"…and all thy children shall be taught of the Lord; and great shall be the peace of thy children.” - Isaiah 54:13

Elmwood Christian Preschool is part of a non-profit organization guided by the Elmwood Chapel Preschool Board. The Preschool is licensed by the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) and the Town of Wellesley Fire and Building Inspectors.

42 Elmwood Rd.
Wellesley, MA 02481 (Directions)

(781) 237-5806
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Philosophy

As a Christian preschool, God is honored and introduced as the Creator of our world and Jesus as our Lord and Savior. There are monthly Christian themes taught through stories and songs and daily prayers at snack or lunchtime, as well as modeling caring and kindness towards others. We hope these experiences will be naturally integrated into your child’s life. Elmwood Christian Preschool provides an environment conducive to the optimal spiritual, social, physical and intellectual development of each child. We have a curriculum that is child-centered and developmentally appropriate, which incorporates daily opportunities for individual as well as group activities, quiet and active play choices, imaginative play, problem-solving skills, literature and both large and small muscle activities. We believe preschool children are active learners who learn through play. A variety of fun, hands-on learning activities and experiences are planned according to a calendar of themes and units.

The goal of the Elmwood Christian Preschool is to foster a stable environment where children work, play, share, and socialize. With one-on-one attention and positive reinforcement, children feel successful. Through understanding, respect, and exciting learning opportunities, the children build self-esteem and confidence. Warm, positive relationships with adults help children develop a sense of trust and a feeling of worth. We incorporate a spirit of cooperation, not competition. All social interactions are viewed as opportunities for learning to care about one another and ourselves.

With proper guidance, children learn to solve problems, become independent, and respect the ideas and feelings of others. We want children to leave Elmwood Christian Preschool with the confidence and skills necessary to succeed socially and academically.

Program

Elmwood Christian Preschool has two three-year-old classes and two four-year-old classes. There is a stay-day program offered on Mondays and Tuesdays until 2:15 PM beginning in October

Parent Participation

We encourage parent participation! We welcome those with special interests, hobbies, crafts or those who wish to read a favorite story to the class.

Location & Activities

The Elmwood Christian Preschool, located at the Elmwood Chapel, is in a residential neighborhood. There are three bright, cheerful, well-equipped classrooms and a large playground with state-of-the-art equipment.

The school provides for children a safe and secure environment filled with love, kindness, and encouragement. As a school, we recognize the importance of each child being nurtured, understood, and encouraged.

In addition to our regular curriculum, Elmwood Christian Preschool provides special enrichment experiences throughout the school year. The children enjoy monthly science programs, music classes, sign language and other special performers.

Our desire is that the children at Elmwood Christian Preschool will have fun, build positive relationships, develop a special kind of excitement and enthusiasm about life and learning, and that each child will feel special and valued.
 

Enrollment

When considering enrollment, interested families are encouraged to schedule an appointment to tour the school. The completed registration form, with a non-refundable registration fee and security deposit, is required to reserve placement.

A child must be three years old by September 1st. Enrollment is open to any child, provided the school is equipped to meet the needs of that child.


Tuition rates are available upon request.

Academics are an important part of our curriculum and are incorporated daily in an appropriate manner for preschool children. Our curriculum aligns with and expands on the curriculum guidelines designed by the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (EEC).

For further information, please contact:

Mary Stroud, Director
(781) 237-5806
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We were formerly called "Wellesley Baptist Christian Nursery School". Only the name has changed; everything else about the school is the same.