Diki Shining Star Childcare Center
Daycare center in Cambridge, MA. 1001 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138
About the program
Diki Shining Star Childcare Center is a licensed daycare center in Cambridge, Massachusetts, on the state register since 2024. It is licensed for 34 children and serves infant, toddler and preschool ages.
Diki Shining Star Childcare Center provides play-based early childhood education for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.
The program follows a play-based approach.
It does not accept child care subsidy.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. Diki Shining Star Childcare Center 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
Our daughter has attended Diki continuously since the summer of 2024, first in the infant classroom and now the toddler classroom. She has thrived during her time there. We've been very impressed with how Diki is managed, and how they treat the children in their care. The director Chimmi is extremely hands on, and she does an outstanding job of communicating with the parents. Whenever we have a problem like our child…
Josh Bradshaw · 5/5 on Google · 5 months agoI had a great experience at Diki when my child was enrolled. The staff is caring, considerate, and my child's social and language skills improved greatly. They even helped us to potty train when I was having trouble. My daughter was fully potty trained before her 3rd birthday due to the staff and their assistance, particularly Ms. Aristine and Ms. Elay. My child's would often hug her teachers upon arrival and…
Khadijah L · 5/5 on Google · 5 months agoMy twins have been going here for 6+ months and absolutely love theirs teachers. Prior to Diki, twins went to another center-based center in Arlington but the kids didn’t connect with their teachers and always cried during pick up and drop off. Now they look forward to daycare. Staff at Diki are very caring and compassionate. They are very good at communicating with us parents about anything involving our twins. We…
Tenzin Yangchen · 5/5 on Google · 2 years agoDiki has been the perfect daycare for our infant daughter. As a pediatrician myself, I was very picky when it came to choosing a daycare and I can comfortably say that our daughter is thriving at Diki. I feel so comfortable that she is loved and well cared for with her amazing teachers and the kind and gentle culture that Chimi creates. She is learning so much and always seems to be happy at school. Couldn’t…
Olivia Larkin · 5/5 on Google · 10 months agoGetting there
1001 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138
Questions about Diki Shining Star Childcare Center
Is Diki Shining Star Childcare Center licensed?
Yes. Diki Shining Star Childcare Center holds an active Center-based Care licence from Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (licence P-210355), with a licensed capacity of 34 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
What ages does Diki Shining Star Childcare Center take?
Diki Shining Star Childcare Center is licensed to serve infant, toddler and preschool ages.
How much does Diki Shining Star Childcare Center cost?
Diki Shining Star Childcare Center does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.
