Parents' Nursery School in Cambridge
Daycare center in Cambridge, MA. 117 Cushing Street, Cambridge, MA 02138
About the program
Parents' Nursery School in Cambridge is a licensed daycare center in Cambridge, Massachusetts, on the state register since 1988. It is licensed for 20 children and serves preschool ages.
Parents' Nursery School is a cooperative preschool in Cambridge, Massachusetts, offering play-based programs for children aged two years and nine months.
The program follows a play-based and co-op approach.
It does not accept child care subsidy.
Tuition and capacity
Published on the program's website, read September 18, 2026. Weekly and annual rates are converted to a monthly figure. Confirm current rates and fees with the program.
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
It’s the absolute best place!! We moved here from Switzerland for a year and feel incredibly lucky that we found PNS. The teachers are wonderful and so caring, and the strong sense of community, especially when you’re not from here, is just the best. It’s such a warm, playful environment where kids can truly be kids. Our daughter is excited to go every single morning - highly recommend!
Melanie Aydemir · 5/5 on Google · 6 months agoWe love PNS! Our child started this year and absolutely loves the teachers and community at this school. It's a play-based curriculum and the super experienced, caring teachers are absolutely amazing at helping the children learn through play. In addition to the core curriculum of the school they also have wonderful "specialists" that come in - a music teacher, yoga teacher, and regular visits from a local librarian.…
Charlotte Dobbs · 5/5 on Google · a year agoPNS is a very special place, and we recommend it highly. We toured many schools in the area and fell in love with this one. For one, the teachers and director are stellar: caring, kind, and deeply interested in the emotional and intellectual development of the children. The space is also quite special because (unlike many preschools) it was actually designed as a school: high ceilings, big windows that let in light,…
Andrew Robichaud · 5/5 on Google · a year agoI cannot recommend Parents' Nursery School more highly. The school is a treasure! The lead teacher, Kristen, has been a constant for many years and is an incredibly skilled, nurturing, and playful caregiver/teacher. Kristen, along with Gretchen the other teacher and Lynne, the school director, have created the most magical environment for young children to grow, learn, and play in. Our oldest child started as soon as…
Ellen Davis · 5/5 on Google · a year agoGetting there
117 Cushing Street, Cambridge, MA 02138
Questions about Parents' Nursery School in Cambridge
Is Parents' Nursery School in Cambridge licensed?
Yes. Parents' Nursery School in Cambridge holds an active Center-based Care licence from Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (licence P-169490), with a licensed capacity of 20 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
What ages does Parents' Nursery School in Cambridge take?
Parents' Nursery School in Cambridge is licensed to serve preschool ages.
How much does Parents' Nursery School in Cambridge cost?
Parents' Nursery School in Cambridge publishes full-time tuition from $664 to $1,733 a month on its website, read in September 2026. Ask about registration, supply and late pick-up fees.
