The Early Learning Center at Fay School is an early childhood program for children ages two years, nine months through age five. Our preschool program features outstanding teachers, small class sizes, and early morning and late afternoon childcare coverage, all in a joyful, nurturing, structured setting.
Students
The Early Learning Center at Fay School (ELC) is open to children ages two years, nine months through age five.
Schedule
Families may choose from a range of enrollment options, including a three-day (Monday, Wednesday, Friday) program and a five-day program, as well as full and half days. For 2024-2025, the Early Learning Center will be open Tuesday, September 3, 2024 through June 6, 2025. Click here for our full calendar.
Enrollment during the summer is optional. For 2024-2025, ELC families may opt to enroll their children in FaySummer, which will run June 23 - August 15, 2025. ELC families may also choose to enroll their children in two weeks of ELC summer sessions before and after FaySummer: June 9-13 and August 18-22, 2025.
Location
The ELC is located in Fay’s Primary School Building in Southborough, MA, in spacious, sunlit classrooms that offer ample space for exploration and discovery. Learn more >
Curriculum & Philosophy
Children learn and thrive in a hands-on, inquiry-based, and enriched program that fosters active learning, positive social connections, and foundational skills necessary for a successful transition from preschool to kindergarten. Learn more >
Apply
Children ages two years, nine months through age five are eligible to attend the Early Learning Center. Families of younger children may also choose to apply early in order to secure a spot in our applicant pool. Learn more >
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Fay School admits students of any race, color, religion or creed, national or ethnic origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic background, or with any disability that can be reasonably accommodated by the School, to all rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at Fay School. The School does not discriminate on the basis of such factors in the administration of its educational policies, employment policies, admissions policies, financial aid programs, athletics, or other school administered programs.