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We have 54 preschools in Hadley, MA! Compare and find the best preschool to fit your needs.

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All About Learning, LLC

5.0(1)

< 1 mi

287 Russell St Hadley, MA

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 attend our center! We enroll students from age 2 months through 8 years old. A family run operation that gives individual attention to each child and their family. We greet with a smile, teach children of all ages and just plain have fun. Academics through play are a part of our daily routine. Staff are supportive of all personalities, aware of each child's needs and give much attention to each student as well as support families. We do weekly progress reports for each child which gives us a goal and a plan for each child and assists in our on-going assessment of each child attending. A price sheet is given upon our first informational meeting and it gives you the flexibility to make our tuition fit your families financial needs. Pleas call Judy at 413-586-1313 (Hadley) or 413-256-0013 (Amherst) for more information.

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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Hadley Kids, Inc.

21 RIVER DR HADLEY, MA

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Hadley Kids, Inc. provides a stimulating early childhood program for toddlers and preschool age up to 5 years. Their goal is to prepare the students for their educational and life journey. The curriculum targets all areas of child development and fosters school readiness.
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Hadley Preschool

16 Hadley Pl Hadley, MA

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Located in Hadley, Massachusetts, Hadley School offers early childhood education for children. It provides children with an educational play that aims to enhance every child's language skills, mathematical skills, social skills, positive self-image, and fine and gross motor skills. The school holds the belief that children can learn best through play. Its operational hours is Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
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Whole Children Inc

8 River Dr Ste 3 Hadley, MA

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Established in 2004, Whole Children offers recreational, social, and enrichment opportunities for children, including those with special needs. It offers various after-school, weekend, and vacation programs. Its programs involve skill-building, social skills, self-advocacy, and fun. Its operational hours is Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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Smith College Center for Early Childhood Education at Fort Hill

5.0(1)

4 mi

28 LYMAN RD Northampton, MA

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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Free To Be A Child

5.0(3)

5 mi

Corticelli Street Florence, MA

Free to be a Child is a home-based, Reggio-inspired program for a mixed-age group of homeschoolers and preschoolers, run by Lise McGuinness. FtbaC currently serves children 3 through 13 years old. Homeschooling your child, but need child care while you work? I'd love to work with you. Your child will spend their days immersed in nature, delving deeply into projects of their own design, exploring the hundred languages of children in our well-stocked art studio, eating local organic food, and snuggling on the couch to read excellent children's literature from our vast library. I have 29 years experience as a teacher and 7 years experience as a homeschooler. I am currently accepting applications for homeschooled 5-13 year olds and for preschoolers ages 3 and up. Check us out on Facebook or Instagram to see what we're doing today! FtbaC is working hard to keep children and families safe during the pandemic. We are currently operating outdoors and require covid vaccination. Please email or call for more information or to schedule a visit.

Sarah R. says "We're on our second child enrolled at Free to be a Child and it's a truly extraordinary program. Lise is a talented teacher who knows how to ask just the...

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Amherst Montessori School

5.0(1)

5 mi

27 Pomeroy Lane Amherst, MA

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 thoughtfully-prepared, experiential learning. Infant and Toddler Programs: With a ratio of one adult to three infants, each child receives personalized attention and age-appropriate socialization. The classrooms are home-like with delightful, natural materials, child-sized wooden furniture, clean surfaces, soft soothing music, and lovely plants in order for children to feel safe, cared for, and loved in their ideal home away from home. The room is comforting and warm with care being taken to provide supportive, calm stimulation to enhance the development of the young child. The classroom focuses on two basic needs of infants and toddlers a connected relationship between adult and child and the development of the child's growing sense of self and independence. The simplicity and aesthetic order of our classrooms support safe discovery of the world as the child explores the environment. The Infant classroom is designed for children ages 6 - 15 months. The Young Toddler classroom is for children 10-24 months. The Toddler classroom is for children 18-33 months. Additionally, Amherst Montessori School offers preschool, kindergarten and elementary programs.

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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Wild Garden of Childhood

5.0(4)

5 mi

11 ORMOND DR FLORENCE, MA

Wild Garden of Childhood is a fully licensed and insured daycare in Northampton, Massachusetts. Our aim is to create a peaceful child friendly nursery, where parents feel comfortable and confident that they made the right choice for their childs care. We believe in a mixed age classroom and try to make a family like environment. The children in our care benefit from continuity of care. Children stay with the same teachers from the time they enroll, until they leave the program. At Wild Garden, time is carved into each day for nature based play, reading, music and art exploration. Wild Garden is specifically designed for infants and toddlers up to thirty three months. We will care children beyond thirty-three months but the goal is to love them up until pre-school. From WGC we hope to help your child transition easily to pre-school. We use soft hands and warm voices to create a calm loving environment drenched in sun and play. The music is always on and the space is conducive to early learning and exploring.

Caitlin R. says "Wild Garden has been an amazing start to my twins' life. They began attending around 6 months and are still there at 3 years because of...

