Bright Horizons Children's Center @ University Park
CAMBRIDGE, MA·Center-based CareLicensed
Contact information
Address129 FRANKLIN STREET, Cambridge, MA, 02139
Phone(617) 621-9553
Operating details
Capacity61
SubsidiesY
License dateJanuary 30, 1991
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 5/6/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High11
- Medium-High10
- Medium1
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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129 FRANKLIN STREET, Cambridge, MA, 02139, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02139
Questions to ask on a tour
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- This facility has supervision-related findings on its state record - ask specifically how ratios are maintained during transitions, outdoor play, and nap time
- Ask what changed after their most recent supervision citation and how compliance is monitored now
- This facility has health or sanitation findings on its state record - ask about their current cleaning, diapering, and handwashing procedures
- This facility has safety-related findings on its state record - ask how the cited hazards were corrected and when emergency drills were last run
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 5/6/2026
- High1
- Medium-High1
- Medium0
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2026
- High riskStandard 7.095/6/2026
7.09(17)(d), 7.11(18)(d) — Staff First Aid Training
Staff First Aid Training First Aid Training. All educators must obtain within six months of employment, and must maintain thereafter current certification of training in basic first aid appropriate to the population served., First Aid Training. The licensee must document that each educator is certified in first aid within six months of employment. Domain: Administration. Renewal - Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).
Not corrected
2025
- Medium-High riskStandard 7.075/20/2025
7.07(04), 7.07(05), 7.12(15)(b), 7.12(15)(c) — Physical Space Inspections
Physical Space Inspections Water Source Inspection. The licensee must provide evidence that any private well or water source has been inspected and approved by the local board of health, health department, or DEP approved private laboratory within one year of licensure and meets Department of Environmental Protection Standards for drinking water, if applicable., The licensee must submit copies of current pool and pool roof inspections as required by applicable law or statute., If the licensee provides food prepared on-site, the licensee must have a Food Service permit or evidence of inspection from the local health department when required by DPH., If the licensee provides food that is prepared off-site, the food must be prepared at a facility that has a Food Service permit or evidence of inspection from the local health department and must be transported to the program in appropriate sanitary containers and at appropriate temperatures. Domain: Physical Facility - Outdoors. Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).
Not corrected
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
Parent Recommendations
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- Review the detailed violations listed above.
- Ask the daycare about their response to these violations.
- Look at the correction status to see how quickly issues were addressed.
- Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.
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Estimated monthly cost
$2,361/month
This is a modeled estimate — based on location, ages served, and program data — not the provider's actual tuition. Real prices vary by age group and services. Contact the daycare for current rates, fees, and availability.
Typical prices in Massachusetts run about $1,933/month for infant care at a center (federal median) — see daycare costs in Massachusetts by age group.
About this daycare
- Location: CAMBRIDGE
- Capacity: 61
- Type: Center-based Care
- Years in operation: 36
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