Lumen Academy is a nonprofit PreK–8 independent school in Waltham, Massachusetts, offering a rigorous and engaging education in a warm, supportive community. With small class sizes and individualized attention, Lumen encourages students to think critically, explore their interests, and develop a genuine love of learning. Our curriculum combines strong academics with hands-on experiences in science, technology, the arts, languages, and physical education. Students benefit from specialty teachers, science labs, coding, performing and visual arts, multilingual learning, and a wide range of enrichment opportunities. Learning and community continue beyond the school day through our afterschool program, which is open to both Lumen students and the wider community. Students can explore their interests through a variety of enrichment activities, including STEM, sports, chess, cooking, math, literature, Model U.N., and more. At Lumen, we believe children thrive when they are challenged, supported, and truly known by their teachers. We invite you to come experience Lumen for yourself! Get in touch with us to schedule a tour, meet our community, and learn more about what Lumen Academy can offer your child.
At Storyville we have two Toddler Classrooms plus Preschool, PreK and Kindergarten Classrooms. Each classroom has a theme-based curriculum that considers the child's interests and skill levels. We are open year-round. We have rolling admissions that allow children to enter any time during the year, space permitting. Interested families are encouraged to contact us to set up a tour and receive enrollment information.
Echo Falls Preschool offers a supportive and nurturing developmentally appropriate environment in which children can maximize their competence levels and growth potentials. The program has a strong emphasis on promoting children's social/emotional development, physical development, and cognitive/language development. Creative expression is encouraged at all times. Special attention is given to each child's developmental level, and each child is respected for his/her individuality.
At Adventures Preschool Children’s Center we are dedicated to your child’s success! Our incredible, certified educators and staff have provided high-quality early education for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers for over four decades. Our educators are licensed through the Department of Early Education and Care, and are all certified in CPR and First Aid. We continually look to improve our program through the Massachusetts Department of Education’s QRIS system. We offer on-site CPR and First Aid for educators. Adventures Preschool is partnered with Children’s Literacy Initiative who works with us to create and execute our curriculum. We base our activities, readings and projects on monthly themes that rotate throughout the year. We focus on a variety of categories such as Language & Vocabulary, Music, Creative Arts, Math, Science, Fine Motor and Gross Motor. We have a book list each month and rotate books, toys, and activities within each classroom in accordance with the monthly theme. In addition, we offer a variety of cultural programs at our center such as yoga, music, action bus, dance & movement, and more! Adventures Preschool Children’s Center is the oldest independent preschool in Belmont, MA. We have been guiding and educating children in Middlesex County for over forty years. Schedule a tour of our daycare facility today!
Preschool Experience is a nationally accredited independent preschool started in 1980. Our program is designed for children ages 2 5 years old. We have three separate classrooms: a 2 3 year old class, the Bunnys, a 3 4 year old class, the Cubs, and a 4 5 year old class, the Rainbows. Each class is established separately, however opportunities do exist throughout the year for children of different ages to mix and interact together, particularly during the Extended Day program. The school has two convenient locations, each contiguous to our generous play yard. Upper School ( ages 3 5 ) is located in a sunny Victorian house on the first floor. The lay-out consists of two generous classroom areas, a "Kitchen" area for tactile play and painting, and a "Block Room" for small group play and music. Our secure playground has imaginary play stations, a sandbox, and a gym. Lower School ( age 2 ) is located on the opposite side of the play yard in an easily accessible classroom on the first floor of Trinity Episcopal Church Annex on Furber Lane. Our program is child-directed, based on each child's developmental needs. We place primary emphasis on the development of socialization skills, the fostering of each child's self-esteem, and the development of readiness skills. Our focus is on helping children gain the skills that will help them take their first independent steps and develop a joy of learning that enables them to interact with the world around them in meaningful and positive ways. We provide a nurturing, safe and friendly environment that encourages children to learn, share, and grow.
