The Children's Center At Groton Photo #0 - CCG is located on the beautiful campus of Groton School, just of 111 in Groton, MA.

The Children's Center At Groton

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The Children's Center At Groton Photo #1 - CCG is located on the beautiful campus of Groton School, just of 111 in Groton, MA.
We love, care for, and educate children ages 6 weeks through 6 years of age.
We take pride in the high teacher to student ratios at our school, choosing to exceed the required number of teachers in all classrooms.
We believe this additional teacher allows us to provide the kind of curriculum and one on one attention that young children need to learn and grow successfully. Children progress through our school "cohort" style- further supporting essential bonds with their peers.
Our four beautiful classrooms, each with their own age appropriate playground/exterior patio space accommodate each age groups individual needs.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 49 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Summer School Offered
Yes

Student Body

Total Students
49 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
20%
State avg.: 29%

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.: 13:1
Classroom Dress Code
Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Enrollment is annual on a Sept-June or Sept-Aug contract.
Admissions Director
Joanna Nelson

School Notes

We love, care for, and educate children ages 6 weeksthrough 6years of age. We take pride in the high teacher-to-student ratios at our school, choosing to exceed the required number of teachers in all classrooms. We believe additional teachers allowus to provide the kind of curriculum and one-on-one attention that young children need to learn and grow successfully.Childrenprogress through our school"cohort" style-further supporting essential bonds with their peers. Our fourbeautiful classrooms, each with its own age appropriate playground/exterior patio space,accommodate each age group's individual needs. We are a 501(c)(3) non profit organization.

Our Mission
The Children's Center at Groton is a non-profit organization dedicated to respecting, educatingand inspiring young children in a nurturing and naturalenvironment. Our high teacher-to-child ratio provides a developmentally appropriate, emergent, play-based curriculum that engages the interests and strengths of each individual child, their families and teachers. Our goal is for each child to emerge as a socially competent citizen with a life-long love of learning.

Core Beliefs
  • We believe in the wonder of childhood.
  • We believe in the power of play.
  • We believe in respecting each child as an individual.
  • We believe that even our youngest citizens have rights.
  • We believe that each child develops and learns at his/her own pace.
  • We believe in teachers co-constructing curriculum with children.
  • We believe in respecting children`s thoughts and ideas.
  • We believe in teaching peaceful conflict resolution strategies.
  • We believe children are competent and full of knowledge.
  • We believe in the impact of authentic adult-child relationships.
  • We believe in the power of individual attention.
  • We believe that children benefit when families and educators work together toward common goals.
  • We believe that children deserve an aesthetically pleasing classroom environment.
  • We believe that children have the right to explore and discover the natural world.
  • We believe it is our responsibility to provide opportunities for children to give back to their community.
Source: Verified school update

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The Children's Center At Groton is often viewed alongside schools like Groton Community School by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for The Children's Center At Groton?
The application deadline for The Children's Center At Groton is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 49 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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