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Packard Mountain Learning Center

3.0(3)

9 mi

432 STATE ST BELCHERTOWN, MA

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 Different? ABA Trained Staff. Packard Mountain is dedicated to meeting the needs of all children using the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). Our qualified staff is trained and registered in the field of behavior analysis. https://packardmountain.com/

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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Happy Roots Learning Center

235 GREENFIELD RD Box 2 South Deerfield, MA

8 mi

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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Renaissance Preschool

867 North Pleasant Street Amherst, MA

5 mi

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 advantage of everything the campus has to offer - we attend children's performances at the Fine Arts Center and enjoy taking local field trips. The Renaissance School serves as an internship site for UMass and student interns from various departments work with us each semester. The interns bring fresh ideas, enthusiasm, and help us maintain a high teacher to child ratio in our classroom. The Renaissance School has an open door policy and parents are welcome anytime. Parents are welcome to join us on field trips, help with cooking and craft projects, and participate in our circle times, if they would like to, but this is not a requirement. We also warmly welcome children who are learning English as a second language. Since we are located so close to UMass, we serve families from all over the world. Our small class size and high teacher to child ratio help provide a warm, supportive environment for all the children and families in our care. Please call to arrange for a tour of our preschool and visit our website to find out more.
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Spring Street Preschool

64 Spring Street Amherst, MA

5 mi

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, including a nature playground. Enrolling children from 2 yrs 9 months - 5 years. Flexible schedule with hours from 8-5:30 and affordable tuition. Spring Street Preschool is a non-denominational preschool located behind the Congregational Church. To schedule a tour, call 413-256-8442 or email springstreetpreschool@gmail.com. For more info, visit www.springstreetpreschool.com.
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Nonotuck Community School

221 Riverside Dr Florence, MA

5 mi

Nonotuck Community School curriculum is play-based and inspired by progressive early childhood education theory. Curriculum emerges from the children s interests and is sparked by their teachers enthusiasms. We emphasize community, emotional intelligence and resilience and provide ample opportunities for cognitive, artistic, social, emotional, and physical development throughout the school day. In addition to our well-appointed classrooms, children have daily access to indoor and outdoor play spaces, an art studio, yoga instruction, gardening, cooking, and more. We are a licensed child care center, serving children from 15 months to 5 years. We are a parent cooperative, open all year. Open 7:30am 5:30pm; core day is 8:30am 3:30pm 3, 4, and 5 day options Classrooms divided by age groups Excellent student/teacher ratios Healthy snacks provided; parents send lunch Large, sunlit classrooms and indoor play space for badweather days Playgrounds include trike paths, sandboxes, gardens and climbing structures Children need not be potty-trained
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The Color Collaborative

116 Pleasant Street Easthampton, MA

10 mi

Join us for an all-levels after school art program for 7-12 year-olds. Each week we will explore many different mediums and techniques including painting, drawing, fiber art, and collage. This class is great for kids who like to try a little bit of everything. Your children are sure to come home with a renewed sense of confidence, special artworks, and new friends. Space is limited to 10 students. This class will run throughout the year, culminating in a big community art show!
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Cushman Scott Children's Center

71 Henry St Amherst, MA

5 mi

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 times are 1:00, 3:30 and 5:30. We serve organic morning and afternoon snacks. We are licensed by the DEEC. We are nestled away in a quiet, historic neighborhood. We have a wonderful playground.and emphasis outdoor play! We have in-house field trips including music two times a month. Our staff strives to make Cushman a safe environment filled with rich learning opportunities. We follow the Amherst school calendar and accept vouchers.
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Tender Hearts Family Day Care

5.0(1)

5 mi

123 Logtown Rd Amherst, MA

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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Brighter Beginnings Child Care, LLC

3.0(3)

7 mi

411 Granby Rd South Hadley, MA

Located in South Hadley, Massachusetts, Brighter Beginnings Child Care encourages children to unfold their personalities and abilities. It provides a nurturing and understanding environment for children. It offers an independent early childhood program that promotes the physical, emotional, and intellectual development of the students. The school provides programs based on monthly themes, webs, and an emergent curriculum. It has a maximum capacity of handling up to seventy-two children. Its operational hours is Monday through Friday, 6:45 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Pamela S says "My daughter, Lela, had the most wonderful experience learning and growing at Brighter Beginnings Pre-School. I give it my highest recommendation as a...

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SHIRLEY MARIE GUERTIN

5.0(1)

5 mi

495 Burts Pit Rd Florence, MA

Shirley Marie Guertin provides childcare and a before- and after-school care program for children in Florence, Massachusetts. They encourage the children's holistic growth through play-based and child-centered activities in order to develop their social skills, emotional growth, and physical coordination. Shirley Marie Guertin's registered child care home is open Mondays to Fridays from eight AM to four thirty PM.

Thomas R says "A++ i could not expect better;; kind, open communication. concern and care for my child.Her social + cognitive skills have improved dramstically.she loves...

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Our Lady's Child Care Center

5.0(1)

10 mi

35 Pleasant St Easthampton, MA

Our Lady's Child Care Center provides childcare and a before- and after-school care program for children in Easthampton, Massachusetts. They encourage the children's holistic growth through play-based and child-centered activities. Our Lady's Child Care Center accommodates part-time care schedules and is open Mondays to Fridays from seven AM to five thirty PM.

Audrey M. says "I spent quite a long time researching daycare centers and home care providers in the Easthampton MA area. I choose Our Lady of the Valley because all of...

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Woodside Children's Center

155 Woodside Ave Amherst, MA

5 mi

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 activities with peers.
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Recent preschool reviews from local parents in Hadley, MA

Preschools in Hadley, MA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews of the 54 listed preschools

All About Learning, LLC

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...

- Beth F.

Smith College Center for Early Childhood Education at Fort Hill

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

- Martha C.

Free To Be A Child

We're on our second child enrolled at Free to be a Child and it's a truly extraordinary program. Lise is a talented teacher who knows how...

- Sarah R.

FAQs for finding preschools near you in Hadley, MA

There are two main types of preschool programs near you in Hadley, 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 Hadley, MA for traditional preschool centers, or private home-based preschools.

When you begin looking for preschools near me in Hadley, 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 Hadley, MA.

When looking for a preschool near you in Hadley, 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 Hadley, MA who have previously sent their kids to any of the preschools you are interested in.

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