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Happy Child Day Care Center & Preschool

1191 Chestnut St Newton Upper Falls, MA

5.0(1)

5 mi

Preschool
Child care
The story of Happy Child Preschool & Daycare began many years ago in the former Soviet Union. The director, Mira Fayngersh, grew up in a family of educators. Mira's mother was a life-long math teacher and her father was a school principal. Although Mira graduated with a Bachelor Degree in Chemical Engineering, she quickly realized that her true calling was teaching. She began working as a teacher at a local preschool, where her son was attending a toddler group. Mira continued her education while working her way up to take charge of the entire school of over 200 kids. In 1988, Mira left the Soviet Union. After stepping off the plane in Boston, she started working at a home daycare in Brookline the very next day. One year later, Happy Child Daycare & Preschool welcomed its first child. Without any advertising, the school's popularity was growing by word of mouth. In a few short years, the original school of 18 children has grown to the almost 80 precious minds we have today. From the moment you walk through the doors, you sense that this place is very special. From Lilya (the school cook who's been with us for over 15 years), who prepares warm daily meals; to the warm smiles of teachers and happy voices of children in the classrooms, you can feel the atmosphere of the school right away! Children enjoy countless trips to the petting zoo, apple picking, sprinkler parks, recreational parks, movies and hay rides, and of course the famous Halloween parade; it seems the school has and does it all! Happy Child engages children in numerous classes such as: karate, soccer, creative movement and music. Then, in the summer, there are the wadding pools and the sprinklers, kids' absolute favorite. Every year, we hold a Thanksgiving Potluck dinner, an Art Gallery, and Welcome Back to School party. Throughout the year, families enjoy many "breakfast with parents" mornings, along with their children. The year is wrapped up with our annual graduation BBQ, which includes clowns and fun galore! To put it simply, Happy Child Preschool & Daycare is the home away from home for your children. The teachers, most with bachelor's or master's degrees in education, are devoted to raising happy, healthy, and intelligent children and put their heart and soul into their teaching. Reach out to us and find out for yourself why countless parents choose to have their kids spend their days with us.

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THE FRANCES JACOBSON EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER

477 LONGWOOD AVE BOSTON, MA

5.0(1)

1 mi

Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Faith based
Reggio emilia
Preschool
The Frances Jacobson Early Childhood Center (FJECC) at Temple Israel of Boston offers an innovative, high quality secular and Judaic curriculum in a safe and nurturing environment. We foster critical thinking and a love of learning through carefully curated, joyful play in children from 1 year and 8 months to 5 years. Based on the developmental model of education, the school meets diverse needs by paying attention to each child’s interests and strengths. Our philosophy is rooted in respect, individual dignity and self-worth. FJECC teachers, many of whom have been with us 5 years or more, hold a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in education or a related field. The Outdoor Nature Classroom provides additional unique learning opportunities. FJECC is a school year program, running from September to June. Centrally located between Boston, Brookline, Jamaica Plain and Chestnut Hill, our alumni can be found at area independent schools and public schools and we are very involved in guiding families through that process. Families of all religious/cultural backgrounds and family constellation are welcomed and embraced. July 2022 - we currently have one preschool spot in our "Young 3s" class. If your child is born between February and December 2019, this would be a great placement. We are also happy to speak to families about Fall 2023 enrollment for Toddlers to PreK!

Nicole L. says " FJECC is a magical place where children thrive, create and explore and where families of all backgrounds feel welcomed into the community. The highly...

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WELLAN MONTESSORI SCHOOL

80 CRESCENT AVE NEWTON, MA

3 mi

Academic
International
Montessori
Preschool
Kindergarten
Wellan Montessori School (formerly Newton Montessori School) is an independent, coeducational school for students age 15 months – Grade 8, located in Newton Centre, MA. At Wellan, educators harness the power of each child’s intrinsic motivation; all students are known, cherished, and given the opportunity to achieve their greatest potential. Students benefit from hands-on lessons and structured curricula while working toward mastery in all subject areas. Outside of the school day, students also enjoy after-school enrichment opportunities including performing arts, athletics, computer programming, woodworking, and more. They learn in the context of a tight-knit community that includes peers, faculty, and family members of diverse backgrounds who celebrate each other’s differences. Graduates emerge as capable leaders with deep self-knowledge, sharply tuned academic skills, and empathy for others, well-prepared for the area’s top public and independent schools. Wellan Montessori School is fully accredited by the Association of Independent Schools in New England (AISNE) and the American Montessori Society (AMS).
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FOUR SEASONS PRESCHOOL

