Somerville has a wide variety of both Center-Based child care programs, and Family child care programs.
Center and School-Based programs may have one classroom or multiple classrooms and take place in a designated space outside of the home.
Family Child Care programs are usually smaller and take place in a provider’s home.
Pooh and Friends is the right place to for children to grow. We offer a dual-language program, cooking class, computer class, field trips, and much more in a warm and caring environment. We work closely with our community.
Saint Catherine of Genoa School builds a strong foundation of academic excellence while embracing the Catholic faith, respecting diversity, and fostering community. The school has curricular and extracurricular programs in place which specifically and effectively address intellectual and developmental needs of children in the Early Childhood Program and are consistent with the school’s stated mission.
Somerville Child Care Center (SCCC) has one classroom and services 16 children daily. The teacher - child ratio is 1 teacher for 8 children. The classroom is divided into learning centers and a variety of materials and activities are offered. The mission of SCCC is to provide opportunities to develop cognitive, language, physical, social, emotional and self-help skills by designing an open classroom that supports independence by allowing children to make choices and initiate activities. The philosophy at SCCC is that children learn and develop skills through their interactions with their environment and through their play.
The ECIP is a multi-sensory preschool program that serves both children with special needs and typically developing children from the Somerville Community. In order to be considered for a placement in an integrated classroom, the potential peers must be three years old by February 28th and a resident of Somerville. All peer students must be fully toilet trained with no pull ups. The program uses the same benchmarks and curriculum as the SMILE program and is based on a developmental model where each child builds on his or her own skills. Each class is led by a highly trained certified Special Education teacher. In addition, each room has a paraprofessional who has experience working with different types of learners. ECIP school hours are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. Children who have special needs may be transported by bus to and from the Capuano Center. Parents/guardians of youth who are typically developing peers are responsible for their child's transportation.
Children must be Somerville residents and 4 years old by August 31st in order to be eligible to apply for the pre-school program at the Somerville Public Schools. The free program is offered at the Michael E. Capuano Early Childhood Center, as well as a limited number of classrooms at the Argenziano School, East Somerville Community School, Healey School, Sonrisa Program at the Healey School, Kennedy School, West Somerville Neighborhood School, and the Winter Hill Community Innovation School. Pre-school hours are Monday-Friday, 8:45 a.m. to 1:45 p.m.
Each classroom maintains a staff/child ratio monitored and regulated by the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care. Preschool One – 2.9 years to 4 years. Preschool Two – 3.9 years to 5 years. The Somerville YMCA Preschool enrollment reflects the rich diversity of Somerville and the surrounding areas. Our multicultural atmosphere promotes a greater knowledge, understanding and acceptance of our local and world communities. Program includes: ♦ Swimming Lessons ♦ Backyard Outdoor Play Space ♦ Large Indoor Gym Space ♦ Computer in Each Classroom ♦ Curriculum Based Art Projects ♦ Social/Emotional Enrichment
***Sheila's Family Daycare is a TV-FREE facility*** *Licensed by EEC and with capacity for 10 children. Hours : Monday-Thursday from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM and Friday from 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM. * Full-time available Monday through Friday * Part-time available (M-W-F) or (T-Th) *Member of Provider's Food Program INC. Meals & snacks served in my daycare meet nutrition requirements established by USDA. They are always fresh and homemade and included in the tuition for children 14 months and older. *Excellent references/testimonials of current and former clients. *Nurturing & very responsible care for your child in a warm and respectful family environment. *Providers: We are college educated in child development and early education, pediatric CPR & first aid trained certified up to date. *Over 19 years of experience and training on child development. *Wonderful opportunity for your little one to learn Spanish! ~BIG BONUS FOR THE REST OF HIS/HER LIFE~ * Daily child's report includes: feeding, intake of liquids, wet & soiled diapers, naps and indoor & outdoor activities. * Routines and fun age-appropriate activities: puzzles, story time, arts & crafts, blocks, nature, play dough, painting, music, outside/indoor free play and rest /nap time. *Nice & big newly-renovated playroom with private bathroom. Separate nap room and kitchen for daycare use only, very clean and neat single home free of smokers and pets. For more info: call 617-776-8771, or e-mail Sheilar77@msn.com Accessible to Cambridge, Charlestown, Arlington, Medford, Rts 16, 28 & I-93.
The belief at Stepping Stone daycare is that children should not only be prepared for kindergarten but the daycare should be a key part in preparing children for life in general. Our belief is that children learn the best in a warm positive environment that embraces learning interactions with peers and adults. The staff at Stepping Stone will encourage their self-esteem and willingness to try new exciting activities that will safely stimulate their thought process.
The Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care also provides a searchable database of licensed childcare programs in all areas.
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