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Chestnut Children's Center

167 Chestnut Street
Needham, MA 02492

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Tel: (781) 455-7144

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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.

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 155 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

School Type

Early Childhood / Day Care

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association for the Education of Young Children

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten

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Student Body

Total Students

155 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

2 teachers

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Online Application

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 155 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Norfolk County, MA is $30,666 for elementary schools and $39,142 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Norfolk County, MA is 65% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).