Spruce Street Nursery School
Daycare center in Boston, MA. 5 Avery Place, Boston, MA 02111
About the program
Spruce Street Nursery School is a licensed daycare center in Boston, Massachusetts, on the state register since 1996. It is licensed for 49 children and serves toddler and preschool ages.
Spruce Street Nursery School is a play-based early childhood program in Boston serving toddlers through pre-k students.
The program follows a play-based approach.
It does not accept child care subsidy.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. Spruce Street Nursery School does not publish a fee schedule on its website. Programs in the area that publish full-time tuition have a median starting price of $1,842 a month.
Licensing and safety
Open the state record →Massachusetts publishes inspection reports on its own site. Open the state record to read this program's inspection history in full.
What parents say
We love Spruce Street! The loving teachers, close parent community, and true commitment to each child are what stand out for our family. We could tell from the moment we first visited that this was the right school for our daughter and we have only continued to be impressed since she enrolled. The teachers are smart, creative, and care deeply about their students. They are constantly doing fun new activities and…
Zoe Keller · 5/5 on Google · 7 years agoWe have absolutely loved our experience at Spruce Street. From the minute our son stepped into the school, he felt comfortable and did not want to leave. The teachers are all fabulous and they make a huge effort to get the kids to know them at the very start of school. Spruce first stood out to us because they have a longer day than most preschools which we wanted. We take advantage of the flexible extended day…
Sarah Dussault · 5/5 on Google · 7 years agoMy daughter has attended Spruce for 2 years and we couldn't be happier. Her experiances as well as the warm friendships and bonds we have made with administrators, teachers, and parents alike has been more then we could have hoped for in her first school experience. Thank you for producing a safe, caring, and nurturing environment for my daughter to grow and look forward to having my newborn attend when he is old…
Christina Pierce · 5/5 on Google · 7 years agoSpruce has been an excellent learning environment for our daughter. The staff is incredibly caring and thoughtful. I never thought we would feel so comfortable leaving our child in the care of others, but we do. Our daughter has loved every day and it’s our first choice for her younger sibling.
Josh Barlow · 5/5 on Google · 7 years agoGetting there
5 Avery Place, Boston, MA 02111
Questions about Spruce Street Nursery School
Is Spruce Street Nursery School licensed?
Yes. Spruce Street Nursery School holds an active Center-based Care licence from Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (licence P-170603), with a licensed capacity of 49 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
What ages does Spruce Street Nursery School take?
Spruce Street Nursery School is licensed to serve toddler and preschool ages.
How much does Spruce Street Nursery School cost?
Spruce Street Nursery School does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.
