I created this Early Education School Guide to hopefully help you determine which option works best for your family. As a former real estate lawyer turned realtor, Brookline resident and mom of young children, I welcome the opportunity to help you navigate the Brookline housing market. Please feel free to reach out at any time should you have questions about Real Estate or living in our community!
Read below to find information on Toddler, Preschool and Pre-K (only) Programs, Daycares and Home Daycares.
| Name and Address of School | Ages Served | Days and Times Options | Cost | Admission |
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Brookline Early Education Program (BEEP) Locations: Lynch |
Preschool Pre-K |
Sept-June 2026-27 Calendar can be found here. Mon-Thurs: 8AM-2:30PM Friday: 8AM-1:40PM Extended day available at the following locations: |
$16,740 Annually Financial Assistance applications accepted. |
Applications due mid January. Applications received after the deadline will be added to the waitlist. Brookline residency is required to apply. |
| Soule Early Childhood Center 652 Hammond Street |
15 Months- 5 Years |
Sept-June Pre-School: 2.9 to 5.0 years old Full Day 8:00 AM-4:00 PM (Five Full Days) Toddler: 15 months to 2.8 years old Full Day 8:00 AM-4:00 PM (Five Full Days) |
Pre-School Toddler: |
Rolling. A tour is required to apply. |
| Trust Center for Early Education (TCEE) 1187 Beacon Street |
15 Months- 5 Years Toddler Program Preschool Prekindergarten 4 years old by 1/1/24 Transitional Kindergarten For more information click here. |
Sept-June Infant: 9:00 - 3:30 PM Toddler: 9:00 - 12:45 Preschool: 9:00-1:00 Prekindergarten: 9:00-1:00 Transitional Kindergarten There are extensive options for super early drop off starting at 7:30AM and extended day. The entire list of options can be found here. |
Annual Tuition Toddler Preschool Prekindergarten Transitional Kindergarten |
Rolling |
| Kehillath Israel (KI) Preschool 384 Harvard Street |
15 months-5 years Toddler: Preschool: |
Sept-June 9:00-1:00 Optional extended day offered until 5:00PM. Toddler Preschool Program: Summer program options available. |
Not publicly available. | Rolling |
| St. Mary’s of the Assumption 67 Harvard Street |
Infant--8th Grade Pre-K |
Sept-June Pre-K Infant and Toddler programs run 7:30-5:30. |
Infant: $700 / week Toddler: $630 / week PreK-K1: $13,120 |
Rolling |
| The Park School 171 Goddard Avenue |
PreK-8 Children must be 4 years old by Sept. 1 to enter PreK |
Sept-June. | Pre-K $49,800 |
Lower school applications due by mid January. |
| Dexter Southfield 20 Newton Street |
PreK-12 No other information on age for pre-K publicly available. |
Sept-June | Pre-K $47,500 |
Completed applications due by mid January. |
| Brimmer and May 96 Middlesex Road, Chestnut Hill |
PreK-12 Children must be 4 years old by Sept. 1 to enter PreK |
Sept-June Extended day available until 5:30. |
Pre-K $45,775 |
Completed applications due by mid January. |
| The Chestnut Hill School 428 Hammond Street Chestnut Hill |
PreSchool Preschoolers: PreK: Must be 4 by September 1st |
Sept-June Early Morning care is available starting at 7:15 AM. Extended day is available Mon-Thurs until 6PM and until 5PM on Friday. |
PreK $35,000 |
Applications due late January. Applications submitted after this date will be decided on a rolling basis. |
| The Children’s Center of Brookline 69 Cypress St. Brookline, MA |
15 months-5 years Toddler Preschooler: |
Mon-Friday 8:00AM-4:30PM 2, 3, 4, and 5 day options available. |
Preschool 5 days $2,180 / $26,160 4 days $1,925 / $23,100 3 days $1,530 / $18,360 2 days $1,170 / $14,040 Toddler 5 days $2,705/ $32,460 4 days $2,390/ $28,680 3 days $1,880 / $22,560 2 days $1,435/ $17,220 |
Rolling |
| Clinton Path Preschool 58 Irving Street, Brookline |
Ages 2 years, 9 months - 5 years |
Sept-June Extended Day options available until 1:30pm or 5:30pm. |
2025-2026 Extended day additional cost. |
Rolling |
| Corner Co-op Nursery School 1773 Beacon Street |
Ages 15 months - 5 years |
Sept-June Preschool hours: Toddler hours: Summer programs available. |
Toddler Rates: Preschool Rates:
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Rolling |
| Maimonides Early Childhood 34 Philbrick Road |
15 months - 5 years |
Sept-June 8:00-1:00 Extended day options available for an extra cost. |
Toddler Preschool/PreK |
Applications due early February. |
| Pine Village Preschool 15 St. Paul Street |
15 months- 5 years old Spanish Immersion |
Not publicly available. |
As of 2025 Preschool: $2,430/month |
Rolling |
| Apple Orchard 282 Newton Street |
2 years, 9 months- 6 years |
Sept-June 8:15-12:00 Extended day until 4pm available (except on Wednesdays). |
Annual tuition $26,950 -$29,950 depending on age. Extended day $60/day. |
Applications due Dec. 15 or March 1 depending on class. |
| Trust Early Learners 127 Harvard St. |
2 years, 9 months- 5 years old |
Sept-June 8:30-3:30PM |
Not publicly available. | Applications due Jan. 16 |
| British International School 416 Pond St, Boston, MA 02130 |
18 months- 4 years School continues through grade 12. |
Sept- June Half Day: Full Day: Early drop off and extended day until 6:00 PM offered. |
Toddler, 5 full days $35,960 Toddler, 5 half days Nursery, 5 full days Nursery, 5 half days $24,250 Reception (Pre-Kindergarten) $39,370 |
Applications due mid January. |
*Note Boston University, Boston College, and the Public Schools of Brookline also have childcare options available for their employees.
Name and Address of Daycare |
Website |
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Sol Be 631 |
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Bright Horizons |
https://www.brighthorizons.com/schedule-your-visit/?center=1470 |
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Our Future Learning Center |
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Early Risers |
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Everbrook Academy |
https://www.everbrookacademy.com/locations/find-a-school/search-results/?location=brookline |
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Friends Childcare, Inc. |
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Little Children’s School House |
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Home Daycare |
Capacity |
Times and Cost |
Contact Information |
| Melody Dearlove Toorish 127 Westbourne Terrace #1 |
10 |
7:45-5:30 Mon-Friday Daily Infant Rate: $120 |
(617) 462-1129 |
| Melissa Dulla 58 Verndale Street |
6 | 8:00-4:30 $18/hour |
(650) 743-6745 |
| Kazuko Dyas 31 Harris Street, Apt.202 |
6 | 8:30-6 $415/week |
(617) 734-8998 |
| Pamela Espinoza 152 Aspinwall Ave. #1 |
10 | 7:45-5:30 $2100/month |
(915) 329-2197 |
| Carmen Harvey 589 Washington Street |
6 | 7:30-4:30 | (617) 860-6378 |
| Nelly Langlais 125 Kent Street |
6 | Inquire for more details. | (617) 990-7153 |
| Wei Wang 849 Hammond Street |
10 | 8:30-5:30 Infant: $2300 Toddler: $2100 |
(978) 855-8888 |
| Isabel Germonsen de Griffin 399 Goddard Avenue |
6 | Part-time $55-70/day | (201) 346-8963 |
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