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Family ACCESS, a longtime Newton child-care nonprofit founded in 1907, will close on June 25 amid declining enrollment and rising costs. Staff will keep programs running through the date while helping families find alternatives.
May 21, 2026
Family ACCESS of Newton Closing June 25
May 06, 2026
Boston Mom Says BPS Blew Off Her Warnings Before Daughter Hurt on Bus
Mar 31, 2026
Lowell, Revere and Brockton Scramble as Child Care Seats Run Dry
Jan 13, 2026
Cambridge's Center for Families Hosts Free Winter Family Fun Day at Peabody School Gym
A Boston mother tells Boston 25 her daughter was injured on a school bus after months of complaints that went unanswered, renewing scrutiny of BPS transportation.
A UMass Boston mapping brief finds steep child-care shortfalls in parts of Massachusetts, especially for infants and toddlers. Researchers warn demand could outpace supply unless funds are targeted.
Cambridge's Center for Families hosts a free Winter Family Fun Day on January 24 at Peabody School Gym, offering crafts, games, a live performance, and lunch for families with children under 8.
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