226 MOUNT AUBURN ST WATERTOWN, MA

4 mi

Preschool
Child care
We offer care for Infant through Pre-Kindergarten 7:30-5:00, Monday through Friday. We offer a nurturing environment where the children learn hands-on throughout the day. Our staff plan child centered activities to ensure all are interested at all times! Reach out to learn more about our wonderful program and curriculum we have! We also offer after school for elementary students through age 8. This runs until 5:30 pm Monday-Friday, and until 5:00 on no school days and half days.
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Expressions After School

1132 Highland Ave Needham Heights, MA

5 mi

Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Child care
Expressions After School is an arts-based after school program in Needham, MA serving Kindergarten, Elementary and Middle School children. Our mission is to enrich the lives of our students through the exploration of the arts and through artistic expression. We maintain a high quality series of programs: After School Program, Kindergarten Program, and Extended Child Care Programs with a well trained staff who provides personal attention and exceptional care. We cultivate children's individual creativity through visual arts, drama, dance, music, legos and sports. The atmosphere at Expressions is both nurturing and inclusive. It is an environment that stresses a "home away from home" approach. Children have the opportunity to meet their school obligations and participate in clubs and activities. We offer many unique services: Providing transportation to the program, we offer transportation to and from your children's extra-curricular activities and appointments as well. Open for delayed openings and early releases, providing breakfast, snacks and lunch when needed.
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Park Street School

67 BRIMMER ST BOSTON, MA

4 mi

Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Faith based
Situated in three sunny facilities in Beacon Hill, Park Street School (PSS) provides a continuous, integrated, and joy-filled education for children from Toddler through Grade 6. Our Preschool (ages 2-5) is at One Park Street, Boston, and our Elementary School (ages 5-12) is at 67 Brimmer Street (photo seen in the gallery). Our Middle School students enjoy classes like Design Learning and Literature at our third campus location throughout the week. Our students are known and loved by faculty who want each child to thrive academically, socially / emotionally, spiritually, and physically. PSS students grow in confidence, poise, compassion, and empathy. Students learn of God’s love for them, show respect for others, take risks in an affirming setting, and learn how to live lives of generosity. Students are equipped to become global citizens, armed with a robust academic foundation, collaborative and critical thinking skills. Graduates consistently receive placement in Boston’s top independent middle/high schools, as well as excellent college acceptances. PSS’ strong academics feed students’ curiosity, building strong foundations of knowledge in the early years—inspiring inquiry and life-long learning, Park Street School offers small class sizes, a diverse community, and need-based financial aid. Preschool hours are from 8:00 a.m. - noon, with an option for Creative Afternoons M-F until 3:00 p.m. After-school care options are available for Pre-Kindergarten - Grade 6 until 5:30 p.m. Visit www.parkstreetschool.org for more information.
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Empow Studios

1776 Massachusetts Ave Lexington, MA

10 mi

Empow Studios After-School Club (ASC) is a unique care and enrichment program that brings together technology, arts, and play. Whether your child is programming their first robot or creating a self-watering garden in Minecraft, we nurture their creative talent, build up their imagination, and spark interests that can open up new possibilities, while accommodating individual differences. ASC is open on early release days and is a designated drop-off-location for the Lexington Public Schools Transportation Department. The ASC schedule includes physical breaks and snack time. Homework is done and checked daily, with support from our staff. During Project Time, kids will continue working on their favorite video games, robots, and Scratch projects, or start a new project within our Tech & Design curriculum. Kids end the day with Choice Time, which includes group games, Minecraft, LEGO free-building, and other creative activities. Empow also runs camps during February Vacation, April Vacation, and over the Summer. Kids can choose between Tech & Design Camp and Minecraft Camp. At Tech & Design Camp, kids build awesome projects in robotics, video game design, animation, programming / coding, 3D modeling & 3D printing, digital audio & video, and music production. During Minecraft Camp, we teach electrical engineering (via redstone) modding, architecture, game design, and world creation, all while developing teamwork and social skills. Both of these camps are either in your town or right around the corner! Empow will be running camps in Boston s Back Bay, Belmont, Brookline, Cape Cod, Lexington, Newton-Needham, and Westford. Other Empow programs include one-day NanoCamps when schools are closed, weekend technology clubs, birthday parties, and private lessons.
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Kesher Newton Jewish Community After School Program

300 Hammond Pond Parkway Chestnut Hill, MA

2 mi

Kesher Newton Jewish Community After School Program in Chestnut Hill, MA offers services to children from grades K-5. This child care facility provides excellent education in Jewish ethics, history, and culture, as well as modern Hebrew in a "camp-like" and joyful atmosphere. This child care facility features a Jewish community that welcomes all kids.
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Cadence Academy Preschool Waltham - PERMANENTLY CLOSED

