Open Center for Children is a small, year‑round early childhood program in Somerville serving roughly 29 children from Somerville and nearby communities. It provides play‑based, emergent early education for children from about 2 years 3 months through age five across two mixed‑age classrooms.
Open Center for Children is a small, year‑round early childhood program serving children and families from Somerville and surrounding communities. The center operates two mixed‑age classrooms and enrolls children from roughly two years three months through five years.
The program uses a play‑based, emergent curriculum inspired by Reggio Emilia and incorporates the SEE Every Child curriculum in alignment with local public schools. Nature, loose parts, art and project work are integrated across the day, and documentation of children’s thinking is part of classroom practice.
The center participates in the Somerville Partnership for Young Children and works closely with Somerville Public Schools. It offers educator visits and workshops for professional learning, and staff engage in ongoing reflection and collaborative practice.
A mixed‑aged preschool and pre‑K classroom that balances whole‑group time with daily small‑group work; the classroom emphasizes inquiry, project work, art and collaborative documentation.
A mixed‑aged toddler classroom focused on building relationships, supporting self‑expression, and fostering emerging skills. The page lists an age range of 2.3 to 3 years, with 9 children and 3 teachers.
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