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Recent child care center reviews in Amherst, MA

Amherst Montessori School

5.0

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 teachers are loving and engaging and truly make every child feel special and respected. I am so proud of the level of independence and mastery...

- Mama

Tender Hearts Family Day Care

5.0

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 be very impressed with them.

- Maria M

Hampshire-Franklin Childrens' Day Care Center

5.0

My daughter and I absolutely love HFCDC! My little one will be graduating from infant to toddler officially tomorrow. She was the first infant there, and I feel lucky to have found this special place for her. She is thriving there, making real friends, is super happy, and so well cared for. Its only...

- Amanda L.

Child care centers in Amherst, MA

Amherst Montessori School

Amherst Montessori School

27 Pomeroy Lane, Amherst, MA

5.0

(1)

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...
5.0
"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 teachers are loving and engaging and truly make every child feel special and respected. I am so proud of the...

Mama


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.
5.0
"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 be very impressed with them."

Maria M


Renaissance Preschool

Renaissance Preschool

867 North Pleasant Street, Amherst, MA

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,...

Cushman Scott Children's Center

Cushman Scott Children's Center

71 Henry St, Amherst, MA

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...

Spring Street Preschool

Spring Street Preschool

64 Spring Street, Amherst, MA

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...

Spring Street Preschool

64 Spring St, Amherst, MA

The Springstreet Preschool in Amherst, Massachusetts offers preschool and daycare services for infants to pre-K children. They provide a safe environment where the children can grow socially, emotionally, cognitively, and physically.Their curriculum focuses on play-based learning and child-centered...

Renaissance Preschool

867 North Pleasant Street, Amherst, MA

The Renaissance School is a morning preschool program serving families with children 2.9 - 5 years old. Children may start anytime throughout the school year and do not need to be potty trained. Parents may stay at preschool until their child is happily settled in and able to say...

Hampshire College Children's Center

893 WEST ST, AMHERST, MA

Hampshire College Children's Center is devoted to providing a caring community known for providing quality early educational programs to a diverse population. The center prepares children for a lifetime of learning through actively involving them in meaningful experiences.

Woodside Children's Center

155 Woodside Ave, Amherst, MA

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...

All About Learning

400 RIVERGLADE DR, AMHERST, MA

All About Learning is an educational facility that serves the community of Amherst MA. It offers an exciting and dynamic environment and provides learning opportunity for children. The center promotes balanced learning by integrating recreational activities with academics. It can accommodate up to...

WILDWOOD AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM INC

71 Strong St, Amherst, MA

Wilwood After School Program is childcare provider that serves the community of Amherst MA. It offers a warm and caring environment and provides appropriate activities that enhance children's developmental abilities. The center's after-school program promotes good values among children of all ages...

Community Action @ Amherst Community Child Care strives to foster a love of learning. The program fully supports and enhances all areas of a child’s development through a holistic curriculum. They provide a nurturing learning environment offering a wealth of experiences to enhance children’s...

Community Action @ North Amherst

1200 PLEASANT ST, AMHERST, MA

Community Action @ North Amherst in 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 Home-based Child Care provider that can accommodate up to 18 children.

Packard Mountain Learning Center

Packard Mountain Learning Center

432 State Street, 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...

Happy Roots Learning Center

Happy Roots Learning Center

235 GREENFIELD RD Box 2, South Deerfield, MA

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...

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...

The Little Growing Tree

The Little Growing Tree

203 Old Enfield Road, Belchertown, MA

We are a Mother & Daughter team dedicated to providing a warm and nurturing early childhood environment. Our 1,100 square foot family child care center is located in its own building, adjacent to the family home. We serve families with children ages 8 weeks to 6 years old with a total capacity of 6....

Hampshire-Franklin Childrens' Day Care Center

59 Long Plain Rd, Leverett, MA

5.0

(1)

5.0
"My daughter and I absolutely love HFCDC! My little one will be graduating from infant to toddler officially tomorrow. She was the first infant there, and I feel lucky to have found this special place for her. She is thriving there, making real friends, is super...

Amanda L.


Meadowlark Childcare Center

283 Prospect St, Northampton, MA

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...

Small World Preschool and Child Care Center

52 SUGARLOAF ST, South DEERFIELD, MA

Small World Preschool and Child Care Center provides educational daycare services for preschoolers and pre-kindergarten students. They accept children who are between the ages of three and five years old. Small World Preschool and Child Care Center provides a supportive environment that supports...

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