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Preschools in Northampton, MA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews of the 60 listed preschools

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.

Wild Garden of Childhood

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...

- Caitlin R.

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Smith College Center for Early Childhood Education at Fort Hill

28 LYMAN RD Northampton, MA

5.0(1)
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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Preschool
Child care
The Meadowlark Childcare Center in Northampton, Massachusetts offers preschool for pre-K children. They provide a safe environment where the children can grow socially, emotionally, cognitively, and physically. Their curriculum is based on cooperation and friendship with the children. The Meadowlark Childcare Center is open...
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Clarke Schools for Hearing and Speech

45 Round Hill Road Northampton, MA

At Clarke we teach children who are deaf or hard of hearing to listen and talk. Children served by Clarke use advanced technologies, including cochlear implants and hearing aids, to maximize their access to sound. We work with children and their families from infancy through their teen years. Our teachers of the deaf,...
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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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Community Action @ Vernon St.

56 VERNON ST NORTHAMPTON, MA

Child care
Community Action @ Vernon St. in Northhampton, 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 Child Care provider that can accommodate up to 58 children from infants to preschool.
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Jackson St After School Program

286 PROSPECT ST NORTHAMPTON, MA

Jackson St After School Program at 286 Prospect St, Northampton, MA provides children endearing activity areas where they will always feel welcome to come learn and play. Their unique child care approach seeks to impart a lasting love for learning that help prepare their students for academic excellence.
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Keshet Gan

253 Prospect St Northampton, MA

Preschool
Child care
Located in Northampton, Massachusetts, Gan Keshet aims to provide a learning environment where children can explore, question, and develop an authentic voice. It supports the child's development of self-confidence, respect, empathy, intellectual curiosity, creative expression, and positive identity. The school introduces the...
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The Children's House

51 BATES ST. NORTHAMPTON, MA

Preschool
Child care
The Children's House it promotes academic excellence founded on the authentic philosophy of Dr. Maria Montessori. They craft each child’s education in partnership with educators and parents to achieve higher levels of academic, personal and social achievement.
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Free To Be A Child

Corticelli Street Florence, MA

5.0(3)
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Reggio emilia
Preschool
Kindergarten
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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...

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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Wild Garden of Childhood

11 ORMOND DR FLORENCE, MA

5.0(4)

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Child care
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....

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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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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Blessed Sacrament School

21 Westfield Road Holyoke, MA

Academic
Faith based
Preschool
Kindergarten
Blessed Sacrament Preschool offers separate programs for 3 year olds and 4 year olds. Full day and half day programs are available as well as a 2-5 day per week option for 3 year olds and a 3-5 day per week option for the 4 year olds. Our Preschool uses a curriculum that promotes learning through centers, storytelling and a...
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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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Nonotuck Community School

221 Riverside Dr Florence, MA

Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
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,...
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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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Beyond Painting Day Care

216 Elm St. Holyoke, MA

Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Faith based
In-Home daycare
I am a State licensed Provider with 16 years of experience with children. I have an Associates Degree in Early Childhood Program. I have worked in preschools and private day care centers. I provide a home like environment where children feel happy and safe while learning with love and care.
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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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The Color Collaborative

116 Pleasant Street Easthampton, MA

Academic
Cooperative
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...
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Children's House Inc.

513 Beech Street Holyoke, MA

Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Child care
Each center has a full-time Center Director and the requisite number of professionally trained teaching staff. All teaching staff are certified by the Department of Early Education and Care and trained in First Aid and CPR. We offer Infant, Toddler, Preschool and Kindergarten Programs. We have two centers located in...
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FAQs for finding preschools near you in Northampton, MA

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

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

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

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