Licensed Center 2 years - 12 years 134 children

Cambridge Family Ymca - A Child's Place

820 MASSACHUSETTS AVE, Cambridge, MA 02139

134
Capacity
2 years - 12 years
Age range
1:3
State infant ratio
$2,300/mo
Massachusetts avg infant
License in good standing

License is active in state records at indexing time. Confirm current status directly with the state regulator before enrolling.

About Cambridge Family Ymca - A Child's Place

Cambridge Family Ymca - A Child's Place is a licensed center located in Cambridge, Massachusetts (02139). Licensing and inspection records are maintained by the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (EEC). Licensed capacity is 134 children.

Cost & subsidies in Massachusetts

Statewide averages: $2,300/month infant, $1,640/month preschool. Most Massachusetts families qualify for assistance through EEC Child Care Financial Assistance (intake: (617) 988-6600).

Federal options stack on top: Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit (20-35% of up to $6,000), and a Dependent Care FSA ($5,000 cap). Verify which assistance programs this provider accepts directly with the center.

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Before you enroll

A few quick checks every parent should do before signing a child-care contract — applies to Cambridge Family Ymca - A Child's Place and any other licensed provider:

  • Verify the license is current in the state database (link above) — not expired or under restriction.
  • Tour during operating hours. Observe child-staff interactions in your child's age room.
  • Ask the actual ratio in that room (not center-wide average).
  • Ask about staff turnover in the last 12 months. Under 30% is healthy.
  • Read the parent handbook and contract before signing. Pay attention to illness policy, late-pickup fees, holiday closures, withdrawal terms.
  • Confirm which subsidies and FSA/CDCTC documentation the provider supports.
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Frequently asked questions about Cambridge Family Ymca - A Child's Place

Is Cambridge Family Ymca - A Child's Place licensed?
Yes — Cambridge Family Ymca - A Child's Place holds a current Massachusetts child-care license in our records (status: Active), sourced from Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (EEC). Always confirm current status before enrolling.
What ages does Cambridge Family Ymca - A Child's Place accept?
Cambridge Family Ymca - A Child's Place serves 2 years - 12 years. Confirm current openings for your child's age group by contacting the center directly — infant spots in particular fill fastest.
How much does Cambridge Family Ymca - A Child's Place cost?
Centers don't always publish rates publicly. As a benchmark, Massachusetts averages about $2300/month for infants and $1640/month for preschool. Contact Cambridge Family Ymca - A Child's Place for current tuition, and check whether you qualify for subsidies that reduce the cost.
How many children can Cambridge Family Ymca - A Child's Place enroll?
Cambridge Family Ymca - A Child's Place has a licensed capacity of 134 children. Licensed capacity is the maximum allowed by the state — actual openings vary by age room and current enrollment.

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