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Preschools in Amherst, MA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 2 reviews of the 35 listed preschools

Amherst Montessori School

My two daughters love coming to school everyday at AMS! My oldest is in the Children's House program and my youngest is in the Young Toddler...

- Mama

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...

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Amherst Montessori School

27 Pomeroy Lane Amherst, MA

5.0(1)
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...

Mama says "My two daughters love coming to school everyday at AMS! My oldest is in the Children's House program and my youngest is in the Young Toddler classroom. The...

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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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Renaissance Preschool

867 North Pleasant Street Amherst, MA

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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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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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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Capacidad Fort River School

70 S East St Amherst, MA

Capacidad is located in Amherst, MA. It is a preschool that offers programs to children age 4 to 7 years old. They also offer after school program. The school has a maximum care capacity of 65 children. Their daily schedule starts at 3:10 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
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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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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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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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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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Packard Mountain Learning Center

432 STATE ST BELCHERTOWN, MA

3.0(3)

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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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.

Martha C. says "The teachers in this program are all warm, experienced, and highly educated. The facility and materials are beautiful and the child:teacher ratios in the...

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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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Belchertown Community Preschool Association, Inc.

31 Main St Belchertown, MA

5.0(2)
Preschool
Child care
The Belchertown Community Preschool Association, Inc. provides a preschool program in Belchertown, Massachusetts. They encourage the children's holistic growth through play-based and child-centered activities. They aim to develop the children's social skills, emotional growth, and physical coordination. The Belchertown Community...

Kerri G. says "I can honestly say this is the perfect preschool for my kids. My oldest daughter is Kindergarten ready just half way through her second year. My youngest...

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All About Learning, LLC

287 Russell St Hadley, MA

5.0(1)
Academic
Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Child care
A local mall Child care facility with two sites. One site is in Amherst and one is in Hadley, Mass. Both centers enroll approximately 40 children each. Opened our doors in 1989 ( 26 years of experience) and through the years have earned an excellent reputation. We now are servicing some children whose moms and dads used to...

Beth F. says "I was very nervous about enrolling my son in daycare. As a newly single mom, I wasn't quite sure how I would feel about dropping him off with strangers,...

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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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Year-round care, minimal closures, M-F 7-5:30, Route 202 Granby programs include infant (4 weeks to 15 months), wobbler (15 months to 2 years), toddler (2 to 2 years 9 months) and preschool (2 years 9 months to 3 years 6 months). Taylor Street, Granby 7-5:30, 3 years until they enter kindergarten. Ferry Street in South...
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Children First Club

14 West St Granby, MA

Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
The Children First Club offers before and after-school care services for children living in Granby, Massachusetts. It provides a safe and highly educational environment, suitable for children's growth and development. This childcare facility operates from Mondays through Fridays, from 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
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FAQs for finding preschools near you in Amherst, MA

There are two main types of preschool programs near you in Amherst, MA. The first is a full-time program that usually works best for parents working full-time shifts, and the second is a part-time preschool where your child would attend only two to three days per week and typically choose between a morning and afternoon shift. A part-time preschool can be a great option if you want to ease the transition of this new learning experience for your child! You can also check your options in Amherst, MA for traditional preschool centers, or private home-based preschools.

When you begin looking for preschools near me in Amherst, MA, consider your priorities and ask administrators about their philosophies and approach to common child care issues or occurances. You may also want to ask about the ratio of learning time to supervised play time so you can get a good sense of whether you believe your child's needs will be met. From there, ask about what a typical day consists of, what the safety protocols are and how discipline will be handled. Also, make sure to check directly with the preschool for information about their local licensing and credentials in Amherst, MA.

When looking for a preschool near you in Amherst, MA on Care.com, you'll be able to review preschools by distance from you ZIP code. From there, you can compare between preschool programs by traditional facility-based preschools and private, in-home preschools. Be sure to check any reviews from other families in Amherst, MA who have previously sent their kids to any of the preschools you are interested in.

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