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The following is reproduced from the Active Kids’ webpage:

At ACTIVE KIDS PRESCHOOL, we believe that developing a healthy lifestyle starts early! Our highly qualified educators plan their curriculum to expose your children to socialization and developmentally appropriate activities. Our small class size and friendly, caring environment enhance the process of learning by doing and ultimately creating a positive self-image and independence through accomplished successes. Not only will the children gain basic life skills (putting on own shoes, sharing, problem-solving), but they will be prepared for state standard teaching as well as participating in a swim lesson each week and monthly fitness classes. Active Kids is not just any school; we are THE SCHOOL to start a successful journey through life!

The Active Kids Preschool
The Adirondack Club
800 Chestnut Street
Franklin, MA 02038
(508) 541-1400
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Quoting from the school’s webpage concerning the Children’s Center:

The Early Education Program prepares high school students for various careers in working with young children. Through in-depth academic studies in child growth and development, students gain a solid understanding of the early childhood years and a working knowledge of children in this critical stage of their development. Students also receive CPR and First Aid training and certification. Students work directly with preschool children at the Tri-County Children’s Center as well as participate in field-site placement practicums in the community to acquire skills and confidence in teaching. Many graduates of the program elect to continue their education in the field of early childhood education. Other graduates may enter the working world as child care assistants. Outstanding graduates from Tri-County Early Education Program will be considered for certification as a fully qualified teacher in a day care setting through the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care. The demand for caring and well-trained child care workers from this program is continuously increasing.

Tri-County Children’s Center
Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical School
147 Pond Street
Franklin, MA  02038
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The YMCA is set on nearly eight acres in a prime location on Forge Hill Road in Franklin, Massachusetts. The site abuts biking/walking trails and the Franklin State Forest. The Y is just off Interchange 17 of I-495. It is a short drive to Franklin’s Forge Park commuter rail station. You can learn more about the YMCA in Franklin here.

Before-and-after-school programs

The Y’s before-and-after-school programs sync up with the Franklin school day and
include transportation to and from school. The Y says the programs are “state licensed and follow national YMCA school-age guidelines.” Follow the hotlink in the image above to learn more.

Daycare services

The Franklin YMCA provides daycare to young children of all ages, from infants through the toddler years. Follow the hotlink in the image above to learn more.

Preschool

The YMCA in Franklin both a preschool at its Children’s Center. Follow the hotlink in the image above to learn more.

Quoting from the YMCA’s website:

The curriculum for our programs is developed around the interests of the participants. We believe that the children in our care need to have fun after school, making friendships and being active. Through our programming participants will be engaged in activities that are going to teach them important 21st Century Skills such as teamwork, communication, problem solving and creativity. Our programs offer STEM based (Science Technology Engineering and Math) curricula such as iPAD Technology, LEGO Robotics, Rubiks Cube, Engineering Adventures and One Hen. All of these offer fun and engaging experiences for our youth.

The Hockomock Area YMCA
Bernon Family Branch
45 Forge Hill Rd
Franklin, MA 02038
508-528-8708
http://www.hockymca.org

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The ECDC serves young children in Franklin of all abilities and developmental stages.  It provides extra resources and services for special-needs children. The Franklin Public Schools offers developmental screenings at no charge to families. These screenings are designed to identify children who may qualify for special education services.

ECDC brochure

A very information brochure describes how ECDC serves young children in Franklin.  Follow the hotlink in the image below to download the brochure.

Here’s an excerpt from the brochure:

Most children participate in our inclusive, or “integrated” preschool model. In these language-based classrooms, children of all ability levels, with and without identified special needs, are taught together in an environment that nurtures peers as partners in learning. Research has proven that linking children of varying ability levels actually enhances the growth and development of all the children. Each of our classrooms maintains a low class size, maxing out at 15, with a Massachusetts certified teacher and at least one qualified educational support professional. In addition, we also have a classroom for children who require an intensive trans-disciplinary, multi-sensory, and total language-based approach. Children who qualify for this intense setting are infused with supportive services and therapies that help stimulate growth and development. It is our goal to include all children in all aspects of our program to the greatest extent possible, creating opportunities for social connections and cooperative learning.

F.X. O’Regan Early Childhood Development Center (ECDC)
224 Oak Street
Franklin, MA 02038
508-541-8166
https://www.franklinps.net/ecdc

The Dean College Children’s Center is located at 144 School Street, Franklin, Massachusetts. (The Center maintains a separate mailing address of 99 Main Street, Franklin.) The Center serves children aged 2.9 to 6 years.

