Auburndale Community Nursery School
Expert partners in your child’s care for over 45 years!
Play-based preschool for ages 2.9 through Pre-K, 9:00 AM–12:00 PM, with flexible daycare available 8:00–9:00 AM and 12:00–5:30 PM.
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A play-based nursery school and preschool in Newton, MA for ages 2.9 through Pre-K.
A Neighborhood Nursery School in Newton, MA
For more than 45 years, Auburndale Community Nursery School has been a trusted first school for families across Newton, Massachusetts. We are a community-centered preschool where children ages 2.9 through Pre-K learn through play, curiosity, and real friendships.
Each classroom is led by Massachusetts EEC-certified teachers, so every child is known, supported, and celebrated. Our educators plan hands-on experiences in art, early literacy, math, science, music, and outdoor play that meet children exactly where they are. You can meet our teachers and read about their years of experience.
Families choose 2, 3, or 5 morning sessions for younger preschoolers, while our Pre-K classes meet five days a week to build a steady routine before kindergarten. Before and after preschool, flexible daycare is available 8:00am–9:00am and 12:00pm–5:30pm, billed only for the hours you use.
Our school at 230 Central Street offers bright, well-equipped classrooms and a shaded outdoor playground where children dig, climb, garden, and explore nature in every season. Parents appreciate the convenient location near the Mass Pike, Route 128, and the Auburndale commuter rail stop, which makes drop-off simple for families across Newton and the surrounding towns.
Come visit us
Take a tour, see how we learn and play, and get all your questions answered.
Our program brings early education to life through hands-on, play-based experiences led by caring teachers.
Plan Your Family's Year
Review our tuition schedule to compare 2, 3, and 5 day options, and check the ACNS school calendar for holidays, vacations, and family events. When summer arrives, our summer preschool program keeps the fun going with water play, nature walks, art, and music.
Want to learn more about who we are? Read our story on the Our Philosophy page, then request a tour to see our Auburndale classrooms in person. We'd love to meet your family.
A Community Families Love
ACNS is more than a preschool — it's a village. Throughout the year we host family events, seasonal celebrations, and classroom visits where parents share traditions from their own cultures. Many of our families stay connected long after their children move on to kindergarten.
Whether you live around the corner in Auburndale or commute from a nearby town, you'll find a warm welcome here. Call us at (617) 527-0723 or send us a message to ask about openings for the coming school year.
Everything Families Need
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Our Program
Art, play, and discovery every day.
Our Educators
Meet our EEC-certified teachers.
Summer Program
Water play, nature, and music.
Tuition Schedule
Rates for every enrollment option.
School Calendar
Holidays, breaks, and events.
Our Philosophy
How we approach early learning.
Areas We Serve
Newton and nearby towns.
Flexible Daycare
Hourly care before and after preschool.
Why Families Choose ACNS
The thoughtful details that make our school feel like home.
Serving Newton & Nearby Towns
Families come to ACNS from every Newton village — Auburndale, West Newton, Newtonville, Waban, and Newton Lower Falls — as well as Waltham, Watertown, Weston, Wellesley, and Needham. Our Central Street location sits just off the Mass Pike and Route 128, making drop-off easy on the way to work. Find your town below for directions, commute tips, and local details.
Frequently Asked Questions
What ages do you accept?
We welcome children ages 2.9 through 5 into our preschool programs, from our youngest Pony Class through our Pre-K classrooms.
Is your curriculum play-based?
Yes! Our programs are built around play-based learning, with structured activities that support social, academic, and creative growth. Read more on our Our Program page.
Do you provide snacks or meals?
Families provide snacks and lunches. Our classrooms are allergy-aware, and teachers work closely with families on any allergy plans.
How do you prepare children for kindergarten?
Our Pre-K readiness program emphasizes literacy, numeracy, independence, and social skills, ensuring children are fully prepared for kindergarten in Newton and neighboring school districts.
Are you open year-round?
We follow a traditional school-year calendar, with an optional summer program available. See the school calendar and summer program pages.
Where are you located?
We are at 230 Central Street in the Auburndale neighborhood of Newton, MA 02466 — an easy drive from West Newton, Waltham, Weston, and Wellesley.
Contact Us
We would love to meet your family. Call, email, or send us a note to request a tour of our Auburndale classrooms, ask about openings, or learn more about preschool, Pre-K, and flexible daycare in Newton, MA.
- 230 Central Street, Newton, MA 02466
- (617) 527-0723
- info@acnsnewton.org
- Preschool 9:00am–12:00pm, Mon–Fri · Flex childcare 8:00am–9:00am and 12:00pm–5:30pm