The Public Schools of Northborough and Southborough

Our Philosophy

At NEDP we believe that by providing an enriching, nurturing, and safe environment, children are afforded opportunities to help develop themselves, build friendships, develop creativity, and enhance self-esteem.  A child’s work is their play and through play children learn about themselves, others, and the world around them.  Children develop and progress towards mastery of social skills, language, and communiction skills, while increasing their physical and cognitive skills.  The goal of NEDP is to provide a stimulating, safe, and nurturing before and after school care program for elementary children.  We are committed to the development of the “whole” child by building a community that cares for and nurtures children emotionally, provides an enriching environment that stimulates and challenges children educationally and teaches values that provide the opportunity for social development.

There are opportunities for educator-led as well child-initiated activities.  Our programs are designed to offer children highly interactive, engaging activities that stress skills acquisition, problem solving, exposure to new experiences, and significant relationships with their peers and caring adults.

NEDP programs are a Center-Based Funded Progarm governed by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) and the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) and are mandated to uphold the rules and regulations pertaining to school age childcare licensing under EEC and DESE regulations.