First Circle Learning Center - Framingham provides Early Childhood Education for infants through prekindergarten in the Framingham, Massachusetts area.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool
- Enrollment: 72 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool
Year Founded
1955
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
72 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Ready for learning, ready for life
- 20+ years educating the next generation. First Circle Framingham was formerly the Kiddie Lodge, with 60+ years history in the community.
- Warm and friendly is what we do best! We`re family-owned by working mothers who understand the pressures of balancing work with raising children. We love what we do and it shows!
- We take health, safety, and security seriously. Your child`s safety and health is our top priority. By being vigilant about sanitation, hygiene, and masks, our Covid health and safety protocols keep children healthy.
- We`re very proud of our skilled team of childcare professionals. Staff consistency is one of the cornerstones of a quality program, and we work hard to retain our staff. We`re such a unique place to work, the majority of our teachers have been with us 5-15 years.
- With year-round enrollment, we`re always ready to welcome new families to our warm and friendly community. Please contact us to ask questions or schedule a virtual tour with our director. We look forward to getting to know you and your family and showing you what sets our program apart!
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for First Circle Learning Center - Framingham?
The application deadline for First Circle Learning Center - Framingham is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to First Circle Learning Center - Framingham is Wayside Academy (0.8 miles away)
The nearest preschool is KinderCare Learning Center at Cochituate Road (1.0 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Wayside Academy
Special Education School
1 Frederick Abbott Way
Framingham, MA 01701
(508) 561-1814
Framingham, MA 01701
(508) 561-1814
0.8 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 25 students Avg. class size: 7 students Sports: 7
KinderCare Learning Center at Cochituate Road ![KinderCare Learning Center at Cochituate Road Photo - Lobby]( "KinderCare Learning Center at Cochituate Road Photo - Lobby")
Daycare / Preschool
770 Cochituate Rd
Framingham, MA 01701
(508) 390-2700
Framingham, MA 01701
(508) 390-2700
1 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 23 students
50 Pamela Road
Framingham, MA 01701
(508) 620-5554
Framingham, MA 01701
(508) 620-5554
1.4 miles
Gr: K-8 | 50 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition listed
Rcs Learning Center
Special Education School
6 Strathmore Rd
Natick, MA 01760
(508) 650-5940
Natick, MA 01760
(508) 650-5940
1.5 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 37 students
Next Generation Children's Centers ![Next Generation Children's Centers Photo - Our Infant program provides a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment for the littlest ones in our care. This specially designed setting, along with our caring teachers, will work cooperatively with you to nurture your baby through all their early stages of development. We provide continuity of care between your home and our classrooms by partnering with parents and developing a strong understanding of each child’s individual needs. NGCC developed our own curriculum for infants called Baby Steps which will guide your child through each developmental stage, such as sitting up, crawling, walking, “talking”, as well as activities such as art projects, baby sign language, singing songs and opportunities for exploring their world. Doggie and Kitty are our program mascots that help teachers bring stories and learning to life!]( "Next Generation Children's Centers Photo - Our Infant program provides a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment for the littlest ones in our care. This specially designed setting, along with our caring teachers, will work cooperatively with you to nurture your baby through all their early stages of development. We provide continuity of care between your home and our classrooms by partnering with parents and developing a strong understanding of each child’s individual needs. NGCC developed our own curriculum for infants called Baby Steps which will guide your child through each developmental stage, such as sitting up, crawling, walking, “talking”, as well as activities such as art projects, baby sign language, singing songs and opportunities for exploring their world. Doggie and Kitty are our program mascots that help teachers bring stories and learning to life!")
