Family Access of Newton
Licensed for 144 children. Takes CCFA and runs Commonwealth Preschool Partnership Initiative.
492 Waltham Street, Newton, MA, 02465
Listing details last changed Jun 28, 2026
Family Access of Newton is a center-based child care program in Newton, Massachusetts.
Capacity
144
License & details for Family Access of Newton
- Facility type
- Center-based care
- Early education and care for young children in a non-residential setting such as a school or community center. Also called group and school age programs. Source: MA Department of Early Education and Care, Licensed and Funded Programs dataset (opens in a new tab)
- License
- Licensed
- License status
- licensed
- Legal entity
- Newton Community Service Centers, DBA.
- Accepts subsidy
- Yes
Ages and room sizes at Family Access of Newton
Licensed seats by age group, from the state record. Massachusetts’s staff-to-child ratio is beside each group (1:4 means one staff member for four children).
- Infants41 seats, state ratio 1:3
- Toddlers18 seats, state ratio 1:3 to 1:10
- Preschool85 seats, state ratio 1:10
States draw age groups in different places. Where a group spans more than one of the state’s rows, the ratio reads as a range. These are the state’s limits, not a promise about this center’s own staffing.
Programs & services
- Public programs
- State Pre-KChildcare subsidy vouchers
License and inspection timeline for Family Access of Newton
First licensed
February 1981
45 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 Newton
| Measure | This center | Typical in Newton |
|---|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 144 children | 62 children |
| Years licensed | 45.6 years | 21.2 years |
Newton has 50 licensed centers. Family Access of Newton is one of 40 that offer Pre-K and one of 21 that accept child care subsidy.
Where Family Access of Newton is
Pin placed from the address on the state record.
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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.
The state record lists this center as accepting subsidy. Confirm with the center before you enroll.
Tour checklist for Family Access of Newton
Check each question off as you ask it. Write the answers in the margin.
Questions parents ask about Family Access of Newton
Does Family Access of Newton accept child care subsidy?
The state record lists Family Access of Newton as accepting child care subsidy, such as Massachusetts's child care subsidy program (CCFA). Confirm with the center before you enroll.
Does Family Access of Newton offer Pre-K or Head Start?
The state record lists Family Access of Newton as taking State Pre-K (Commonwealth Preschool Partnership Initiative). Ask the center about openings and how to apply.
How many children is Family Access of Newton licensed for?
The state record lists a capacity of 144 children. By age group: 41 infants, 18 toddlers, 85 preschoolers. Capacity is the most the license allows, not how many children are enrolled today.
Is Family Access of Newton licensed, and when was it last inspected?
The Massachusetts record lists Family Access of Newton'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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