All Children's House centers are accredited by NAEYC. The National Association for the Education for Young Children administers a national, voluntary accreditation system to help raise the quality of all types of preschools, kindergartens, and child care centers Children's House Child Care Centers are proud to be accredited by NAEYC. Since 1991 all are centers have worked hard to achieve continuous accreditation.
The National Association for the Education of Young Children is a nonprofit corporation dedicated to acting on behalf of the needs and interests of young children.
NAEYC Program Standards are intended to provide early childhood educators with guidelines for working with children from birth through age 8.
NAEYC Accreditation ensures that programs for young children are based on current knowledge and research of child development and early childhood education.
Children's House seeks to support parents and offer guidance in their child-rearing efforts.
We are always happy to offer resource and referral to the families we care for.
We are available for conversation, comfort, and professional expertise as needed.
Children's House does not discriminate in providing service(s) to children and their families on the basis of race, religion, cultural heritage, political beliefs, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, or marital status.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 41 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1979
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
41 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- All Children's House centers are accredited by NAEYC. The National Association for the Education for Young Children administers a national, voluntary accreditation system to help raise the quality of all types of preschools, kindergartens, and child care centers Children's House Child Care Centers are proud to be accredited by NAEYC. Since 1991 all are centers have worked hard to achieve continuous accreditation. The National Association for the Education of Young Children is a nonprofit corporation dedicated to acting on behalf of the needs and interests of young children. NAEYC Program Standards are intended to provide early childhood educators with guidelines for working with children from birth through age 8. NAEYC Accreditation ensures that programs for young children are based on current knowledge and research of child development and early childhood education. Children's House seeks to support parents and offer guidance in their child-rearing efforts. We are always happy to offer resource and referral to the families we care for. We are available for conversation, comfort, and professional expertise as needed. Children's House does not discriminate in providing service(s) to children and their families on the basis of race, religion, cultural heritage, political beliefs, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, or marital status.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Children's House?
The application deadline for Children's House is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Children's House located?
Children's House is located in the Sixteen Acres neighborhood of Springfield, MA. There are 3 other private schools located in Sixteen Acres.
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