Local preschool in Amherst, Massachusetts

The Hampshire College Early Learning Center, located at 893 West Street in Amherst, Massachusetts, is a vibrant school community that has been providing high-quality education for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers since 1981. Our facility, which was designed with input from staff and parents, offers a nurturing and enriching environment for children and families. We welcome a diverse group of constituents, including children, parents, teachers, Hampshire College work-study student assistants, Hampshire students, and faculty members who use the center as a laboratory for study. Visitors are also encouraged to observe and learn more about our unique approach to early childhood education.