Preschool at Mountainside Children's Center in Framingham

Preschool Program

Preschool in Framingham

A structured, joyful classroom where children grow socially, emotionally, and academically.

About the Program

Building Strong Foundations

Our preschool program provides a structured learning environment where children build upon their toddler experiences and develop the skills they'll need for kindergarten. We focus on the whole child, supporting social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development.

Through hands-on activities, children explore letters, numbers, shapes, and early math while building the social and emotional skills they'll need for kindergarten. Art, music, dramatic play, writing, and simple science experiments spark curiosity and a genuine love of learning.

What's Included

Skills for a Confident Start

Academic Readiness

Through age-appropriate activities, children learn letters, numbers, shapes, colors, and early math concepts. We use hands-on learning experiences that make learning fun and meaningful.

Social & Emotional Skills

Children learn to work in groups, follow directions, take turns, and express their emotions appropriately. These skills are essential for success in kindergarten and beyond.

Creative Expression

Art, music, and dramatic play are integral parts of our preschool program. These activities encourage creativity, imagination, and self-expression while building fine motor skills.

Writing & Science

Writing activities develop fine motor skills and early literacy. Hands-on science experiments foster curiosity, exploration, and critical thinking.

A day of learning and play in preschool at Mountainside Children's Center

A Day in the Life

A Day in Preschool

Preschool days balance purposeful learning with the joy of play. Children rotate through hands-on learning centers, gather for circle time and stories, create at the art table, build and experiment, and head outside or to the gym for active play.

At this age, children are developing the social-emotional and pre-academic skills that set the stage for kindergarten — early literacy and math concepts, problem-solving, and the confidence to share ideas, take turns, and work alongside friends.

Inside Our Preschool

Learning in Action

Inside our preschool classroom at Mountainside Children's Center
Preschool art and crafts at Mountainside Children's Center
Pretend kitchen play area at Mountainside Children's Center

Come See Our Preschool

Schedule a tour to meet our teachers and see where your child will learn and grow. Questions? Call (508) 820-9300.

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