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Smith College Center for Early Childhood Education at Fort Hill
5.0
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 classrooms are exceptional. The teachers include full-time music and art teachers with dedicated studio classrooms.
- Martha C
Free To Be A Child
5.0
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 right questions to encourage a child to take their thinking or interest a step further. Kids have lots of time outside (even more since COVID,...
- Sarah R
Clown Around Preschool & Daycare Center
5.0
We love clown around, my son wakes up each morning hoping for it to be a school day. Barbara and Lynn do a great job making the children's space welcoming and enjoyable. The outside playground is outstanding!
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...
5.0
"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 classrooms are exceptional. The teachers include full-time music and art teachers with dedicated studio...
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...
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.
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.
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...
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....
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...
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.
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...
5.0
"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 right questions to encourage a child to take their thinking or interest a step further. Kids have lots of...
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...
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...
My daycare is designed around parents who work a school year schedule ; Sept to June. There is no charge for the major vacations and for the summer months. My mission is to have the children feel safe and happy. Each day is structured around a learning environment that is appropriate for the child's...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
The Clown Around Preschool provides preschool and a before- and after-school care program for children in Southampton, 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...
5.0
"We love clown around, my son wakes up each morning hoping for it to be a school day. Barbara and Lynn do a great job making the children's space welcoming and enjoyable. The outside playground is outstanding!"
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FAQs for finding preschools near you in Northampton, MA
In 2024 what types of preschools can I find near me 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.
What should I look for in a good preschool program near me in Northampton, MA?
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.
How can I find a preschool near me 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.