Dedham Community House Preschool

The DCH Preschool is an early childhood center run by the Dedham Community House, set just behind the organization’s main house in Dedham. It enrolls children from 15 months through 5 years old and uses a play-based, developmentally appropriate approach that lets kids learn at their own pace and follow their interests. Daily activities range from drama and art to science and cooking projects, with group time built around sharing, stories, music and games.

Families come from Dedham, Boston, Norwood, Westwood, Needham and nearby communities. Outdoors, children use age-appropriate playgrounds, a butterfly garden, a mud kitchen, a class garden and nature playscapes, while indoor classrooms are set up for creative play. The curriculum also includes singing, dancing and movement. Teachers aim to create a warm, nurturing environment that embraces each child’s individuality and helps young students build confidence and a lifelong love of learning.

What to Know

• The preschool has been caring for local children since 1970.
• It is a peanut and tree-nut free school.
• Parents provide a mid-morning snack, a mid-afternoon snack and lunch each day.
• Monthly enrichment activities are led by qualified specialists.