25+ Years in Framingham, MA
Loving childcare, music enrichment, and hands-on learning for infants through age five, right off the Mass Pike in Framingham.
Drop-In Care Available. (508) 820-9300
Right off the Mass Pike at Route 9 in Framingham, we care for infants through pre-K in small classrooms, with before-school care from 7:00 AM and flexible drop-in days when you need them. Come by for a tour and see a typical day for yourself.
Coming up at Mountainside
Annual Center Dinner
Friday, Oct 9 · All families welcome
Our biggest family gathering of the year, an evening for Mountainside families to share a meal, meet other parents, and celebrate our community together.
Event detailsMountainside is a privately owned, Framingham-based center where children are known by name, not just looked after. For working parents, that means a safe, loving place where your child is genuinely cared for while you're at work.
For over 25 years we've welcomed families from Framingham, Natick, Ashland, Marlborough, and across MetroWest. Our teachers care for children from infancy through pre-kindergarten in small, attentive classrooms, with music enrichment, before-school and drop-in care from 7:00 AM, and daily photo updates through the myKidzDay app.
A regular day here, the practical things working families count on. Tap any one to see it.
Doors open at 7:00 AM
Before-school care from 7:00, regular hours 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM, and drop-in days when space allows.
Infants through pre-kindergarten, plus music enrichment, indoor spaces, and flexible before-school and drop-in care. A full-day kindergarten is coming soon.
Safe, loving care with activities that promote growth and development. Small class sizes provide more one-on-one care for your little one. Our experienced caregivers focus on building trust and supporting each infant's individual developmental milestones.
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Play-based learning to build early literacy, creativity, and social skills in a nurturing environment. Children explore through hands-on activities, stories, music, and creative play that support their natural curiosity and development.
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Early childhood program that helps children develop essential social, emotional, and cognitive skills. Through structured activities and free play, children build confidence, learn to work with others, and prepare for kindergarten success.
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Preparing children for kindergarten with structured learning and play-based activities. Our curriculum focuses on academic readiness, including early literacy, math concepts, and critical thinking skills, while maintaining the joy of learning.
Learn moreComing SoonComing soon! We're excited to be adding a full-day kindergarten program, comprehensive curriculum paired with art, music, physical education, and enrichment. Contact us to be the first to know.
Learn moreIn partnership with Jammin With You, we offer interactive music programs for all ages. Children participate in engaging music and movement activities every other week, developing rhythm, coordination, and a love for music.
Learn moreOur indoor gym, library, and STEM room offer safe, stimulating environments for children to explore physical activities and engage in hands-on learning experiences. These dedicated spaces support gross motor development, literacy skills, and scientific exploration year-round.
Learn moreNot sure which room is right for your child? Call us at (508) 820-9300 and we will help you choose.
View All ProgramsThe art wall, the reading nook, the big indoor gym for rainy days, and a playground for every age. A few corners of the building, as they look on a regular Tuesday.
The three things parents mention most, in their own words.
Classrooms are kept small so teachers can follow each child's rhythm, from feeding and naps in the infant room to the big feelings of a preschool morning.
“We struggled finding a daycare near our home that coupled nurturing, intimate environment with the amenities of a larger center for two working parents.”
Our teachers are EEC-certified and experienced, and the same faces greet your child every morning. That continuity is what lets a child walk in and settle.
“A truly special place with loving teachers that treat your child as if they were their own. An environment that is impeccably clean and beautifully decorated.”
Separate playgrounds for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers, garden beds to dig in, and a big indoor gym for the days New England says no.
“Our child has thrived here, and we are especially impressed with the amount of outdoor activities they have.”
Real reviews from Google, in parents' own words, updated as families post them.
Our toddler and preschool classrooms participate in community service and character-building projects. The goal of this initiative is to teach our students the importance of gratitude, giving back, and being positive role models.
Activities include projects supporting organizations such as the Make-A-Wish Foundation, local food pantries, and diaper drives
Simple gestures like writing thank-you notes help children learn the value of appreciation
Introducing these values during early growth stages helps them become a natural part of who they are
Everything you need as a Mountainside parent in one place: the school calendar, enrollment forms, the myKidzDay app, and plain answers to the questions families ask us most.
We are on Pennsylvania Avenue, right off the Mass Pike at the Route 9 exit, an easy stop on the way to work for families across MetroWest.
100 Pennsylvania Ave.The easiest way to know if Mountainside is right for your family is to come see it. Call us, or book a tour and we will walk you through the rooms, introduce the teachers, and answer every question. Ready now? Start the enrollment form.
