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The Botanic Gardens Children's Center is a private,
non-profit corporation whose mission is to provide the highest quality care and education
to children ages three months through 5 years. We cultivate learning, curiosity, creativity,
community and sense of self.
Our highly qualified teachers partner with parents to provide a safe, joyful, and
enriching environment for children. We are committed to providing ongoing professional
development to our innovative teachers. Affiliated with Harvard University, we give
priority to Harvard families in admissions; we also serve the community at large.
Botanic Gardens Children’s Center is an inclusive community which values individual differences among children and diversity in families and staff members.
- Experienced teachers who believe teaching at BGCC is more than just a job
- A safe, convenient, residential location
- Sunny, clean facility
- Open 8 AM to 6 PM daily
- Educational goals embedded in play, routines, and special activities
- Affiliated with Harvard University
- Infant care with excellent teacher-child ratios
- Two toddler rooms geared to toddler needs
- Two preschool classrooms
- A year-round program
- A secure building designed for children
- Many windows, lots of natural light
- Two enclosed playgrounds
- A deck for outdoor play and container gardening
- An activity room for active indoor play
- Parking for drop-off adjacent to the Center and stroller storage
- A language-rich, hands-on, emergent curriculum
- Attention to different learning styles and special needs
- Classroom continuity, as children stay with their peers throughout the year, building enduring relationships
- A professional administration that focuses on staff development
- A diverse and international community of families
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