SOMERVILLE, MASSACHUSETTS
Welcome to The Learning CircleThe Learning Circle provides a safe, healthy, developmentally and individually appropriate environment with a family-friendly focus.
About The Learning Circle
The Learning Circle provides an educational, safe and healthy environment for children ages two months to six years old. Whether your child is just learning to walk or beginning to read, our teachers offer a variety of individually and developmentally appropriate activities in a multicultural setting and with an anti-bias mindset.
TESTIMONIALS
“My 4-year old son came a year ago not knowing a word of English and he loved going to this school. Now, he is fluent in English and enjoys every day at The Learning Circle. All the teachers are well prepared and caring, and all the kids get the attention they need. We are moving in some months and we are really going to miss them.”
–TLC parent
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About
Our Director…
Julie founded The Learning Circle in 1996 while working toward an undergraduate degree from Harvard University Extension School where she majored in Psychology and minored in Early Childhood Development (graduating Cum Laude). Julie also has a M.A.in Child Development from Tufts University’s Eliot Pearson School of Child Development where she concentrated in Clinical Developmental Psychology.
“When I first opened The Learning Circle, parents–just like local agencies–thought of childcare as babysitting: I realized there was much to be done to encourage collaboration between families and teachers in order to ensure the overall healthy development of children. As I spoke to parents during interviews and meetings, I found that their perception of childcare slowly changed. They began to view childcare programs in general, and TLC in particular, as a healthy part of their child’s development.”
– Julie
Our School
Activities
The Learning Circle offers children with a natural and stimulating environment for their optimum development in all areas of growth: cognitive, social, emotional, and physical. Through a combination of teacher and child-directed activities, The Learning Circle encourages:
- A positive self image
- An eagerness for learning
- Pro-social behavior such as taking turns, caring for others, and sharing
- Cognitive skills, problem solving, concept development
- Expressive / receptive language
- Collaborative play and social skills that cultivate sharing and functioning in large groups.
- Creativity and imagination
- Respect and empathy for others
- ‘Self-help’ skills that foster independence
TLC staff work together to create a safe and supportive environment to help every child gain confidence in themselves while building a community that is supportive of each other’s unique abilities and contributions.
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School Meals Menu
Academic Standards
Extracurricular Activities
Technology In the Classroom
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Our News & Announcements
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TLC Closed Monday 4/21/25
The Learning Circle will be closed Monday, 4/21/25 in observance of Patriots Day. Enjoy the long weekend!
Employment Opportunities
The Learning Circle is staffed by highly qualified, conscientious, caring teachers, trained and certified in preschool education. We welcome diverse applicants with a strong background in early childcare. If you are interested in becoming part of our team, please fill out this form: Should teaching opportunities arise, our director will contact you to discuss your professional experience and how you can contribute to The Learning Circle.
Get In Touch
Location: 141 Highland Avenue Somerville, MA 02143
Telephone: 617.628.8884
Registration: Click Here
School Hours: Mon – Fri 8:30 am – 5:30 pm (early drop-off available)
NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT
Employees, parents, and children will never be discriminated against because of race, cultural heritage, national origin, marital status, religious beliefs, political beliefs, disability or sexual preference. (per 1.0 (1) OCCS)