Best Child Care in Cambridge, MA
At Everbrook Academy, our teachers are passionate about setting children up for success with future-ready skills through hands-on, STEAM-inspired learning experiences. Classrooms are thoughtfully...
Infants
Families love the balance of nurturing care and milestone development in this program. In a warm, safe, stimulating classroom, children have a primary caregiver to attend to their needs. Plus, our exclusive, milestone-focused curriculum, Learn from the Start™, was developed by our educational experts to focus on key developmental milestones specific to infants. We emphasize each child’s development, rather than specific age, because all children grow and learn at their own pace, and in their own unique way. We’re also here when you need us. Ask your school about flexible enrollment options to fit your family’s schedule.
Twos
This classroom is the perfect environment for terrific 2-year-olds. As your child grows more active, becoming an explorer, we provide a safe, engaging environment for them to develop. Learning experiences for 2-year-olds are based around key developmental milestones for this age group, as defined by our exclusive Learn from the Start™ curriculum. We’re also here when you need us. Ask your school about flexible enrollment options to fit your family’s schedule.
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Serving roughly 60 students of diverse backgrounds, the Newtowne School’s mission is to provide a warm, caring environment that guides young children as citizens of our world. We are committed to...
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Childcare and early education for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Curriculum is designed to provide a balance of group and individual activities that promote creativity and exploration. Meeting...
Infant Daycare
Infant program offering a physically and emotionally safe place for your baby to explore and learn about the world around them. Shoe-free policy ensures that classrooms are clean and safe for little ones to move around. Daily routine includes time outdoors, group time, and discovery baskets for sensory exploration. Trained teachers spend time cuddling, singing, and reading to your child.
Toddler Daycare
Toddlers are on the go, exploring and learning new things throughout each day. Classrooms are kid-size in design, allowing children to do more things independently, building their self-confidence. Photos of the children’s families cover the walls of the classroom, creating a sense of community. Daily routine includes: outdoor play, circle time, dance & movement, reading, art, music, and free play.
Also offers: Discovery Preschool, Preschool Program, Prekindergarten Program
Speaks Spanish
Emergent, play-based early childhood program follows a child-based curriculum that encourages learning through independence, creativity, culture, and a love of music. Children participate in music...
Speaks Spanish
Garden Nursery School is a small private and city preschool located in Harvard Square. Since 1959, GNS has focused on a social-emotional emergent curriculum that follows the interest of the children...
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Two Little Owls Schoolhouse is a haven for early learning, from infants to pre-k. Rooted in the acclaimed Creative Curriculum, we embrace reading, writing, math, science, art, and dramatic play. Our...
Speaks Spanish
We serve families with children 1.3 yo through Kindergarten. We are multilingual program with English, Spanish and Russian languages. Our curriculum is global based and focuses hands-on activities...
Child Care Program
Infant Care Program
Also offers: Toddler Care Program, Preschool Program, Summer Care Program
Speaks Spanish
Head Start program provides comprehensive preschool and family support services to children in Cambridge and Somerville. Program offers two options: home-based and center-based. Home-based is designed...
Speaks Spanish
Ming Hui Academy Boston offers fun and engaging Mandarin Chinese programs for children, teenagers, and adults. We have after-school program, weekend program and summer camp for school age children....
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Emergent, play-based preschool program follows a child-based curriculum that encourages learning through independence, creativity, and culture while placing an emphasis on music. Children participate...
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Rock and Roll Daycare offers a Montessori-based curriculum infused with music education. Children engage in daily music lessons and activities while developing independence and social skills through...
Speaks Spanish
Montessori-inspired preschool program follows a child-based curriculum that encourages learning through creativity, culture, independence, and a love of music. Children participate in thirty-minute...
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Montessori-inspired preschool program follows a child-based curriculum that encourages learning through creativity, culture, and independence with an emphasis on music. Children participate in...
Speaks Spanish
Preschool and childcare with a variety of program options, including language immersion after school. Preschoolers participate in an emergent curriculum that emphasizes time with creativity, fine...
Speaks Spanish
CNS has been serving families and building community in Cambridge for over 100 years. Tucked away on a side street near Raymond Park, CNS offers full-time and half-day preschool for children ages 2.9...
Speaks Spanish
The Gardner School of Cambridge is a preschool and child care center located in Cambridge, MA near MIT and across from CambridgeSide. We provide early childhood education for children ages 6 weeks...
