Welcome to Children's Center at Assembly Row
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Center Hours: 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM. Mon to Fri
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251 Grand Union Blvd., Somerville, MA, 02145
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617-826-5006
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Our center is NAEYC Accredited
Our Early Education Programs Offer More Than Daycare
For ages 2 months to 5 years
Meet Our Teaching Team
Tim
I love Bright Horizons because: the meaningful connections and relationships with the staff and families. Being able to foster and create a nurturing environment is so rewarding.
Stephen
I love Bright Horizons because: Each child brings their own uniqueness that collectively create a diverse group of individuality and curiosity.
Mary
I love Bright Horizons because: being an integral part of a child's growth and learning experience is extremely rewarding.
Frequently Asked Questions
At no additional cost we provide the children with nutritious morning and afternoon snacks options. We do not provide lunch. We are a nut safe center, so all foods brought into our building need to be free from this allergen.
Yes - Families will need to be buzzed in by the staff in order to gain access to our building. All visitors must sign in and out and will not be allowed into the building without proper verification and identification. Additionally, we work very closely with Global Security, who are onsite and provide us with important security information throughout the day.
Yes! Our program operates all year long. Our summer program features weekly investigative topics like Adventure in the Arts, Science Sleuth, Nature Explorer, Music Makers, Full STEM Ahead, and more! Contact us today for availability.
Read all about the benefits of summer programs for little ones here.
To find out more information about tuition and schedule options, please contact us.
Effective March 1, 2023 Children's Center at Assembly Row is open to Mass General Hospital employees AND members of the community. We encourage all interested families to schedule a visit to learn more about our center and register on the Family Information Center to get connected with our enrollment manager.
- Start by selecting the Find a Center link on this page.
- Under the center you’re interested in, click the Request Details button.
- Then, select Schedule Your Visit and fill out the form.
This depends on your child’s age, temperament, and level of maturity. General tips for preparing for the first day of child care include:
- Developing a relationship with your child’s teacher and keeping communication open
- Labeling all items
- Making sure your child has the essentials: bottles, extra clothes, diapers, blanket, and more
- Talking about the first day with your child
- Setting expectations for the new morning routine
- Getting ahead of separation anxiety by creating a “goodbye” routine together
Please submit an inquiry to your center(s) of interest with a request for tuition information. We recommend scheduling a visit at the same time (this can be done on the same form).
Safety is our top priority, and it’s part of our everyday routine. All of our centers follow expert-informed health, safety, and security policies and allergy protocols. Additionally, health, safety, and wellness are built right into our curriculum, and our classrooms and spaces are safely designed for learning and exploration.