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Garden Nursery School

Daycare center in Cambridge, MA. 0 Garden St, Cambridge, MA 02138

4.9 (42 on Google)Read parent reviews
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Garden Nursery School in Cambridge, MA
AgesToddler and preschool
HoursSee hours below
Tuition fromNot listed
Licensed capacity24 children
LicenceActive
On the register since1985

About the program

Garden Nursery School is a licensed daycare center in Cambridge, Massachusetts, on the state register since 1985. It is licensed for 24 children and serves toddler and preschool ages.

It does not accept child care subsidy.

Online tour booking

Tuition and capacity

Tuition: not listed. Garden 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

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Licence typeCenter-based Care · P-169503
Licence statusActive since 1985
Licensed capacity24 children
Source: Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care. Last synced September 18, 2026.

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 are exceptionally pleased with Garden Nursery School. Our older daughter has been there for three years, and our younger daughter will be starting next year. The teachers are highly experienced, consistent, and incredibly attentive to the children. They encourage curiosity and creativity by supporting each child’s interests through thoughtful, project- and play-based learning experiences. The school has also been…

Emma Heslop · 5/5 on Google · 8 months ago

I can only say positive things about GNS. The teachers and the director, Tracilee, are simply wonderful - very professional and competent, very attentive and supportive. Our son is now starting his third and final year there, and he has always loved going. Every day, there are great play activities, and the facilities are set up with so much care. It’s a wonderful community where children form real friendships, and…

Anna Hellein · 5/5 on Google · a year ago

Our daughter is in her second year at Garden Nursery School and it has been such a wonderful and supportive first school experience for her. We love that it is play-based and emphasizes socio-emotional learning, and the community that is created through the cooperative structure. It is such a welcoming environment with teachers and a director that truly appreciate the uniqueness of each child. Being new to the area,…

Gillian Armstrong · 5/5 on Google · a year ago

Our daughter has been enrolled at GNS for about 6 months and we could not be happier with our experience so far.  She attends the two-day program and every day she wakes up asking if it is a school day because she can't wait to go back.  The facilities are bright, fun and extremely clean.  Our daughter especially loves the outdoor time and spends a lot of time in the sandbox and mud kitchen cooking up lots of…

Colleen Coffey · 5/5 on Google · 4 years ago
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Getting there

0 Garden St, Cambridge, MA 02138

Questions about Garden Nursery School

Is Garden Nursery School licensed?

Yes. Garden Nursery School holds an active Center-based Care licence from Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (licence P-169503), with a licensed capacity of 24 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.

What ages does Garden Nursery School take?

Garden Nursery School is licensed to serve toddler and preschool ages.

How much does Garden Nursery School cost?

Garden 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.

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