Infants
The Gardner School’s infant program provides a warm, nurturing environment where babies build trust, confidence, and early learning skills. Guided by The Creative Curriculum for Infants, Toddlers, and Twos, teachers foster exploration through responsive, individualized care. Nursery suites feature personalized touches like individual cribs and family photos, while small ratios, a shoe-free policy, and flexible feeding and diapering routines ensure a safe, clean, and tailored experience. We maintain strong parent communication through real-time updates, developmental assessments, and shared moments via our app. Teachers use American Sign Language to support early communication and incorporate Itsy Bitsy Yoga to promote sleep, digestion, and well-being. By honoring each infant’s unique schedule, we provide attentive care that supports growth, connection, and development from the start.
Toddlers
The Gardner School’s toddler program nurtures independence, growth, and socialization in a supportive, engaging environment. Using The Creative Curriculum for Infants, Toddlers, and Twos, teachers encourage exploration through play and responsive interactions. As children transition from American Sign Language to early language, communication is supported through stories, songs, puzzles, and hands-on learning. Group activities build confidence, social skills, and emotional development. Families stay connected through real-time updates, photos, and app notifications. Monthly themes introduce colors, sensory exploration, cooperative play, and self-expression. Itsy Bitsy Yoga supports sleep, digestion, and well-being. By fostering curiosity and creativity, we build a strong foundation for lifelong learning.
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Founded in 1947, Parents’ Nursery School in Cambridge, Massachusetts is one of the oldest play-based, cooperative nursery schools in the country. For nearly 80 years the teachers and parents at PNS...
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Childcare offered on the campus of Harvard University and encouraging an exploration-based approach to learning. Children enjoy hands-on activities, sensory play, and outdoor time. Regular schedule...
Speaks Spanish
After school and vacation weeks program for school-age children. Teachers provide daily activities including interdisciplinary arts lessons, homework assistance, physical fitness, and games. ...
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A fun environment that meets children where they are and build from there. It typical day may vary based on the emotions of the children. One child’s need may be more pressing than another, which...
Imani Praise Family Daycare
Family childcare program
Infant Care Program
Also offers: Toddler Care Program, Preschool Program
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At Bright Horizons®, we make sure the early years are full of learning and fun. Our early education and preschool program paves the way for school success, with support for each child’s individual...
Infant Care
Our infant program is designed to offer a secure place with knowledgeable teachers who honor your family’s routine, and who know every day that they’re not caring for any child, but the most important child — yours.
Toddler Care
Our toddler program is designed to provide a safe place for your newly independent child to test out and learn new skills, wonder about everything, and discover how to make friends.
Also offers: Preschool, Kindergarten Prep, Summer Explorations
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At Bright Horizons®, we make sure the early years are full of learning and fun. Our early education and preschool program paves the way for school success, with support for each child’s individual...
Infant Care
Our infant program is designed to offer a secure place with knowledgeable teachers who honor your family’s routine, and who know every day that they’re not caring for any child, but the most important child — yours.
Toddler Care
Our toddler program is designed to provide a safe place for your newly independent child to test out and learn new skills, wonder about everything, and discover how to make friends.
Also offers: Preschool, Kindergarten Prep, Summer Explorations
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At Bright Horizons®, we make sure the early years are full of learning and fun. Our early education and preschool program paves the way for school success, with support for each child’s individual...
Infant Care
Our infant program is designed to offer a secure place with knowledgeable teachers who honor your family’s routine, and who know every day that they’re not caring for any child, but the most important child — yours.
Toddler Care
Our toddler program is designed to provide a safe place for your newly independent child to test out and learn new skills, wonder about everything, and discover how to make friends.
Also offers: Preschool, Kindergarten Prep, Summer Explorations
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Spanish immersion program providing care and educational services to toddler and preschool-age children. Curriculum includes problem-solving, practical life skills, numbers, shapes, colors, reading,...
Toddler
Pine Village Preschool lives its mission through guided and unstructured play and exploration. Throughout each day, educators allow students to choose their own play, own responsibility in their problem solving, and control their own learning. Everything we do is based on the belief that each child is unique and there is not a “one size fits all” approach to what we do. The key element in helping a child develop to the fullest of their capabilities lies in discovering who they are. When we have knowledge of who the child is, what their personality is, then we have the tools we need to help that child grow each and every day. There is never a need to “change” who the child is, just simply a need to know who they really are, and how we can help them achieve their true potential.
Preschool
Pine Village Preschool lives its mission through guided and unstructured play and exploration. Throughout each day, educators allow students to choose their own play, own responsibility in their problem solving, and control their own learning. Everything we do is based on the belief that each child is unique and there is not a “one size fits all” approach to what we do. The key element in helping a child develop to the fullest of their capabilities lies in discovering who they are. When we have knowledge of who the child is, what their personality is, then we have the tools we need to help that child grow each and every day. There is never a need to “change” who the child is, just simply a need to know who they really are, and how we can help them achieve their true potential.
