The Seaside Nursery School puts children, and their families, first. The nursery's stated purpose is to provide activities that help children develop and learn at their own growth rates in an informal and flexible program aimed at the needs of the individual child.
Seaside's curriculum includes language, arts, science, math, art, music, movement and social studies. Teachers see themselves as facilitators, to provide support and information to both children and parents. Parents are always welcome, whether for a special event, or just to stop in and see how the day is going.
Seaside Nursery School has 4 programs: toddler, transitional pre-school, pre-school and transitional kindergarten. A brochure with explanations can be requested.
Inch by Inch is a licensed childcare facility located in the Crosby Corporate Business Complex. It is open year round during the week even on snow days. Children two months to 10 years old are welcome here. Inch by Inch has toddler and preschool programs as well as before- and after-school programs, which will bus children from their local school to this facility. Inch by Inch also has a summer camp. Registration is open to the public during specific times of the year and fills up quickly.
The family-owned Gymnastic Academy of Boston has been training boys and girls up to age 18 since 1972. This Norwood location is the parent branch of a chain of four Massachusetts academies and offers beginner to competition-level classes. The facility features a tumble track, mini and regular trampolines, a foam pit, a rock wall, a vault, uneven and parallel bars, beams, rings, a pommel horse and moon bounces. The academy also has a parents' viewing room, cubbies for personal belongings and a small pro shop. All of the coaches are USAG safety certified.
Children Aboard Rainbow Express, or CARE, is a day care center operated by Cindy Parker since 1984. CARE is in St. John's Episcopal Church. It incorporates Christian philosophy into its mission to provide a healthy, safe and stimulating environment in which children, ages 3-6, can develop physically, socially, emotionally, creatively and intellectually.
Originally built as a YMCA in 1904, this building has character to spare. The adult program list is extensive and includes activities such as swimming lessons, yoga, karate and an array of dance classes. Senior citizens can loosen up with water aerobics courses, many of which are free to members. Memberships are reasonably priced for individuals and families. Other programs include a pre-school, child care, outreach and youth day camp.
Peabody's Magical Beginnings is one of several locations in the North Shore area. It specializes in full- and partial-day care for children, from toddlers to preschoolers. Daily activities include outdoor play, art, small group discussions, book time, music and much more. Magical Beginnings seeks to develop the whole child through social and sensory activities.
Since its founding in 1963 by First Parish in Framingham, Framingham Centre Nursery School has provided dedicated programming for young children in the community. The preschool meets the needs of the diverse population in Framingham and the surrounding areas by encouraging each child to grow through socialization and hands-on experiences. The school offers a flexible schedule on weekdays, starting at 7:30am, and enrolls students from age 2 to 6; toilet training is not required. The school offers weekly music and gym classes, and provides weekly Spanish classes for its 4-hour program.
The Acton Barn Cooperative Nursery School serves children from ages two years and nine months to five years. The morning class program gives parents a choice of two, three or four days of classes for their children. The afternoon provides a three-day program only. Its program is designed to enhance children's social, emotional, educational and physical growth, through a combination of parent and staff cohesiveness. Parents get involved at the school; for example, everyday, there are two to three parents who help out at the barn.