Umass/boston Early Learning Center provides a welcoming, nurturing, educational environment where children learn to trust others and form lasting elationships with their teachers and peers.
Our program gives children many opportunities to discover the world around them and actively participate in their own learning.
The development of self-esteem is one of our fundamental goals.
We encourage children to make choices and decisions and to pursue their own interests.
We strive to provide a structure which will maximize success and minimize frustration, allowing children the space and time they need to explore, create and learn at their own pace and in their own way.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 48 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Umass/boston Early Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Student Body
Total Students
48 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 29%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student : Teacher Ratio
48:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- Umass/boston Early Learning Center provides a welcoming, nurturing, educational environment where children learn to trust others and form lasting elationships with their teachers and peers. Our program gives children many opportunities to discover the world around them and actively participate in their own learning. The development of self-esteem is one of our fundamental goals. We encourage children to make choices and decisions and to pursue their own interests. We strive to provide a structure which will maximize success and minimize frustration, allowing children the space and time they need to explore, create and learn at their own pace and in their own way.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Umass/boston Early Learning Center?
The application deadline for Umass/boston Early Learning Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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