Also offers: Pre-K, Summer Camp
Speaks Spanish
Spanish Immersion preschool program offering a modern approach to child development for toddler and preschool children. Program encourages creativity, acceptance, and inclusion. Tucked into the...
Toddler
Pine Village Preschool lives its mission through guided and unstructured play and exploration. Throughout each day, educators allow students to choose their own play, own responsibility in their problem solving, and control their own learning. Everything we do is based on the belief that each child is unique and there is not a “one size fits all” approach to what we do. The key element in helping a child develop to the fullest of their capabilities lies in discovering who they are. When we have knowledge of who the child is, what their personality is, then we have the tools we need to help that child grow each and every day. There is never a need to “change” who the child is, just simply a need to know who they really are, and how we can help them achieve their true potential.
Preschool
Pine Village Preschool lives its mission through guided and unstructured play and exploration. Throughout each day, educators allow students to choose their own play, own responsibility in their problem solving, and control their own learning. Everything we do is based on the belief that each child is unique and there is not a “one size fits all” approach to what we do. The key element in helping a child develop to the fullest of their capabilities lies in discovering who they are. When we have knowledge of who the child is, what their personality is, then we have the tools we need to help that child grow each and every day. There is never a need to “change” who the child is, just simply a need to know who they really are, and how we can help them achieve their true potential.
Also offers: Pre-K, Summer Camp
Speaks Spanish
The mission of the Cambridgeport Children’s Center is to provide a nurturing and inclusive child-centered early childhood educational experience based on a Reggio-inspired vision that values diversity...
Speaks Spanish
Academy providing care and educational services to infant, toddler, preschool, and school-age children. Curriculum includes STEM subjects, art, music, reading, social studies, writing, Spanish,...
Infant Care - New Beginnings
Our infant daycare and child care program supports early development through sensory learning. Babies explore sights, sounds, and textures in a nurturing daycare setting. This preschool foundation helps your child grow, adapt, and build awareness of their environment.
Toddler Care - Discovering Me
Our Discovering Me program is developed through our Life Essentials® curriculum to grow and reinforce each toddler’s individual needs. Our educators form strong, caring relationships with your toddler and guide them through sensory-based learning experiences that encourage discovery.
Speaks Spanish
After school program for school-age children. Teachers provide daily activities including computer lab, homework assistance, physical fitness, and games. Children can participate in socializing and...
Speaks Spanish
After school program for school-age children. Teachers provide daily activities including computer lab, homework assistance, physical fitness, and games. Children can participate in socializing and...
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Childcare center providing care and education services to infants, toddler, and preschool-age children. Curriculum focuses on social, emotional, cognitive, physical, and intellectual development. ...
Speaks Spanish
Childcare program offered for toddlers and preschoolers. Curriculum emphasizes hands-on learning and Kindergarten readiness for preschool students. Children enjoy arts and crafts, STEM projects, and...
Speaks Spanish
Now Enrolling For Fall 2025. Montessori-inspired, music-driven, culturally-inclusive childcare for infants, toddlers, and preschool kids. Welcome to your child’s next village for play, song, and...
Infants
At Kith Corner, our infant care program is thoughtfully designed for children from six weeks to walking (approximately 15 months). We tailor each day to accommodate your baby’s unique routine, ensuring a nurturing and supportive environment for their development. Our facilities provide essentials such as diapers, wipes, crib sheets, bibs, and burp cloths, while parents are asked to bring their own bottles, food, sleep sack, and three pairs of clothes. We also support both formula and breast milk, which must be properly labeled for your child’s safety. Our program emphasizes sensory, movement, and music-based learning to engage your baby’s natural curiosity. With individualized cribs, rest periods, and daily outdoor time (weather permitting), we ensure a well-rounded experience. Circle time is held twice a day to foster early social interaction, and all materials are sanitized daily for a clean environment. Parents stay connected with online daily reports, which include feeding times, diaper changes, and 2-3 photos or videos, providing peace of mind throughout the day.
Toddlers
Kith Corner's toddler program is designed for children walking (around 15 months) up to 3 years old, providing a nurturing environment that promotes independence and growth. Each day includes a one-hour uninterrupted work period, allowing children to explore and engage with learning materials focused on language and writing, sensory and movement, practical life skills, culture, and music. Potty training begins when your child shows interest, supporting their development at a comfortable pace. To ensure your toddler's comfort, parents are asked to provide a crib sheet, blanket, lovie (if needed), seven extra pairs of weather-appropriate clothing, sunscreen, a sun hat or cap, and any necessary outdoor gear. Daily reports are shared online, including feeding times, diaper changes, and 2-3 photos or videos, keeping you connected and informed throughout the day.
Also offers: Preschool
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Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School is a public charter school in Cambridge, MA that serves students from pre-kindergarten through sixth grade.
