Our early education learning center’s educational programs are fully licensed by the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) and accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).
Enrollment is open to infants (starting at 3 months), toddlers and pre-school age children for our full week (Monday-Friday) and full day (7:30-5pm) program. School-age children may be enrolled in our Out of School Time Program. Each group mentioned is also eligible for our Summer program.
Interested families should review the Eligibility Guidelines and complete the intake form below. Once submitted, someone from our team will be in touch to discuss next steps.
Note: preference is given to siblings of current/former students, alumni families, and neighborhood families.
Next Steps
Eligibility
Age cutoffs
We accept children ages 3 months to 12 years – see below for specific age cutoffs for each program. Please note that in order to enroll your child, there must be a vacancy in an age- and developmentally appropriate classroom. We encourage you to apply and we’ll work together to decide the best fit for your child!
- Infant program: 3 months to 15 months
- Toddler program: 15 months to 2 years
- Preschool (Twos) program: 2 to 3 years
- Pre-K program: 3 to 5 years
We offer free Pre-K to Boston residents through Boston Public Schools.
To enroll in Boston Pre-K visit: https://apply.avela.org/boston
Or contact us below and we can assist you. - School Age program: 5 to 12 years
Cost & vouchers
We accept both vouchers and private pay. Reach out below to request a fee chart.
Our Enrollment Process
Step 1: Intake form & first contact
Fill out our intake form, which you can find below, or feel free to stop by the Center and someone from our team can help you. There is no application fee. Once we review your intake, our staff will follow up for a brief phone call, where we’ll discuss what type of care you’re looking for and confirm whether we have a vacancy in the appropriate classroom.
Step 2: In-person tour
The next step is to come visit our Center in person. We’re always excited to share our environment with new families, and we view this step as a relaxed opportunity to get to know each other and make sure Cooper is the best choice for your child. We’ll tour the building and its facilities, as well as stop in different classrooms. During this time your child is more than welcome (but not required) to separate from us and interact with other students.
Step 3: Final decision & enrollment details
Together, we will come to a decision about whether The Cooper Learning Center is right for your child. Then, we will assist you in completing your enrollment paperwork, set a date to begin care, and send you a copy of our Parent Handbook.
We look forward to meeting you!
