Barnes, Winsome
Licensed for 6 children. Runs Commonwealth Preschool Partnership Initiative.
Cambridge, MA, 02139
Family child care home · address available from the provider
Listing details last changed Jun 28, 2026
Barnes, Winsome is a family child care program in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Capacity
6
License & details for Barnes, Winsome
- Facility type
- Family child care
- Child care provided in someone's home where the caretaker is not related to the children. These programs are licensed by the Department of Early Education and Care. Source: MA Department of Early Education and Care, Licensed and Funded Programs dataset (opens in a new tab)
- License
- Licensed
- License status
- licensed
- Accepts subsidy
- Not reported as accepting subsidy
Programs & services
- Public programs
- State Pre-K
License and inspection timeline for Barnes, Winsome
First licensed
November 2003
22 years on the state record
An inspection is a visit by state licensing staff to check that a program follows health and safety rules. Inspection reports are public records. Where the state record has them, we show the most recent date and how many are on record; the state’s reports have the details.
How it compares in Cambridge
| Measure | This center | Typical in Cambridge |
|---|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 6 children | 47 children |
| Years licensed | 22.9 years | 14.7 years |
Cambridge has 92 licensed centers. Barnes, Winsome is one of 67 that offer Pre-K.
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Paying for care in Massachusetts
Child Care Financial Assistance (CCFA) (opens in a new tab) is Massachusetts’s child care subsidy program. Agency: Department of Early Education and Care (EEC); waitlist via MyChildCareMA, managed by Mass211 with CCRRs.
Ask this center whether it accepts the program; the state record does not list it.
Tour checklist for Barnes, Winsome
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Questions parents ask about Barnes, Winsome
Does Barnes, Winsome accept child care subsidy?
The Massachusetts record does not list Barnes, Winsome as accepting child care subsidy. That is not the same as a no, so ask the center directly.
Does Barnes, Winsome offer Pre-K or Head Start?
The state record lists Barnes, Winsome as taking State Pre-K (Commonwealth Preschool Partnership Initiative). Ask the center about openings and how to apply.
How many children is Barnes, Winsome licensed for?
The state record lists a capacity of 6 children. Capacity is the most the license allows, not how many children are enrolled today.
Is Barnes, Winsome licensed, and when was it last inspected?
The Massachusetts record lists Barnes, Winsome's license status as licensed. The state's own reports have the details.
Where this information comes from
Licensing details on this page come from public records kept by Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (opens in a new tab)
This information is sourced from public records and may be incomplete or out of date. For the most current and accurate details, please verify directly with Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care or contact the center directly. Clear Day does not rate, rank or endorse any center.
Data updated Nov 1, 2026 · Source: Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care public records · Check this license on EEC Licensed Child Care Search (Massachusetts) (opens in a new tab) · How we compile this →
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