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Next Generation Children's Center, Westford

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Next Generation Children’s Center (NGCC) Westford, which opened its doors in 1996, was the second of ten NGCC private preschools opened across Massachusetts. The family of preschool learning centers was established after the founder was unable to find suitable childcare for her first grandchild. NGCC’s Westford day care center features:

  • An Infants and Young Toddlers building, which includes an indoor play area, two outdoor playgrounds, and a covered outdoor play space.
  • A newly-refurbished main building, where we provide care for Older Toddlers through Pre-Kindergarten.
  • Indoor play spaces for gross motor development and age appropriate outdoor playgrounds.
  • A commercial kitchen, where we prepare breakfast, lunch, and three healthy snacks daily.
  • A laundry center, where we wash and sanitize your child’s clothes, sheets, and blankets.
  • Infant Childcare (6 weeks – 15 months) – A daycare program designed to maintain the strong bonds, warmth, and security your child enjoys with you at home.
  • Toddler (15 months – 36 months) – Professional caregivers guide your toddlers through a curriculum of cognitive, social, and physical growth.
  • Preschool (3 – 4 years) – A preschool curriculum carefully designed to jump start a lifetime of learning and achievement.
  • Pre-Kindergarten (4 – 5 years) – This Pre-Kindergarten program combines the skills and experiences taught in previous years to prepare students for the transition to Kindergarten.
  • Kindergarten Club (4 – 5 years) – Our Kindergarten Club takes place during the last year of preschool and is available to help students become more at ease with their journey into Kindergarten.
  • Summer Program (5 – 7 years) – We offer an exciting, safe, fun and educational summer program with a new theme each year!

Our professional early childhood educators recognize and respect the needs of each child. NGCC Westford strives to hire EEC-certified teachers and actively recruits educators with a bachelor’s degree or above. Each of our teachers is encouraged to continue their education in early childhood education and to excel in his or her chosen field. Also, all full-time faculty members are certified in First-Aid, and key staff members have CPR training.

Situated right near the bustling Cornerstone Square shopping center, our Westford preschool is located at 9 Powers Rd, Westford, MA 01886, just off Littleton Road (Route 110). We are ideally positioned for local families, sitting only a short drive from the Colonel John Robinson and Norman E. Day Elementary Schools, as well as the sports courts and playgrounds over at Jack Walsh Field.

Because the center sits practically adjacent to the I-495 interchange, jumping on the highway after morning drop-off takes only minutes. This prime location makes for an effortless commute for parents working locally in the Westford technology parks, or those continuing their drive toward Chelmsford, Littleton, Lowell, and the broader Route 3 corridor.

Schedule your tour today or request information, and we will be in touch soon. We can’t wait to meet your family!

Our Team

Kim Barulli

Kim Barulli

Co-Director

I am proud to have called NGCC Westford my home since 1998. I currently oversee the Infant/Toddler building and I enjoy sharing my knowledge and experience with our new families, especially those who are new to childcare and looking for guidance in this important choice. I have an Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education from Northern Essex and I’m currently pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree. I am Director II certified by the Department of Early Education and Care. My two NGCC graduates have special memories of their time in here at Westford.

Debbie Taylor

Debbie Taylor

Co-Director

I started working as a teacher here at NGCC Westford in 1996. I continued my career here growing into the program manager position, the assistant director and then the director position. Over the years I have also directed our Andover location as well as supporting several of our other locations. I enjoy forming relationships and partnering with families to educate, nurture and care for their children. I love watching the innocence of the early childhood years where every child is free to be their unique and authentic self. I am the proud mom of two grown children who both graduated from Next Generation!

Reviews from Parents

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The staff is just amazing! Thank you Melissa, Jenna, Sam, Sydney, Kim, Jackie, Deb and all the other providers for your top notch service and care. My daughters are my greatest treasure and I feel at ease having them taken care of in your facility. The teachers go above and beyond to get the children outside and always are thinking up new activities for the children to partake in! You can tell the providers truly love what they do. I highly recommend this daycare.
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My children (4 and 6) went to NGC for miscellaneous days in the summer through Bright Horizons. My kids had Ms. Desiree and I cannot say enough good things about her. Each day the kids were greeted with such a big smile and she shared excitement to see them. The directors and coordinators were very helpful in ensuring the kids were correctly placed and even accommodated some dietary requests (i.e., child food references)!
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I can't imagine a better place to send my kids for daycare/preschool! The teachers and staff are all truly amazing and clearly love the work they do. My daughter loved attending NGCC and learned so much. I am confident that she's well prepared for kindergarten thanks to the care and education she received.
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NGCC was our backup care through my employers Bright Horizon Backup care program. I cannot thank them enough for taking such a good care of my kind and providing a very happy and nourishing place and helping them get ready for K. Many times I had this thought.. why did we not come here full time but I am glad we found it for our needs and hope other family find it sooner :). They do a great job in keeping a very safe and calm environment which we struggled with in our previous daycare. Also Ms Desiree is awesome. We are glad to have her.

Next Generation Children's Center, Westford

Westford, MA

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