The Cottage Children's Center is a private, non-profit child care center that is a model for quality childcare.
The Cottage was founded in 1981 by a group of Marlborough parents and was incorporated as a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization in 1988.
Since 2001, the center has been accredited through the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).
NAEYC administers the largest and most widely recognize national, professionally sponsored accreditation system for all types of early childhood schools and child care centers.
NAEYC is the nations largest professional organization for early childhood educators.
We are committed to the children, who are the driving force behind all our decisions.
We are commited to the teachers, families and communities who make up our childcare family.
We are committed to identifying and promoting the best child care practices to serve as a model for early childhood education. We measure success one child at at time.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 90 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Student Body
Total Students
90 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
22%
State avg.: 29%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for The Cottage Childrens Center?
The application deadline for The Cottage Childrens Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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