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1.Eliot Educational Center2.Elmwood Preschool3.Grace Academy 4.Grace Christian Nursery School5.Highrock Covenant Preschool6.Jubilee Academy Preschool7.The Light House Early Learning Center8.Little Lamb Nursery School9. Notre Dame Montessori School10. Parkside Christian Academy 11. Park Street Kids12. Presbyterian Church Nursery School13. Children’s Learning Center 14. Our Place15. Twelfth Baptist Christian Preschool

Eliot Educational Center

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Address: 56 Dale St., Roxbury, 02119-2274Primary Contact: Barbara FieldsPhone: (617) 445-7525Email: Website: http://www.eliotroxbury.org/

Organization/Governance Preschool Capacity: 64

Elmwood Christian Preschool

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Address: 42 Elmwood Rd., Wellesley, 02481-1138Primary Contact: Mary StroudPhone: 781 237-5806Email: [email protected]: http://www.elmwoodchapel.org/christian_preschool.htm

Mission/Vision Statement

“As a Christian Preschool, God is honored and introduced as the Creator of our world and Jesus as our Lord and Savior. There are monthly Christian themes taught through stories and songs and daily grace at snack or lunchtime, as well as modeling caring and kindness towards others. We hope these experiences will be naturally integrated into your child’s life. Elmwood Christian Preschool provides an environment conducive to the optimal spiritual, social, physical and intellectual development of each child. We have a curriculum that is child-centered and developmentally appropriate which incorporates daily opportunities for individual as well as group activities, quiet and active play choices, imaginative play, problem-solving skills, literature and both large and small muscle activities. We believe preschool children are active learners who learn through play. A variety of fun, hands-on learning, activities and experiences are planned according to a calendar of themes and units,”—From website

Organization/Governance Preschool Capacity: 48 Associated with Elmwood Chapel

Other Comments Stay-day Program available Mondays and Tuesdays (care until 2:15) Program for 3 year olds: 9:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m., Mon., Wed., and Fri., or Tue.,

Thu., and Fri. Program for 4 year olds: 9:00 a.m. to 12:45 a.m., Mon., Tue., Wed., and Thu.

Grace Academy

Address: 451 Washington, Dorchester CTR, 02108Primary Contact: Karen FoxworthPhone: (617) 825-6757Email:Website: http://www.gcoan.org/

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http://www.elmwoodchapel.org/christian_preschool.htm

mailto:[email protected]


Other Comments In fall of 2010, Grace Academy will transition into being an after-school program,

rather than a preschool offering day-care

Grace Christian Nursery School

Address: 543 Greendale Ave, Needham 02494-4007Primary Contact: Nancy GallelloPhone: (617) 547-1063Email: [email protected]

Philosophy

GCNS provides a loving, stimulating, and developmentally appropriate setting for young children. Here they may safely explore their surroundings, enhance their self-esteem and begin to build foundations for future learning. Our program affords children the opportunity to interact with peers and adjust to life outside the home. GCNS’s profession staff regards play as an important element in the program. Through play, children are given opportunities to select and use materials constructively. This provides for and supports the children’s physical, social, emotional and cognitive development. Our goals are to enhance self-esteem, encourage positive feelings towards learning and others, and to create a successful first school experience for your child.

Christian attitudes and morals are incorporated through the celebration of holidays and visits with the pastor of Grace Lutheran Church. Teaching children to welcome different

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lifestyles is crucial to achieving harmony in our communities. Our multi-cultural curriculum is brought into the daily program through stories, songs, art activities, and parental involvement.

Organization/Governance Preschool Capacity: 60 1 teacher to 6-8 children Associated with Grace Lutheran Church

Programs Teddy 2 Day: Tu/Th, 8:45-11:30, for 3 yr. olds Dino: M/W/F, 8:45-11:30, for 4 yr. olds Chips: Tu/W/Th, 12:30-3:00, for mixed ages Rainbow: T, 8:45-11:30, for 4 & 5 yr. olds

Other Comments: Extended Day Program offered Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, 11:30-1:30

Highrock Covenant Preschool

Address: 127 Lowell Street, Arlington 02474Primary Contact: Stacie ClaytonPhone: (781) 646-4427Email: [email protected]: http://www.preschoolrocks.org/


“At Highrock Covenant Preschool we provide a quality education in a warm and loving environment, based on the teaching and examples of Jesus Christ. We seek to nurture and develop each child’s educational, social and spiritual potential.

