Cambridge Nursery School
Daycare center in Cambridge, MA. 6 Hillside Place, Cambridge, MA 02140
About the program
Cambridge Nursery School is a licensed daycare center in Cambridge, Massachusetts, on the state register since 1990. It is licensed for 30 children and serves preschool ages.
Cambridge Nursery School is a play-based cooperative preschool located in Cambridge that has been operating since 1923.
The program follows a play-based and co-op approach.
It does not accept child care subsidy.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. Cambridge 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 absolutely love this preschool. From day one, the teachers have been warm, attentive, and genuinely invested in each child's growth - it's clear they truly care about the kids, not just teaching them. Our daughter is thriving here. What really stands out, though, is the sense of community. Parents, teachers, and staff all feel like part of one big extended family. There's always a friendly face at drop-off, and…
Magdalena Pyclik · 5/5 on Google · 2 months agoOur daughter spent a year at CNS and had the absolute best time. The teachers are world class. The other families were lovely as well, and we really appreciated how the co-op model kept everyone involved and invested. We feel like we were really able to get to know everyone. Highly, highly recommend and will miss dearly now that we've moved away.
Guy Dupont · 5/5 on Google · 3 months agoThe level of care that children receive at CNS is truly extraordinary. The school embodies the very best of empathetic, play-based learning. My child enrolled in CNS in Fall 2025 and will be continuing through this upcoming Fall. While our tenure at CNS is ultimately short (
Amanda Rose Yuile · 5/5 on Google · 2 months agoCNS captured our hearts the moment we toured. The warm, welcoming environment, exceptional tenured staff, and play-based learning approach has given the perfect preschool experience for our son to develop and thrive. The school grounds speak for itself and feels like a second home. It has been wonderful for our family to join a highly engaged and supportive parent and alumni community as parents. There really is no…
AJ Esguerra · 5/5 on Google · 2 months agoGetting there
6 Hillside Place, Cambridge, MA 02140
Questions about Cambridge Nursery School
Is Cambridge Nursery School licensed?
Yes. Cambridge Nursery School holds an active Center-based Care licence from Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (licence P-169500), with a licensed capacity of 30 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
What ages does Cambridge Nursery School take?
Cambridge Nursery School is licensed to serve preschool ages.
How much does Cambridge Nursery School cost?
Cambridge 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.
