Licensed Center 2 years - 12 years

Malik Academy/al Bustan Preschool

808 MEMORIAL DRIVE, Cambridge, MA 02139

Call (617) 868-2322
63
Capacity
2 years - 12 years
Age range
1:3
State infant ratio
$2,300/mo
Massachusetts avg infant

About Malik Academy/al Bustan Preschool

Malik Academy/al Bustan Preschool 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 63 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.

Before you enroll

A few quick checks every parent should do before signing a child-care contract — applies to Malik Academy/al Bustan Preschool 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.
Full 30-point tour checklist

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