Flexible Daycare at ACNS
Flexible daycare hours are available to ACNS families before and after the preschool day.
Choose the additional care you need, from 8:00–9:00 a.m. and 12:00–5:30 p.m., with care billed by the hour. Children remain at ACNS with familiar teachers, friends, and surroundings throughout their day.
Care That Fits Your Family
Flexible daycare is an add-on to our half-day preschool program. Because care happens in our own building with ACNS educators, children never have to adjust to a new setting or unfamiliar caregivers mid-day. Transitions are smooth, routines are consistent, and teachers share notes so parents hear about the whole day at pickup.
Morning Care
Early drop-off gives families a calm, unhurried start. Children arrive to quiet activities — puzzles, books, drawing, and table toys — and settle in before friends arrive for the preschool day.
Our Afternoon Together
After the preschool day ends, children who stay move into a relaxed, homelike rhythm with lunch, rest, projects, and plenty of outdoor time.
Themed Afternoons All Week Long
Yoga & Mindfulness Monday
Gentle stretches, breathing games, and calm-body practices.
Puppet Show Tuesday
Imagination Theater with puppets and props.
Artistic Creations Wednesday
Painting, collage, clay, and process art.
Obstacle Course Thursday
Climbing, balancing, and jumping that builds strength and confidence.
Dance Party Friday
Music and movement to celebrate the end of the week.
Outdoor Play Daily
Fresh air and free play on our playground in every season.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is flexible daycare only for enrolled ACNS preschoolers?
Yes. It is offered to children enrolled in our preschool and Pre-K programs, so they stay with teachers and friends they know.
Do I have to commit to the same days every week?
Flexible daycare is designed around your needs. Please contact us to discuss scheduling and availability.
Do you provide snacks or lunch?
Families pack lunch and snacks. Our classrooms are allergy-aware.
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