Preschools in the Boston Area
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Boston KidsOutAndAbout Preschool Newsletter |
Dear KidsOutAndAbout readers:
Are you planning to have your children attend preschool this year? Or are you thinking about whether it's the best option for your family? Do you have a friend who is thinking about preschool for her kids? If any of these is true, this special annual edition of our newsletter is for YOU! We provide not only options for where to start your search in our area, but also some tips for what to
think about and what to look for as you start the process.
KidsOutAndAbout has a large list of local preschools that have posted to our site; this list is provided in the LISTS/Preschools & Childcare list linked from the menu on every page of
KidsOutAndAbout. In this newsletter, first, we have some featured preschools with descriptions of their programs. Next, we provide a list of links to some additional schools. And last, we provide tips for helping you evaluate preschools when you visit, to see if they are right for you.
Remember: SAVE THIS NEWSLETTER and forward it along! If you or one of your friends is in the market for a preschool, it's a handy
reference.
—Debra Ross, publisher |
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Preschool of the Arts is committed to building a strong educational foundation for our children through play, social collaboration and exploration.
Our school is built on the belief that the earliest events in a child's life are the most formative and critical determinants of their development.
As our name suggests, we anchor our program on learning through the arts. Utilizing the Reggio Emilia discipline, our children spend the day exploring, experiencing, playing, and creating. From our infants to our preschoolers, our students are exposed to a world full of art, music, and nature.
Our…
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A play-based, cooperative preschool in Brookline, MA. If you are looking for a preschool for your child, you will not find another school quite like Clinton Path. The teaching team is dedicated to creating a child-centered educational experience and we
believe that each day should hold joy in it for our students. We listen to each child and honor them as individuals; we appreciate that each one had their own personality, interests, and culture and are entitled to dignity and respect.
In our curriculum, the teachers' goal is to give the children a mixture of directed instruction and the…
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Ethos is a new mindset and model for child care and early education for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years. With a unique educational approach and a stimulating yet safe environment, Ethos nurtures and enables future generations of socially, emotionally, and
physically resilient people.
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Old South Preschool is a weekday, non-religious early education program that serves approximately 40 children, ages 2- 5. Our program offers an emergent curriculum, play-centered learning, an experienced and caring staff, and flexible scheduling at an
affordable price. Situated in the heart of Boston’s Copley Square, Old South Preschool is a truly special place. Here, children are given the opportunity to delve into their interests, to become explorers of the world and this neighborhood of Boston, to learn important life lessons through play and inquiry, and be honored and respected as…
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DCD is a PK-8 Independent School in Dedham, Massachusetts. The value of a DCD education extends far beyond academic achievement. It’s about discovering who you are, building confidence, finding your voice, and experiencing the joy of learning. It’s also
about understanding your responsibility—to yourself, to others, and to the world around you. At DCD, students grow into thoughtful, engaged individuals who care deeply and act with purpose.
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Dexter Southfield is an independent, college-preparatory day school for girls and boys in Classes PreK-12. Our PreK program centers on fostering a sense of self-awareness, empathy, and community among our young learners. Through guided play, cooperative
activities, and meaningful interactions, children learn to identify and express their emotions, build positive relationships, and navigate social situations with growing independence. Located on a world-class campus just five miles from downtown Boston, Dexter Southfield helps boys and girls develop their individual talents and build an ethical…
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The International School of Boston (ISB) is an independent, non-profit, age 2-grade 12 French-English bilingual and international school located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, in one of the most vibrant metropolitan areas in the United States.
ISB is a school that lives and breathes its Mission. Equipping our students with the ability to speak multiple languages fluently and develop critical thinking skills within the context of international mindedness is a purposeful, daily experience. ISB’s Maternelle, or Preschool, is a distinctive and unique bilingual environment where learning comes alive…
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Here, you can engage in a rich array of educational, fitness, cultural and social programs - all while connecting to a vibrant Jewish community.
Families Play, Learn, and Celebrate Together! Open to all, JCC programs include four outstanding preschools, multiple day camps, early parenting support, a fully-equipped fitness and aquatics center, wellness, arts, and ideas classes for all ages, performances and lectures, Jewish holiday celebrations, and more. With the support of generous donors, we award hundreds of thousands of dollars in scholarships each year in order to make the JCC
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Lexington Montessori School builds an inclusive, joyful community that ignites self-discovery through purposeful learning, inspiring children to embrace and challenge the world with compassion, resilience and courage.
We hope our children will go on to their next educational experience feeling rooted in their individual identities, with a profound appreciation for both difference and interconnection. LMS teaches children to have an impact on the world through Awareness and Action. The school emphasizes critical thinking to foster community awareness and to engender in our students an…
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Dandelion Montessori is a collaborative community of Montessori learners, ages 2.9 through 6 years, educators and families in Somerville, MA. Established in 2015 as a coop community for toddlers, Dandelion is a Wildflower Network School, an innovative
approach to Montessori education started by the Social Computing Group at the MIT Media Lab.
Providing a peaceful, mixed-age, child-directed environment. The Montessori Method emerges from the belief that children are naturally good, peaceful and curious and that in the context of a supportive environment, all children engage instinctively in the…
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Panda Cub Academy offers children 6 months to 6 years old a progressive Montessori based curriculum while immersing them in Chinese language and culture.
Our classrooms and curriculum are built on the belief that children learn best through interactive experience and purposeful play. By combining the Montessori educational philosophy with Chinese language immersion, we offer children the best of both worlds. Our comprehensive curriculum includes the classic Montessori subject areas of practical life, sensorial, math, language arts, science, social studies, art and music. Because these early…
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What kind of preschool best suits your child?
Those nice parenting articles always tell you to make sure you choose a preschool that best suits your child's personality--but then rarely provide any specifics on what will give you those clues. Children vary widely in their responses to different situations. Think
about where your child falls on the following dimensions, and think about your own personal preferences for what a preschool experience should be like for your child. Then, when you visit preschools, ask the administrators (and observe yourself) about how well the school's philosophy matches your children's needs. - Playing and learning: Do these seem like separate times at the preschool, or are play and learning time integrated?
- The setting: Is your goal to get your child used
to a school setting, or is it important that the setting feel more like home?
- Specific learning goals: Do you have academic milestones or religious needs that you would like met? Think about this before you set out, and refine your thoughts as you visit more schools.
- Introverts and extroverts: If your child falls on one end of introvert-extrovert scale, it's important to realize this and see what would be expected of them at each preschool (especially important for the
introverts).
- Active play: Does the school provide resources for physically active play that match your child's needs?
- Rest: Kids have different rhythms and requirements for rest. Think about what your child's specific needs are to ensure that they will be accommodated.
- Structure: Some kids do better with lots of structure, while other families feel that they already have enough structure and prefer that a preschool ensure lots of time for unstructured play and
interaction.
- Discipline: What happens when kids misbehave at school? Does the school's philosophy match yours?
- Safety: Safety is a big concern. Think carefully about your standards for keeping kids safe, and observe how the school meets your expectations.
If your child attends (or attended) a great preschool that is not currently on our big preschool list (the easiest way to find out is to search in the big search bar on the top of every KidsOutAndAbout page), please
email me back and we'll contact them immediately to see if they'd like to be on this list! |
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