Handbook provides details about the program

To learn more about the Children’s Center, follow the hotlink in the image below to download the Center’s Handbook.

You will note some formatting errors on certain pages in the Handbook.

The following is reproduced from the Handbook:

The Dean College Children’s Center is a fully accredited on-campus early childhood program for area preschoolers, ages 2 years 9 months old through 6 years old.  The program is designed to encourage maximum development of a child’s social, emotional, physical, and cognitive growth.  Teachers have at least a bachelor’s degree in early childhood or a related field and have extensive experience teaching young children. All staff have earned Department of Early Education and Care Preschool Teacher qualification and some have attained the highest preschool teaching credentials offered by the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care, including Preschool Lead Teacher and Director.

Dean College Children’s Center
99 Main Street
Franklin, MA 02038
508-541-1598
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The school is located on Chestnut Street, close to the Adirondack Club and Franklin’s Meadowlark ball fields.

Handbook provides details about preschool program

Follow the hotlink in the image below to access the Handbook for the Franklin Children’s School in Franklin, MA:

Excerpting from the Handbook:

Here at FCS, we believe that all preschool children learn best through play. Each child is nurtured as an individual and is given the opportunity, support, and encouragement to develop at his or her own pace. Our classrooms are center-based, offering developmentally appropriate activities that are available throughout the day for independent selection and choice. Our qualified, caring, and enthusiastic teachers are committed to fostering the social, emotional, physical, and intellectual growth of each child in a nurturing, secure, and fun preschool environment.

MetroWest Medical Center, MetroWest Physician Services
435 King Street, Franklin, MA 02038
Franklin, MA 02038
(508) 553-3275
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Quoting from the company web site:

Prospect Hill’s commitment of quality reaches to both our children and parents alike! Through creating a loving, safe, and understanding environment for our children we will strive to allow each child to grow and learn where they feel always comfortable and important. Developing an independent, confident, and well adjusted child through the top quality of our teachers, curriculum, and Center as a whole, is our goal!

Prospect Hill Country Day School
54 Prospect Street
Franklin, MA 02038
508-528-5554
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Sunrise is located at 31 Hayward Street in Franklin, Massachusetts.

Quoting from their website:

“Our goal is to encourage our students’ curiosity and love for learning, to guide and develop their independent skills and to prepare a classroom that will meet the needs of all children.”

Sunrise Montessori School
31 Hayward Street, Suite J2
Franklin, MA 02038
508-541-8010

The Franklin Next Generation Children’s Center is located at 831 West Central Street in Franklin, Massachusetts. It’s a highly convenient location for commuters to drop-off and pick-up kids. The Center is seconds from Interchange 17 on I-495 and just a short drive to Franklin’s Forge Park commuter rail station.

Daycare services

Next Gen in Franklin features daycare for both infants and toddlers. Follow the hotlinks in the images above to learn more about each program.

Preschool programs

Next Gen in Franklin features preschool programs for children in varied stages of preparation for kindergarten. Follow the hotlinks in the images above to learn more about each program.

Quoting from the Next Generation Children’s Center web site:

Next Generation Children’s Centers (NGCC), which has 10 preschools locations across Massachusetts, has proudly provided childcare for thousands of families over the past 25 years. Our childcare center in Franklin, Massachusetts first opened its doors in 1998 and went through a renovation in 2012.  Our state-of-the-art preschool campus features 16 classrooms, a commercial kitchen, two indoor play spaces, a covered outdoor play area, and two large playgrounds that appeal to varying age groups.

Next Generation Children’s Center
831 West Central Street
Franklin, MA 02038
508-553-9375
http://www.ngccenters.com/

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The Bright Horizons facility in Franklin, MA is located in the Franklin Industrial Park, just off Interchange 16 of Route 495.

Brochure describes the programs offered

Follow the hotlink in the image below to download an informative handout that gives details about the childcare services at Bright Horizons:

Here’s a quote from the company’s web site:

Welcome to Bright Horizons at Franklin Industrial Park! Our dedicated team of teachers design a daily, carefully-planned, child centered curriculum that is inspired and led by your child’s love of learning. Whether they’re learning gardening skills by caring for our garden boxes, or running, climbing and practicing yoga in our Movement Matters Zone, or honing their math skills as they work with real life tools at their woodworking benches, the children always have opportunities for exploration at their fingertips. We are located minutes from 495, off of King Street, next to Dell in The Franklin Industrial Park.  

Bright Horizons at Franklin Industrial Park
2 Constitution Blvd
Franklin, MA 02038
Phone: 508-541-8061
http://www.brighthorizons.com/