is Newtowne School's phone number?

(857) 829-1014.

Where is Newtowne School?

11 Garden Street, Cambridge, MA 02138. The nearest other daycare we list is Garden Cooperative Nursery School, 0.2 miles away.

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