Payson Park Preschool
Preschool in Belmont, MA 02478
Programs
The Payson Park Preschool offers two, three, four, or five-day programs. Flexible schedules are accommodated subject to availability and enrolment. Extended day and full day is available upon request to accommodate parents’ needs.
Admittance
Children must be 21 months to be admitted to the Payson Park Preschool. Children may be enrolled in school at any time during the year, based on availability.
- Child Ages:
- 1.5 years - 7 years
- Rates:
- $
- Licenses & Accreditations:
- EEC License to Operate a Large Group
- Vouchers:
- This provider does not accept vouchers
- Special Needs:
- Referrals
- Preschool:
- Yes
- Children per Teacher:
- Infant: -/-, Toddler: 8/2, Pre k: 17/2, Afterschool: 30/4
- Hours of Operation:
- Regular Program (8:30am – 11:45am)
Extended Day (12:00pm – 2:00pm)
Extended day is available until 1:00pm, 2:00pm or 3:00pm
Full Day Preschool(8:30am – 5:00pm schedule)
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Philosophy The Payson Park Preschool provides a developmentally appropriate program designed to foster an enthusiasm for learning, encourage curiosity, and build a positive sense of self. We provide an environment that develops the social-emotional, cognitive, and physical growth of each child. The Payson Park Preschool offers a preschool program that provides a comfortable transition from home to school. Children will be encouraged to develop as individuals and as part of the group, through structured time to learn concepts and unstructured to grow creatively.
Testimonials
We absolutely love Payson Park Preschool! My son had a lot of anxieties about leaving me prior to starting here and after just a few days of being in school, he now begs to run in by himself! It has done wonders for his confidence and I have seen so many other positive changes in his behavior and attitude. Miss Tammy is the sweetest and is so great with the kids! She is always interested in the random things they bring to class and what they are up to. She really cares about each kid and let's them be kids but also makes sure they are having appropriate behavior. The activities are great too, my son has learned so much and comes home talking about all the things he has learned. He especially loves learning about all of the artists and knows all the fun facts about them. The new director, Simona, is amazing too and is very on top of things and interacts with the kids. She knows all of them and sends daily pictures of their activities to the parents. I love that I can see what my kid is doing each day so that I can ask him about it later. I love Payson Park Preschool and would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a great Preschool option!
Payson Park Preschool has wonderful programs. Teachers really love our children and take care of them with thoughful heart. Your child will be feel comfortable with it.
My twins went to Payson Park Preschool from age ~2.9 to 5.5 (3 school years). We had a wonderful experience and can't recommend the school enough. The flexibility administratively, the wonderful lessons and teachers were a godsend to us. Our kids learned so much and experienced a broad spectrum of knowledge; art, math, phonics, science, etc. We are so thankful to have found Payson Park Preschool to help with their development!
We love PPP!!! We originally enrolled our son at age 2.9 years and he attended 2 days a week from Feb.-June 2019, but we needed longer hours and coverage over the summer so we switched him to a traditional daycare setting for about 6 months. While we were happy there too, it was a very small space and didn't offer much physical play, so we decided to return to Payson to finish out his preschool experience before Kindergarten. The facilities at PPP are amazing - large classrooms and a HUGE indoor gym for recess. Unfortunately, we returned to PPP just two weeks before the pandemic forced schools to close, and I was devastated at the prospect of my son not being able to see or bond with his classmates or teachers. However - we were THRILLED when Ms. Simona started DAILY Zoom circle time to help us through this incredibly difficult time. The children are able to see each other's faces, share show-and-tell treasures, work on art projects, and sign songs. Can't wait to get back in there in person!!
