Licensed Center 2 years - 12 years

Wellesley Community Children's Center - Hardy School

293 WESTON RD, Wellesley, MA 02482

Call (781) 645-8199

Capacity

2 years - 12 years

Age range

1:3

State infant ratio

$2,300/mo

Massachusetts avg infant

About Wellesley Community Children's Center - Hardy School

Wellesley Community Children's Center - Hardy School is a licensed center located in Wellesley, Massachusetts (02482). Licensing and inspection records are maintained by the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (EEC). Licensed capacity is 52 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 Wellesley Community Children's Center - Hardy School 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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