Next Generation Children's Center

(4.9 stars) • 115 Reviews

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Next Generation Children’s Centers have proudly served thousands of families throughout Massachusetts since we opened our first preschool in 1993. Our Andover center was opened in 2001 and has 19 spacious classrooms, a commercial kitchen, two indoor gym spaces, a covered outdoor play area, and two large outdoor playgrounds that were all created to accommodate the varying needs of different age groups.

Kind Child Program

We believe that children learn to be kind, giving, and thoughtful of others when they experience these traits firsthand. Kind Child is the foundation of our school’s culture and an important part of our Ascend Curriculum. We focus on the the development of social and emotional skills each month and a character trait like Responsibility, Thankfulness, and Friendship every two months. Our goal is to elevate the emotional well-being of each child in our care and strengthen friendships!

Safety & Security

We know what an enormous decision it is to leave your child in the care of others. We pledge to do everything in our power to make our preschool as healthy, safe, and secure as possible, and we designed our schools with these priorities top of mind. Our childcare center has:

  • A secured entry system. Only parents and staff members with the proper code can enter our daycare facility.
  • Heated floors. Our infant classrooms have heated floors.
  • Full commercial kitchen. We prepare a nutritious breakfast, lunch, and three snacks daily. We use only the best quality foods and employ ServSafe® certified cooks to prepare our meals.
  • A cleaning service. A professional cleaning service washes, vacuums, and disinfects our school each night so that we can continually maintain a high level of cleanliness.
  • A laundry center. We have a laundry room to wash and sanitize your child’s clothes, sheets, and blankets.

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Getting to Our Preschool

Next Generation Children’s Center Andover, Massachusetts is conveniently located just off Route 125 on the east side of Main St at 516 S Main St, Andover, MA 01810. We’re just a mile from I-95, making us an ideal choice for parents who commute to and from North Reading, Lawrence, Tewksbury, and Wilmington. Looking for a new daycare or preschool to call home? Give us a call or schedule a visit online. We would love to show you around our childcare center and answer any questions you may have about our preschool’s programs.

Our Team

Deanna Aikawa

Deanna Aikawa

Director

I have been a proud part of the Next Generation family since 2013 and I joined the Andover management team in July 2015. I have worked with all age groups from infants to 8th graders. I have a dual Bachelor’s Degree from SUNY Geneseo in Special Education and Elementary Education. I also have a dual Master’s Degree in Literacy and Early Childhood Education. My son will be joining the NGCC infant program this spring.

Reviews from Parents

4.9 Rating based on 115 Reviews Leave A Review
Kara Modica • Google
I have recommended “Next Gen” so many times! Our kids attended 2021-2024 - when we first moved here until kindergarten - and we had a fantastic experience. The staff are some of the most warm, welcoming, and compassionate people I’ve met in a daycare setting. (Somehow every one of them knows ALL of the kids in the school.) Our kids’ steady learning trajectory was noteworthy and, equally important, they always were happy when we picked them up, sometimes not wanting to leave. “Kindergarten Club” offered during their final year, was a weekly program where they mocked up the kindergarten experience (academic activities, cafeteria, etc.) to help prepare the kids for elementary school, which it certainly did. Forever grateful for this amazing school and community. We miss it so much. (Bonus: Snacks and lunch are provided). 🩷
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Magdalene Cheney • Google
This is our third year as an NGCC family and couldn't be happier with the quality of care, education and social development our kiddo has experienced. The teachers and staff really do feel like our family. As a parent I have total confidence in the management team and teachers to provide a safe and nurturing space for my kiddos to experience the world within. It's obvious the program NGCC provides is a great one by the teacher tenures - we see the same energized faces year after year. So grateful to be part of this community. HIGHLY recommend.
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Elizabeth Splain • Google
We have nothing but great things to say about Next Generation Children's Center! The teachers and staff are all wonderful and we feel lucky to have had such a wonderful daycare experience. Our son started daycare around 4 months and attended Next Generation into toddler years. The teachers are caring, helpful, and passionate about providing wonderful activities to keep the kids engaged. They are incredible communicators and we received tons of updates throughout the day (something that not all daycares provide and we really miss about Next Generation). They really get to know your child and genuinely care about their progress and wellbeing. The staff is always there to greet you with a smile and knows each child and parent by name. They really do treat everyone like part of the family. We moved from the area and sadly had to say 'goodbye' to our NGCC family. We still miss them dearly and know that they are a gem among daycares.
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Kate Camuso • Facebook
Our daughter joined Next Gen three months ago and we have been so happy there! Deanna and Shanika are so helpful and responsive, Michelle and Swapna are so warm and welcoming, and the teachers are so professional and compassionate. The teachers manage to create detailed and thoughtful STEM lesson plans and to cultivate a calm and organized classroom environment- no easy feat in a toddler room! Our daughter loves the indoor and outdoor play areas, the water time, and every day she mentions her “new friends” by name. Highly recommend!
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