GraceWorks Childcare

160 High Street
Medford, MA 02155
Phone: 781-306-0060
FAX: 781-391-4740
 

 
deb@graceworkschildcare.org 
Administrative Assistant
 

Preschool Class

There are two full-time slots and
Five M/W/F slots in the Preschool Class.
There are no T/TH slots available; we are accepting waitlist applications.
(as of March 2012)

The GraceWorks Early Childcare Program is licensed by the Department of Early Education for Children (DEEC) to provide year-round care for a combined count of 52 children/day for our toddler, preschool and new pre-kindergarten programs.
In our Preschool Class children ages 2.9 to pre-kindergarten age enjoy a stimulating, learning environment using the using the Creative Curriculum program.  The children are exposed to activities which promote school readiness skills. They have the opportunity to play, create and explore inside and outdoors everyday.  Children go on several field trips a year.

GraceWorks has a transition plan in place when acclimating new preschoolers to the classroom.  Please click here to see the Preschool Transition Plan.

Melissa, Sharon and Keri M. teach in the Preschool Room, which is licensed for 20 children/day.

Click here to view the preschool daily schedule.

 Families provide lunch.  GraceWorks provides morning and afternoon snacks and extra drinks.
Please: NO NUT PRODUCTS or
foods processed in plants that process nuts.

Cost is  $50/day (vouchers accepted)
Hours of Operation: 8am – 6pm sharp
 
If you would like to tour GraceWorks, please call 781-306-0060 and speak with
our Acting Director, Laurie Marr or our Administrative Assistant, Deb Smith
 

GraceWorks is currently in the accreditation process with NAEYC.    


Preschool Room Staff  

Melissa is the Co-Lead Teacher for the Preschool Class. Melissa began her time at GraceWorks working with the Pre-kindergarten children; she moved to the Preschool Room in November 2011. She studied Early Childhood Education at Middlesex Community College and received her B.A. in Psychology at UMass Lowell. Melissa has been teaching preschool since 2006. In her spare time she loves spending time with family and friends, and going to the beach.
 
Sharon joined the Preschool Room in September 2011, and is Co-Teacher with Melissa. Sharon is licensed by the DEEC as an infant/toddler and preschool teacher. She has a B.A. degree in Public Relations, and is currently studying for an Early Childhood degree at Urban College in Boston, with a graduating date of 2012. Sharon has over 20 years of experience working with children of all ages, most recently as the After School Site Director at the Roberts Elementary School in Medford.
 
 Keri M. joined the Preschool staff in January 2012. Keri is certified by the DEEC as a preschool teacher, and will spend her time mostly in the Preschool Room and sometimes in the Pre-Kindergarten Room.