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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.

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

Daycares in Northampton, MA

Smith College Center for Early Childhood Education at Fort Hill

Smith College Center for Early Childhood Education at Fort Hill

28 LYMAN RD, Northampton, MA

5.0

(1)

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...

Martha C.


People's Institute Child Care provides childcare programs to the community. The programs are designed to allow each child to discover more about themselves and their world around them. The center presents a variety of play experiences promoting motor coordination.

Community Action @ Vernon St.

56 VERNON ST, NORTHAMPTON, MA

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 Children's House

51 BATES ST., NORTHAMPTON, MA

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.

Keshet Gan

253 Prospect St, Northampton, MA

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....

Laura R Skowronek

19 Jackson St, Northampton, MA

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.

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...

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...

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...

Free To Be A Child

Free To Be A Child

Corticelli Street, Florence, MA

5.0

(3)

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 could not have imagined a more rich experience for our son. Lise creates an environment where creativity and curiosity, flourish and where deep thinkers with kind hearts are nurtured."

Emily R


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


Beyond Painting Day Care

Beyond Painting Day Care

216 Elm St., Holyoke, MA

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.

Children's House Inc.

Children's House Inc.

513 Beech Street, Holyoke, MA

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...

Free To Be Childcare

Free To Be Childcare

Rocky Hill, Hadley, MA

"FREE to Be Childcare on rocky hill road cozy house sits full of love, kids, cats and a friendly dog. Waldorf inspired loving care Healthy vegetarian meals included, focused on learning to love fruits and vegetables (I can serve vegan, gluten free, sugar free or any other diet...

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...

Cultivate & Nest

Cultivate & Nest

2 Bay Road, Hadley, MA

We are the first area Co-working space with integrated childcare! What this means for entrepreneurs and work from home parents of young children (aged 0-6) is that you no longer need to choose between your business and your babies. As a member of Cultivate & Nest, you will get unlimited access to...

Courtney Brown

Courtney Brown

520 Riverglade Drive, Amherst, MA


Jen's Outdoor Camp

Jen's Outdoor Camp

150 Harkness Road, Pelham, MA

My outdoor learning camp takes a creative, process approach to learning - nurturing confidence and curiosity through nature walks, singing, stories, art and gardening. Reading, writing, math or science are integrated throughout the day. Chickens and pets, hiking trails and gardens abound on our 50...

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...

Nonotuck Community School

Nonotuck Community School

221 Riverside Dr, Florence, MA

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...

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