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Spruce Street Nursery School

5 Avery Place, Boston, MA 021114.8· 16 reviews
licensed capacity
49
open each week
5 days
daily, posted tuition
$50
year first licensed
1996

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About Spruce Street Nursery School

Spruce Street Nursery School is a licensed child care center in Boston, Massachusetts. The state has licensed it since September 23, 1996, for up to 49 children, serving toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with drop-in / hourly care, part-time care, preschool and summer camp. It lists daily tuition from $50 to $62.

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

Summer campPosts tuition

Ages served: toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license. Ages it lists: ages 2-5
Ask when you call: current openings, teacher qualifications and whether it accepts child care subsidies.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
49 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license. It lists: Ages 2-5
ProgramsDrop-in / hourly care, part-time care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
ApproachPlay-based
Staff-to-child ratio1:5 average teacher/student ratio
SafetyOutdoor playground
Licensed capacity49 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Spruce Street Nursery School lists daily tuition from $50 to $62.

Daily · program, in its own wordsPrice
Afternoon Stay and Play (1:00-3:30)$62
Late Day (3:30-4:30)$50
Yearly · program, in its own wordsPrice
Morning Program Yearly Tuition (8:30-1:00), 3 Days$20,250
Morning Program Yearly Tuition (8:30-1:00), 4 Days$25,500
Morning Program Yearly Tuition (8:30-1:00), 5 Days$29,100
Early Arrival (7:30-8:30)$25 a day
Summer at Spruce, 2 Days/Week$200 a week
Summer at Spruce, 3 Days/Week$300 a week
Summer at Spruce, 4 Days/Week$400 a week
5 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.

State record

Inspection reports for Spruce Street 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
49 children
Ages
Toddlers and preschoolers
First licensed
1996
License number
#P-170603
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 Spruce Street Nursery School

Is Spruce Street Nursery School licensed?

Yes. Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed September 23, 1996.

Does Spruce Street 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 Spruce Street Nursery School care for?

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

What are Spruce Street Nursery School's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Spruce Street Nursery School cost?

Daily tuition from $50 to $62, as it lists it.

What is Spruce Street Nursery School's phone number?

(617) 482-5252.

Where is Spruce Street Nursery School?

5 Avery Place, Boston, MA 02111. The nearest other daycare we list is Bright Horizons Childrens Center at the Schraffts, 0.3 miles away.

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