BFC Childcare Directory of preschools, daycares and family

Bedford Child Care Directory April 2014 *** The information contained within has been submitted by the individual childcare providers and or obtained from the website of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care. This directory includes only childcare providers within the Bedford town limits. If you have any questions or comments about this directory, please contact Stephanie Keep at [email protected] Center name: Center address: Contact name and number: Website: Center hours: Schedule options: Total number of children served: Ages served: Number of classrooms: Teacher: child ratio: Cost: How to enroll: Basic schedule: Other information: Bedford Children’s Center 402 Concord Rd., Bedford, MA Heather Drummond, Program Manager (781) 271-‐9847 www.bedfordchildrenscenter.com 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Varies based on need 77 Birth to 5th grade after school Infants, tiny tots, sprouts (2), preschool, Montessori and after school (max 12 kids) State regulated based on ages Provided as requested, not published Open enrollment No full week closures Bedford Children's Center offers a nurturing learning environment with age-‐appropriate activities for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-‐age children. With years of dedicated experience, BCC and its staff partners with parents, their children, and the community to provide a childcare "village" ensuring that every child has the best possible experiences each and every day! We take great pride in knowing that you put your children in our care, and you can trust that everything we do is focused on their well being and development. Our goal is to help support you in your journey as a family. BFC References: Suzanne Udell, 781-‐771-‐5475 Sara Grossman, [email protected] Jerry Zhao, 781-‐850-‐6638, [email protected] Bethany Boglarski, 781-‐275-‐0306, [email protected] Center name: Center address: Contact name and number: Website: Center hours: Schedule options: Total number of children served: Ages served: Number of classrooms: Cost: How to enroll: Basic schedule: Other information : BFC References: John Wardley, [email protected] Bedford High Integrated Preschool (part of the Bedford Public Schools) 9 Mudge Way (in Bedford High School), Bedford, MA Jayme Szymczak (781) 275-‐1700 ext. 4110 www.bedford.k12.ma.us Preschool Program: 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (5 day) 8:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. (3 day – M-‐W-‐F) *Before Care: 7:45 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. *Extended Day: 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. *After Care: 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Must be enrolled in the preschool program to attend before care, extended day, and/or after care 3 or 5 day programs Up to 45 3–5 3 2014–2015 price schedule: 5-‐Day Program: $4800.00/year 3-‐Day Program: $3175.00/year Additional Offerings (five-‐day students only): Before Care*: $3006.00/year Extended Day*: $1940.00/year 3-‐day $3340.00/year 5-‐day After Care*: $3006.00/year Screening dates in January to be included in lottery for following school year. Contact J. Szymczak in December/January to schedule screening appointment Follows Bedford Public Schools calendar, open 10 months/year The Bedford High Integrated Preschool program serves children ages 3 – 5. We have both 3-‐day and 5-‐day programs. The curriculum is comprised of structured and play activities in a fun, active, safe environment. We provide special education and regular education services in an inclusive setting, where the role of the adults is to support and facilitate each child’s learning. We strive to promote each child’s cognitive, language, physical, social, and emotional development through an integrated approach to learning. We maintain a balanced enrollment between children who are typically developing and children who may have some combination of language, motor, and/or social delays. The Bedford High Integrated Preschool classes are taught by a highly qualified team of teachers including: Special Education Teachers, Educational Assistants, Speech Pathologist, Occupational Therapist and Physical Therapist for up to 15 children. In addition to our MA licensed teachers, high school students taking early childhood education classes, participate in each daily session. They are given the opportunity to apply what they are learning in the preschool classroom. Bedford High Integrated Preschool follows the MA Guidelines for Preschool Learning. Center name: Center address: Contact name and number: Website: Center hours: Schedule options: Bedford Montessori School 153 Concord Road (as of August, 2014 – 8 Alfred Circle Bedford) Patricia Shapiro (781) 275-‐3344 www.bedfordmontessori.org 7:45 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. 