Childcare Service Programs

Kids Playing Together
Concord Carousel Preschool: This program offers full and half day program with extended morning and late afternoon options. We offer a small, creative learning environment for children ages 2 years and 9 months – 5 years old. We offer 3, 4 and 5 day programs based on age from 9am until 12 or 5 pm with extended mornings at 8 am for an additional cost. We aim to create a safe, nurturing and quality preschool experience for our children and their families. Our developmental curriculum is designed to promote physical, social, emotional and cognitive growth by presenting challenges and engaging children in meaningful activities. Problem solving, creativity and learning are stimulated through both spontaneous and structured activities. Integrated play activities encourage children to interact with their peers, their teachers and materials.  

Before School Program: Before School provides care for children grades K-5 in the morning before the start of the school day from 7:30am-9:00am in each of the elementary schools. The children have the opportunity to prepare for their school day in a comfortable social setting. Children  have time to play games, finish homework, read and play outdoors. Before School does not operate on days when school is not in session or when there is a delayed opening for the school.

AfterSchool Program: This program provides care for children in grades K-5 every day in each of the three elementary schools (from 3:20pm-6:00 pm M, T, Th and F and 12:20pm-6:00 pm on W). A two day minimum is required for our program. The daily schedule at each site includes supervised indoor and (lots of) outdoor play. Activities are based on children’s interests and each day includes a short homework/reading period. We follow the Concord School calendar and do not provide care on days that school is not in session. Concord Rec often provides alternative programming on these days.
 
Early Release Day Program: This program is for those families only needing care on Concord’s weekly early release day for grades K-5. (Families who are part of the AfterSchool Program do not need to sign up for this program but instead sign up for the early release day as one of their AfterSchool days). The children are bused from each of the three elementary schools to the Hunt Recreation Center for this program and pick up is by 6:00pm. Our daily schedule includes lots of outdoor play as well as indoor play, arts and crafts, science activities and time for socializing.
 
All of our Childcare Service Programs across all age groups value diversity and are committed to creating welcoming childcare settings. Our programs welcome families and children with a wide variety of experiences, identifications and abilities, along with a variety of racial, ethnic, family, religious, economic and cultural backgrounds. We work to instill a genuine appreciation of and respect for others. By appreciating individual differences, we encourage children and their families to value the richness and importance of a diverse community and to support a culture of belonging.

These programs are licensed by the Department of Early Education and Care.

For inquiries please call: 978-318-3045 or email Anita Hill ahill@concordma.gov