Stony Brook School

06/08/2026

Roslindale: A new toddler program is coming to you!

Stony Brook School is officially expanding to Mt. Hope Street this fall. We’re adding 26 new toddler slots to serve our local families.

✅ High-quality, licensed early childhood education program

✅ Reggio Emilia-inspired curriculum

✅ Now accepting applications

✅ Vouchers Accepted

Secure your child's spot today: https://www.stonybrooklearning.com/admission

06/02/2026

BIG NEWS: Stony Brook School is Moving to Roslindale This Fall!

While we are sad to be moving out of JP, we are thrilled to have found a new, permanent home in Roslindale! We are now enrolling for the 2026-2027 year and expanding our high-quality programming to include:

Toddler Program (15 months–2 years)
Preschool Program (3–6 years)
Transitional Kindergarten (5–6 years)

Stony Brook School is a Reggio Emilia-inspired, play-based early childhood program, licensed by the MA Department of Early Education and Care. We proudly accept vouchers for enrollment. Learn more: www.stonybrooklearning.com

01/31/2026

Honoring the Child as the Blueprint for Justice:
What Can We Learn From The Reggio Emilia Approach?

More than just an educational approach, the Reggio Emilia philosophy is a heartfelt commitment to democratic values.

For us, teaching is a profound act of social justice. It is rooted in the belief that every child is a citizen with rights—a capable, complex, and powerful individual.

At the very core of this approach is the reverence we hold for our youngest citizens, a commitment to honoring the dignity and potential of every child. By creating a collaborative and respectful community for them today, we are cultivating the foundations for a more just and humane world tomorrow.

This is why the Reggio approach is so close to our hearts, and why we are so passionate about our work. Within every child, we see the power and promise to construct a brighter tomorrow. ❤️

01/30/2026

Pssst! Help us spread the word:

Stony Brook School is offering weekly camp options for 4-6 year olds this summer. Enroll now to reserve a slot for your child! Space is limited.

https://www.stonybrooklearning.com/summerprogram

07/08/2025

Pairing loose parts materials with small world play offers numerous benefits for preschoolers. Loose parts, which are open-ended materials that can be moved, carried, combined, redesigned, and put together in various ways to encourage creativity and imagination. When integrated into small world play, children can use these materials to build unique landscapes, characters, and scenarios, fostering imaginative storytelling and role-playing.

06/28/2025

Can we talk about early mark making and how amazing this is?! The consistent enthusiasm and interest in mark making observed year after year within our Barley classroom (4-5 years) is truly remarkable. Their engagement highlights the vital role of mark making in early literacy development, as children begin to connect symbols with meaning and cultivate essential fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination. Providing diverse and creative opportunities for mark-making supports the development of pre-writing skills, ultimately fostering the dynamic tripod grasp necessary for handwriting. We are continuously impressed by the children's dedication to this foundational learning process.

02/03/2025

If you've never been to a Little Uprisings event, there is no better time than now! Join Tanya to celebrate Black History, Black Presents and Black Futures with Little Uprisings at the Cambridge Public Library Main branch to learn about Dr. Mae Jamison and how Blackness contains multitudes! Good for kids aged 4-7.

09/17/2024

We think of our Atelier as a place for research - where both children and teachers alike are inspired to plan, reflect, document, and engage in their learning, using a hundred languages. Materials are thoughtfully curated to provoke interest, organized for accessibility, and rotated throughout our classrooms to promote curiosity, wonder, and playful learning.

05/21/2024

Stony Brook School is now enrolling for fall! Our vibrant preschool community provides an ideal first learning experience for your preschooler (ages 2.9-6 years).

We accept vouchers to ensure equitable access to our program.

To Schedule A Tour: [email protected]
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Hours of Operation:
8:00 am - 5:00 pm | M-F | Full Year-Round School Year

Choose The Schedule That Works For You:
Start Times: 8:00 am, 8:30 am, or 9:00 am
Days Attended: 3, 4, or 5 days/week
Length of Day: 6, 7, 8, or 9 hours/day

SCHEDULE A TOUR TO LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR:
❏ Emergent, play-based curriculum, Reggio Inspired program
❏ Calming, home-like environment, natural and high quality materials
❏ Experienced and dedicated faculty
❏ Small class sizes, high staff:child ratio
❏ Individualized and descriptive documentation of children’s learning
❏ Nut-free classrooms and allergy safe

Stony Brook School is a Reggio Inspired preschool in Jamaica Plain, offering flexible enrollment options for parents needing full or part time preschool care.

02/13/2024

Stony Brook School will be closed on Tuesday, February 13th, but we hope you can get out and enjoy the snow with your little ones!

Freshly fallen snow makes a perfect canvas for snow painting! If you have any empty bottles of washable paint on hand, simply fill them up with water, give it a good shake and let the kids take them outdoors. Any spray or squeeze bottle will do, just fill with water, add a bit of washable paint, liquid watercolor, or food coloring for color. Don't forget to share your snow day pictures, we'd love to see them!