Children’s Corner Preschool

Children’s Corner Preschool is an early childhood program in Winthrop offering preschool, after-school and summer care. It is licensed by the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care for children from two years nine months to seven years old, with a limited school-age license for children through age nine. The school is exploring the Reggio Emilia approach, and its activities let each child develop at his or her own pace.

The program has been running since 1987. Director Diane Barsotti has studied the Reggio Emilia method for many years, visiting Reggio-inspired schools in the Boston area and elsewhere in the country. The school’s purpose is to give young children a safe, positive educational experience that builds a foundation for the whole child. Families find a qualified teaching staff, well-designed classrooms, developmentally appropriate materials and a natural playscape outdoors.

What to Know

• Morning, afternoon and full-day sessions run from September through mid-June, with early drop-off and extended hours available.
• A six-week summer program runs during July and August.
• The school follows the Winthrop Public Schools calendar for vacations and weather-related closings.
• For families who speak a language other than English, the school works to arrange an interpreter.