Our goal is that every child under our care would flourish and grow as a confident unique creation of God, with a strong connection to others and their world, while equipping them for future learning,”—From website

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Financial Information Tuition Cost: $5,512 (five mornings per week, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., for one

academic year) Other Financial Sources:

Organization/Governance Preschool Capacity: 60 Associated with Highrock Church and Covenant Church, both in Arlington

Other Comments Extended Day (8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.), Enrichment Program (3:00 p.m. to 6:00

p.m.), and Summer Program are available

Jubilee Academy Preschool

Address: 1500 Blue Hill Ave, Mattapan, 02126-1746Primary Contact: Jenny ExilhomnePhone: (617) 376-6700Email: [email protected]; [email protected]: www.jubileeboston.org


“Jubilee Academy offers a Christ-centered emphasis on education, providing an academically rich and challenging environment, where social skills are taught and encouraged, while preparing students for learning in a safe and supportive environment.”—From brochure

Financial Information Tuition Cost: $165 per full week Other Financial Sources:

Organization/Governance Preschool Capacity: 20 Staff: Part of Jubilee Academy, which is an educational program of Jubilee Christian

Church, and is licensed by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Early Care and Education.

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Other Comments Early Care (7:00-8:15 a.m.) and After Care (3:15-5:30 p.m.)

The Light House Early Learning Center

Address: 222 Spring St., West Roxbury, 02132-5800Primary Mervat Makar (School Administrator)Phone: (617) 787-3000Email: mailto:[email protected]: http://lighthouseelc.com/


“Every child in the Light House ELC is viewed as a unique being, loved by God, and deserves to be loved and accepted. It is our mission to strive for all our children to reach their maximum potential level of excellence. Through our ongoing relationship with parents, we are confident that or program offers: the warmth of a friend’s home; the thrill of seeing your child excited about learning; a pre-school program with flexibility of Day Care hours; a chance for advancement by learning to read before Kindergarten; peace in knowing you’re your child is safe and always accessible to you.—From website

Financial Information Tuition Cost: $250 per full week Other Financial Sources:

Organization/Governance Preschool Capacity: 16 (out of 16) Staff: Associated with Arabic Evangelical Baptist Church

Other Comments Programs include After School music and tutoring, Field Trips, Spanish Teaching,

and a Summer Program

Little Lamb Nursery School

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Address: 6 Locker St., Wayland, 01778-1403Primary Contact: Mary SpadePhone: (508) 653-7285Email: [email protected]: http://www.littlelambschool.org/


“Little Lamb School is licensed through the Office of Child Care Services of the State of Massachusetts. Each of our staff members are highly qualified and are keenly interested in meeting and addressing the needs of the children in our program,”—From website

Financial Information Other Financial Sources:

Organization/Governance Preschool Capacity: 40 Associated with Celebration International Church

Other Comments Extended Program (9:00 a.m. to12:45 a.m.), After Care Program (8:00 a.m. to

3:00 p.m.) and Day Care Program (8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.) available.

Notre Dame Montessori School

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Address: 265 Mount Vernon St., Dorchester, MA 02125Primary Contact: Sr. Elizabeth Calcagni, S.N.D. (Director)Phone: (617) 282-0101Email: [email protected]: http://www.stchristopherchurch.org/pre-scho.htm


“The Notre Dame Montessori Pre-School provides an exceptional holistic educational program for city/inner city youth. Major goals are to create an atmosphere that fosters self-esteem, independence, and an inner motivation to learn.”—From website

Financial Information Tuition Cost: Other Financial Sources:

Organization/Governance Preschool Capacity: 25 (out of 25 total students) Staff: Sr. Elizabeth Calcagni Associated with St. Christopher’s Catholic Church, but not the Archdiocese of Boston

Other Comments

Parkside Christian Academy

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Address: 21 Forrest Hills Street, Jamaica Plain, 02130Primary Contact: Crystal DixonPhone: (617) 522-1841 Email: [email protected]: www.parksideca.org


“PCA strives to provide opportunities, both in and out of the classroom, for students to acquire a strong, positive self-image and to develop appropriate social, academic, and decision-making skills. Treated as individuals, students of varying levels of achievement are accepted and encouraged to develop according to their potential. Each student is taught the value of learning from one another as well as with one another. PCA provides a stimulating educational environment designed to nurture and enhance the experience of learning together”—From website

Financial Information Tuition Cost: $7,500 (September-August) Financial Assistance is available

Organization/Governance Preschool Capacity: 45 Total Students: 128, Preschool through 8th Grade

Other Comments Before School Care is offered between 7:30 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. for $5 per day After School Care is offered between 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. for $5 per day

Park Street Kids

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Address: 67 Brimmer Street, Boston, 02108Primary Contact: Tracy BradleyPhone: (617) 523-7577 Email: [email protected]: http://www.parkstreetkids.org/


“Strategically located in historic Beacon Hill, Park Street School and Park Street Kids are neighborhood schools that seek to unite children of diverse racial, ethnic, and economic backgrounds from Greater Boston in a nurturing school of the highest academic standards. Through an engaging, content-rich curriculum, we strive to empower and equip each child with a love of learning, a passion for truth, a heart for others, and an understanding of God's love and grace for us in Jesus Christ.,”—From website

Financial Information Tuition Cost: $10,600 (five mornings per week, one academic year) Other Financial Sources:

Organization/Governance Preschool Capacity: 100 Share board trustees with Park Street School Associated with Park Street School (kindergarten through 6th Grade) and Park

Street Church

Other Comments Creative Afternoons program for preschoolers from 12:00 noon-3:00 p.m. Financial Assistance is available to families based on demonstrated need.

