Springfield Day Nursery, has been providing early education and child care support to working families in Western Massachusetts for more than 124 years.
Today, we provide a wide range of services to children and families, but we remain grounded in our commitment to providing affordable, learning focused child care for infants, toddlers and preschoolers in a safe, stable and secure environment.
We are guided by research showing that children who begin learning early become better learners for life.
Kids who get off to a good start are better equipped to become successful and happy as adults.
They become more productive and more likely to make a positive contribution to their community.
Moreover, they become better equipped to provide expanded opportunities to their own children.
At Square One, our role is to help build the foundations for both better lives and a better community.
A private non profit organization, Square One receives funding from public agencies along with donations from private sector businesses and individuals, allowing us to provide education and care along with transportation, all at low costs to parents.
Additionally we are able to provide tuition assistance for some families.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 161 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Square One @ King Street ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
161 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
92%
State avg.: 31%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Square One @ King Street?
The application deadline for Square One @ King Street is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Square One @ King Street located?
Square One @ King Street is located in the Old Hill neighborhood of Springfield, MA. There are 1 other private schools located in Old Hill.
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school to Square One @ King Street is Rfk Academy School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Springfield Sda Junior Academy (0.4 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Children's House (1.3 miles away)
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Quick Facts
Springfield Sda Junior Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
797 State St
Springfield, MA 01109
(413) 731-2220
Springfield, MA 01109
(413) 731-2220
0.4 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 30 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
Rfk Academy School
Special Education School
1 Federal St Bldg 102-1
Springfield, MA 01105
(413) 507-2029
Springfield, MA 01105
(413) 507-2029
0.8 miles
Gr: 10-12 | 9 students
1 Ames Hill Dr
Springfield, MA 01105
(413) 203-9801
Springfield, MA 01105
(413) 203-9801
0.8 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 125 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Pope Francis Preparatory School ![Pope Francis Preparatory School Photo - Welcome to Pope Francis Prep!]( "Pope Francis Preparatory School Photo - Welcome to Pope Francis Prep!")
(Catholic)
99 Wendover Road
Springfield, MA 01118
(833) 999-7673
Springfield, MA 01118
(833) 999-7673
1.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 452 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 13 Tuition listed
Children's House
Daycare / Preschool
720 Wilbraham Rd
Springfield, MA 01109
(413) 782-4448
Springfield, MA 01109
(413) 782-4448
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 41 students
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