Since our inception in 1970, we have served children and families of Greater Lawrence with high quality, nonprofit programs. From providing fun, developmentally appropriate learning experiences to healthy meals to physical activity and social learning experiences, we are dedicated to promoting the healthy development of children. Rich programming and caring, highly qualified staff offer peace of mind that students are in exceptional care with us.

Our dedicated staff and providers are passionate about helping children succeed. Teacher-caregivers offer nurturing experiences that support children’s cognitive, physical, and emotional development. They provide individualized attention, encouragement on challenging days, and celebrate successes along the way.

Our programs are staffed by certified, highly credentialed teacher-caregivers who receive ongoing professional development in curriculum, special needs, safety, health, and more. We also host agency-wide in-service learning days and support educators in pursuing further education and credentials.

Our staff and Family Child Care educators come from diverse backgrounds, with many being bilingual in English and Spanish.

The Early Learning Centers are proud to hold accreditation from the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). NAEYC accreditation is a voluntary process by which early childhood educators demonstrate the high standards that guide the practice in their program; it is granted after review by a panel of national experts and is a distinction above and beyond licensing required by the state. Parents can use NAEYC accreditation as a mark of high quality to guide their selection of a program.

All child care programs are licensed by The Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care and abide by the licensing regulations for group and family child care to provide high quality and safe environments for children and families.