Needham Children’s Center, Inc. (NCC) has a long history of providing nurturing care and demonstrating a deep commitment to children and their families. NCC first opened its doors in September 1980 at The First Parish Unitarian Church, enrolling twenty preschoolers and four toddlers. Just a year later, in 1981, NCC was invited by The First Baptist Church to also open an additional center and expand to include infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.
In 1984 our Afterschool program was added and in 2021 NCC added Neighborhood Nursery School to its family of programs. Neighborhood Nursery school is a well established Needham preschool program focused on learning through play. NNS follows the Needham Public Schools calendar Over the years, NCC has continued to grow while staying true to its mission.
Today, the center serves approximately 125 children, ranging from infants through school-age, including a vibrant after-school program.
Our programs are designed to provide reliable, high-quality care for children year-round.
- Full-Day Childcare: Open Monday through Friday, 7:45 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., year-round (except for designated holidays and two scheduled closure weeks).
- Afterschool Program: Runs from school dismissal until 5:45 p.m., beginning the first week of public school through the last week in June.
- Summer Program: Available for children entering grades one through four, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with extended day options available.
- Part-time: 8:45-11:30 Monday-Thursday (lunch bunch until 12:45)
At NCC, we are committed to meeting the needs of families seeking dependable, exceptional care outside the home.
Needham Children’s Center maintains a staff of responsible, fully qualified teachers and assistants. NCC does not discriminate in providing services to children and their families based on race, religion, cultural heritage, political beliefs, marital status, disability, sexual orientation or national origin.