Daycare / Preschool
15 Strathmore Road
Natick, MA 01760
(508) 655-6600
Natick, MA 01760
(508) 655-6600
1.6 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 120 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Wayside Academy
Special Education School
1 Frederick Abbott Way
Framingham, MA 01701
(508) 561-1814
Framingham, MA 01701
(508) 561-1814
0.8 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 25 students Avg. class size: 7 students Sports: 7
Rcs Learning Center
Special Education School
6 Strathmore Rd
Natick, MA 01760
(508) 650-5940
Natick, MA 01760
(508) 650-5940
1.5 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 37 students
Brandon School & Residental Treatment
All-boys | Special Education School
27 Winter St
Natick, MA 01760
(508) 655-6400
Natick, MA 01760
(508) 655-6400
3.2 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 39 students Sports: 2
Crossroads School
Special Education School
11 Huron Drive
Natick, MA 01760
(508) 651-7500
Natick, MA 01760
(508) 651-7500
3.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 45 students
Reed Academy
All-boys | Special Education School
1 Winch St
Framingham, MA 01701
(508) 877-1222
Framingham, MA 01701
(508) 877-1222
3.3 miles
Gr: 6-11 | 19 students Avg. class size: 4 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Wayside Academy
Special Education School
1 Frederick Abbott Way
Framingham, MA 01701
(508) 561-1814
Framingham, MA 01701
(508) 561-1814
0.8 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 25 students Avg. class size: 7 students Sports: 7
50 Pamela Road
Framingham, MA 01701
(508) 620-5554
Framingham, MA 01701
(508) 620-5554
1.4 miles
Gr: K-8 | 50 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition listed
Rcs Learning Center
Special Education School
6 Strathmore Rd
Natick, MA 01760
(508) 650-5940
Natick, MA 01760
(508) 650-5940
1.5 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 37 students
St. Bridget School ![St. Bridget School Photo - Academic Excellence Traditional Values Social Responsibility]( "St. Bridget School Photo - Academic Excellence Traditional Values Social Responsibility")
(Catholic)
832 Worcester Rd
Framingham, MA 01702
(508) 875-0181
Framingham, MA 01702
(508) 875-0181
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 279 students Avg. class size: 18 students Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
St. Benedict Classical Academy
(Catholic)
2 Pleasant St
Natick, MA 01760
(508) 650-1900
Natick, MA 01760
(508) 650-1900
2.5 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 126 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
KinderCare Learning Center at Cochituate Road ![KinderCare Learning Center at Cochituate Road Photo - Lobby]( "KinderCare Learning Center at Cochituate Road Photo - Lobby")
Daycare / Preschool
770 Cochituate Rd
Framingham, MA 01701
(508) 390-2700
Framingham, MA 01701
(508) 390-2700
1 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 23 students
Next Generation Children's Centers ![Next Generation Children's Centers Photo - Our Infant program provides a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment for the littlest ones in our care. This specially designed setting, along with our caring teachers, will work cooperatively with you to nurture your baby through all their early stages of development. We provide continuity of care between your home and our classrooms by partnering with parents and developing a strong understanding of each child’s individual needs. NGCC developed our own curriculum for infants called Baby Steps which will guide your child through each developmental stage, such as sitting up, crawling, walking, “talking”, as well as activities such as art projects, baby sign language, singing songs and opportunities for exploring their world. Doggie and Kitty are our program mascots that help teachers bring stories and learning to life!]( "Next Generation Children's Centers Photo - Our Infant program provides a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment for the littlest ones in our care. This specially designed setting, along with our caring teachers, will work cooperatively with you to nurture your baby through all their early stages of development. We provide continuity of care between your home and our classrooms by partnering with parents and developing a strong understanding of each child’s individual needs. NGCC developed our own curriculum for infants called Baby Steps which will guide your child through each developmental stage, such as sitting up, crawling, walking, “talking”, as well as activities such as art projects, baby sign language, singing songs and opportunities for exploring their world. Doggie and Kitty are our program mascots that help teachers bring stories and learning to life!")
Daycare / Preschool
15 Strathmore Road
Natick, MA 01760
(508) 655-6600
Natick, MA 01760
(508) 655-6600
1.6 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 120 students Tuition listed
Over The Rainbow Nursery School
Daycare / Preschool
115 Edgebrook Rd
Framingham, MA 01701
(508) 877-9237
Framingham, MA 01701
(508) 877-9237
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-K | 63 students
St. Bridget School ![St. Bridget School Photo - Academic Excellence Traditional Values Social Responsibility]( "St. Bridget School Photo - Academic Excellence Traditional Values Social Responsibility")
(Catholic)
832 Worcester Rd
Framingham, MA 01702
(508) 875-0181
Framingham, MA 01702
(508) 875-0181
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 279 students Avg. class size: 18 students Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
Wayland Montessori Preschool
Montessori School
5 Damon St
Wayland, MA 01778
(508) 655-5742
Wayland, MA 01778
(508) 655-5742
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 35 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Douglas High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
33 Davis Street
Douglas, MA 01516
(508) 476-4100
Douglas, MA 01516
(508) 476-4100
9467.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 267 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Douglas Primary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
17 Gleason Court
Douglas, MA 01516
(508) 476-2154
Douglas, MA 01516
(508) 476-2154
9467.4 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 222 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Douglas Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
19 Davis Street
Douglas, MA 01516
(508) 476-4200
Douglas, MA 01516
(508) 476-4200
9467.5 miles
Gr: 2-5 | 340 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Douglas Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
21 Davis Street
Douglas, MA 01516
(508) 476-3332
Douglas, MA 01516
(508) 476-3332
9467.5 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 284 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Millville Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
122 Berthelette Way
Millville, MA 01529
(508) 876-0177
Millville, MA 01529
(508) 876-0177
9467.5 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 459 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
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