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Monday 7:30am - 6pm Tuesday 7:30am - 6pm Wednesday 7:30am - 6pm Thursday 7:30am - 6pm Friday 7:30am - 6pm

First Circle Learning Center

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First Circle Learning Center

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First Circle offers childcare and early childhood education for children from 6 weeks - 6 yrs of age Warm and friendly is what we do best!

First Circle (formerly Chestnut Children's Center) has been educating the next generation for more than 25 years! We’re family-owned by a working mother who understands the pressures of balancing work with raising children. We love what we do and it shows! We’re very proud of our skilled team of early childhood educators. Staff consistency is one of the cornerstones of a quality program, and we work hard to retain our staff. At First Circle, our entire program supports young children as they begin their exciting journey of becoming lifelong learners. Learning is a natural outcome of children who are engaged and having fun - that's what children at First Circle do every day! Our unique curriculum supports each child's individual strengths and interests. It also respects each child's learning style, pace, temperament, developmental stage, and needs. We focus on real-world learning, character building, STEM and 21st-century skills. Our innovative Connecting My World curriculum develops the critical skills, knowledge, habits, attitudes, disposition, and character traits children need to thrive in school and life! With year-round enrollment, we’re always ready to welcome new families to our warm and friendly community. Please contact us to ask questions or schedule a tour with our director. We look forward to getting to know you and your family and showing you what sets our program apart!

10/04/2026

Needham Harvest Fair , it was so nice seeing old faces and meeting new people.

10/01/2026

Play is our brain's favorite way of learning. #

09/30/2026

Midweek magic!

09/18/2026

Happy Birthday to our Ms. Charli, we hope you have a fantastic birthday!

08/27/2026

There’s nothing sweeter than seeing our little ones happy, smiling, and enjoying their time in the classroom.

08/24/2026

Preschool One had a busy day building #

08/22/2026

First Circle BBQ Day—bringing our fantastic families together to grow little minds, build connections, and strengthen our community.

08/21/2026

Infant two friends had a whole body sensory experience today.

08/14/2026

After 25 incredible years of working with kids, you’re off to an amazing new adventure! 💛 Helen your dedication, compassion, and love have made such a lasting impact—not only on the children and families you’ve worked with, but also on the coworkers and friends who have had the privilege of working alongside you.

Over the years, coworkers have turned into lifelong friends, creating memories, laughter, and connections that will last far beyond the workplace. You will be truly missed, but we’re so excited for you as you begin this next chapter. Wishing you nothing but happiness, success, and all the best in your new job. Congratulations—you’ve made a difference in so many lives

08/13/2026

Bubble fun this morning in the infant room

08/11/2026

Happy one-year workaversary to our Family Liaison, Krishonda Waters. Thank you for all your hard work on behalf of First Circle's families!

08/10/2026

So clever!

08/09/2026

Happy happy birthday to our Needham Office Manager, Lisa Percoskie. Have a wonderful day!

08/04/2026

Happy birthday to Needham's Center Director, Erin Stracuzzi. We hope your birthday is as amazing as you are!

07/28/2026

Happy one year workaversary to Pam Amaral, our Center Director in Stoughton!

07/20/2026

Happy birthday to our Director of Operations, Kim LoCicero. Thank you for everything you do to make First Circle keep running smoothly! Enjoy your day!

07/19/2026

We're back with Teacher Appreciation Tuesday! 🍎
On Tuesdays, we feature one of our amazing educators and why they're so passionate about their work.Today, Manoosh from our Lexington center shares her WHY: Children are pure love. I do my best in everything I can. I want families to know that I love their children very much and I am very kind to them.
Thank you, Manoosh, for everything you bring to our First Circle family! 🩵💜🩷❤

07/14/2026

We're back, with Teacher Appreciation Tuesday! 🍎
On Tuesdays, we feature one of our amazing educators and why they're so passionate about their work.
Today, Becca from our Framingham center shares her WHY: I have been working in child care for many years and absolutely love everything about it. Those lightbulb moments when you can see a child understand a new concept for the first time is my favorite part of teaching.
Thank you, Becca, for everything you bring to our First Circle family! 🩵💜🩷❤

07/13/2026

Happy birthday to our amazing Director of Business Administration, Liz Smith! We hope your day is as wonderful as you are!

07/09/2026

We rounded up our absolute favorite outdoor toys that keep kids active, engaged, and having a blast all summer long! 🛝💦
👉 Check out the full list here: https://7daysofplay.com/fun-outdoor-toys-for-kids/

Address

165-167 Chestnut Street
Needham, MA
02492

Opening Hours

Monday	7:30am - 6pm
Tuesday	7:30am - 6pm
Wednesday	7:30am - 6pm
Thursday	7:30am - 6pm
Friday	7:30am - 6pm

Telephone

+17815566060

Website

https://www.firstcirclelearning.com/

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