New program supports nature-based learning for students from 6 weeks to pre-kindergarten. IPSWICH, Mass. , Oct.
4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- New England Biolabs (NEB ® ) and the YMCA of the North Shore announce the opening of its new early learning center, County Road Children's Center. Located on the New England Biolabs campus in Ipswich, MA , the 9,000 square foot facility can accommodate up to 72 children from 6 weeks to pre-kindergarten. Similar to other buildings on NEB's Ipswich campus, the childcare facility was designed with sustainability in mind and seamlessly integrates with the natural landscape.
NEB partnered with the YMCA of the North Shore, who will operate the early learning program. The YMCA's extensive experience in early childhood education aligns perfectly with NEB's commitment to implementing a curriculum that reflects its core values. In addition to providing a safe and nurturing environment, NEB and the YMCA are working toward a nature-based learning curriculum that utilizes its amazing location to teach children about science, the environment and conservation.
NEB has provided an onsite childcare program for its employees and their families since 1987, making it one of the few companies at the time to offer this benefit. As the company expanded, the demand for childcare on the North Shore grew as well, leading to the need for further development. Construction began in April of 2023 and was completed earlier this year.
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