With most of our development happening before we even reach kindergarten, starting an education at age 5 or 6 is too late. That’s why we’re working for "early education for all."

Children reading at NorthStar Learning Centers

Early Childhood Education

In our infant/toddler and preschool programs, young children gain skills, knowledge, and confidence so that they are prepared for school. While their children are learning in our full-day, year-round programs, parents can work or go to school to become more employable.

Children reading at NorthStar Learning Centers

Devereux Early Childhood Assessment (DECA)

In partnership with their parents, we help traumatized preschoolers develop positive social skills required to learn in school.
Funded by United Way of Greater New Bedford



Our early education and care programs: