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Child Care Centers in Amherst, MA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews of the 37 listed child care centers

Tender Hearts Family Day Care

This is not your ordinary daycare center, its a loving home where children are nurtured and carefully cared for. They are a very caring...

- Maria M

Packard Mountain Learning Center

It's wonderful to see how much the children learn and grow at Packard Mountain! They create a fantastic environment where kids are...

- Care member

Hampshire-Franklin Childrens' Day Care Center

My daughter and I absolutely love HFCDC! My little one will be graduating from infant to toddler officially tomorrow. She was the first...

- Amanda L.

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Tender Hearts Family Day Care

123 Logtown Rd Amherst, MA

5.0(1)
Preschool
Child care
Tender Hearts Family Day Care offers childcare and preschool programs for the community of Amherst, Massachusetts. The center gently guides the child’s first steps away from home and provide them with skills they will need to succeed in their years of elementary school and beyond.

Maria M says "This is not your ordinary daycare center, its a loving home where children are nurtured and carefully cared for. They are a very caring family. You will...

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Developmental (play-based)
Reggio emilia
Preschool
The Renaissance School a morning preschool program serving families with children 2.9 - 5 years old. Children are welcome to enroll anytime during the academic school year, as soon as they become 2.9 yrs old. Our preschool is located on the northern edge of the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, which enables us to take...
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Amherst Montessori School

27 Pomeroy Lane Amherst, MA

Montessori
Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
Amherst Montessori School is a warm and supportive community that fosters a lifelong love of learning. Our teachers skillfully guide and challenge children toward confidence, independence, leadership, and compassion. Children six months through sixth grade build powerful connections in mixed-age classrooms through...
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Cushman Scott Children's Center

71 Henry St Amherst, MA

Reggio emilia
Preschool
Child care
We are assmall non-profit Reggio inspired Children's Center using the Nurtured Heart Approach in North Amherst. We provide care for children 15 months-5+years. Our summer program can have children up to eight years old. We have three classrooms and a staff of 11. We have a 1:00, 3 day minimum attendance requirement . Our pick-up...
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Spring Street Preschool

64 Spring Street Amherst, MA

Preschool
Child care
Spring Street Preschool is an independent, progressive full day preschool located in downtown Amherst. Experienced and caring teachers provide opportunities for constructive play, literacy learning, friendship development across cultures and creative arts. We are multicultural environment. We have two outdoor play spaces,...
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Spring Street Preschool

64 Spring St Amherst, MA

Preschool
Child care
The Springstreet Preschool in Amherst, Massachusetts offers preschool and daycare services for infants to pre-K children. They provide a safe environment where the children can grow socially, emotionally, cognitively, and physically.Their curriculum focuses on play-based learning and child-centered activities. The Springstreet...
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Renaissance Preschool

867 North Pleasant Street Amherst, MA

The Renaissance School is a morning preschool program serving families with children 2.9 - 5 years old. Children may start anytime throughout the school year and do not need to be potty trained. Parents may stay at preschool until their child is happily settled in and able to say good-bye. Parents are welcome to get involved...
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Hampshire College Children's Center

893 WEST ST AMHERST, MA

Child care
Hampshire College Children's Center is devoted to providing a caring community known for providing quality early educational programs to a diverse population. The center prepares children for a lifetime of learning through actively involving them in meaningful experiences.
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Woodside Children's Center

155 Woodside Ave Amherst, MA

Preschool
Child care
Woodside Children's Center offers childcare and early education for infants, toddlers and preschoolers in Amherst, Massachusetts. The school provides safe, age-appropriate materials to help children develop skills, strengths, and interests. Children are encouraged to develop creativity, independence and respect, through play...
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All About Learning

400 RIVERGLADE DR AMHERST, MA

Child care
All About Learning is an educational facility that serves the community of Amherst MA. It offers an exciting and dynamic environment and provides learning opportunity for children. The center promotes balanced learning by integrating recreational activities with academics. It can accommodate up to 44 children, and its hours are...
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WILDWOOD AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM INC

