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Happy Child Preschool/day Care Center

School

1191 CHESTNUT ST STE 5, Newton, MA 02464

Private

Enrollment

10

Student-Teacher

4.3:1

Grades

Pre-K – Pre-K

Data vintage2021-22

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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.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Happy Child Preschool/day Care Center compares to the 3 public schools in Newton, MA

Student-Teacher Ratio
4.3:1
This School
vs
10.7:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
10
This School
vs
309
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 80% vs 0%
Asian 20% vs 0%
Happy Child Preschool/day Care Center Newton Public Avg

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.

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Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 80.0%
Asian 20.0%

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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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

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