Your child's journey to new learning experiences and friendships starts with a nurturing environment in your home and extends to the enriching childcare programs at Next Generation Children's Centers. Next Generation's committed teachers and staff will fill your child's day with stimulating and memorable activities, creating a foundation for successful future learning.
Our curriculum leads the way in early childhood education with its research-based programs along with NGCC's own uniquely designed programs that make up core parts of your child's educational experience.
Our focus is to foster your child's social, emotional and academic growth.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 190 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1993
Student Body
Total Students
190 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
9%
State avg.: 31%
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Contact Director for tuition rates
School Notes
- School Motto: Preparing Your Child to THRIVE
- Next Generation Children's Centers offers young children a familiar and engaging place to grow and develop. Through developmentally appropriate curriculum and specially designed classrooms, we instill in your child a life-long love of learning. Children are exposed to literacy, science and math through our "learn by doing" approach to curricula. These learning opportunities become seamless in your child's day of fun.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Next Generation Childrens Centers?
The application deadline for Next Generation Childrens Centers is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Next Generation Childrens Centers is Wayside Academy (2.4 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Framingham KinderCare (1.5 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Framingham KinderCare ![Framingham KinderCare Photo - Framingham KinderCare]( "Framingham KinderCare Photo - Framingham KinderCare")
Daycare / Preschool
73 Harrington Rd.
Framingham, MA 01701
(508) 877-7383
Framingham, MA 01701
(508) 877-7383
1.5 miles
Gr: NS-PK
Woodsedge Children's Center ![Woodsedge Children's Center Photo]( "Woodsedge Children's Center Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
41 Prides Crossing Rd
Sudbury, MA 01776
(978) 760-6510
Sudbury, MA 01776
(978) 760-6510
1.6 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 39 students Avg. class size: 13 students Tuition listed
Wayside Academy
Special Education School
1 Frederick Abbott Way
Framingham, MA 01701
(508) 561-1814
Framingham, MA 01701
(508) 561-1814
2.4 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 25 students Avg. class size: 7 students Sports: 7
50 Pamela Road
Framingham, MA 01701
(508) 620-5554
Framingham, MA 01701
(508) 620-5554
2.5 miles
Gr: K-8 | 50 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition listed
Montessori Escuela ![Montessori Escuela Photo]( "Montessori Escuela Photo")
Montessori School
107 Concord Road
Wayland, MA 01778
(508) 454-0631
Wayland, MA 01778
(508) 454-0631
3 miles
Gr: NS-K | 55 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Wayside Academy
Special Education School
1 Frederick Abbott Way
Framingham, MA 01701
(508) 561-1814
Framingham, MA 01701
(508) 561-1814
2.4 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 25 students Avg. class size: 7 students Sports: 7
Willow Hill School
Special Education School
98 Haynes Rd
Sudbury, MA 01776
(978) 443-2581
Sudbury, MA 01776
(978) 443-2581
3.5 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 68 students Tuition listed
Reed Academy
All-boys | Special Education School
1 Winch St
Framingham, MA 01701
(508) 877-1222
Framingham, MA 01701
(508) 877-1222
3.7 miles
Gr: 6-11 | 19 students Avg. class size: 4 students
2 Winch St
Framingham, MA 01701
(508) 877-3030
Framingham, MA 01701
(508) 877-3030
3.7 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 120 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Rcs Learning Center
Special Education School
6 Strathmore Rd
Natick, MA 01760
(508) 650-5940
Natick, MA 01760
(508) 650-5940
4.6 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 37 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Wayside Academy
Special Education School
1 Frederick Abbott Way
Framingham, MA 01701
(508) 561-1814
Framingham, MA 01701
(508) 561-1814
2.4 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 25 students Avg. class size: 7 students Sports: 7
50 Pamela Road
Framingham, MA 01701
(508) 620-5554
Framingham, MA 01701
(508) 620-5554
2.5 miles
Gr: K-8 | 50 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition listed
Willow Hill School
Special Education School
98 Haynes Rd
Sudbury, MA 01776
(978) 443-2581
Sudbury, MA 01776
(978) 443-2581
3.5 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 68 students Tuition listed
Reed Academy
All-boys | Special Education School
1 Winch St
Framingham, MA 01701
(508) 877-1222
Framingham, MA 01701
(508) 877-1222
3.7 miles
Gr: 6-11 | 19 students Avg. class size: 4 students
2 Winch St
Framingham, MA 01701
(508) 877-3030
Framingham, MA 01701
(508) 877-3030
3.7 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 120 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Framingham KinderCare ![Framingham KinderCare Photo - Framingham KinderCare]( "Framingham KinderCare Photo - Framingham KinderCare")
Daycare / Preschool
73 Harrington Rd.
Framingham, MA 01701
(508) 877-7383
Framingham, MA 01701
(508) 877-7383
1.5 miles
Gr: NS-PK
Woodsedge Children's Center ![Woodsedge Children's Center Photo]( "Woodsedge Children's Center Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
41 Prides Crossing Rd
Sudbury, MA 01776
(978) 760-6510
Sudbury, MA 01776
(978) 760-6510
1.6 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 39 students Avg. class size: 13 students Tuition listed
Montessori Escuela ![Montessori Escuela Photo]( "Montessori Escuela Photo")
Montessori School
107 Concord Road
Wayland, MA 01778
(508) 454-0631
Wayland, MA 01778
(508) 454-0631
3 miles
Gr: NS-K | 55 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
First Circle Learning Center - Framingham ![First Circle Learning Center - Framingham Photo]( "First Circle Learning Center - Framingham Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
27 Cherry Street
Framingham, MA 01701
(508) 504-9139
Framingham, MA 01701
(508) 504-9139
3.2 miles
Gr: NS | 72 students
Over The Rainbow Nursery School
Daycare / Preschool
115 Edgebrook Rd
Framingham, MA 01701
(508) 877-9237
Framingham, MA 01701
(508) 877-9237
3.7 miles
Gr: PK-K | 63 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 33% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
19 Davis Street
Douglas, MA 01516
(508) 476-4200
Douglas, MA 01516
(508) 476-4200
9470.5 miles
Gr: 2-5 | 340 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
(Math: 40% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
21 Davis Street
Douglas, MA 01516
(508) 476-3332
Douglas, MA 01516
(508) 476-3332
9470.5 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 284 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
16 Granite Street
Uxbridge, MA 01569
(508) 278-8643
Uxbridge, MA 01569
(508) 278-8643
9471.3 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 526 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
(Math: 45% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 Quaker Highway
Uxbridge, MA 01569
(508) 278-8633
Uxbridge, MA 01569
(508) 278-8633
9471.3 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 590 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
(Math: 47% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
120 Granite Street
Uxbridge, MA 01569
(508) 278-8640
Uxbridge, MA 01569
(508) 278-8640
9471.4 miles
Gr: 4-7 | 463 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
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