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Joyful Learning
We nurture curiosity, creativity, learning, and sense of self through our emergent curriculum for young children.
Beautiful, Sun-Filled Facility
Our Center is designed for children, with space for active play and lofts for quiet reading.
An International Community
Our families come from all over the world, enriching our classrooms and our community. We are affiliated with Harvard University but we also serve the larger community.
    Botanic Gardens Children's Center
A Harvard-affiliated early care and education program for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers
Director: Kathleen Parrish
Assistant Director: Amy Abelli
26 Robinson Street
Cambridge, MA 02138 (map)
617 496-0595
617 496-8428 (fax)
email: bgcc@fas.harvard.edu

NAEYC logoBotanic Gardens Children's Center is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).

children playing
In autumn, children gather yellow leaves from the ancient gingko tree near our playgrounds. In spring and summer, the tree is a gathering place for Center picnics. Year round, each beautiful gingko leaf amidst the many represents what matters most to us—individuality in a community context.
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