Harwich Port, MA

Cape Cod Children's Place is a highly-regarded nonprofit early childhood center serving the Lower and Outer Cape communities, including Harwich Port. They offer a play-based, developmentally appropriate curriculum that emphasizes social-emotional learning and kindergarten readiness. The center features highly qualified early childhood educators with low teacher-to-child ratios, a nature-based outdoor learning environment, and comprehensive family support services. Their NAEYC-inspired approach focuses on whole-child development through hands-on learning experiences, creative arts, and literacy-rich environments. The facility maintains exceptional safety protocols and serves as a regional resource for early childhood education.

Harwich Early Learning Center is a town-operated preschool program serving Harwich Port and surrounding communities. The center offers a comprehensive early childhood curriculum aligned with Massachusetts Early Learning Guidelines, focusing on literacy development, mathematical thinking, and social skills. Their experienced teaching staff includes Massachusetts-certified early childhood educators who implement a balanced approach of structured learning and child-directed play. The facility features modern classrooms, dedicated outdoor play spaces, and specialized learning centers for art, music, and dramatic play. The program emphasizes community connections and regular parent-teacher communication to support each child's developmental journey.

Children's Garden serves families throughout the Lower Cape, including Harwich Port, with a nature-inspired Reggio Emilia approach to early childhood education. The center features exceptionally qualified teachers with advanced degrees in early childhood education and maintains some of the lowest teacher-to-child ratios in the region. Their curriculum emphasizes project-based learning, environmental stewardship, and creative expression through dedicated ateliers (studios) for art, science, and music. The facility includes extensive natural outdoor classrooms, organic gardens, and purpose-built learning environments designed to spark curiosity and independence. Safety is prioritized through comprehensive protocols, including secure entry systems and regular emergency preparedness drills.