Cottage Children's Center
Daycare center in Marlborough, MA. 197 Union St, Marlborough, MA 01752
About the program
Cottage Children's Center is a licensed daycare center in Marlborough, Massachusetts, on the state register since 1988. It is licensed for 144 children and serves infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages.
A private, non-profit childcare center in Marlborough, Massachusetts, serving children from infants through kindergarten since 1981.
The program follows a play-based approach and states NAEYC accreditation.
It does not accept child care subsidy.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. Cottage Children's 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 $1,500 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
The Cottage Children’s Center is one of the best daycares. My daughter attended many years ago, and now my son goes there as well. My two-year-old previously attended another daycare where he wasn’t making any progress. He was often by himself, never smiling or playing. He started at The Cottage in August, and in just a few short months he has shown so much growth - playing with other children, interacting, and…
Nicolette C · 5/5 on Google · 7 months agoRarely write reviews, but I have to share...Recently switched my two toddlers from a homecare daycare to the Cottage and really really happy I did! All of the staff, (even in passing through the halls), is always a friendly smiling face! Overall, they are warm, patient, and genuinely loving with the children, our kids now come home excited about songs, crafts, experiments, special guests that visit for performances…
Erica lh · 5/5 on Google · 6 months agoI can't say enough how amazing The Cottage is for infants! I looked at 5 other places and The Cottage is far ahead in all aspects. My 5 mo. old has been attending for a month, the facility is great, the people are nice, and best of all, the infant teachers are incredibly experienced and caring. I literally couldnt ask for anything more.
Ariana Balayan · 5/5 on Google · 4 years agoI found our son Jameson’s daily journal from his time at CCC starting in 1986. I am so happy that the center is still active as he loved his time there with caring teachers. He will love reading this journal to his children!
Louann Martin · 5/5 on Google · 2 years agoGetting there
197 Union St, Marlborough, MA 01752
Questions about Cottage Children's Center
Is Cottage Children's Center licensed?
Yes. Cottage Children's Center holds an active Center-based Care licence from Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (licence P-170190), with a licensed capacity of 144 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
What ages does Cottage Children's Center take?
Cottage Children's Center is licensed to serve infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages.
How much does Cottage Children's Center cost?
Cottage Children's 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.
