Your child's journey to new learning experiences and friendships starts with a nurturing environment in your home and extends to the enriching childcare programs at Next Generation Children's Centers.
Next Generation's committed teachers and staff will fill your child's day with stimulating and memorable activities, creating a foundation for successful future learning.
Our curriculum leads the way in early childhood education with its research-based programs along with NGCC's own uniquely designed programs that make up core parts of your child's educational experience.
Our focus is to foster your child's social, emotional and academic growth.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 205 students
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1993
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
205 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
36%
State avg.: 31%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
34:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
15 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Admissions Associate
School Notes
- Next Generation Children's Centers offers young children a familiar and engaging place to grow and develop. Through developmentally appropriate curriculum and specially designed classrooms, we instill in your child a life-long love of learning. Children are exposed to literacy, science and math through our "learn by doing" approach to curricula. These learning opportunities become seamless in your child's day of fun.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
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Next Generation Children's Center is often viewed alongside schools like Westboro Knowledge Beginnings by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Next Generation Children's Center?
The application deadline for Next Generation Children's Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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Westborough, MA 01581
(508) 366-5700
Westborough, MA 01581
(508) 366-5700
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Marlborough, MA 01752
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Rank:
Rank:
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Bottom 50%10
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Webster, MA 01570
(508) 943-8552
Webster, MA 01570
(508) 943-8552
9467.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 408 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Dudley Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
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Bottom 50%10
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Dudley, MA 01571
(508) 943-2224
Dudley, MA 01571
(508) 943-2224
9467.6 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 540 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Shepherd Hill Regional High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
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Dudley, MA 01571
(508) 943-6700
Dudley, MA 01571
(508) 943-6700
9467.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 942 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
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(Math: 16% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
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