Programs

The Programs

The programs provide year round early childhood education with childcare for children from 10 weeks through kindergarten age.  Children are enrolled from 3 mornings (8:30-12:30) up to 5 full days (7:30-6).

Emerson Program

 The Emerson Program consists of five classrooms, four located in a house across the street from Emerson Hospital, and one classroom, located at the Community Agencies Building on the campus of Emerson Hospital. 

 Full and part time care is provided for infants (at least ten weeks old), toddlers and twos in a renovated ranch house across the street from Emerson Hospital.  In addition to the classroom space, we have a large indoor play space, outdoor decks, and an enclosed play yard behind the house, a kitchen and office area.

 Our classroom, on the campus of Emerson Hospital, operates Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 8:30AM-12:30PM, for children 1 year 9 months to 2 years 9 months.  The program occupies a large sunny classroom with an outdoor play space.

Ripley Program

The Ripley Program consists of three classrooms at the Concord School Administration building near Concord Center for children 2.9 years through after-kindergarten.   There are three groups of children; 2 preschool classes and an after kindergarten class (minimum enrollment of 3 afternoons.)  The minimum enrollment for children 2.9 through four years is three mornings. For 4 to 5 year olds who will be entering Kindergarten the following year, there is a four morning minimum.  We also have use of a large gym, a small theater, near-by fields and woods, covered walkways, and a large playground.

West Concord Program

 The West Concord Program consists of five classrooms for children 2.9 years through after-kindergarten and is located in West Concord.  There are 7 groups of children; 5 preschool classes and 2 after kindergarten classes (minimum enrollment of 3 afternoons.)  For 4 to 5 year olds who will be entering Kindergarten the following year, there is a four morning minimum. In addition to the classrooms, we have access to a playground and multi-purpose room, offices and meeting areas. 

After-Kindergarten Program

The After-kindergarten Program is for those children who attend morning kindergarten in the Concord Public Schools.  The children are transported by school buses from the schools.   They bring their own lunches.  We provide afternoon snack.  The Center will provide full-day programs for kindergarten children on the Public School professional days.  Families are asked to sign-up at least ten days in advance for this time.  We will also provide morning care when the Public School cancels kindergarten because of inclement weather.  Please refer to the Monthly Tuition Sheet for specific information on rates.

Download the After K Program Brochure [PDF, 6M]

Summer Program

We have a summer program from the end of the regular school year in June until the last week in August.  This program is primarily for the children enrolled during the previous year.  The summer program will be divided into separate sessions.  You may enroll your child in as few as two of the sessions, or in all of them.  For sake of continuity children will be enrolled for the same schedule for the entire summer.  Parents enroll their children in April for summer and they are notified in June regarding their child's teachers. Summer hours may differ slightly from winter hours if the needs of families are different. Summer billing is handled separately. Once the summer program is enrolled and staffed, it is not possible to receive a refund for any canceled sessions; it also may be difficult to add sessions.

Download the Summer Program Brochure

Field Trips

When it is necessary to transport the children, parents will be notified about field trips by notices on the classroom bulletin boards. You may not be notified about impromptu trips (such as trips to the library). Children will be transported by bus or in cars driven by staff members or parents. Unless transported by bus, all children must ride in car seats until they are at least 5 years of age and they weigh over 40 pounds. Children will be back in the Center for their scheduled pick-up time.

Special Needs

The Concord Children's Center promotes early detection and programming for children with special needs. We enjoy a reciprocal relationship with many area family and child service agencies, such as Early Intervention, the Concord Public Schools and Concord Family Services. We make every effort to include all children in our programs. We will help parents identify special needs, locate testing and supplemental services, if necessary. We realize that this can be a difficult and painful process, but we are convinced that early treatment is essential to the optimal development of each child.

Children's Records

Children's records are confidential and kept at the center for five years after the child has left. At that time, they are destroyed.