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Waltham Creative Start

169 Elm Street, Waltham, MA 024534.6· 12 reviews
licensed capacity
116
open each week
5 days
year first licensed
1989

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About Waltham Creative Start

Waltham Creative Start is a licensed child care center in Waltham, Massachusetts. The state has licensed it since September 27, 1989, for up to 116 children, serving toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. It describes a STEM / STEAM approach, with pre-k, preschool and toddler care. It says it provides meals.

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-KMeals providedSTEM / STEAM

Ages served: toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license. Ages it lists: Serve ages 2 to 5 years
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Licensed capacity
116 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Thursday8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Friday8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
Hours it lists: “Mon. - Fri. 8:00 am - 4:30 pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license. It lists: Serve ages 2 to 5 years
ProgramsPre-K, preschool and toddler care
ApproachSTEM / STEAM
EnrichmentDaily Music and Movement activities
Daily lifeMeals provided
DiscountsDiscounted rates for multiple children
LanguagesSpanish
Licensed capacity116 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Waltham Creative Start has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Waltham Creative Start

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
116 children
Ages
Toddlers and preschoolers
First licensed
1989
License number
#P-170341
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 Waltham Creative Start

Is Waltham Creative Start licensed?

Yes. Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed September 27, 1989.

Does Waltham Creative Start 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 Waltham Creative Start care for?

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

What are Waltham Creative Start's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Waltham Creative Start cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (781) 647-0542 to ask.

What is Waltham Creative Start's phone number?

(781) 647-0542.

Where is Waltham Creative Start?

169 Elm Street, Waltham, MA 02453. The nearest other daycare we list is Lemberg Children's Center, 0.2 miles away.

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