Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 155 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Chestnut Children's Center
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 155 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Students By Grade
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
155 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- Chestnut Children's Center was founded by Executive Director Lauren Petrini Hentschel in 1995.
- Lauren is supported by an outstanding staff of childhood education professionals whose childcare responsibilities are embellished by their love of children and commitment to learning.
- We address the social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development of children through a curriculum-based program of age-appropriate learning and play.
- Whether in group activities, quiet time, active play or on field trips, our goal is to build each child's self-esteem while laying the groundwork for their ongoing education.
- Chestnut Children's Center was founded by Executive Director Lauren Petrini Hentschel in 1995.
- Lauren is supported by an outstanding staff of childhood education professionals whose childcare responsibilities are embellished by their love of children and commitment to learning.
- We address the social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development of children through a curriculum-based program of age-appropriate learning and play.
- Whether in group activities, quiet time, active play or on field trips, our goal is to build each child's self-esteem while laying the groundwork for their ongoing education.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Chestnut Children's Center?
The application deadline for Chestnut Children's Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Chestnut Children's Center is St. Sebastians School (1.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Saint Joseph School (0.4 miles away)
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Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 417 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 6
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90 Pickering Street
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(781) 444-4459
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
1000 Highland Ave.
Needham Heights, MA 02494
(781) 449-0774
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 390 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 28
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1191 Greendale Avenue
Needham, MA 02492
(781) 247-0125
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK-K | 18 students
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754 Greendale Ave
Needham, MA 02492
(781) 444-3058
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: PK-K | 37 students
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126 Gould Street
Needham Heights, MA 02494
(781) 444-6541
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 390 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 28
All-boys (Catholic)
1191 Greendale Avenue
Needham, MA 02492
(781) 247-0125
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 4 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Special Education School
255 Highland Ave
Needham Heights, MA 02494
(508) 422-9250
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: 6-12
320 Needham Street, Suite 100
Newton Upper Falls, MA 02464
(877) 673-8893
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: PK-10 | 14 students
Special Education School
109 Oak St Suite G-10
Newton Upper Falls, MA 02464
(617) 467-4523
Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: 5-12 | 441 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 36
All-girls
45 Dana Road
Wellesley, MA 02482
(781) 489-1331
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 417 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
90 Pickering Street
Needham, MA 02492
(781) 444-4459
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 390 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 28
All-boys (Catholic)
1191 Greendale Avenue
Needham, MA 02492
(781) 247-0125
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 242 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 16
Jewish
8000 Great Meadow Road
Dedham, MA 02026
(781) 355-7317
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: 6-12
320 Needham Street, Suite 100
Newton Upper Falls, MA 02464
(877) 673-8893
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: PK-10 | 14 students
Special Education School
109 Oak St Suite G-10
Newton Upper Falls, MA 02464
(617) 467-4523
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 417 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
90 Pickering Street
Needham, MA 02492
(781) 444-4459
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
1000 Highland Ave.
Needham Heights, MA 02494
(781) 449-0774
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK-K | 18 students
Daycare / Preschool (Greek Orthodox)
754 Greendale Ave
Needham, MA 02492
(781) 444-3058
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: PK-K | 37 students
Daycare / Preschool
126 Gould Street
Needham Heights, MA 02494
(781) 444-6541
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
206 A St.
Needham Heights, MA 02494
(781) 455-8723
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