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SHED

65 Phillips St, Andover, MA 018104.6· 17 reviews
licensed capacity
243
open each week
5 days
monthly, posted tuition
$212
year first licensed
1989

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About

About SHED

SHED is a licensed child care center in Andover, Massachusetts. The state has licensed it since August 24, 1989, for up to 243 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Reggio Emilia approach, with after-school care, before-school care, drop-in care and full-time care. It lists monthly tuition from $212 to $1,914.

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-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campAccepts child care subsidyPosts tuition

Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: 20 months to Grade 5
Ask when you call: current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
243 children

Hours

Hours

Monday8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 20 months to Grade 5
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, drop-in care, full-time care, part-time care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
ApproachReggio Emilia
SafetyOutdoor playground
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
TransportationTransportation (bus from school available)
Licensed capacity243 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

SHED lists monthly tuition from $212 to $1,914.

Monthly · program, in its own wordsPrice
Caterpillars (20 months to 2.9 years), from $488/mo$488
Monarch Preschool (2.9 to 4 years), from $212/mo$212
Springboard (4.9 to 5 years), 5 days, $1,914/mo$1,914
3 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.

State record

Inspection reports for SHED

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
243 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed
1989
License number
#P-171245
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 SHED

Is SHED licensed?

Yes. Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed August 24, 1989.

Does SHED 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 SHED care for?

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

Does SHED accept child care subsidies?

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

What are SHED's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does SHED cost?

Monthly tuition from $212 to $1,914, as it lists it.

What is SHED's phone number?

(978) 684-5055.

Where is SHED?

65 Phillips St, Andover, MA 01810. The nearest other daycare we list is Bright Horizons at Phillips Academy, 0.1 miles away.

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