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Nurturing, Educating, & Empowering Children

in a safe and respectful environment where they can be successful learners

For more than 30 years, Tobin Beaudet Schools has served Needham families with warm, engaging programs where children feel known, supported, and inspired to learn. Our experienced teachers create environments where children build confidence, explore their interests, and develop meaningful connections with teachers and friends each day.

Tobin Beaudet Schools offers year-round programs for young children, including Toddler, Preschool, Pre-Kindergarten, and Junior Kindergarten for children ages two through five. Our School-Age program provides afterschool care during the school year as well as a summer program for elementary-aged children. Together, our programs support children’s growth, curiosity, and sense of belonging at every stage of early childhood and elementary school.

Our Early Childhood Program is located in our newly renovated 72 School Street building in Needham, near the center of town.
📞 781-444-5444

Our School-Age Afterschool Program is located at 1458 Great Plain Avenue in Needham, next to Newman Elementary School.
📞 781-400-5438

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EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

For children
2–5 years old

We offer year-round Toddler, Preschool, Pre-K, and Junior Kindergarten classrooms. Children engage in a well-rounded curriculum within a warm, nurturing environment, guided by the belief that a child’s work is their play.

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AFTERSCHOOL

For children
in grades K-5

We offer safe, reliable transportation from Needham elementary schools to our program at 1458 Great Plain Avenue. Open Monday through Friday until 6:00 p.m., our program provides a warm, home-like environment with enriching activities after the school day.

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ENROLLMENT

Join our Tobin Beaudet community!

We would love to meet your family and share what makes our programs special. Enrollment is based on available space, and we welcome you to contact us to learn more and see if our program may be the right fit for your child.

TEACHING AT TOBIN BEAUDET

We value all the positive energy and support. I truly believe that every teacher there knows my child and supports him in his educational and social emotional journey. He feels connected to everyone there, and that allows him to feel comfortable learning and exploring.

– Susan L.

My son has made great friends across many school districts and is happy and busy every day when I pick him up, a great feeling after a workday.

– Nicole S.

Highly recommend the Afterschool program at TBS. The teachers are wonderful, caring, fun and energetic. I feel lucky to have found such a great program for my children!

– Karen W.

Our family can’t say enough positive things about Tobin. The hours and optionals have been so convenient for us, and our daughter truly loves her time there!

– Erin D.