Barnstable, MA

As one of the most established and comprehensive early childhood providers on Cape Cod, Cape Cod Child Development offers NAEYC-accredited programs with a strong focus on developmentally appropriate practices. They provide high-quality early education and care services with certified teachers, low student-teacher ratios, and comprehensive family support services. Their curriculum emphasizes social-emotional development, literacy, and school readiness while maintaining rigorous health and safety standards. They serve children from infancy through preschool with specialized programs including Head Start and early intervention services.

Children's Crossing is a highly-regarded private early education center serving the Barnstable area with a comprehensive educational approach. They feature state-certified teachers, small class sizes, and a curriculum that balances academic preparation with creative expression and social development. The center offers secure facilities with age-appropriate learning environments, outdoor play spaces, and enrichment programs. Their philosophy emphasizes hands-on learning, character development, and individualized attention to support each child's unique learning style and developmental needs.

Located at Cape Cod Hospital, this Bright Horizons center serves both hospital employees and the broader Barnstable community with high-quality early childhood education. The center features NAEYC accreditation and follows the World at Their Fingers curriculum, which emphasizes language, literacy, mathematics, science, and social-emotional development. Their highly qualified teachers maintain low child-to-teacher ratios and provide individualized learning plans. The facility includes secure access, modern classrooms, and developmentally appropriate learning materials with a strong focus on health, safety, and preparing children for academic success.