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Champ Camp Collabs at Lesley University is a summer camp experience for kids ages 5-12. With flexible drop-off and pick-up hours, your kiddo can experience many adventures with friends including...
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*CAMP DATES: June 14 - August 7* Get a taste of collegiate life this summer at MIT! Our Cambridge STEM camps strike the perfect balance between skill development and summer fun, allowing kids and...
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WorldSong Schools is a dynamic, Music-based Montessori Childcare Program, serving infants, toddlers and preschool-aged children. At WorldSong Schools Huron Village we are committed to creating a...
Infants
At WorldSong Schools, our infant care program is thoughtfully designed for children from six weeks to walking (approximately 15 months). We tailor each day to accommodate your baby’s unique routine, ensuring a nurturing and supportive environment for their development. Our facilities provide essentials such as diapers, wipes, crib sheets, bibs, and burp cloths, while parents are asked to bring their own bottles, food, sleep sack, and three pairs of clothes. We also support both formula and breast milk, which must be properly labeled for your child’s safety. Our program emphasizes sensory, movement, and music-based learning to engage your baby’s natural curiosity. With individualized cribs, rest periods, and daily outdoor time (weather permitting), we ensure a well-rounded experience. Circle time is held twice a day to foster early social interaction, and all materials are sanitized daily for a clean environment. Parents stay connected with online daily reports, which include feeding times, diaper changes, and 2-3 photos or videos, providing peace of mind throughout the day.
Toddlers
WorldSong Schools' toddler program is designed for children walking (around 15 months) up to 3 years old, providing a nurturing environment that promotes independence and growth. Each day includes a one-hour uninterrupted work period, allowing children to explore and engage with learning materials focused on language and writing, sensory and movement, practical life skills, culture, and music. Potty training begins when your child shows interest, supporting their development at a comfortable pace. To ensure your toddler's comfort, parents are asked to provide a crib sheet, blanket, lovie (if needed), seven extra pairs of weather-appropriate clothing, sunscreen, a sun hat or cap, and any necessary outdoor gear. Daily reports are shared online, including feeding times, diaper changes, and 2-3 photos or videos, keeping you connected and informed throughout the day.
Also offers: Preschool
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I have been running a home daycare for the past 15 years, with experience caring for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Currently, I focus on providing care for toddlers only, as my space is better...
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Family home daycare specializing in toddler care. Daily activities and lessons include drawing, reading, writing, shape recognition, numbers and letters, music, science, math, art, free play, and...
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Harmony Academy is a licensed child care center offering preschool programs located at 84 Sherman St in Neighborhood Nine in Cambridge, MA. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and...
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Haggerty is a public elementary school in Cambridge, MA, providing education for pre-kindergarten through grade 5.
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Morse School is a public elementary school in Cambridge, MA, serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade as part of the local Cambridge Public Schools.
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Kennedy-Longfellow is a public elementary school in Cambridge, MA, serving students in grades PK-5.
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Peabody School in Cambridge, MA is a public elementary school serving grades Pre-K to 5.
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Martin Luther King Jr. is a public elementary school in Cambridge, MA, serving grades PK-5 and providing early childhood and primary education as part of the local public school system.
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John M Tobin Public School is an elementary school in Cambridge, MA, serving students from pre-kindergarten through grade 5.
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Maria L. Baldwin is a public elementary school in Cambridge, MA serving students in grades PK-5.
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Fletcher/Maynard Academy in Cambridge, MA is a public school offering education from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade.
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Amigos School in Cambridge, MA is a public institution serving students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade, providing a comprehensive elementary and middle school education.
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Cambridgeport Public School is an elementary school in Cambridge, MA serving students from pre-kindergarten through grade 5.
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Guides
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The Cost of Childcare in Massachusetts
Curious how much daycare or preschool really costs in Massachusetts? We break down average childcare rates by city, age, and program type—based on real data from local providers.
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Childcare Assistance in Massachusetts
Explore financial assistance programs available in Massachusetts, including childcare subsidies, tax credits, and free preschool options for eligible families.
FAQs About Cambridge Child Care
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How many child care providers are in Cambridge?
- Based on Winnie data collection, there are 141 child care providers in Cambridge and 26 of these child care providers offer part time care.
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How much does child care cost in Cambridge?
- According to provider data, $2399 is the average monthly price for full time child care in Cambridge.
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Do child care providers in Cambridge speak multiple languages?
- Yes, there are approximately 20 child care providers in Cambridge that are multilingual, offering care in at least two different languages.
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What are the most common languages offered by Cambridge childcare providers?
- The 9 most common languages spoken by child care providers in Cambridge are Spanish, Chinese (Mandarin or Cantonese), French, American Sign Language, Arabic, Hindi, Portuguese, Punjabi and Russian.