475 WINTER ST WALTHAM, MA

8 mi

Day Care
Child care
We provide parents with peace of mind by giving children an exceptional education every fun-filled day in a place as nurturing as home. We offer childcare and early educational programs for infants, toddlers, preschoolers and kindergarteners. We also have before & after school care and summer camp for school age children.
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Kind Words Daycare

266 PARK AVE # 2 REVERE, MA

8 mi

Academic
Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
Faith based
International
+3 more
I have a home daycare and I offer curriculums for early age and different activities for kids. They can learn, play, make crafts learn and more! Most importantly the kids should have fun and enjoy the activities and learn some stuff with other kids.
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Cambridge Community Center

5 Callender Street Cambridge, MA

3 mi

Academic
Cooperative
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Kindergarten
Child care
Cambridge Community Center Located between Central Square and Memorial Drive, the Cambridge Community Center has been serving the Cambridge Riverside community since 1929. Today our mission is to promote community cooperation and unity and empower youth, individuals, and families. We offer social, cultural, educational, and recreational activities and after-school programs. We Don't Enroll Kids, We Enroll Families. 501(c)(3) nonprofit
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M&M with A G Family Daycare

100 Rockdale St. Mattapan, MA

4 mi

Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Child care
Established in 2008, M & M with a G Family Day Care offers childcare to the community of Mattapan, MA. They provide a warm and loving home for children to play and learn at a comfortable pace. The nurturing environment is rich with music, games, toys, and outdoor play. We take children for before, during, and after school hours. At our daycare, we teach children skills from the writing their name to public speaking As a parent and grandparent I know the importance of feeding our children nutritious meals. We provide 3 homemade meals each day. Each meal is guaranteed to have fruit, milk, and cover important nutrients children need while they're growing. Our meals are sure to put a smile on your child's face! Melissa offers 16 years of child care experience and holds a masters in early education. As a mother and grandmother, Melissa brings her motherly love and grandmother heart to your children. She will have your kids singing the alphabet, learning to spell their name, practice public speaking, and more! Melissa understands how important it is for kids to learn wherever they are.
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Little Bees Lab Preschool Center

525 MAIN ST WATERTOWN, MA

5 mi

Academic
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Child care
Little Bees Lab Preschool Center is unique for shaping little minds and helping them become creative Learners, Education focus and emotionally matured. The owners Marie Mathieu St Joy and Miche St Joy are both wonderful experienced educators, easy to work with and understanding of children of all age groups."
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Expressions After School

1132 Highland Ave Needham, MA

5 mi

Academic
Cooperative
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Kindergarten
Child care
Here at Expressions After School we pride ourselves on having a home away from home atmosphere. We view our clients as an extension of our family. We are a sports and art based program located in the center of Needham, MA. We offer various clubs such as theatre, set design, costume design, visual arts, sewing, Legos, Lego Mindstorm, knee hockey, whiffle ball, basketball, homework club, and much more! We also offer a Morning Kindergarten Program with an Option A and an Option B - we pick your child up from their school at the designated dismissal time and bring them to Expressions. Once at Expressions they will have a light academic enrichment followed by lunch, reading time, lesson themed arts and crafts, a sport of the day, and building fine motor skills with Lego time. Please see our website for the differences in Option A&B packages. Expressions is the the only after school that offers transportation to and from children's extra curricular activities and appointments. We are offering two new services for the 2017-2018 school year - Expressions Teen Center for 5th - 8th Graders and a Transportation Only option for families that want to use our transportation services only with our certified and background checked drivers. Please call for more information.
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SolBe Learning

631 VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS PKWY CHESTNUT HILL, MA

3 mi

Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Reggio emilia
Preschool
Child care
SolBe is an early learning center in Chestnut Hill, MA that reimagines traditional notions of child care and nursery school. Our name defines our purpose: “sol” from the Spanish word meaning sun and the English word “be”, combining into a name meaning “to be full of light”. Learning is not the filling of a cup, but the lighting of a fire. We aim to create the highest quality early learning experiences through a seed-to-table nutrition program, thoughtfully designed facilities, especially-trained-for-this-work educators, and a school culture influenced by the Reggio Emilia approach integrated with Spanish exposure. Your wellness and the wellness of your child shouldn’t be a question of either/or. SolBe is an early learning center committed to yes/and. Our dynamic program continually adapts and improves as we nurture healthy, engaged lives for children and adults. SolBe offers the following schedule options: Full-time, 5 days/week, Extended day 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM Full-time, 5 days/week, 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM Part-time, 4 days/week, 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM Part-time, 3 days/week, 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM.
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Jun Zi Lan Montessori School, Inc

