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Scantic River Child Care
5.0
This is a great place for your little ones. The employees are very caring and attentive. They include a variety of fun learning activities throughout the day. I highly recommend this place.
- Karla
Green Valley Preschool & Daycare
5.0
All 3 of my children went to Greenvalley Preschool. The staff is wonderful. They are loving and caring. All 3 of my kids were reading and ready for kindergarten by the time they left preschool. They have the same teachers every year not a high turnover like most daycares. My kids looked...
- Anna P
Fraga's Family Daycare
5.0
Ms. T is Amazing! My daughter has been going to Fraga's Daycare since day 1 and she absolutely loves it! My girl loves all the fun arts and crafts they do and brings home. Ms T has taught her how to count, tell shapes and colors. I appreciate how much she puts effort into helping my child learn. I...
- Maliza
The Center After School Program
5.0
I had a good experience here, i've been inrolled for 3 years i was also in the blue room. The staff are cool and some of the kids.
- Tyshawn
First Step Nursery School
5.0
Both my sons went to another daycare prior to attending First Step (because they had to be 2 years of age to be accepted at First Step), and I couldn't wait for them to reach the age.
This is a center that values appropriate developmental activities and play, healthy habits and relations. I have...
- Anna G
Preschools in Hampden, MA
5.0
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Scantic River Child Care is licensed as a large group child care center serving children 15 months to 5 years of age. In September 2017 SRCC relocated from the Federated Community Church to the Old Hampden Hardware Store. Our new completely renovated space holds 3 classrooms with an attached covered...
5.0
"This is a great place for your little ones. The employees are very caring and attentive. They include a variety of fun learning activities throughout the day. I highly recommend this place."
Karla
5.0
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5.0
"All 3 of my children went to Greenvalley Preschool. The staff is wonderful. They are loving and caring. All 3 of my kids were reading and ready for kindergarten by the time they left preschool. They have the same teachers every year not a high turnover like...
Anna P
Scantic Valley Schools Out @ TWB Middle School
85 Wilbraham Road 85 WILBRAHAM RD, HAMPDEN, MA
Costimate: $197/wk
Scantic Valley Schools Out @ TWB Middle School offers a safe, secure and stimulating place for children. This school caters to the children's growth and developmental needs in a warm and friendly environment. It provides educational activities that nurture the development of physical, social and...
5.0
(1)
Fragas Family Daycare provides a quality early education and care experience to each and every child and family served. FFD is a place where each child has fun, feels loved, learns and is respected. We embrace every child, and meet them where they are individually. We lift them up to build their...
5.0
"Ms. T is Amazing! My daughter has been going to Fraga's Daycare since day 1 and she absolutely loves it! My girl loves all the fun arts and crafts they do and brings home. Ms T has taught her how to count, tell shapes and colors. I appreciate how much she puts...
Maliza
LMI is a non-profit Preschool and Kindergarten that offers exceptional programs for children as young as 2 years 9 months. We offer supervised hands-on learning experiences that provide a strong foundation in Literacy, Math, Science, Geography, Practical Life, Art, Music, and French. We prepare...
The Blooming Scholars Nursery School & Preschool, Inc.
211 Rosewell Street, Springfield, MA
Costimate: $228/wk
One of the essential needs of a young plant is healthy nourished soil. At The Blooming Scholars Nursery School & Preschool, we aim to cultivate and nourish healthy thinkers and leaders. In addition to mentally, physically, and emotionally progressive children, we take a laser-focused approach to the...
ERfC Before & After School programs allow kids with different learning styles to work in groups, explore, and be engaged. We operate quality Before & After School Centers to promote positive youth development while meeting our community's needs for keeping kids safe and families productively...
70 spots for 6 weeks to 5 years old. Playful Minds Learning Center offers developmentally appropriate activities that foster emotional, social and intellectual growth
5.0
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The Center After School Program is a Large Group and School Age Child Care (School Age Child Care in SPRINGFIELD MA. It has maximum capacity of 60 children. The provider may also participate in the subsidized child care program.
5.0
"Great place to work! Very organic people."
La'neir H
3.7
(3)
First Step Nursery School is a privately owned early childhood center located in East Longmeadow, Massachusetts. It offers a program that supports the development of positive self-image and independence. First Step Nursery School offers a safe and stimulating environment, suitable for nurturing the...
5.0
"Amazing, very developmentally appropriate, family-run preschool with a great staff. Our son has been here for the past 3 years & we have been delighted with how much he loves his teachers & friends there. It has gone by too fast! Would highly recommend."
First S
5.0
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The Kids' Place provides a quality early education and care experience to each and every child and family served. We are a place where each child has fun, feels loved, respected and celebrated. We embrace the uniqueness of every child, to meet them where they are individually and to lift them up...
5.0
"I absolutely love The Kids Place in East Longmeadow. The staff is wonderful, they treat my kids like their own.They did an amazing job preparing my son very well for Kindergarden and now my daughter will graduate this year after being there sense she was a baby. I...
Kimberly H
5.0
(1)
Playful Minds @ Porter offers developmentally appropriate activities that foster emotional, social, and intellectual growth. It utilizes Creative Curriculum in addition to a supplement curriculum Growing Up Wild. They provide weekly lesson plans to the parents for all age group.
5.0
"My son normally stays with my father-in-law, but as he gets older, I want him to interact with kids more. I called loads of places, and Playful Minds actually answered the phone, as opposed to all the other places that made you submit a form online and then make...
Nicole F
The Learning Factory in Three Rivers, Massachusetts offers preschool and daycare services for infants to pre-K children and a before- and after-school care program for school-aged children. They provide a safe environment where the children can grow socially, emotionally, cognitively, and...
YMCA Greater Springfield Learning Center is an educational facility that serves the community of Springfield MA. It offers a comprehensive preschool program and provides developmentally appropriate learning activities that stimulate growth among children. The school accommodates 332 children...
Grammar School at Somersville provides full-time and center-based early care and education programs designed for young children. The facility’s programs are open to pre-kindergarten and kindergarten students. Located at Somersville CT, Grammar School at Somersville has been doing business since they...
The Children's Corner Day Care provides preschool and a before- and after-school care program for children in Springfield, 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...
5.0
"I would like to put my daughter in there to learn and also help out with the teacher since I saw the sagin out hanging out the window today."
Daniela C
Located in Somers, Connecticut, Somers Co-Op Preschool offers early education that promotes socialization and play. It aims to provide a supportive learning environment for children. It uses a curriculum that includes story time, craft projects, free play, music and creative movement activities,...
The Plumtree Preschool in Springfield, Massachusetts offers preschool and childcare for pre-K children. They provide a Christian environment where the children can grow socially, emotionally, cognitively, and physically. They introduce scenarios where the children can practice conflict and problem...
Greenwood Children’s Center is a licensed child care facility that offers programs and services geared for infants up to school-age children. The company is based in Longmeadow, Massachusetts and admits kids one month of age through fifth grade. The company offers full-time and part-time programs,...
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FAQs for finding preschools near you in Hampden, MA
In 2024 what types of preschools can I find near me in Hampden, MA?
There are two main types of preschool programs near you in Hampden, 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 Hampden, MA for traditional preschool centers, or private home-based preschools.
What should I look for in a good preschool program near me in Hampden, MA?
When you begin looking for preschools near me in Hampden, 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 Hampden, MA.
How can I find a preschool near me in Hampden, MA?
When looking for a preschool near you in Hampden, 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 Hampden, MA who have previously sent their kids to any of the preschools you are interested in.