Next Generation Children's Center

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About NGCC Preschool in Hopkinton, MA

Next Generation Children’s Centers, Hopkinton initially opened its doors in 2004 and quickly became so popular that it had to expand just five years later. Next Generation is a family of 10 preschools and NGCC Hopkinton is our second largest preschool facility with 23 classrooms. Our daycare center features:

  • Heated floors in our Infant classrooms,
  • Two large indoor play spaces,
  • A covered outdoor play area for use during inclement weather,
  • A performing arts room equipped for dramatic play and art projects,
  • Two large playgrounds designed for varying age groups,
  • A sanitizer that cleans our equipment throughout the day,
  • A full commercial kitchen that prepares breakfast, lunch, and three healthy snacks daily.

Kind Child

Kind Child logoKind Child is an important part of our Ascend Curriculum and we see kindness as the cornerstone of our preschool’s culture. The goal of Kind Child is to continually improve the emotional well-being of each child in our care. We focus on the development of social-emotional skills every month and introduce character traits such as Thankfulness, a Positive Self-Image, and Friendship every two months. We want every child to feel welcome and supported at our preschool and Kind Child programming encourages both students and staff to make kindness a habit.

Our Educational Philosophy

Ascend Curriculum LogoAt Next Generation Children’s Centers, we recognize that young children need much more than academic development during these precious first years of life and our Ascend Curriculum allows us to take a balanced approach to early childhood education. We want every child to be successful academically, but we also focus on social, emotional, creative, and physical development at our school.

Our approach helps your child develop self-esteem and a lifelong love of learning. We believe that children learn best through hands-on activities and we offer various indoor and outdoor learning experiences that engage your child through play. Our activities are developed from your child’s interests and abilities, so they enjoy every minute of learning.

Our Preschool’s Location in Hopkinton

Next Generation Children’s Centers, Hopkinton is less than a mile east of I-495. We’re on the north side of the intersection of Wood St and Main St and our address is 2 Wood St, Hopkinton, MA 01748. Many of our families come from the communities of Ashland, Framingham, Grafton, Holliston, Northbridge, Southborough, and Upton. Need daycare for your little one or preschool programs that will help your family make the most of your child’s first educational experiences? Call us today or schedule a visit online!

Check out what NGCC families have to say about the exceptional preschool experience their children have had!

Our Team

Sabrina McKenna

Sabrina McKenna

Director

I have been working with children and families since 2005 in the childcare setting. I have worked in each group as a teacher. I’m Director II certified through the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care, and I earned my Teacher Certifications through Becker College in Worcester.  I’ve had two children attend Cadence Education schools as well:  my Daughter Zoey graduated Cadence Academy in 2020 and my son, Thomas is currently in our Toddler Program and has been attending since he was 6 weeks old.

My favorite part about working with children is watching them learn new skills and knowing that my team and I had a part in helping to shape the future. I enjoy making connections with each family, and love to see children excited to tell their parents about the fun days they experience. Cadence Education is near and dear to my heart and I’m so grateful to be working for a school that embodies my own personal philosophies about Early Education and Care.

Reviews from Parents

4.5 Rating based on 53 Reviews Leave A Review
Yan Yongyu • Google
NGCC Hopkinton is a great place for children to grow and thrive! My son has had an awesome experience here with his wonderful teachers and buddies. This is his first daycare. Everyone is so friendly and kind. We feel very blessed for that. The management staff are always helpful and caring. We also like their curriculum as well as the everyday update app. Parents can learn everything they want to know from daily activities to many captures of happy faces. Last but not the least, the facility is big, bright, organized and clean. If you're looking for a daycare, don't hesitate to check out NGCC Hopkinton!
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Shiji Joseph • Google
This place is great, kids went there had a blast in preschool
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Kate Martinsen • Google
I cannot say enough about NGCC- Hopkinton specifically. We actually live 2 miles from another NGCC facility but choose to drive our children an extra 15 minutes out of the way so they can be with this specific bunch of special people. The facility itself is always clean, the management team at the front desk is always friendly and walking through the halls seeing teachers who you've not even met say hello to your children by name is such a good feeling. Since taking over the director position, Sabrina has done an UNBELIEVABLE job of bringing a very tight-knit community feel to a large facility and making this place even more special. There is clear communication with parents and caregivers and a genuine openness for suggestions and concerns. She is approachable and accommodating and her passion for what she does is very refreshing. She and the management team have brought so much life (and fun!) to this place. Both of my children have come here since they were just 12 weeks old and every single one of those days I have felt comfort knowing they are in such good hands where there is an entire village of patient and nurturing caregivers to keep them safe and loved while we are at work. They have been such a huge part of their early lives...through teething, no napping, potty training, tantrums, even a cancer diagnosis for my son- They have been there supporting and cheering on with patience and flexibility the whole time. Now that my kids are getting older and are able to tell me about their days, it puts such a smile on my face when I hear them talking about "the music man" who came to school or the puppet shows and water play... all of the fun, creative activities they get to experience at school. There is no better feeling than watching our children run into their classrooms to give their teachers hugs in the mornings- and seeing their teachers hug them back just as tightly. Side note-- not having to worry about packing a lunch & snacks every day has made an absolute WORLD of difference in our very busy, very demanding work schedules.
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Aisha Jamis • Google
We love my time here. My kid is very happy every day at school with her teachers! They are great!
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Hopkinton, MA

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