5 half days, 5 full days, before school care, extended day 49 2 years – 6 years 2 currently, 3 as of August, 2014 Toddlers – 2 teachers / 9 children Preschool – 2 teachers / 20 children Please see website for tuition schedules Schedule an appointment to visit. Enrollment depends on availability. We begin to see visitors for the upcoming school year during the fall months prior to the enrollment year. School year currently. We may add a summer program in 2015. We follow a traditional Montessori program. Our teachers hold state qualification as well as Montessori certification for the level with which they work. Please call for more information. Total number of children served: Ages served: Number of classrooms: Teacher: child ratio: Cost: How to enroll: Basic schedule: Other information: BFC References: Laura Rosenberg, [email protected] Christine Larimore, [email protected] Jessica Snyder Betts, [email protected]
Center name: Center address: Contact name and number: Website: Center hours: Schedule options: Bedford Recreation KIDS’ CLUB 12 Mudge Way, Bedford, MA Nancy Cormier or Kate Farrell (781) 275-‐5427 http://www.bedfordma.gov/kids-‐club 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Before school 7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. After school until 6:00 p.m. Open school vacation weeks and school teacher workshop days Summer Fun (full day) Program Up to 156 School age Between 1:9 and 1:13 For the most up-‐to-‐date information visit our website at http://www.bedfordma.gov/kids-‐club. Upcoming school year registration begins mid-‐March. Forms can be found on our website. Open year round Total number of children served: Ages served: Teacher: child ratio: Cost: How to enroll: Basic schedule: BFC References: Center name: Center address: Contact name and number: Website: BFC References: Anuja Rotella, [email protected] Kristin A. Cefalo Michaela Tiffany, [email protected] Bright Horizons at Crosby Drive 30 Crosby Drive, Bedford, MA (781) 271-‐9195 www.brighthorizons.com Center name: Center address: Contact name and number: BFC References: Center name: Center address: Contact name and number: Center hours: Schedule options: Total number of children served: Ages served: Number of classrooms: Teacher: child ratio: Cost: How to enroll: Basic schedule: BFC References: Anuja Rotella, [email protected] Donna Good 16 Genetti Circle, Bedford, MA Donna Good, (718) 275-‐0281 Family Daycare and Preschool 29 Winterberry Way Bedford, MA Brenda McGilvary 781-‐275-‐6009 Monday through Friday 7:30 -‐ 4:30 Full time enrollment 6 3 months through 5 years 1 1:6 Fee is paid weekly year round On site visit Year round Center name: Center address: Contact name and number: Website: Center hours: Schedule options: Total number of children served: Ages served: Number of classrooms: Teacher: child ratio: Cost: How to enroll: Basic schedule: Other information : BFC References: Stephanie Visone, [email protected]
The Goddard School 52 Middlesex Turnpike, Bedford, MA Wendy Libby, Owner (781) 275-‐7880 Stephanie Fitzpatrick, Education Director (781) 275-‐7880 www.GoddardSchool.com/bedfordMA 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Morning program: 8:30 a.m. –12:30 p.m. Full day program: 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. 