About Us

The Holway Early Childhood Centers are located on the campus of Lasell University. We have two locations on campus. Rockwell is a traditional preschool with extended day flexibility for children 2 years 9 months through 6 years of age. The operating hours from Rockwell are 8am-6pm Monday- Friday.  The Barn is a full day program for children starting at 8 weeks of age through 6 years of age. The operating hours for the Barn are 8am-6pm Monday- Friday. Both programs are laboratory schools, which means that there is active participation by Lasell University undergraduate students, graduate students and faculty.  The schools share the same policies/procedures and are overseen by the Executive Director and two Associate Directors (one at each location). 

What we have to offer the child:

  • A warm, loving, and safe environment for children where they will be comfortable and happy while being away from their own home
  • Opportunities for being with other children in a setting conducive to the development of wholesome social relationships
  • Assistance to children in developing a feeling of self-confidence
  • Appropriate play and learning experiences that contributes to the developmental needs of the individual children in the program

What we have to offer the parent:

  • Early childhood education and care for the child while the parents pursue their own work
  • Opportunities to meet with other parents and educators who have as their common concern the interest and needs of the child
  • Opportunities to grow in the understanding of child development through daily contact with Holway ECC staff and workshops offered by Holway ECC

The Holway Early Childhood Centers at Lasell University provide a nurturing and stimulating environment for children from infancy through kindergarten. The philosophy is centered around the belief that children learn best through play, exploration, and social interaction. The curriculum is designed to meet the individual needs and interests of each child, and it incorporates a variety of learning materials and activities.

Philosophy

The Holway Early Childhood Centers believe that children learn best through play, intellectual challenges, and social interactions. We recognize that children have multiple intelligences and learn in different ways. The curriculum is designed to foster the development of all areas of a child's growth, including social, emotional, physical, cognitive, and creative skills.

What We Offer

The Holway Early Childhood Centers offer a variety of programs for children from infancy through kindergarten. These programs include:

  • Infant Care
  • Toddler Program
  • Preschool Program
  • Kindergarten Program

Each program is designed to meet the specific needs and developmental stages of the children enrolled.

Quality Care

The Holway Early Childhood Centers are committed to providing quality care for all children. We have a team of experienced and qualified teachers who are dedicated to creating a positive and nurturing learning environment.