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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
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.
Belchertown Community Preschool Association, Inc.
5.0
I can honestly say this is the perfect preschool for my kids. My oldest daughter is Kindergarten ready just half way through her second year. My youngest daughter is shyer and I feel she can get more individualized attention to make her feel comfortable in a newer setting. The teachers are warm and...
- Kerri G.
All About Learning, LLC
5.0
I was very nervous about enrolling my son in daycare. As a newly single mom, I wasn't quite sure how I would feel about dropping him off with strangers, and how I could trust anyone to take care of him the way that I can. Judy and I sat down and she assured me that he would be well taken care of....
- Beth F.
Preschools in Amherst, MA
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
123 Logtown Rd, Amherst, MA
5.0
(1)
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
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Capacidad Fort River School
70 S East St, Amherst, MA
Capacidad is located in Amherst, MA. It is a preschool that offers programs to children age 4 to 7 years old. They also offer after school program. The school has a maximum care capacity of 65 children. Their daily schedule starts at 3:10 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
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...
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.
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...
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...
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....
Belchertown Community Preschool Association, Inc.
31 Main St, Belchertown, MA
5.0
(2)
The Belchertown Community Preschool Association, Inc. provides a preschool program in Belchertown, Massachusetts. They encourage the children's holistic growth through play-based and child-centered activities. They aim to develop the children's social skills, emotional growth, and physical...
5.0
"I can honestly say this is the perfect preschool for my kids. My oldest daughter is Kindergarten ready just half way through her second year. My youngest daughter is shyer and I feel she can get more individualized attention to make her feel comfortable in a newer...
Kerri G.
All About Learning, LLC
287 Russell St, Hadley, MA
5.0
(1)
A local mall Child care facility with two sites. One site is in Amherst and one is in Hadley, Mass. Both centers enroll approximately 40 children each. Opened our doors in 1989 ( 26 years of experience) and through the years have earned an
excellent reputation. We now are servicing some children...
5.0
"I was very nervous about enrolling my son in daycare. As a newly single mom, I wasn't quite sure how I would feel about dropping him off with strangers, and how I could trust anyone to take care of him the way that I can. Judy and I sat down and she assured me...
Beth F.
Belchertown Day School
51 State St, Belchertown, MA
The Belchertown Day School in Belchertown, Massachusetts offers preschool and childcare for pre-K children, and after-school care for school-aged children. They provide a home environment where the children can grow socially, emotionally, cognitively, and physically. They are open Mondays to...
Alphabet Soup Preschool Plus of Granby
55 TAYLOR ST, GRANBY, MA
Alphabet Soup Preschool Plus of Granby is an educational facility that serves the community of Granby MA. It offers a warm and caring environment and provides appropriate learning programs that foster holistic development among children. The center promotes good values to make sure that children...
Alphabet Soup Childcare Center, Inc.
Route 202, Granby, MA
Year-round care, minimal closures, M-F 7-5:30, Route 202 Granby programs include infant (4 weeks to 15 months), wobbler (15 months to 2 years), toddler (2 to 2 years 9 months) and preschool (2 years 9 months to 3 years 6 months).
Taylor Street, Granby 7-5:30, 3 years until they enter kindergarten....
Children First Enterprises Inc
40 Pleasant St, Granby, MA
1.0
(1)
Children First Enterprises, Inc. is a child care and education provider located at 40 Pleasant Street, Granby, Massachusetts. The company serves children ages 2.9 through kindergarten, providing them a safe and comfortable, family environment that supports learning and development. Children First...
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FAQs for finding preschools near you in Amherst, MA
In 2025 what types of preschools can I find near me in Amherst, MA?
There are two main types of preschool programs near you in Amherst, 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 Amherst, MA for traditional preschool centers, or private home-based preschools.
What should I look for in a good preschool program near me in Amherst, MA?
When you begin looking for preschools near me in Amherst, 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 Amherst, MA.
How can I find a preschool near me in Amherst, MA?
When looking for a preschool near you in Amherst, 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 Amherst, MA who have previously sent their kids to any of the preschools you are interested in.