Botanic Gardens Children's Center
26 Robinson Street, Cambridge, MA
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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.
Hours
| Monday | 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | Drop-in care, part-time care, preschool and summer camp |
| Approach | Play-based, Reggio Emilia |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Assistance it accepts | Subsidized child-care vouchers from the Department of Early Education and Care |
| Licensed capacity | 56 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Newtowne School lists daily tuition from $22 to $88.
| Daily · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| Early Drop Day rate (8:00-8:30am) | $22 |
| Occasional Care Afternoon day rate (12:30pm-3:30pm) | $88 |
| Yearly · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| 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 |
State record
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 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.
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FAQ
Yes. Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed November 13, 1988.
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.
56, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers and preschoolers.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
Daily tuition from $22 to $88, as it lists it.
(857) 829-1014.
11 Garden Street, Cambridge, MA 02138. The nearest other daycare we list is Garden Cooperative Nursery School, 0.2 miles away.