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About Next Generation Children’s Center Preschool in Walpole
Next Generation Children’s Centers (NGCC) is committed to providing quality care for children from Infancy through School-Age. We have 10 private preschools throughout Massachusetts, and our Walpole, MA childcare center is here to serve your needs. Our childcare center offers:
- 24 spacious classrooms with child-sized bathrooms
- A private infant wing with heated floors and a gross motor skills room
- Two indoor play spaces and a covered outdoor play area
- Three large playgrounds that appeals to a diverse range of ages
- A performing arts room for dramatic play
- A STEAM room
- A commercial kitchen. We offer breakfast, lunch, and three healthy snacks daily
Our Philosophy
We believe in the development of the “Whole Child.” At NGCC Walpole’s all-day preschool, we want every child to be successful academically and to be comfortable with who they are within their community. We focus on areas of growth, including:
- Social
- Emotional
- Physical
- Cognitive
We believe that children learn best through hands-on activities and we offer plenty of diverse indoor and outdoor learning experiences that engage your child through play. Our early childhood center’s “Whole Child” approach helps your child develop self-esteem and a love of learning. As such, our preschool programs are developed from your child’s interests and abilities, so your child learns as they play.
Our Childcare & Preschool Programs:
- Infant Childcare (6 weeks – 15 months) – A childcare program that ensures the transition away from home is smooth and joyful experience.
- Toddler Daycare (15 months – 36 months) – As part of our Toddler Daycare program, our skilled teachers help engage young explorers with an interactive, hands-on curriculum.
- Preschool (3 – 4 years) – Preschool is an exciting stage in a child’s development. This preschool program is focused on thoroughly preparing students for Pre-Kindergarten.
- Pre-Kindergarten (4 – 5 years) – Our experienced Pre-Kindergarten teachers help lead a well-designed preschool curriculum designed to lay the foundation for success in learning.
- Kindergarten Club (4 – 5 years) – This program takes place during the last year of preschool and is available to help students feel more comfortable with their transition into Kindergarten.
- Summer Program (5 – 8 years) – Each summer we offer a safe, fun and educational summer program with an exciting new theme.
Kids Cafe Preschool Cooking Program
Cooking Up Confidence, One Recipe At A Time!
Kids Café is a hands-on cooking program where children explore new foods, build confidence, and develop essential life skills through fun, guided kitchen experiences.
Program Highlights:
- Designed for ages 3+
- Weekly sessions over a 12-week program
- Hands-on cooking activities and kid-friendly recipes
- Builds teamwork, sharing, and communication skills
- Encourages problem-solving and following directions
- Supports early math, literacy, and critical thinking
- Includes a take-home cooking kit for continued fun
Talk to your School Director today to learn more and enroll.
Check out what NGCC families have to say about the exceptional preschool experience their children have had!
Getting To Our Preschool
Our Walpole center is nestled at 4 Shaker Ln, Walpole, MA 02081, just off Route 109 near County Street. We are conveniently located near Fisher and Elm Street Elementary Schools, as well as Francis William Bird Park and local favorites like Bubbling Brook, making daily drop-offs simple and stress-free for area families.
With immediate access to Route 109 and only minutes from I-95/Route 128 and Route 1, our preschool offers an easy commute for parents heading toward Norwood, Westwood, Dedham, and downtown Boston.
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Programs Offered
Our Team
Natasha Fernandez
School Director
From a young age I have always loved working with children both babysitting and working at summer camps. In college I began working as a preschool teacher and now I am the School Director of Cadence Academy Preschool in Norwood. I love being part of a child’s first level of education and providing a safe, nurturing environment for children to develop their social and emotional skills and to build meaningful social connections and relationships. In my free time, I love spending time with my husband and 8 year old son vacationing and going on adventures. I also like doing arts and crafts with my son, camping and being outdoors.
Erin McLaughlin
Assistant Director
I have been here at NGCC Walpole school since January of 2013 and previously worked at our Natick facility as a Preschool Teacher. I majored in Business Management at Bryant University and I’m Director certified through the Department of Early Education and Care. I am the proud mother of twin boys, who attend our school.
Laura Feeney
Assistant Director
Laura graduated from Medfield High School in 2010 and is Director Certified through the Department of Early Education. Laura has been an infant and toddler teacher since 2018 and is currently enrolled at Massasoit Community College, where she is pursuing a degree in Early Childhood Education and Administration. Laura is married to her husband Seamus, and they have two daughters, Claire and Mackenzie.
Elizabeth Villacis
Teacher of the Year
Elizabeth was selected by her fellow teachers and our management team for her never ending passion for Early Education. Liz has been an Infant/Toddler teacher here at NGCC Walpole for over 10 years, and her dedication to the children in her care is exceptional. Not only does she bring her mothering nature into the classroom, but she focuses on providing a safe, stimulating, and educational environment in which children thrive. Our school community is so lucky to have her and we are so proud to award her with this honor!
Our school community is so lucky to have her, and we are so proud to award her with this honor!
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Childcare Schedule Options That Work With Your Life
Every family’s routine is unique — and your childcare should be too. With Cadence Education, our Family of Schools may offer various schedule options designed to fit your life.
Each of our school’s are unique, and may not offer all of the options listed below. Talk with your School Director to learn what options are available for your family at this location.
FlexiPass — New Flexible Care Option!
When schedules change, or the grandparents cancel, or life just gets busy, FlexiPass gives you five prepaid days of care that you can use whenever* you need them, one at a time or all at once. No registration fees. No ongoing tuition. Just dependable care when you need it most.
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