We are licensed for 102 children from the age of 1 month to 6 years. We have open enrollment, year-round, based on space availability. The program operates Monday through Friday between the hours of 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. (8-5 during COVID-19 for increased sanitation. Designed in an open style, First Circle contains 7 classrooms, each with a different approximate age range, child-teacher ratio and set of developmental goals. Everything we do is dedicated to creating a warm and friendly community where families and staff feel welcome, included, respected, and safe. Family-friendly isn't just what we say - it's what we do every day. That's why we support your family with flexible options, responsive communication, and a strong partnership. In addition, we offer an expansive 18,000 square foot fenced-in area located outside play area equipped with state of the art play equipment and structures, providing separate playgrounds for preschoolers and for infant/toddlers. We pride ourselves on providing the same loving care as we did Pre-Covid, but with increased safety measures for families and staff. Visit the COVID-19 page on our website for more information.
Our Future Learning Center is an academically rigorous yet highly nurturing preschool for infants through kindergarten-aged children. We focus our energy on building a place where kids can come every day knowing they get the love and support they need to live a happier, more confident and enthusiastic life. We strive to over-prepare them for their academic careers, and we constantly receive feedback from our past parents that their children are at the top of their class. From the expert teachers we hire to the types of activities and lessons we teach, we keep this goal at the heart of everything we do. We want "Our Future" to be full of individuals who are happily prepared to confidently take on the world.
An important factor to consider when choosing an early education and care program is the type of learning style and overall philosophy of the facility. Through play and active learning our activities help promote each child's social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development. Our fundamental philosophy is to provide a safe learning environment, with a trusting and respectful relationship between families and teachers.
Roxbury Weston Preschool is the longest running voluntarily desegregated preschool education program in the United States. It is a wonderful community that encourages diversity, education and friendships amongst children and families of all backgrounds. It is a NAEYC Accredited Program.
MWS is a private, non-profit, non-sectarian pre-school founded in 1961. We offer excellent staff, facilities and programs to children of all cultures, faiths and walks of life. We enroll children ages 2 years 9 months to kindergarten regardless of race, religion, cultural heritage, nationality, disability, toileting ability, family's political beliefs or marital status. At MWS, children learn while having fun in a warm and caring environment that develops their creativity, intellectual curiosity and life skills. We strive to foster independence, competence and positive self esteem.
Our classrooms: Infants: 2 to 15 months Toddlers: 15 months to 2.9 years Preschool 2.9 to 4 years old Pre-k: 4 years and up Check out our new location in Brookline! Brookline: 1285 Beacon Street, 617-608-3182 Watertown: 124 Watertown Street, 617-744-1436 The first years of life are the foundation for the years that follow. A child's environment should stimulate growth in a secure and loving manner; learning in their own way, at their own pace. We understand the critical role we play when you entrust your child to us to nurture the development of their confidence and self-esteem. Building the foundation in all aspects of social, cognitive, language and physical development. A safe, but fun, cultural environment where everyday the children are happy and learning. We welcome our families to get involved in our program and encourage continuous dialogue about all topics (daily routine, curriculum, care giving practices.)
