Early Education and Care center serving young children from 12 weeks through full day Kindergarten.
Variety of full time and part time schedules available. All teachers are certified and CORI checked.
We are a family owned center and will provide a safe and exciting place for your children.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 61 students
- Acceptance rate: 100%
- Average class size: 18 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
1982
Summer School Offered
Yes
Student Body
Total Students
61 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
33%
State avg.: 31%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
5%
Average Class Size
18 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Tuition varies with the number of days scheduled.
Acceptance Rate
100%
National avg.: 81%
Admissions Director
Lesley Belanger
Application URL
School Notes
- The Shrewsbury Children's Center was established in 1982 as a Preschool program. We are an independant family owned center. The owners are on the premises everyday. Our curriculum and daily activity schedules have been developed to provide a balanced approach to early learning. Individual and group activities as well as teacher directed activfities are planned. We offer a large fenced in playground for gross motor activities. Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten students work in a structured reading program. Music teacher twice each week.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Shrewsbury Children's Center often compared to?
Shrewsbury Children's Center is often viewed alongside schools like Lilliput Early Childhood Center by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of Shrewsbury Children's Center?
The acceptance rate of Shrewsbury Children's Center is 100%, which is higher than the national average of 71%.
When is the application deadline for Shrewsbury Children's Center?
The application deadline for Shrewsbury Children's Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
Popular comparisons: Shrewsbury Children's Center vs. Lilliput Early Childhood Center
The nearest high school to Shrewsbury Children's Center is St. John's High School (1.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Shrewsbury Montessori School (1.3 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Shrewsbury KinderCare (0.6 miles away)
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Quick Facts
Shrewsbury KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
177 Main St.
Shrewsbury, MA 01545
(508) 841-9979
Shrewsbury, MA 01545
(508) 841-9979
0.6 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 50 students
Kindercare Learning Center![Kindercare Learning Center Photo - Infant Classroom]( "Kindercare Learning Center Photo - Infant Classroom")
Daycare / Preschool
177 Main St
Shrewsbury, MA 01545
(508) 841-9979
Shrewsbury, MA 01545
(508) 841-9979
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-K | 82 students Avg. class size: 10 students
St. John's High School
All-boys (Catholic)
378 Main St
Shrewsbury, MA 01545
(508) 842-8934
Shrewsbury, MA 01545
(508) 842-8934
1.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 872 students
55 Oak Street
Shrewsbury, MA 01545
(508) 842-2116
Shrewsbury, MA 01545
(508) 842-2116
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 179 students Avg. class size: 20 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
248 East Mountain St
Worcester, MA 01606
(508) 854-4700
Worcester, MA 01606
(508) 854-4700
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 124 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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