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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
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!
- Kayla M.
Preschools in Northampton, MA
Smith College Center for Early Childhood Education at Fort Hill
28 LYMAN RD, Northampton, MA
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...
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.
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...
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.
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'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...
Sarah R.
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
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,...
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...
Blessed Sacrament School
21 Westfield Road, Holyoke, MA
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...
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
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...
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...
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...
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.
The Color Collaborative
116 Pleasant Street, Easthampton, MA
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...
Clown Around Preschool & Daycare Center
31 Gunn Rd, Southampton, MA
5.0
(1)
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!"
Kayla M.
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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.