Golden Days Children' Center

66 Needham St, Newton, MA, 02461-0216
Tel: (617)527-3056
Grades: PK - K | 52 students
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We are a highly regarded, well-established center that meets the needs of families in the Metro-west area of Boston. We are known for our excellent teaching staff, small class sizes, creative, emergent curriculum, supportive environment, and parent participation.

School Overview:
Golden Days Children' Center
School Type Early Childhood / Day Care
School Membership(s) European Council for International Schools
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - Kindergarten
Learning Difference Programs Yes
Learning Programs Supported yes
Year Founded 1981
Student Body
Total Students 52 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 20% (MA School Avg.: 23%)
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 12 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 3:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Tuition Notes Consult website for detailed information
% on Financial Aid 10%
Admissions Director Janice Golden

School Notes:

  • A FAMILY A SCHOOL Learning begins at home and our goal is to extend and develop that process by complementing and supporting the family. Teachers and parents communicate regularly, working together to enhance each child’s growth. Parents are encouraged to participate in the center according to their schedule and level of desire.
  • A MEANINGFUL CURRICULUM Learning centers and motivational activities help the child to grow in self-awareness, to feel comfortable with learning and to explore the unknown. Multiculturalism is an integral part of our curriculum, enhancing preschool activities and giving the child a sense of cultural heritage. Our curriculum themes are emerged from the interests of the children and teachers in each room and skills in every area of development are practiced and enhanced. This “emergent curriculum” model is based upon our awareness of each child’s interest areas, their developmental milestones, and our respect for the learning styles of every child.
  • A CHILD-CENTERED SCHOOL With the child’s particular interests and strengths as a focal point, experiences are provided using art media, dramatic props, science equipment, computers, and manipulative objects, within both individual and group efforts. The teacher guides the child’s growing skills by challenging and expanding them with a variety of materials. Under the teacher’s guidance the child’s physical, social, emotional, intellectual, and aesthetic capacities are enriched and heightened.
  • A PROFESSIONAL STAFF Teachers are selected for their educational background, early childhood training, teaching experience, and for their sensitivity to the unique needs of the young child and his/her family. All our teachers are college educated, many with advanced degrees in Early Childhood education and all participate in on-going Early Childhood training. We are proud of the longevity of our staff members many of who have been in the field for more than fifteen years.

Nearby Schools:

Golden Days Children' Center
Gr. PK-K | 0 mi. away
Knowledge Beginnings
Gr. Nursery School-PK | 1 mi. away
The Abbott School
Gr. PK-K | 1.1 mi. away
Newton Montessori School
Gr. Nursery/Preschool-6 | 1.2 mi. away
Beacon Scholastic Academy
Gr. 6-12 | 1.7 mi. away
Solomon Schechter Day School
Gr. K-9 | 1.7 mi. away

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