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Open Center for Children

155 Powder House Blvd, Somerville, MA 021445.0· 10 reviews
licensed capacity
29
open each week
5 days
monthly, posted tuition
$2,494
year first licensed
1988

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About Open Center for Children

Open Center for Children is a licensed child care center in Somerville, Massachusetts. The state has licensed it since March 30, 1988, for up to 29 children, serving toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Play-based and Reggio Emilia approach, with pre-k, preschool and toddler care. It lists monthly tuition from $2,494 to $2,777.

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

Preschool / pre-KAccepts child care subsidyPosts tuition

Ages served: toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license. Ages it lists: 2 years 3 months through 5 years-old, as of September 1
Ask when you call: current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
8:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
29 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday8:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday8:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday8:00 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
Hours it lists: “Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. until 5:30 p.m.; open year-round”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license. It lists: 2 years 3 months through 5 years-old, as of September 1
ProgramsPre-K, preschool and toddler care
ApproachPlay-based, Reggio Emilia
CurriculumSEE Every Child
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Parent updatesParent app (brightwheel)
Licensed capacity29 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

Open Center for Children lists monthly tuition from $2,494 to $2,777.

Monthly · program, in its own wordsPrice
Blue Room 5 days/week: $2,494 per month$2,494
Green Room 5 days/week: $2,777 per month$2,777
2 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.

State record

Inspection reports for Open Center for Children

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
29 children
Ages
Toddlers and preschoolers
First licensed
1988
License number
#P-169923
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 Open Center for Children

Is Open Center for Children licensed?

Yes. Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed March 30, 1988.

Does Open Center for Children 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 Open Center for Children care for?

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

Does Open Center for Children accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Open Center for Children's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Open Center for Children cost?

Monthly tuition from $2,494 to $2,777, as it lists it.

What is Open Center for Children's phone number?

(617) 628-3891.

Where is Open Center for Children?

155 Powder House Blvd, Somerville, MA 02144. The nearest other daycare we list is Bright Horizons At Teele Square, 0.3 miles away.

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