First Chapters Preschool

Building your
child's story.
Together.

Choosing a preschool is an emotional, sentimental, and profound step for you as a parent/guardian and for your little one. As you and your child turn a new page, we're committed to being on this education journey with you.

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part of Babilou Family US

New School,
Same Mission

As the newest school in the Babilou Family, First Chapters Preschool joins over 40 centers located across New England. We provide nurturing early education and care based on a foundation of safety for children from infancy through Pre-K. By incorporating science-backed practices and global perspectives into everything we do, we help children experience personalized learning during their most formative years to grow toward their fullest potential.

Safety is at the core of what we do—but to us,
that means a lot more than supervision.

Physical Safety

Dedicated Health, Safety, + Security Coordinators • In-House Certified Playground Safety Inspectors • Partnership with Secure Environment Consultants

Emotional Safety

S.E.E.D. certification (Schools Excelling in Emotional Development); Daily engaging, play-based experiences that foster problem-solving, communication, and regulation

Psychological Safety

Personalized learning to each child's unique rhythms, and micro- and macro- learning cultures.; Dedication to multiculturalism, multilingualism, and exposure to diversity, built off children's natural curiosity.

Through every chapter, every child's growth and development is supported by working closely with families to connect school and home life.

Our
Educational
Approach
Taking Flight

Here are our commitments to families—how we show up for your child, and for you, as partners in their growth and development.

We build self-confidence through emotional and physical security.

Our schools are carefully created spaces that make children feel safe, seen, and supported.

We ensure daily exposure to nature.

We prioritize outdoor time for its essential role in development—and reflect it indoors through nature-inspired, sensory-rich environments.

We welcome all languages and diverse learning needs to foster inclusion.

We nurture empathy and celebrate differences, empowering children to become compassionate, respectful, and open-minded.

We support freedom of movement.

Through play and imagination, we nurture creativity, self-expression, respect, and independence—empowering children to safely explore.

We protect sleep to support brain construction and healthy development.

Every child is unique—we meet them where they are. By honoring each child's natural rhythm, we build self-awareness and independence. Sleep is essential to early development, so children rest when their bodies need it.

We involve families in our daily life.

We're part of your village. We partner with families to support each child's growth through shared insights and learning.

New Nest
Now Enrolling!

New to the Enterprise Research Campus and a 5-minute walk from Harvard Business School and only 1 mile from the center of Harvard Square, our flagship location is designed with young learners in mind.

Devanture First Chapters — ouverture septembre 2026
60 Western Ave
Allston, MA 02134 Enroll Now
Aperçu de la visite virtuelle de l'école

Located at the new Enterprise Research Campus in Allston, MA!

Covering roughly 8,000 sq. ft., our new school features classrooms for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers, a Discovery Room for STEAM exploration and movement, and covered outdoor playgrounds thoughtfully curated by age.

The Meaning
Behind Our Name

"First Chapters" is inspired by our commitment to early childhood learning. It speaks to our role in helping families navigate early education together, while preparing students to write the rest of their life stories.

Despite their small size, hummingbirds bring strength, endurance, and the growing ability to work through life's challenges, qualities we see in every child who walks through our doors.

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