Children's Enrichment Center

Children's Enrichment Center offers Toddler/Preschool, Ready to Learn Preschool, Pre-Kindergarten, Transitional Kindergarten, CEC Kindergarten, AS Kindergarten, Before and After School Enrichment, and After School Enrichment. The schedule pattern listed for Toddler/Preschool and Pre-Kindergarten is Monday through Friday with part-time hours from 7:15 AM to 2:30 PM and full-time hours from 7:15 AM to 5:45 PM. Transitional Kindergarten runs Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM, with Kindergarten Extended Care before 8:30 AM and after 2:30 PM until 5:45 PM. After School Enrichment is listed for 1st through 3rd grade and is available through Before and After School Enrichment until 5:45 PM.

Programs

• Toddler/Preschool — 1.3 - 3 · Monday - Friday; PT 7:15am - 2:30pm; FT 7:15am - 5:45pm
• Ready to Learn Preschool
• Pre-Kindergarten — 3.0 - 4.9 · Monday - Friday; PT 7:15am - 2:30pm; FT 7:15am - 5:45pm
• Transitional Kindergarten — 4.6 starting September · Monday - Friday 8:30am - 2:30pm; Kindergarten Extended (EXT) Care before 8:30am and after 2:30pm - 5:45pm
• After School Enrichment — 1st - 3rd grade · available through Before and After School Enrichment until 5:45 PM; Monday through Friday unless otherwise specified on the CEC calendar
• Before and After School Enrichment
• CEC Kindergarten — 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM
• AS Kindergarten

At a glance

• Ages: 1–9 years old
• Facility hours: Opens 7:15 AM; Closes 5:45 PM; Monday - Friday

About the provider

Children's Enrichment Center opened on February 14, 2000, and moved in 2008. The leadership team includes Brenda Barrett, Director; Lorna McCormick, Co-Director; and Tatiana Fricano, Director of Finance & Families. The mission statement says the center aims to inspire curiosity, creativity, and cultural awareness through a dynamic global enrichment program for young learners. Brenda Barrett is a graduate of the Harvard Graduate School of Education, staff must pass MA Office of Early Education and Care screening, senior teachers must be EEC certified to lead a class, and all teachers are trained in First Aid and CPR.

Children's Enrichment Center serves children age 1.3 to age 9. Child to teacher ratio is ten to one in each group; when the ratio exceeds ten or more there is an assistant assigned to the group. 10% sibling discount on oldest child applies only when both children are enrolled for 5 days. Registration fee is $100.00 child / $175 family. One-week deposit is required to complete enrollment. Notices of withdrawal must be in writing three weeks in advance.

What families say

“Dear Ms. Barrett, Congratulations on another good year. Our children's lives have been enriched by the experiences they have shared at your center. We hope that you have a wonderful summer. We will be back in the Fall.” — Shannon & Todd E.

“Dear Ms. Barrett, Thank you for being a wonderful teacher. I have had fun learning with you in Kindergarten.” — Love Tommy L.

Last updated September 1, 2026.