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Parents Nursery School

117 Cushing Street, Cambridge, MA 021385.0· 17 reviews
licensed capacity
20
open each week
5 days
yearly, posted tuition
$12,610
year first licensed
1988

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About Parents Nursery School

Parents Nursery School is a licensed child care center in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The state has licensed it since January 2, 1988, for up to 20 children, serving preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with drop-in / hourly care, preschool and summer camp. It lists yearly tuition from $12,610 to $22,943.

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: preschoolers

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

Hours

Hours

Monday8:30 AM to 3:00 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM to 3:00 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM to 3:00 PM
Thursday8:30 AM to 3:00 PM
Friday8:30 AM to 3:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
Hours it lists: “Morning program 8:30am-12:30pm; school day option until 3:00 pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolersFrom the state license
ProgramsDrop-in / hourly care, preschool and summer camp
ApproachPlay-based
EnrichmentYoga, music, librarian visits, special readers
Daily lifeParents pack food; Snacks provided
SafetyOutdoor playground
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
MoreFounded 1947
Licensed capacity20 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Parents Nursery School lists yearly tuition from $12,610 to $22,943.

Yearly · program, in its own wordsPrice
Morning 4-Day (2026-2027)$12,610
Morning 5-Day (2026-2027)$14,975
School Day (4 days)$19,138
School Day (5 days) (*CPP option)$22,943
Drop in School Day until 3:00 pm$53 a day
Summer - Morning$400 a week
Summer - School Day$550 a week
4 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.

State record

Inspection reports for Parents Nursery 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
20 children
Ages
Preschoolers
First licensed
1988
License number
#P-169490
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 Parents Nursery School

Is Parents Nursery School licensed?

Yes. Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed January 2, 1988.

Does Parents Nursery 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 Parents Nursery School care for?

20, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.

Does Parents Nursery School accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Parents Nursery School's hours?

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

How much does Parents Nursery School cost?

Yearly tuition from $12,610 to $22,943, as it lists it.

What is Parents Nursery School's phone number?

(617) 864-3913.

Where is Parents Nursery School?

117 Cushing Street, Cambridge, MA 02138. The nearest other daycare we list is City Of Cambridge DHSP @ Russell Youth Center, 0.2 miles away.

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