The Woodside Children’s Center provides childcare and early education for infants, toddlers and preschoolers with admission priority for the Amherst College community. At Woodside, we strive to provide a safe, loving and culturally diverse atmosphere.
We will do our best to provide the highest possible quality care and educational experience for your child. We will accomplish this through building relationships with you over the years coupled with our belief that children learn best through play, exploration and positive experiences.
We are a private, non-profit childcare facility located in a Victorian home near the Amherst College campus. For more than 25 years, we have offered childcare for Amherst College and the Greater Amherst community.
Woodside Updates 2025
- We have posted our 2025–2026 Woodside Calendar and 2025–2026 Tuition Rates. Please review and let us know if you have any questions.
- Also review our Summer 2025 Hours & Enrollment update page. Our summer hours will run from June 23–August 15.
- Visit our update information page for the latest policies and/or rules affecting Woodside, including our latest Health Policy Update (January 2025).
- Check out our new Woodside Events photo page with photos from events and field tips for the 2024–25 school year!
“Children must be taught HOW TO THINK, not what to think.”
—Margaret Mead
We are located at: 155 Woodside Avenue Amherst, MA 01002
To schedule a visit, please call or email us at:
- (413) 253-2604
- Woodside155office@yahoo.com