Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 82 students
- Average class size: 10 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Kindercare Learning Center
About the School
- The faculty at KinderCare Learning Center of Shrewsbury are passionate about educating and nurturing children.
- Our experienced and dedicated staff comes to work everyday eager to teach your children.
- They are committed to the field of early childhood education and molding young minds.
- We encourage you to come meet our staff and find out what we have to offer you and your family.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 82 students
- Average class size: 10 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Kindercare Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Students By Grade
Year Founded
2001
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
82 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
60%
State avg.: 31%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Average Class Size
10 students
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Mascot: Eagles
- Welcome to the KinderCare Learning Center of Shrewsbury! We believe in setting all children up to be successful. Our classrooms are designed to offer educational experiences that take into consideration each child's development and well being. Every classroom is designed with the whole child in mind (social, emotional, cognitive and physical development). We offer activities throughout the day to get your child ready for his or her next developmental stage, wether it be learning how to walk or writing his or her own name. We also believe families play a key role in the success of our center and their child’s development. We encourage you to visit us to see how you’re family can benefit for the KinderCare Learning Center! Our priority is to help you feel comfortable when you are away from your child for the day.
- Our center offers secured key pad entry ways and a fenced in playground. All staff members have First Aid and CPR Training, including Emergency Medication Training. Our center also has a Health and Safety Coordinator on staff to ensure equipment is in good repair, classroom first aid kits are stocked with sufficient supplies, and conducts emergency drills.
- Hours Of Operation: 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM, M-F
- Languages Spoken: American_sign_langugage, French, Spanish
- Childcare Resources, Childcare Search. *Center does not do tuition based on sliding scale. That program is different than vouchers through the state.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Kindercare Learning Center often compared to?
Kindercare Learning Center is often viewed alongside schools like Lilliput Early Childhood Center by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Kindercare Learning Center?
The application deadline for Kindercare Learning Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
Popular comparisons: Kindercare Learning Center vs. Lilliput Early Childhood Center
The nearest high school to Kindercare Learning Center is St. John's High School (0.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Shrewsbury Montessori School (1.2 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Shrewsbury KinderCare (0.0 miles away)
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Gr: NS-PK | 50 students
Daycare / Preschool
177 Main St.
Shrewsbury, MA 01545
(508) 841-9979
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-K | 61 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Daycare / Preschool
138 North Quinsigamond Avenue
Shrewsbury, MA 01545
(508) 755-3922
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 872 students
All-boys (Catholic)
378 Main St
Shrewsbury, MA 01545
(508) 842-8934
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 179 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Montessori School
55 Oak Street
Shrewsbury, MA 01545
(508) 842-2116
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 124 students
Islamic
248 East Mountain St
Worcester, MA 01606
(508) 854-4700
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 872 students
All-boys (Catholic)
378 Main St
Shrewsbury, MA 01545
(508) 842-8934
Distance: 3.4 mi
Gr: PK-12
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 2
110 Shore Dr
Worcester, MA 01605
(508) 854-9227
Distance: 3.6 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 502 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 19
81 Providence Street
Worcester, MA 01604
(508) 754-5302
Distance: 3.9 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 540 students
Catholic
144 Granite St
Worcester, MA 01604
(508) 852-5555
Distance: 4.1 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 231 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 22
All-girls (Catholic)
425 Salisbury Street
Worcester, MA 01609
(508) 757-6200
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 179 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Montessori School
55 Oak Street
Shrewsbury, MA 01545
(508) 842-2116
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 124 students
Islamic
248 East Mountain St
Worcester, MA 01606
(508) 854-4700
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: PK-1 | 179 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Extracurriculars: 1
18 Grafton Street
Shrewsbury, MA 01545
(508) 842-0430
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 218 students
Catholic
16 Summer St
Shrewsbury, MA 01545
(508) 842-1601
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: 5-8 | 63 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 5
All-boys (Catholic)
67 Lincoln Street
Worcester, MA 01605
(508) 799-0100
Gr: NS-PK | 50 students
Daycare / Preschool
177 Main St.
Shrewsbury, MA 01545
(508) 841-9979
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-K | 61 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Daycare / Preschool
138 North Quinsigamond Avenue
Shrewsbury, MA 01545
(508) 755-3922
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 179 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Montessori School
55 Oak Street
Shrewsbury, MA 01545
(508) 842-2116
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 124 students
Islamic
248 East Mountain St
Worcester, MA 01606
(508) 854-4700
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: PK-1 | 179 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Extracurriculars: 1
18 Grafton Street
Shrewsbury, MA 01545
(508) 842-0430
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Quick Facts
120 Eastford Road
Southbridge, MA 01550
(508) 764-5460
Southbridge, MA 01550
(508) 764-5460
9470.9 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 397 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Southbridge Academy
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
25 Cole Avenue
Southbridge, MA 01550
(508) 764-5414
Southbridge, MA 01550
(508) 764-5414
9471 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 21 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Southbridge High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
132 Torrey Road
Southbridge, MA 01550
(508) 764-5450
Southbridge, MA 01550
(508) 764-5450
9471 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 419 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Old Sturbridge Academy Charter Public School
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1 Old Sturbridge Village Road
Sturbridge, MA 01566
(508) 347-0283
Sturbridge, MA 01566
(508) 347-0283
9471.1 miles
Gr: K-8 | 356 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Southbridge Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
132 Torrey Road
Southbridge, MA 01550
(508) 764-5440
Southbridge, MA 01550
(508) 764-5440
9471.1 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 380 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
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