Preschool Social Academy
781-368-7198
Listing Manager:
Kimberly Higgins
The Preschool Social Academy is a child care center serving Winchester and the surrounding communities. The academy, led by director Kimberly Higgins, offers various programs for children including afternoon pre-K, 2- and 3-year-old programs and summer camp programs. Some activities include games, social skills, cooking, reading, arts and crafts and story time. The center also offers pick-up and drop-off services and lunch and snacks from Whole Foods. Check its website for details on upcoming events or rates or for details on enrollment.
- Hours: Mon - Fri, 9am - noon; extended day option until 4:30pm
- Founding Date: September 2008
- Parking: On-street: free
- Services (child care, day care): Drop-off, Pick-up
- Licensed: Yes
My son PJ entered the Preschool Social Academy 3 years ago when he was just 2 years old. I was very apprehensive about putting him into a program as I thought for sure he would be too much for any classroom setting. PJ had Short Gut Syndrome and required many special demands throughout the day. Including but not limited to being changed every hour on the hour, one on one attention to get him to eat, and staying away from all water for fear that is Central Line would become infected. Kimberly and her team handled all of this and any other requests I had effortlessly.
Kimberly's background in special needs proved indispensible to both PJ and my entire family. Due to Kimberly's tireless work, PJ ate at school, but refused to do so at home or for our eating therapist/specialist at Harvard Pilgram. Kimberly kindly offered to join me on one of these visits in which she consulted with the therapist and assisted in developing an eating plan for PJ. As if this wasn't over and above enough, she then personally came to my home for a few visits to help me implement this.
We adore Kimberly, are thankful she came into our lives when she did, and tremendously grateful she stayed!
- Samantha Maher Winchester, MA