71 Strong St Amherst, MA

Child care
Wilwood After School Program is childcare provider that serves the community of Amherst MA. It offers a warm and caring environment and provides appropriate activities that enhance children's developmental abilities. The center's after-school program promotes good values among children of all ages to make sure that they will be...
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Community Action @ North Amherst

1200 PLEASANT ST AMHERST, MA

Child care
Community Action @ North Amherst in Massachusetts seeks to provide a nurturing, high quality, safe and fun learning environment that is fit for the child’s overall growth and development. It is a Home-based Child Care provider that can accommodate up to 18 children.
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Child care
Community Action @ Amherst Community Child Care strives to foster a love of learning. The program fully supports and enhances all areas of a child’s development through a holistic curriculum. They provide a nurturing learning environment offering a wealth of experiences to enhance children’s cognitive, emotional, social,...
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Packard Mountain Learning Center

432 STATE ST BELCHERTOWN, MA

3.0(2)

State license verified

starting at
$350/mo
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Child care
Our Mission: Nurturing early learners using the science of applied behavior analysis. Packard Mountain is dedicated to meeting the needs of all children using research and evidence-based curriculum to target skills for acquisition by individualizing education and aligning daily activities to each child. What Makes Us...

Care Member says "It's wonderful to see how much the children learn and grow at Packard Mountain! They create a fantastic environment where kids are encouraged to...

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The Little Growing Tree

203 Old Enfield Road Belchertown, MA

We are a Mother & Daughter team dedicated to providing a warm and nurturing early childhood environment. Our 1,100 square foot family child care center is located in its own building, adjacent to the family home. We serve families with children ages 8 weeks to 6 years old with a total capacity of 6. With a 3:1 child to...
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Happy Roots Learning Center

235 GREENFIELD RD Box 2 South Deerfield, MA

Preschool
Child care
Happy Roots has an infant/toddler program serving children ages 1 month - 2.9 months and a preschool program for children 2.9 - 6 years old. Happy Roots provides a safe, nurturing environment with child and teacher initiated activities enhancing social and emotional growth as well as learning life skills.
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Reggio emilia
Preschool
Child care
The Smith College Center for Early Childhood Education at Fort Hill is a campus-based program providing high quality early education and child care to Smith College employees and members of the surrounding communities. The program offers part- and full- time enrollment for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.
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Hampshire-Franklin Childrens' Day Care Center

59 Long Plain Rd Leverett, MA

5.0(1)
Child care

Amanda L. says "My daughter and I absolutely love HFCDC! My little one will be graduating from infant to toddler officially tomorrow. She was the first infant there, and...

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Belchertown Day School After School Program

59 State Street Belchertown, MA

Child care
Belchertown Day School After School Program is an educational facility that serves the community of Belchertown MA. It offers a comprehensive early childhood program and provides age-appropriate activities that foster holistic development among children. The school aims to strengthen the educational foundation and life skills of...
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Laura R Skowronek

19 Jackson St Northampton, MA

Child care
Established in 1997, Laura R Skowronek provides a warm and loving home for the children to play and learn at their own pace. They provide an enriching daycare experience that will prepare the child for preschool.
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Child care centers near you in Amherst, MA provide a number of crucial benefits for both parents and children. Most importantly, these establishments can offer a safe and nurturing environment for young ones, providing educational resources and enriching activities in the process. Additionally, children can build important skills in communication and collaboration with others by interacting with peers at child care centers. Parents will feel at ease knowing that their little loved ones are being looked after in an organized structure with trained professionals who are properly certified.

A child care center can be an ideal environment for children to develop and explore. Typically, the staff at child care centers near you in Amherst, MA have experience dealing with young kids and are experts at developing creative activities that encourage learning. Your child will be able to participate in structured games and free play with their peers, receive help with academics, and practice healthy habits such as proper nutrition and exercise. They'll also have access to art materials to allow them to express themselves. By interacting with other kids and the staff, your child will build the emotional skills necessary for their social development.

You can use Care.com to kick off your search for a child care center near you in Amherst, MA. You can start by simply sorting child care center profiles by the location that is most convenient for you. Some parents may want to choose a location close to home and others may want one close to their workplace. Then you can read reviews from other parents to learn about their experiences with each child care center you’re considering.

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