North Brookfield, MA

The Goddard School of Sturbridge offers a premier early childhood education program with F.L.EX.® Learning Program (Fun Learning Experience) that balances academic readiness with social development. Their state-of-the-art facility features secure entry systems, dedicated age-appropriate classrooms, and outdoor play spaces. Highly qualified teachers implement play-based learning with STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics) curriculum. The center maintains low student-teacher ratios and provides daily communication to parents through their proprietary app. What sets this facility apart is their comprehensive safety protocols, including rigorous staff training and secure facility design, along with their focus on developing critical thinking skills through hands-on learning experiences.

Bright Horizons at Westborough provides exceptional early education through their World at Their Fingertips curriculum, emphasizing literacy, mathematics, science, and social skills development. The center features purpose-built classrooms with natural lighting, age-appropriate learning materials, and secure outdoor playgrounds. Their highly educated teaching staff includes many with bachelor's and master's degrees in early childhood education. The facility stands out for its comprehensive health and safety program, including enhanced cleaning protocols, health screenings, and emergency preparedness. They offer flexible scheduling options and maintain strong parent partnerships through regular conferences and digital portfolio sharing of children's progress and milestones.

Quaboag Children's School is a NAEYC-accredited facility offering a play-based, developmentally appropriate curriculum that focuses on the whole child. Their experienced educators implement Creative Curriculum with integrated literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional learning components. The center features spacious classrooms, a dedicated art studio, music room, and natural outdoor play spaces. What makes this facility exceptional is their commitment to inclusive education and strong community partnerships. They maintain excellent staff retention rates and low teacher-child ratios. The school emphasizes nature-based learning and incorporates local community resources into their programming, providing children with authentic learning experiences that connect classroom learning to the real world.