Keystone Montessori School educates children age two years and nine months through grade six. The children are immersed in diversity, as the school serves students from the towns of Chelmsford, Westford, Lowell, Littleton, Burlington, Nashua, Dracut and other areas. The school is located near Route 3 and I-495 in North Chelmsford.
The Seaside Nursery School puts children, and their families, first. The nursery's stated purpose is to provide activities that help children develop and learn at their own growth rates in an informal and flexible program aimed at the needs of the individual child.
Seaside's curriculum includes language, arts, science, math, art, music, movement and social studies. Teachers see themselves as facilitators, to provide support and information to both children and parents. Parents are always welcome, whether for a special event, or just to stop in and see how the day is going.
Seaside Nursery School has 4 programs: toddler, transitional pre-school, pre-school and transitional kindergarten. A brochure with explanations can be requested.
Touchstone Community School, located in a wooded area of town near the Upton line, is a private school for grades pre-K through eight. The all-day program features the traditional academics, integrated arts and a gardening program. Emphasis is placed on the students' social and emotional development.
Wellesley Cooperative Nursery School was founded in 1945 and is dedicated to the education of young children. There are numerous programs to chose from based on the age of the child and hours made available. Programs include Play and Sing, Junior, Senior, afternoon, extended day, and summer programs. All of these offer a wide range of activities and learning for children.
Brophy Elementary was named for educators Rose Brophy and her sister Anna Brophy.
Located in the west end of town, Brophy hosts an annual Science Fair, Math Night, Variety Show, and Multicultural Fair. Brophy's Kids Who Care Club has been nationally recognized for its community service projects.
Genzyme Corporation partners with Brophy for the Reading Pals program where volunteers read with 1st grade partners weekly. Other activities include Family Fun Nights and the annual Welcome Picnic.
The elementary school has English Language Learner (ELL) programs in Spanish.
The principal is Frank Rothwell.
The school has about 450 students. Seventeen percent of the students are special education students and more than 60% of the students indicated English is not their first language.
The YMCA offers an after-care program on-site, for an additional fee.
