Vineyard Haven, MA

The Martha's Vineyard Family Center provides comprehensive early childhood services with a focus on developmental support and family engagement. Operating under Martha's Vineyard Community Services, this center offers evidence-based early intervention programs, parent education, and developmental screenings. Their approach emphasizes play-based learning, social-emotional development, and community connections. The center features qualified early childhood specialists, licensed social workers, and developmental experts who provide individualized support. Facilities include dedicated play spaces, learning centers, and outdoor activity areas designed for young children's developmental needs.

Vineyard Montessori School offers authentic Montessori education guided by AMI-trained teachers. The school provides carefully prepared environments that foster independence, concentration, and natural development. Their infant and toddler programs focus on movement, language development, and practical life skills, while the primary program emphasizes mathematics, language, cultural studies, and sensorial development. The school maintains low student-teacher ratios, features natural outdoor classrooms, and emphasizes hands-on learning with Montessori materials. Their curriculum includes gardening, music, and art integration, with teachers holding advanced degrees in Montessori education.

Located in nearby Oak Bluffs and serving the broader Martha's Vineyard community including Vineyard Haven, Island Children's School offers a progressive early childhood education program. The school emphasizes project-based learning, outdoor education, and social-emotional development. Their curriculum integrates literacy, mathematics, science, and arts through hands-on experiences and exploration. The school features certified early childhood educators, small class sizes, and extensive outdoor learning environments including nature trails and gardens. Their approach focuses on developing critical thinking skills, creativity, and community awareness, with strong parent communication and involvement opportunities.