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Happy Child Preschool/day Care Center
School
1191 CHESTNUT ST STE 5, Newton, MA 02464
Enrollment
10
Student-Teacher
4.3:1
Grades
Pre-K – Pre-K
Enrollment
10
Student-Teacher
4.3:1
Grades
Pre-K – Pre-K
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
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Happy Child Preschool/day Care Center
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About Happy Child Preschool/day Care Center
Happy Child Preschool/day Care Center is a private school in Newton, MA. Happy Child Preschool/day Care Center serves approximately 10 students, and covers grades Pre-K-Pre-K, and has a 4.3:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly.
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What Parents Should Know
At 10 students, Happy Child Preschool/day Care Center is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 4.3:1 students to teachers, Happy Child Preschool/day Care Center sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Happy Child Preschool/day Care Center is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
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Student Demographics
All Schools in Newton
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Happy Child Preschool/day Care Center (this school) | — |
| Newton Early Childhood Program | 5.9 |
| Bigelow Middle | 9.1 |
| Lincoln-Eliot | 8.8 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- Pre-K – Pre-K
- Enrollment
- 10 students
- Type
- Private
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4.3:1
- Address
- 1191 CHESTNUT ST STE 5, Newton, MA 02464
- Phone
- (617) 964-8231
- Data Year
- SY 2021-22
Why doesn't this school have a score?
We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. Private schools in MA aren't required to report standardized test scores to the state, which limits the data available for our rating model.
Our rating model requires at least 2 of 4 data components (academics, student progress, college readiness, and resources) to generate a meaningful score. Schools below this threshold receive a Limited Profile to avoid misleading ratings.
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
1191 CHESTNUT ST STE 5, Newton, MA 02464
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Happy Child Preschool/day Care Center may also want to explore other schools in the area. A E Angier (rated 9.8/10, 1.3 miles away, in nearby Waban). Another option is Charles E Brown Middle (rated 9.4/10, 1.6 miles away, in nearby Newton Centre). Additionally, John Eliot (rated 9.3/10, 1.0 miles away, in nearby Needham). For more schools in Newton, see our Newton schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.8 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| RIVERSIDE SCHOOL Needham | 0.3 mi | — |
| FUSION ACADEMY NEWTON Newton | 0.3 mi | 5.3 |
| John Eliot Needham | 1.0 mi | 9.3 |
| Countryside Newton Highlands | 1.0 mi | 8.2 |
| William Mitchell Needham | 1.4 mi | 9.1 |
| Zervas Waban | 1.4 mi | 6.9 |
| A E Angier Waban | 1.3 mi | 9.8 |
| Needham High Needham | 1.6 mi | 8.7 |
| Joseph E Fiske Wellesley | 1.4 mi | 9.0 |
| Preschool at Wellesley Schools Wellesley | 1.4 mi | 6.8 |
| Sunita L. Williams Elementary Needham | 1.5 mi | 7.8 |
| ST JOSEPH SCHOOL Needham | 1.9 mi | 4.7 |
| Oak Hill Middle Newton Centre | 1.5 mi | 8.6 |
| Charles E Brown Middle Newton Centre | 1.6 mi | 9.4 |
| SOLOMON SCHECHTER DAY SCHOOL Newton | 1.8 mi | 7.1 |
| WELLAN MONTESSORI SCHOOL Newton | 1.9 mi | 8.1 |
| Broadmeadow Needham | 2.1 mi | 8.5 |
| Mason-Rice Newton Centre | 2.0 mi | 8.6 |
| Pollard Middle Needham | 2.2 mi | 8.7 |
| Schofield Wellesley | 1.8 mi | 8.2 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 02464 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$125,846
Median Home Value
$899,300
Median Rent
$2,407/mo
Population
3,730
College Educated
71.8%
Homeownership
60.3%
Avg Commute
27.5 min
Poverty Rate
7.4%
Median Age
41.5
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| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| ST THOMAS AQUINAS SCHOOL West Warren, MA | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Happy Child Preschool/day Care Center
What grades does Happy Child Preschool/day Care Center serve?
Happy Child Preschool/day Care Center serves students in grades Pre-K through Pre-K.
How many students attend Happy Child Preschool/day Care Center?
Happy Child Preschool/day Care Center has an enrollment of approximately 10 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Happy Child Preschool/day Care Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Happy Child Preschool/day Care Center is 4.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
Is Happy Child Preschool/day Care Center a private school?
Yes, Happy Child Preschool/day Care Center is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Happy Child Preschool/day Care Center a religious school?
No, Happy Child Preschool/day Care Center is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – Pre-K
- Enrollment
- 10
- Gender Split
- 40% M / 60% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 9 hours
- Days Per Year
- 196 days
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Middlesex County
- Phone
- (617) 964-8231
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