135 6 weeks to 6 years 9 State mandated Infants (full time only): $1825/ month Toddlers: full time $1684/ month, part time available Pre-‐school/ Pre-‐K: full time $1364/ month, part time available Flexible schedules are available in Toddler thru Pre K Continuous enrollment based on availability. Closed Xmas Eve to 1st Business day of New Year and all major holidays Our school is co-‐led by an on-‐site owner and an education director that work together to make sure every family enjoys a loving, nurturing experience. The deepest, most genuine learning happens for children through play and fun activities, lovingly guided by highly trained teachers. It’s where you start the journey that can make all the difference. Center name: Center address: Contact name and number: Website: Center hours: Schedule options: Total number of children served: Ages served: Number of classrooms: Teacher: child ratio: Cost: How to enroll: Basic schedule: Other information : BFC References: “Growing Well Program” (GWP) Family Child Сare 3 Mill Dam Rd, Bedford MA Oleana Ageyeva (339) 224-‐4769 www.growingwellprogram.com Monday-‐Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Full-‐time, part-‐time, half-‐day 10 2-‐5 Toddler and preschool groups At least 1:5 Tuition fees including meals and snacks start at $56/day Application deadline June1 Our program offers preschool September 1–June 15 and summer camp June 15–July 31. We are closed for major holidays and two-‐week winter break. GWP offers two-‐way English-‐Russian immersion and aims for bilingualism, biliteracy and cross-‐cultural competence. We use a thematic approach to get children engaged in exciting hands-‐on projects that help them learn about the world. Our preschool is a qualified provider of the licensed Music Together Preschool Program making a commitment to include music as an essential part of our core curriculum. Regular field trips and local outings keep the children in connection with the community. All GWP teachers hold degree in Early Childhood Education and are highly qualified. Our typical full day schedule: Breakfast Bilingual music circle Fruit snack Bilingual preschool time Outdoor play Lunch Bilingual story circle Nap Dairy and fruit snack Art Free Play Center name: Center address: Contact name and number: Website: BFC References: Sarita Pillai, [email protected]
Inch by Inch Child Development Center 19 Crosby Drive, Bedford, MA (781) 271-‐0800 www.inchbyinchchildcare.com Center name: Center address: Contact name and number: Center hours: Judy’s Home Day Care 2 Charles Street, Bedford, MA Judy Murphy (781) 275-‐2201 Monday through Thursday 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Fridays 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Full time / Part time / After school 6 children plus 2 after school Newborn to school age One 1:6 1–3 days $75/day, 4–5 days $65/day Open enrollment Closed all holidays, 2 days at Christmas, 2 days at Thanksgiving, 2 weeks paid vacation I have been providing home daycare for 20 years. I provide a loving, fun-‐filled, educational environment for children, birth to school age. I have a degree in Psychology with a minor in Early Education. Schedule options: Total number of children served: Ages served: Number of classrooms: Teacher: child ratio: Cost: How to enroll: Basic schedule: Other information: BFC References: Kristin Dowdy, [email protected] Center name: Center address: Contact name and number: BFC References: Mali Reimer, [email protected]
Karen L. Sullivan 51 Neillian Street, Bedford, MA Karen L. Sullivan, (781) 275-‐1559 Center name: Center address: Contact name and number: BFC References: Kathryn Harris 10 Fitchdale Avenue, Bedford, MA Kathryn Harris, (781) 275-‐9233 Center name: Center address: Contact name and number: Website: Center hours: Schedule options: Ages served: Number of classrooms: Teacher: child ratio: Cost: How to enroll: Basic schedule: Other information : The LEAP School 376 Concord Road (Route 62), Bedford, MA Terri Connelly & Jaclyn Lopes, Admissions Directors (781) 861-‐1026 www.leapschool.com 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. T/Th; MWF; M-‐F 15 mos. by 9/1 up to 4/5 by September 1 (oldest group is transitional Kindergarten) 9 Young toddlers – 2:7 Toddlers – 2:9 Weekly rates range from $144 to $399 depending on number and length of days Contact LEAP School Admissions at (781)861-‐1026 ext. 0 LEAP is a full year program, offering 2 sessions, a 6-‐