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Presbyterian Church Nursery School

Address: 75 Vernon St, Newton, 02458-2027Primary Contacts: Jean Cobb and Annemarie HopkinsPhone: (617) 332-9255Email: [email protected]; [email protected] Website: http://www.newtonpres.org/nurseryschool/


“PCNS is a non-profit Christian preschool dedicated to providing a nurturing and safe environment where each child can grow developmentally and spiritually. We value each child as a unique gift from God. Our goal is to establish positive relationships, so that each child develops respect for others and becomes a confident member of our community.,”— From website

Financial Information Tuition Cost: tuition is subsidized by the Newton Presbyterian Church

Organization/Governance Preschool Capacity: 25 4 teachers Associated with Newton Presbyterian Church

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Other Comments Offer Early Birds program (morning care), Extended Day program (care from

12:00 noon to 2:30 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays), and Junebugs (summer program in June)

Salvation Army’s Children’s Learning Center

Address: 26 Wales St., Dorchester, 02124-1613Primary Contact: Candra Dixon-Moore (Director)Phone: (617) 436-2480Email: [email protected]: http://www.use.salvationarmy.org/use/www_use_mas.nsf/vw-sublinks/8398499AE122D66E80256E9800661D0B?openDocument


“The Salvation Army Children's Learning Center strives to provide a place where children and families can find vital services. At the Salvation Army CLC, a preschoolers' world begins as a caterpillar and opens up into a beautiful butterfly as they learn hands on skills through play and one on one supervised activities.

The Salvation Army CLC has an organized theme based curriculum that addresses everyday situations that encourage children to develop and foster social, emotional, physical and cognitive skills,”—From website


Organization/Governance Preschool Capacity: 60 Under the Massachusetts Division of the Salvation Army

Other Comments After School and Summer Camp Programs available

Salvation Army’s Our Place

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Address: 402 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, 02139-4132Primary Contact: Darlene Kopesky (Director)Phone: (617) 547-3400 Email: [email protected]: http://www.use.salvationarmy.org/


“The Salvation Army’s Our Place Day Care Center focuses on helping families break the cycle of homelessness and attain self sufficiency by providing a program that meets the educational, emotional, and spiritual needs of each family member. While the children are enrolled in Our Place, parents have the opportunity to work, seek permanent housing, attend school, receive counseling, volunteer in the center, or attend Parent Workshops,”—From Brochure

Financial Information Tuition Cost: day care services offered free of charged for parents who meet the

enrolment requirements

Organization/Governance Preschool Capacity: 13 Under the Massachusetts Division of the Salvation Army In order to enroll your child, you must either be living in a homeless shelter, a

battered women’s shelter, or transition housing Collaborates with Early Intervention and the Cambridge Public School’s Special

Start Team

Other Comments Care offered Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.

Twelfth Baptist Church Christian Preschool

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Address: 160 Warren St., Roxbury, 02119-3201Primary Contact: Bessie Wilkerson (Director)Phone: (617) 427-0273Email: [email protected]: http://www.tbcboston.org/ministries/preschool/tbc.PreSchool.html


“The Twelfth Baptist Church Christian Pre-school provides an educational experience in a warm, loving, and Christian atmosphere for children ages 2.9 through 6 years old. Recognizing the importance of a balanced growth experience, our staff provides opportunities for social intellectual, physical, and spiritual development. The Pre-school program serves the families and children of the community. This service has grown from a sincere love for children and a desire to help in their proper development and their adjustment in our modern world,”—From website


Organization/Governance Preschool Capacity: 35 Governed by a Directorate Committee Associated with Twelfth Baptist Church

Other Comments Operate 12 months of the year Care available from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Preschool Profiles

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Name of School:________________________________________________________________________________

School Address: Street: City: ___________________________________

State:___________Zip Code:_____________Is this your mailing address?__________________________________

Contact Information: Phone: fax: ___________________________________________

School Email: School Web Address:______________________________________

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Primary Contact: Name: Email: Phone:________________________

Mission/Vision Statement:______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Organization/Governance

1. Enrollment: Preschool Capacity/Enrollment_________________Total Capcity/Enrollment___________________

2. Staff: Teachers (#):_______________Administration Structure:_________________Director(s)_______________

3. Does the school have a Church Affiliation?________________________________________________________

4. Is the school overseen by a Board?_______________________________________________________________

5. Is the school part of any support network? If so, which?_____________________________________________

6. Is the school accredited by any organization(s)? If so, which?_________________________________________

Financial Information

1. Tuition:__________________________Is Financial Assistance Available?________________________________

2. Does the school have other financial sources other than tuition?______________________________________

Other Comments

1. For what days of the week is Preschool Education and Care Available?_________________________________

2. For what months of the year is Preschool Education and Care Available?________________________________

2. Are there after school or early morning programs available?__________________________________________

3. Other Notes_________________________________________________________________________________

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4. Are their photographs available, either of the facilities or of the students?______________________________

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