Head Start is a federally-funded program providing support services for low-income families. This Headstart location offers day care and preschool programs for children ages three to five.with a focus on educational, cognitive and social development to prepare kids for a formal school setting. Families at or below poverty level may be eligible for services and are encouraged to apply.
Founded by Susan Egain in 1973, Harborlight Montessori School is an independent, non-profit school providing instruction for children from pre-school through seventh grade, along with before- and after-school and summer camp programs. Its academic environment fosters personal and intellectual development and encourages individualized learning and critical and diverse thinking skills.
North Beverly Elementary School is one of Beverly's five elementary schools, located between the North Shore Music Theater and the North Beverly commuter rail.
The school underwent a rededication and renovation in 2002 to make it a state-of-the-art facility.
Providing students with strong academic, social, and emotional foundations is one of North Beverly Elementary's strongest values.
"We are proud to know that so many of our graduates have gone on to be independent, life-long learners, successful throughout their middle and high school programs and beyond," their website states.
Centerville Elementary is located in the Montserrat section of Beverly, formerly known as the Bald Hill District.
"Centerville School believes that strong communication between home and school provides the caring and nurturing atmosphere that exists here. We have tremendous pride in the fact that parental collaboration with the professional staff promotes excellence in teaching that results in high academic achievement and enables children to realize personal excellence. We provide a challenging and supportive learning environment that promotes the natural curiosity of children as they explore all components of the curriculum," their website states.
Mrs. Alexander's School provides early childhood education for kids up to kindergarten. Pre-school and kindergarten educators at the school specialize in different areas of development, such as reading readiness, math readiness, arts & crafts, language arts, science & safety and social awareness. Children also can take part in a summer camp, where they engage in programs such as water play, music, nature studies, cooking and story time. They are provided with a cold drink and a snack every day, and every Wednesday is pizza day.
