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Cambridge Preschools – Upcoming Open Houses for Prospective Families

Things to do with kids: Cambridge Preschools – Upcoming Open Houses for Prospective Families

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We recently added to our Preschools in Boston series with a post focusing on five preschools in Cambridge. Three of the five hold Open Houses in November. These are great opportunities to tour the facilities, meet teachers and staff, and get a feel for how your child might fit in.

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Preschools in Boston Series: 5 Preschools in Cambridge

Things to do with kids: Preschools in Boston Series: 5 Preschools in Cambridge

by Julie Marden

We continue our Preschools in Boston series with a glimpse at five Cambridge preschools, from one of the oldest parent cooperatives in the country to a Harvard affiliated non-profit childcare center. Granted, some of these have long wait lists, but there are a surprising handful of openings right now.

We’ve provided an overview of the school philosophies and basic requirements below, but a look at these schools’ websites – and, of course, a visit! – is highly recommended as you begin to clarify your hopes and requirements for your children and their educational paths.

 

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Oct 19 2011
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Preschools in Boston Series: 5 Preschools, 5 Philosophies

Things to do with kids: Preschools in Boston Series: 5 Preschools, 5 Philosophies

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For any parent, choosing a preschool can feel overwhelming, especially in an educational center like Boston.  But even the best schools vary in tradition and curriculum; what may be right for one family may not be for another.  As many schools are already accepting applications for the 2012-13 school year (and most have an application deadline at the end of January 2012), now is the time to begin your search. To start you off, here’s a breakdown of five different but exciting nursery schools in Boston.  

 

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New York City Preschool Listings

New York City Preschool Listings

{Updated 8/6/12} Preschool should be a breeze (you don't even have to know how to read), but in NYC it seems like you need a PhD to navigate through the admissions process. The competitive atmosphere and hype around the preschool application process creates a lot of unnecessary confusion and anxiety. We have created this page in order to attempt to help New York parents navigate the preschool process without the hype and hysteria.

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