Open Center For Children
Daycare center in Somerville, MA. 155 Powder House Blvd, Somerville, MA 02144
About the program
Open Center For Children is a licensed daycare center in Somerville, Massachusetts, on the state register since 1988. It is licensed for 29 children and serves toddler and preschool ages.
The Open Center for Children is a Somerville-based school serving toddlers and preschoolers through a nature-based, play-oriented curriculum.
The program follows a play-based and nature-based approach.
It does not accept child care subsidy.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. Open Center For Children 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
Open Center is a great pre-school and I’ve been so happy with my children’s experience there! My daughter was well prepared for kindergarten, and I’m seeing my son being in a similar spot for next year. The staff and teachers are great assets! Highly recommend!
Nathan Scott · 5/5 on Google · 2 years agoWe have loved our experience at the Open Center. We have been at the Center for three years (three year with my son and one year with my daughter) and my very different kids have both thrived. I appreciate the child-led & play-based curriculum, the caring & communicative teachers and staff, and the wonderful community we've met through the Center. In full transparency, the physical building is not fancy and there is…
Christina Gunther Murphy · 5/5 on Google · 3 years agoOur daughter went to Open Center for two years through Spring ‘23, when she graduated out and went to kindergarten. It was simply terrific! Loved the play-based, joyful approach. Meanwhile, I was always impressed with how much she learned. To this day, I keep finding out that some of the things she knows are from her time there. Great teachers, leadership and families. Five stars plus.
Kalman Gacs · 5/5 on Google · 2 years agoWe are so happy with the Open Center. We started our child there when she was 3 years old. She had a hard time transitioning since this was her first time in a full day school setting, but they came up with great ideas to make the transition easier and now she is thriving. They just got a new director in 2018 (Sarah), and so far she has been very good. The teachers are amazing. They really get to know the kids…
Laura Gee · 5/5 on Google · 7 years agoGetting there
155 Powder House Blvd, Somerville, MA 02144
Questions about Open Center For Children
Is Open Center For Children licensed?
Yes. Open Center For Children holds an active Center-based Care licence from Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (licence P-169923), with a licensed capacity of 29 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
What ages does Open Center For Children take?
Open Center For Children is licensed to serve toddler and preschool ages.
How much does Open Center For Children cost?
Open Center For Children does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.
