A play-based preschool in the heart of Lexington, serving children 15 months to 5 years. Since 1984, we've been a place where children become good friends, creative risk-takers, and confident learners.
LPC has followed the same emergent, interest-led curriculum since 1984. When children lead their own learning through play, they build problem-solving, creativity, and independence that packaged curricula rarely reach.
Sandy has been here since we opened in 1984. Casey since 1993. Talia since 1999. Low turnover means your child builds lasting relationships with caregivers who truly know them.
Our nature-inspired playground has a hobbit house, apple trees, a trike path, tunnels, movable logs, and blueberry bushes. The woods-in-your-backyard play most Lexington kids don’t have.
"They loved my kids as if they were theirs, and supported and celebrated their very different personalities."— Rachel, LPC parent for 7 years
Year-round programs with flexible scheduling: two, three, or five days a week.
Classes run at 1:3 or 1:4 — at or better than the Massachusetts EEC minimum of 1:4. That means more lap time, more single-adult attention, and fewer transitions when a child needs a grown-up they already know. Our youngest learners explore through sensory play, music, art, and outdoor discovery.
Classes run at 1:5 — half the Massachusetts EEC maximum of 1:10. Fewer transitions, more one-on-one time with teachers who know your child’s name, quirks, and current obsession. Our emergent curriculum follows that knowledge; through projects, art, storytelling, and outdoor exploration, preschoolers build the habits they’ll carry into kindergarten.
Sandy has been here since 1984. Casey since 1993. Talia since 1999. Low turnover isn't an accident.
Tours are available Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday mornings. Come see the classrooms, meet the teachers, and explore the playground.
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