Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 41 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
The Kathy Herward Child Care Center
About the School
- The Kathy Herward Child Care Center in Andover, MA, serves 41 students in preschool and kindergarten grades within a nonsectarian early childhood program.
- This suburban child care center has a student–teacher ratio of 21:1 with 2 teachers on staff.
- Approximately 40% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting some diversity in this early learning setting.
- The school offers co–ed enrollment from pre–kindergarten through kindergarten in a large suburban community near downtown Andover.
- Tuition and membership details are not associated with any educational memberships or special affiliations.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 41 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Students By Grade
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
41 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
40%
State avg.: 31%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for The Kathy Herward Child Care Center?
The application deadline for The Kathy Herward Child Care Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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