88 PARK AVE CAMBRIDGE, MA

4 mi

Academic
Cooperative
Montessori
Preschool
Kindergarten
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We’re a stellar bilingual Montessori school located steps from Alewife station. We provide a year-round, authentic Montessori education using a Chinese/ English immersion model for children between the ages of 2 years 9 months and 6 years. Our school offers bright classrooms and have access to the two playgrounds. Your child will feel safe, loved, get plenty of one-on-one attention, and develop a love for learning through our unique approach to care.
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Dymond Minds Before & After School Care

40 Bourneside St Dorchester Center, MA

4 mi

With a Master Degree in Early Education and care, My goal is to provide children from three months to age 6 with experiences and activities of learning that will enrich them in all levels of development. We use research based curricula for our child centered activities and believe that children learn best through culturally rich environments, meaningful play and consistent scheduling. Though we are a family based child care we believe in going into the community for a significant part of our learning. This gives our students an opportunity to see the world they are learning about from a real life point of view. Field trips to local libraries and other learning environments/events are scheduled on a regular basis. We also provide at no additional cost, three full meals and two snacks for full time students and are closely monitored by a nutrition education program which insures we offer what is known to be best for the children at the appropriate age. We also offer assistance with toilet training and self regulation skills for behavior challenged children. We are a full year program accepting private pay and voucher assisted clients.
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Kids' Place Located at Freedom Hill Community Church

77 Kennedy Dr Malden, MA

5.0(1)

8 mi

Faith based
Child care
Our After School Program accepts children in Kindergarten through 5th grade and includes a Middle School Program for 6th through 8th graders. Every weekday we pick children up from area schools with our van and bus and bring them to Kids Place where they receive a nutritious snack and help with homework. A variety of fun and educational activities make for an enriching school year! Summer Program If you are looking for a great summer experience for your child, you have come to the right place! Our memorable Summer Day Program gives your child the opportunity to learn new skills, build lasting friendships, and create memories that will last a lifetime.

John says "Kids' Place is a wonderful program! The staff takes such good care of my children."

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Zakane, Keltoum

15 Gladstone St Apt 1 Everett, MA

5.0(1)

7 mi

Child care
Zakane, Keltoum located in Everett Massachusetts is a family childcare center that offers a nurturing environment to children under its care. The center is open 24 hours, providing full-time, part-time, before and after school programs supported by English and French languages. The family center has a capacity of 10 children at the maximum.

Cindy S says "Keltoum is an amazing childcare provider. She was like a second mother to me and like a grandmother to my son. She cared for my son during work hours from...

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Kesher, Inc.

59 CROSS ST SOMERVILLE, MA

5.0(2)

5 mi

Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Faith based
International
Reggio emilia
Preschool
We see our role as educators, and as a school as a partnership with children, parents and families Our image of the child is that of unique individual, capable of being a valued participant in their community and learning process We see the role of the educator as a partner, a researcher, a facilitator and mentor that is part of a rich vibrant team focused on best practices in early childhood education, growth and development

Mitzan S. says "I have one kid there for almost about year now. The teachers are fantastic and I've had a great experience with the staff, they're kind and take the kids...

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Recent after school program reviews from local parents in Brookline, MA

After School Programs in Brookline, MA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 8 reviews of the 60 listed after school programs

Happy Child Day Care Center & Preschool

My wife and I can’t say enough about Happy Child. The love and care they showed our children could not be matched. The teachers truly love...

- Care member

THE FRANCES JACOBSON EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER

FJECC is a magical place where children thrive, create and explore and where families of all backgrounds feel welcomed into the community....

- Nicole L.

Kids' Place Located at Freedom Hill Community Church

Kids' Place is a wonderful program! The staff takes such good care of my children.

- John

FAQs for finding after school programs near you in Brookline, MA

After-school programs near you in Brookline, MA vary in length depending on the program, both in how many hours your child will meet each time and how many weeks the program lasts. Some after-school programs may last for a few hours after school completes each day for the entire school year, while others might offer after-school activities for an hour onece a week. Ultimately, the duration of these after-school programs is going to depend on the activity, seasonality, and other factors.

After school programs near you in Brookline, MA provide students with an opportunity to explore interests outside of classroom learning, build mentoring relationships, and develop a sense of community. These programs foster important social and emotional skills such as collaboration, responsibility, communication and problem-solving. They also help build self-confidence and enable informal educational experiences in a safe environment after the school day is over. After school programs are beneficial to both students’ academic and personal growth.

Depending on the program, activities in Brookline, MA may include tutoring, computer classes, academic clubs and recreational sports teams. Some after-school programs also offer fun arts and crafts classes, music lessons and field trips. The primary purpose of after-school programs is to provide an environment where children can safely learn and grow while having a great time, and there are many avenues available to achieving this.

To find a good after school program near you in Brookline, MA, look no further than Care.com. You can use Care.com to compare the profiles of different after school programs in your area, including how much they cost.

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