Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Kindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 110 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Leap School At Dakin Farm
About the School
- The LEAP School, is a non-denominational private program founded in 1985 in Lexington, Massachusetts by Robin Shapiro, MA. It is uniquely designed to support the diverse needs of toddler, preschool, and kindergarten youngsters and their families.
- The LEAP environment is both dynamic and nurturing.
- Our Mission is to foster positive growth in children, parents and teachers through caring, supportive and mutually respectful relationships within a safe, stimulating, child-centered environment.
- Children, Parents and Teachers represent the three "Seeds of LEAP." Every child is seen as a unique individual with gifts.
- We strive to nurture and develop the emotional, social, physical, and cognitive skills of every child.
- The Language Enrichment Arts Program (LEAP) encourages self-awareness, self-expression and promotes self-confidence.
- The LEAP faculty is dedicated to establishing supportive relationships with parents.
- We believe in consistent, open and honest communication.
- We value parent education, provide parent resources and welcome parent involvement.
- As educators, we are committed to the professional and personal growth of our teaching team.
- The LEAP School strives to lay the foundation for thoughtful, compassionate, respectful, responsible, and creative lifelong learners.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Kindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 110 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-1
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1985
School Calendar
School Motto
Fostering Positive Growth Through Exceptional Early Childhood Education Programs in MA.
Student Body
Total Students
110 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
8%
State avg.: 31%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- The LEAP School, is a non-denominational private program founded in 1985 in Lexington, Massachusetts by Robin Shapiro, MA. It is uniquely designed to support the diverse needs of toddler, preschool, and kindergarten youngsters and their families. The LEAP environment is both dynamic and nurturing. Our Mission is to foster positive growth in children, parents and teachers through caring, supportive and mutually respectful relationships within a safe, stimulating, child-centered environment. Children, Parents and Teachers represent the three "Seeds of LEAP." Every child is seen as a unique individual with gifts. We strive to nurture and develop the emotional, social, physical, and cognitive skills of every child. The Language Enrichment Arts Program (LEAP) encourages self-awareness, self-expression and promotes self-confidence. The LEAP faculty is dedicated to establishing supportive relationships with parents. We believe in consistent, open and honest communication. We value parent education, provide parent resources and welcome parent involvement. As educators, we are committed to the professional and personal growth of our teaching team. The LEAP School strives to lay the foundation for thoughtful, compassionate, respectful, responsible, and creative lifelong learners.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Leap School At Dakin Farm?
The application deadline for Leap School At Dakin Farm is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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