How long is the waitlist?

It varies by age group and time of year. The best way to find out is to apply. There's no commitment, and it puts you in line.

Can I visit before applying?

Absolutely. We encourage every family to tour before applying.

What's the $50 application fee?

The fee places your child on our waitlist. You'll receive payment instructions after submitting your application. Fee waivers are available for families who need assistance.

What's the 10-month option?

Families may attend September through June and take July–August off, returning to their reserved spot in the fall. Notify us by March 15.

Enrollment

How to join LPC.

Three steps: visit, apply, get on the waitlist. No commitment to put your name in, and we encourage every family to tour first.

Book a Tour

Three steps

1

Visit Us

Tours are available Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday mornings between 9:00 and 11:00 AM. Come see the classrooms, meet the teachers, and explore the playground.
2

Apply

Submit your online application. After submitting, you'll receive instructions to pay the $50 application fee, which places you on our waitlist.

Fee waivers are available. Contact us if you need assistance.
3

Get on the Waitlist

Once your application and $50 fee are received, you're officially on the waitlist. We make most September offers between March and May; summer-camp offers go out a few weeks earlier.

You can also mail a check to Lexington Playcare Center, 6 Meriam Street, Lexington, MA 02420.

Current Openings

As of the 2025–2026 school year

Preschool

Ages 4 – 4.11 as of September 1, 2025

Tuesday & Thursday · 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM or 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Toddler

Ages 15 months – 2 years 8 months as of September 1, 2025

Monday – Friday · 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Don't see your child's age group listed? Apply anyway. Openings come up throughout the year, and siblings and earlier applicants have priority.

Common questions

How long is the waitlist?: It varies by age group and time of year. The best way to find out is to apply. There's no commitment, and it puts you in line.
Can I visit before applying?: Absolutely. We encourage every family to tour before applying.
What's the $50 application fee?: The fee places your child on our waitlist. You'll receive payment instructions after submitting your application. Fee waivers are available for families who need assistance.
What's the 10-month option?: Families may attend September through June and take July–August off, returning to their reserved spot in the fall. Notify us by March 15.

Ready to take the first step?

Schedule a tour before you apply. See the classrooms, meet the teachers, walk the playground.