Chestnut Children's Center was founded by Executive Director Lauren Petrini Hentschel in 1995.
Lauren is supported by an outstanding staff of childhood education professionals whose childcare responsibilities are embellished by their love of children and commitment to learning.
We address the social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development of children through a curriculum-based program of age-appropriate learning and play.
Whether in group activities, quiet time, active play or on field trips, our goal is to build each child's self-esteem while laying the groundwork for their ongoing education.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 155 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
155 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Chestnut Children's Center?
The application deadline for Chestnut Children's Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school to Chestnut Children's Center is St. Sebastians School (1.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Saint Joseph School (0.4 miles away)
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90 Pickering Street
Needham, MA 02492
(781) 444-4459
Needham, MA 02492
(781) 444-4459
0.4 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 417 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
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Daycare / Preschool
1000 Highland Ave.
Needham Heights, MA 02494
(781) 449-0774
Needham Heights, MA 02494
(781) 449-0774
1 miles
Gr: NS-PK Tuition listed
1191 Greendale Avenue
Needham, MA 02492
(781) 247-0125
Needham, MA 02492
(781) 247-0125
1.7 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 390 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 28 Tuition listed
Theophany School
Daycare / Preschool (Greek Orthodox)
754 Greendale Ave
Needham, MA 02492
(781) 444-3058
Needham, MA 02492
(781) 444-3058
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-K | 18 students
The Abbott School
Daycare / Preschool
126 Gould Street
Needham Heights, MA 02494
(781) 444-6541
Needham Heights, MA 02494
(781) 444-6541
2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 37 students
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Miles
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1191 Greendale Avenue
Needham, MA 02492
(781) 247-0125
Needham, MA 02492
(781) 247-0125
1.7 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 390 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 28 Tuition listed
Riverside School
Special Education School
255 Highland Ave
Needham Heights, MA 02494
(508) 422-9250
Needham Heights, MA 02494
(508) 422-9250
2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 4 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
320 Needham Street, Suite 100
Newton Upper Falls, MA 02464
(877) 673-8893
Newton Upper Falls, MA 02464
(877) 673-8893
2.3 miles
Gr: 6-12 Tuition listed
Integrated Learning Academy Newton School
Special Education School
109 Oak St Suite G-10
Newton Upper Falls, MA 02464
(617) 467-4523
Newton Upper Falls, MA 02464
(617) 467-4523
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-10 | 14 students
45 Dana Road
Wellesley, MA 02482
(781) 489-1331
Wellesley, MA 02482
(781) 489-1331
2.8 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 441 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 36 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
90 Pickering Street
Needham, MA 02492
(781) 444-4459
Needham, MA 02492
(781) 444-4459
0.4 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 417 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
1191 Greendale Avenue
Needham, MA 02492
(781) 247-0125
Needham, MA 02492
(781) 247-0125
1.7 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 390 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 28 Tuition listed
8000 Great Meadow Road
Dedham, MA 02026
(781) 355-7317
Dedham, MA 02026
(781) 355-7317
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 242 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
320 Needham Street, Suite 100
Newton Upper Falls, MA 02464
(877) 673-8893
Newton Upper Falls, MA 02464
(877) 673-8893
2.3 miles
Gr: 6-12 Tuition listed
Integrated Learning Academy Newton School
Special Education School
109 Oak St Suite G-10
Newton Upper Falls, MA 02464
(617) 467-4523
Newton Upper Falls, MA 02464
(617) 467-4523
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-10 | 14 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
90 Pickering Street
Needham, MA 02492
(781) 444-4459
Needham, MA 02492
(781) 444-4459
0.4 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 417 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
Needham Heights KinderCare ![Needham Heights KinderCare Photo - 草榴社区 Kindergarten Classroom]( "Needham Heights KinderCare Photo - 草榴社区 Kindergarten Classroom")
Daycare / Preschool
1000 Highland Ave.
Needham Heights, MA 02494
(781) 449-0774
Needham Heights, MA 02494
(781) 449-0774
1 miles
Gr: NS-PK Tuition listed
Theophany School
Daycare / Preschool (Greek Orthodox)
754 Greendale Ave
Needham, MA 02492
(781) 444-3058
Needham, MA 02492
(781) 444-3058
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-K | 18 students
The Abbott School
Daycare / Preschool
126 Gould Street
Needham Heights, MA 02494
(781) 444-6541
Needham Heights, MA 02494
(781) 444-6541
2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 37 students
Needham Knowledge Beginnings
Daycare / Preschool
206 A St.
Needham Heights, MA 02494
(781) 455-8723
Needham Heights, MA 02494
(781) 455-8723
2.1 miles
Gr: NS-PK
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
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(Math: 18% | Reading: 14%)
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192 Avenue A
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 767-4830
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 767-4830
9460.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 519 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
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96 Second Avenue
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 767-4859
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 767-4859
9461.1 miles
Gr: K-5 | 256 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
(Math: 18% | Reading: 15-19%)
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Rank:
3/
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657 Logee Street
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 767-4864
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 767-4864
9461.2 miles
Gr: K-5 | 405 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
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Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
320 Main Street
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 671-6261
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 671-6261
9461.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 203 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
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2/
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1 Social Street
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 671-6261
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 671-6261
9461.4 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 158 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
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