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Savvy Source
A great website to use for preschools.
Newton Presbyterian Church Nursery School
75 Vernon St, Newton
nurseryschool@newtonpres.org
617-332-9255 ext. 1
Walnut Park Montessori School
47 Walnut Park, Newton
walnutpark@gis.net
617-969-9208
Cambridge Montessori School I have heard good things from local parents. No current HBS students’ children attend this year but I do know of one family who will be sending their children next year. Its one of the more expensive schools in the area. You must do an interview so applications should be done early. Applications are due in the Fall for the following school year.
161 Garden St, Cambridge
info@cambridgemontessori.net
617-492-3410
Christ Lutheran Preschool
Veronica Johnson is the Director. She is so friendly. I have enjoyed the school for Hailey. It is smaller, and they do incorporate a bible story into the day so whether or not that is for you is a personal decision. Children can attend from 2.9 through 5 years.
Information submitted by Pam Nix, previous Co-President of Partners’ Club
579 Belmont St, Belmont
617-489-3071
Agassiz Preschool
1803 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge - Porter Square
617-545-9355
Cambridge-Ellis School My husband and I were very impressed with this school during an open house. It’s a bit expensive but they do offer financial aid. We decided not to apply after I heard its extremely competitive and hard to get in. Applications are due in the Fall for the upcoming school year.
80 Trowbridge St, Cambridge
617-354-0014
Cambridge Nursery School
6 Hillside Pl, Cambridge
617-547-7288
Garden Nursery School
24 Farwell Pl, Cambridge
617-354-4229
Little Folks Fellowship Nursery My daughter goes to "Little Folks Fellowship Preschool" in Cambridge. It's a Christian preschool with very affordable rates. It meets in the basement of a Presbyterian church. I love the teachers there. A lot of us 2nd years have our kids going there. It's $270 a month for 10 months. The kids meet on M,W,F from 9-12. Applications start in March.
1418 Cambridge St, Cambridge
617-868-4285
Newtowne School
11 Garden St, Cambridge
617-354-0919
Drumlin Farms Community Preschool My 3 year old is currently enrolled in Drumlin Farms Preschool. It’s a nature based program. Children participate in farm chores which gives them the opportunity to learn about different animals and nature. My daughter loves it. They spend the first half of class inside doing some typical preschool activities, like stories, play, etc. The second half of class is spent outside. The children go outside in almost all weather so be prepared. It’s wonderful. My daughter comes home exhausted talking about pigs, and cows, and the lettuce they saw in the greenhouse. I feel like it’s a once and a lifetime chance for my daughter to learn firsthand about nature and these animals. She is already enrolled for next year. Next years enrollment has already started but there are openings for the afternoon class still. The cost is $295 a month, running from September through June.
Lincoln, Ma
Childcare
Child Care @ Harvard
Contains information about preschools, elementary schools, childcare, and more.
worklife@harvard.edu
617-495-4100
Newton Childcare Commission
This website provides links and information about pre-schools and childcare options for Newton residents. They also fund limited scholarships for low and moderate income families.
Soldiers Field Park Children's Center Soldiers Field Park Child Care Center non-for profit, Harvard-affiliated child care center. They have 2 infant classes, 3 toddler classes, and 2 preschool classes. Option of having a full time spot, or a part day spot (8:00-1:00pm, or 8:00-3:00pm) looks like it's a lot easier to get a spot when you decide on a full day spot. You decide when you want to pick up your child. they encourage drop off before 9:00am, but I think it's not a must. My daughter is in the pre-1 class, which takes children 2.9-4 years old. She loves going to class every day. There are 3-4 teachers for 17-18 children. Snacks and a warm lunch is included in the fee. the lunch is cooked right there in the school, and I am quite happy with their meal choices.
A childcare center located in Building 1 of Soldiers Field Park apartment complex.
sfpcc@fas.harvard.edu
617-495-2680
Alef-Bet Child Care
8 Tremont Street, Cambridge, MA 02139
617-547-3651
Child Care Resource Centre
130 Bishop Allen Dr, Cambridge
617-547-1063
City of Cambridge Department of Human Service Programs
dhsp@cambridgema.gov
51 Inman St, Cambridge
617-349-6200
Babysitting
Babysitting services can be obtained in several ways: by joining a neighborhood co-op, contacting an agency, or by calling one of the local colleges to list your needs with the Student Employment Office. Rates for services can range anywhere between $8-15/hour per child. I recommend using the Harvard Employment Website, where Harvard students only (both undergraduate and graduate students) have access. You post a “babysitter wanted” job listing and the students will contact you. Some students looking for jobs will post their own bio’s and you can contact them. I have a great packet that helps you out in the process of hiring a babysitter including specific questions to ask (ask Crimson Kids about this).
Harvard University Office of Student Employment
Select "Childcare" from the drop down menu and click "Go Get It"
Boston University Office of Student Employment
Check out the "Quickie Job Service"
MIT Office of Student Employment
View their online "On-Call List for Childcare"
SitterCity
Can be a good resource, but may take some interviewing to find the right person.
Care.com
You want to check with the references and do your own testing, these websites are not agencies, so anyone can offer services in there.
Personally Paired
Craig's List
Click "childcare" under the "community" section
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