The Kathy Herward Child Care Center

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)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 41 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
41 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
40%
State avg.: 31%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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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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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 41 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Essex County, MA is $26,129 for elementary schools and $46,116 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Essex County, MA is 73% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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