Andover Preschools

From preschool through kindergarten, we make early education and daycare joyful, engaging, and fun so children are happy to learn, play and grow.For nearly 40 years,The Learning Experience has been positively impacting the lives of children ages 6 weeks to six years by developing and implementing ground-breaking childcare and early education programs. Our L.E.A.P. (Learning Experience Academic Program) Curriculum uses fun, hands-on activities throughout early education to help children develop intellectually, socially, and cognitively. All-inclusive enrichment programs include yoga, music, fitness, science, soccer and more.

"The Great Summer Adventure!" Our summer preschool program runs from July 7 - Aug 15, MWF 9-11am. Registration is flexible: you may register for one week or 6 weeks - one day a week, or all three! Reserve your child's spot by May 16!

For the past 40 years, The Professional Center for Child Development's mission has been to provide therapeutic and educational services for children of all abilities and their families, working with each child to develop to his or her full potential. We strive to eliminate barriers to growth and development for children with disabilities and families coping with health issues and challenges.

Our Two by Three Preschool experience for ages 3 to 5 years focuses on the child's social and emotional development by fostering independence, self-reliance and positive self-esteem using a developmental curriculum. We have small classes with a teacher/child ratio of 1:3. We offer a rolling enrollment for children of all abilities. We find that integrated classrooms allow children to gain a greater acceptance for one another's differences and abilities. Our Two by Three Preschool sets children on a path for future educational success. Classes meet 9:00 -11:45 on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. We also offer a flexible 6 week summer preschool program.

Our Saturday "Play Pals" group is designed for 3-5 year old children who would benefit from a small group setting for developing important speech-language and social skills using play-based therapy. Play Pals meet on Saturday mornings from 10:00-11:30.

We also offer Two by Two Toddler groups for an integrated toddler experience. Our playgroups for 2 and 3 year olds focus on play and positive social interactions. Children strengthen their sense of independence, preparing them for their future preschool experience. We have a flexible & ongoing enrollment with groups running throughout the year. Morning, afternoon, and summer sessions available.

Our Developmental Day School provides a comprehensive educational and therapeutic program for children ages 3-10 who have multiple disabilities, moderate to severe developmental delay, complex care needs or medical needs. As the Agency's original and longest running program, the school has been in existence since our opening in 1973.

I just earned my CDA (Child Development Associate's), a national credit, so that I can teach young children nationwide. I strive to be the best educator that I can possibly be, taking courses and learning throughout my time working in order to better myself and the program. My first priority for the program is making sure the children are safe. It is an absolute non-negotiable! I want to bring up the children as a whole person: physical, emotional, social, cognitive, as well caring, compassionate, and respectful little humans. I provide a bilingual curriculum in both English and Chinese, on top of the Montessori method.

We love to play, it is so fun! They go to school to play, and in every activity they do, they are learning. It is the beauty of working with children. When we play with blocks, they are learning colors, shapes, counting, sorting, and more. When they are playing with Play-Doh, they are learning creativity and how to use their imagination, while building hands-on skills. The sensory and language aspects of, 'this bucket of play-doh is dry,' and 'this one is smooth,' is infinitely important in their little brains as well. There is so much to gain from playing. I want them to have every opportunity imaginable to learn through play.

The benefit of a small program in a home environment for the children is that they learn how to deal with different personalities, conflicts, and more. They are little, but they learn from the examples set not only by adults, but by the other kids as well. Children can teach each other how to share, how to be patient, and how to ask for permission. I had one little girl teaching a little boy how to ask to use a toy, whether it was right then or when a peer was done with it. She asked for permission, the child said yes, then they said, 'thank you,' and 'you're welcome,' and the little boy observing learned. Prior to that, he had been taking toys without asking. It is so rewarding to see the kids growing up and learning how to behave on a daily basis in a safe environment.
We also teach the children about gratitude. It isn't only during Thanksgiving that we talk about this. The children are taught to say 'thank you for dropping me off!' to their parents in the morning. Before we sit down to eat lunch, we do a family-style meal where we all sit together during breakfast, lunch and snacks, we say thank you and are aware of the gratitude of having food to eat.

There is so much to teach the children and my program ensures that they learn as much as they can to launch themselves into a bright, successful future with all of the tools and development they need.

What is NeighborSchools?

NeighborSchools helps experienced caregivers launch and operate licensed home daycares in Massachusetts. With better ratios and experienced caretakers, home daycare allows for more individualized attention for infants and toddlers. As a parent, you get a trusted partner for the long-term care of your child, right in your neighborhood, at a price you can afford.

Ballardvale Preschool in Andover, Massachusetts offers preschool and childcare for pre-K children. They provide a safe environment where the children can experience creative learning experiences to allow them to grow socially, emotionally, cognitively, and physically. Ballardvale Preschool has indoor and outdoor play spaces and is open Mondays to Fridays, from eight AM to two thirty PM.

Andover Country Day School aims to awaken each and every child's sense of discovery to fulfill the joys of understanding their environment. The curriculum is theme-based giving the children feelings of adventure and excitement each and every week.

The Preschool at Temple Emanuel in ANDOVER, MA promotes the cognitive, social, and emotional development of the kids through learning processes the offer developmentally appropriate activities. They help in making decisions through the children's interests. They provide a loving and safe atmosphere where the students are free to learn and explore while fostering education and growth.

Andover Rompers Nursery School in Andover, Massachusetts stimulates the children's holistic growth through play-based and child-centered activities. The children are welcome to participate in fun activities that encourage social skills, emotional growth, and physical coordination. Parental participation is encouraged. Andover Rompers Nursery School accommodates part-time care schedules and is open Mondays to Fridays from eight fifteen AM to one PM.

The Kathy Herward Childcare Center is located at 310 Lowell Street, Andover, Massachusetts. The center provides a safe and healthy learning environment with challenging materials and curriculum for children, from infants to kindergarten children. The center operates from Mondays through Fridays, 6:15 AM to 5:30 PM.

Kaleidoscope offers creative learning for children in Andover, Massachusetts. The company is a non-profit enrichment program provider comprised of highly qualified, creative, enthusiastic professionals, providing children with creative learning activities to enhance their skills. Kaleidoscope is open from Mondays through Fridays, 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM.

The SHED Children's Campus provides a preschool and extended care program in Andover, Massachusetts. They encourage the children's holistic growth through play-based and child-centered activities. Their aim is to develop the children's social skills, emotional growth, and physical coordination using the Reggio Emilia curriculum. The SHED Children's Campus also offers a summer camp program for preschool aged children up to fifteen-year olds.