week Camp and a 10-‐month Fall/Spring session. Closures follow typical public school calendar. We believe in consistent, open and honest communication. We value parent education, provide parent resources and welcome parent involvement. As educators, we are committed to the professional and personal growth of our teaching team. The LEAP School strives to lay the foundation for thoughtful, compassionate, respectful, responsible, and creative lifelong learners. Our Mission is to foster positive growth in children, parents and teachers through caring, supportive and mutually respectful relationships within a safe, stimulating, child-‐centered environment. Children, Parents and Teachers represent the three "Seeds of LEAP." Every child is seen as a unique individual with gifts. We strive to nurture and develop the emotional, social, physical, and cognitive skills of every child. The Language Enrichment Arts Program® (LEAP) encourages self-‐awareness, self-‐expression and promotes self-‐confidence. The LEAP faculty is dedicated to establishing supportive relationships with parents. BFC References: Amy Hill Amick, [email protected] Jessica Uhing-‐Luedde, [email protected]
Center name: Center address: Contact name and number: BFC References: Jerry Zhao, 781-‐850-‐6638, [email protected] Chris Anderson, [email protected] Raeanne Brazee, [email protected] Sarah Castillo, 781-‐538-‐6405
Little Acorns Daycare 7 Richard Road, Bedford, MA Gina Cook, (781) 275-‐1074 Center name: Center address: Contact name and number: Website: Center hours: Schedule options: Total number of children served: Ages served: Number of classrooms: Teacher: child ratio: Cost: How to enroll: Basic schedule: Other information : BFC References: Leah Walton, [email protected], 781-‐275-‐8115 Holly Munsie, [email protected] Open Arms Christian Preschool 426 Davis Road, Bedford MA Nancy Naughton, Director (781) 271-‐1148 [email protected] www.lcsavior.org (click on the Open Arms link) Preschool: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Early Drop Off: 8 a.m. or 8:30 a.m. Stay & Play: Monday–Thursday 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.), Friday 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. (no Stay & Play on the first Wednesday of each month) Preschool 3’s: Tues/Thurs (with the option of 3, 4 or 5 days) Preschool 4’s: Mon/Wed/Fri (with the option of 4 or 5 days) Pre-‐Kindergarten: Mon/Tue/Wed/Thurs/Fri licensed capacity 46 children 2 yrs. 9 mos. – 6 yrs. 4 1:6 2 days $224/month, 3 days $292/month, 4 days $395/month, 5 days $491/month Early Drop Offs: 8 a.m. $5/day, 8:30 a.m. $8/day Stay & Play: $8/hour Enrollment is ongoing throughout the school year; a registration form and fee need to be submitted to secure placement. Call to schedule a convenient time to visit the school for a tour. School year schedule: 2nd week of September to the end of May. Open Arms follows the Bedford Schools for vacations, holidays and snow days with a few exceptions Open Arms has been providing quality education in a stimulating environment to the children of Bedford and surrounding communities since 1996. The curriculum follows the MA Department of Education Guidelines for Preschool Learning Experiences and provides guidance to promote all areas of development. Each child is encouraged to develop at a comfortable rate of growth since each child is a unique individual. The dedicated and loving staff has over 100 combined years in the Early Childhood field and more than 70 years at Open Arms. In September 2013, Open Arms opened a brand new 3500 sq. ft. playground, and a climbing structure is scheduled to be installed this spring. Center name: Center address: Contact name and number: Website: Center hours: Schedule options: Total number of children served: Ages served: Number of classrooms: Teacher: child ratio: Cost: How to enroll: Basic schedule: Other information : BFC References: Sarah Scoville, [email protected] Kristine Shah, [email protected] Virginie Sweetland, [email protected] Anuja Rotella, [email protected] St. Paul’s Weekday Nursery School 100 Pine Hill Road, Bedford Lee Frank (781) 275-‐1383 www.stpaulsweekdayns.org 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. with optional lunch until 1:00 p.m. and extended day until 3:00 p.m. 2 day (Tues/Thurs), 3 day (Mon/Wed/Fri), or 5 day 39 2.9 to 5 years 4 1:9 Please call for tuition rates. Applications are accepted on a first come first serve basis. September through May following the public school calendar. St Paul’s Weekday Nursery School is best described as a “traditional” preschool. In a warm, caring atmosphere we provide experiences for children ages 2.9–5 years to develop growth in the areas of social/emotional, cognitive, language and physical development. Through a combination of free play time and structured activities children are encouraged to be articulate, self-‐confident independent, and empathetic.