Preschool Enrichment

Children ages 2.9 to 5 who are currently enrolled in the Stoneham Early Learning Center (SELC) are eligible for the preschool enrichment program.

Request a spot using the waitlist form on this page. It’s free to join. We’ll add your child and confirm by email within 1–2 business days, and we contact families in the order their requests were received. If you have questions about your waitlist position, email billing@bgcmetronorth.org.

We don’t offer single-day enrollment. We offer fixed weekly tracks — M/W/F, Tu/Th, or all 5 days — because regular, predictable attendance is what allows kids to get the most out of the program and for us to serve them well.

If you only need part-time care, you can choose the track that best fits your family’s schedule. If you need full-week coverage, the 5-day track has you covered.

Absolutely — we encourage it. Fill out our short inquiry form and Tatiana will personally reach out within 1–2 business days to answer your questions and schedule a time for you and your child to come visit. We’d love to meet you. ↓

The program runs until 6:00 PM every program day. On standard days (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday), care begins at SELC dismissal, with arrival at about 2:05 PM. On Wednesdays and early release days, care begins at 11:40 AM. See a typical day ↑

Your monthly charge is the number of program days your child is scheduled to attend that month, at $36 for a standard day and $54 for a Wednesday or early release day. Because school calendars vary — some months have holidays, vacations, or conference days — your bill will not be the same every month.

Each month is billed on the 15th of the month before, so you always know what’s coming. For example, January 2027 on the full-week track is 14 standard days ($504) plus 5 Wednesday and early release days ($270), for a total of $774.

SELC dismisses at 11:40 AM on every Wednesday school is in session and on scheduled early release days, so our program starts at 11:40 AM and runs until 6:00 PM. These days are billed at the $54/day rate. Standard school days are billed at the $36/day rate.

2026–27 Pre-K Early Release Dates (in addition to every Wednesday):
September 18, 2026 • October 2, 2026 • October 23, 2026 • November 20, 2026 • January 15, 2027 • February 3, 2027 • February 4, 2027 • February 5, 2027 • March 12, 2027 • April 9, 2027 • May 5, 2027 • May 6, 2027 • May 28, 2027 • June 11, 2027 • June 16, 2027

One exception: Wednesday, November 25 (the day before Thanksgiving) is billed at the standard $36 rate.

This list reflects the current Stoneham Public Schools calendar and is subject to change. View the full 2026–27 school calendar here.

Email billing@bgcmetronorth.org as soon as possible.

Canceling before a monthly payment: No charge for that month. Your child’s spot will be released.
Withdrawing mid-month (after a charge has been processed): Two weeks written notice is required. Refunds are not issued after a monthly charge has been processed.
Only need one month: Reply to your payment schedule email before your next payment date. There’s no charge. Returning to the program later is subject to availability.

The Stoneham Early Learning Center (SELC) preschool enrichment program operates inside Stoneham High School, 149 Franklin Street, Stoneham, MA 02180.

Transition is seamless. Children are walked to the cafeteria by their daytime teachers and signed into the preschool program immediately following school dismissal.

The designated pick-up location is the cafeteria door of the SELC, located inside Stoneham High School, 149 Franklin Street, Stoneham, MA 02180. Please pick up by 6:00 PM.

Please send your child dressed for active play and outdoor time, and label all clothing and personal items with your child’s name.

• Every day: a labeled water bottle and closed-toe shoes (required at all times for safety).
• Outdoor gear: we go outside daily when it’s 32°F or warmer. In winter, please send snow boots, snow pants, a hat and mittens.
• A full change of clothes (labeled) to keep at the program, especially if your child may have accidents.
• Wednesdays and early release days: a nut-free lunch, plus rest materials — a crib-size sheet, a blanket, and a small stuffed animal if needed.

Yes, on half days (Wednesdays and early release days). EEC regulations require an extended period of sleep, rest or quiet activity for preschoolers in care longer than four hours. Children who don’t sleep or who wake early are offered quiet activities such as books, puzzles and manipulatives. Rest time takes place in the classroom, and teachers position themselves so they can see and hear every child at all times.

We provide the mat. Please send a crib-size sheet and a blanket, and take the rest items home once a week for washing.

No — children do not need to be toilet trained to enroll, and we’re here to support you through this milestone.

• Please provide a weekly supply of disposable diapers and baby wipes, labeled with your child’s name.
• If your child runs out, we will provide diapers for the day. If supplies are not replenished by the next day, we reserve the right to suspend care until they are provided.
• During the training phase, please send several extra pairs of underwear and pants.

When your child shows signs of readiness, our educators will work with you to create a shared toilet training plan. Please let your child’s teacher know about any changes to the plan.

Your child may bring a nut-free snack from home if you wish. To keep children with life-threatening allergies safe:

• Do not send any food containing peanuts, tree nuts, or shellfish. A snack containing any of these will be removed and sent home with your child.
• Please label all snack containers and packaging with your child’s name.
• We do our best to prevent children from sharing food.

If your child has a diagnosed allergy, please tell staff during enrollment and make sure an Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP) is on file.

We kindly ask that toys stay at home. Toys from home are easily lost, broken, or mixed in with program materials. Our staff create a fun, enriching environment with plenty to do, and leaving personal toys at home helps reduce distractions and conflicts. (A small stuffed animal for rest time on half days is welcome.)

We share program updates and reminders through written notes, emails, flyers, and in-person conversations at pickup, with phone calls for anything time-sensitive. Monthly newsletters and classroom updates help you stay connected to your child’s experience.

You’re welcome to visit the program at any time while your child is present, and to request a conference with staff whenever you like.

Progress reports go home twice a year, in December and May, along with scheduled conferences. Please review the report, share it with your child, then sign it and return it to the program.