Wheaton College Early Education Center

Wheaton College Early Education Center The Early Education Center is a unique play-based preschool located on the Wheaton College campus.

The Wheaton College Early Education Center, formerly the Elisabeth Amen Nursery School, is a unique play-based preschool located on the Wheaton College campus. The center offers full, half and extended day options for children in Norton, Massachusetts and surrounding communities. The program is led by Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care-certified teachers, in conjunction with the

college’s education and psychology departments. Campus amenities include apple orchards, nature trails, a fishing pond, performance spaces and a gymnasium.

12/14/2025
Join us for Winterfest today, Wednesday, December 3, from 2:30 PM to 7:00 PM on the main campus of Wheaton College! Thi...
12/03/2025

Join us for Winterfest today, Wednesday, December 3, from 2:30 PM to 7:00 PM on the main campus of Wheaton College! This family-friendly event is open to everyone.
Enjoy:

Horse-and-carriage rides
Ice sculptures
Craft vendors
Food trucks ..and more!

We look forward to seeing you there!

It’s part European holiday market, part arts exhibition and concert, and all fun. Celebrate the winter season at the college’s annual Winterfest, featuring an indoor community craft fair, illuminated ice […]

Tis the season of Halloween! Lots of fun and excitement to be shared!
10/21/2025

Tis the season of Halloween! Lots of fun and excitement to be shared!

Join us on Tuesday, November 4, from 6–7 p.m. for our Early Education Center Open House! Come meet our director and scho...
10/21/2025

Join us on Tuesday, November 4, from 6–7 p.m. for our Early Education Center Open House! Come meet our director and school coordinator, explore our center and learn about our thoughtfully designed programs that inspire a love of learning.

Our school offers half- and full-day programs for students ages three and up to prepare children for the transition to kindergarten—and for a lifetime of learning. We can't wait to meet you!

Address

2 Clark Recreation Drive
Norton, MA
02766

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

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The Elisabeth Amen Nursery School was founded in 1931 by Elisabeth Amen, professor and chair of the Education and Psychology Department at Wheaton College. Professor Amen's particular interest in researching effective early childhood education led her to open one of the nation's first college-sponsored laboratory preschools. Professor Amen's passion for quality early education is still embedded today in the meaningful "hands-on" experiential learning opportunities offered at the Elisabeth Amen Nursery School at Wheaton College. Providing preschool children opportunities to experiment, discover, and grow with joyful curiosity and confidence is the foundation of our philosophy.

At the Elisabeth Amen Nursery School, your preschool child’s growth and development is guided and nurtured by experienced, professional early childhood educators who possess a passion for early learning. Our commitment to learning through playful engagement in interests opens avenues to authentic early education that fosters confidence, self-regulation, social-emotional intelligence, skill development, and joyful love for learning.