Age-specific early learning

Two intertwined schools uniquely designed to support your child’s needs and learning processes at different stages of growth.

Nursery School: 8 weeks - 24 months
Canopy School: 2 - 5 years

Spots and scholarships limited.

Our kids fall down, they bump into things, they argue, and cry. Sometimes hit each other, and they get bored.

They also learn to pick them selves up, how to cooperate, mend friendships, and to wonder—they ingrain grit, a growth mindset, curiosity, empathy, resilience, and conflict resolution into their DNA to prepare them for the lifetime ahead. SolBe curates the right context and boundaries that allows kids to learn through play. Our school is built on four pillars, each with [obsessive, precise, scientific] intention in the design to help your kid become all they can be.

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Both schools are designed with care an intention.

Spaces

Overcome traditional Classroom Limitations: Innovative Learning Spaces That Foster Comfort, Creativity, and Connection

At SolBe, classrooms comprise two distinct spaces—a Dwelling and a Yard. Dwellings are cozy, homelike spaces for quiet and focused activities. In contrast, the Yards provide the perfect space to make a mess, burn energy, or explore more active learning opportunity.

The inspiring and purposeful design of these spaces enhance the mutually beneficial relationship between your child’s, and our educators’, positive experience of daily routines and educational pursuits. Our design deeply integrates people and programs within the space to support both development and wellbeing.

Nutrition

Making life easier for thriving families with all-inclusive, seed-to-table nutrition.

  • Breakfast, lunch and snack made from scratch daily in our kitchen.
  • Meat-free, nut-free, allergy-friendly, and organic.
  • Ingredients from local farms and grown in our garden
  • Multiple forms of ingredients to encourage adventurous eating  
  • NO pesticides, seed-oils, refined sugars, or chemicals
Programs

Roots in Reggio-Emilia (process-based learning), outdoor learning, community involvement, STEAM, Spanish language exposure, and social-emotional learning.

[[ At SolBe, classrooms comprise two distinct spaces—a Dwelling and a Yard. Dwellings are cozy, homelike spaces for quiet and focused activities. In contrast, the Yards provide the perfect space to make a mess, burn energy, or explore more active learning opportunity. ]]

Educators

Exceptional care begins with exceptional people.

We hire educators for their character—empathy, patience, and passion for teaching—and then invest in developing their skills and pay them 33-60% above market in Boston.

We are global and diverse in thought. SolBe proudly [includes] educators from Iran, Afghanistan, Chile, Venezuela, Peru, Mexico. All SolBe lead educators have a BS in Early childhood education or related field, and an MS in different areas such as diversity and inclusion, special education, specialization on STEM & Arts.

Each school's details are fine-tuned for the ages they serve

Class Sizes & Ratios

Solbe nursery school

Smaller child:educator ratios

Infants: 7 children: 3 educators
Younger Toddlers: 9 children: 3 educators

Solbe Canopy school

Larger child:educator ratios

Older Toddlers: 9 children: 2 educators
Preschool: 18 children: 2 educators

Indoor Space

Solbe nursery school

Dwelling & Yard are adapted to become dwelling and courtyard. Every dwelling (quieter space) is connected to a courtyard that is shared with another classroom, which allows children of all ages to play together. Softer, more muted colors and patterns are used on the walls for younger, developing eyes.

Solbe Canopy school

Original Dwelling & Yard layout (area for quiet activities and active, energetic pursuits, respectively) with bolder and brighter wall patterns and colors.

Outdoor Space

Solbe nursery school

Features like turf mounts, pull up/balance bar, and log steppers for developing balance and appropriate risk taking.

Solbe Canopy school

Enclosed, private area with 8,000 sq. ft. of open-ended space to let their imagination fly.

Programs

Solbe nursery school

Developing character foundations, early social-emotional learning, friendship, and exploration.

Solbe Canopy school

Building on the Nursery’s character foundations. Focus on active participation in learning, developing independence, collaboration skills, and school-readiness.

Nutrition

Solbe nursery school

Natural purees and finger foods, with solids and textures strategically introduced.

Solbe Canopy school

Community-style eating and a range of ingredients and flavors to encourage exploration and combat picky eaters.

The team at SolBe is exceptional. They have gone above and beyond to accommodate our scheduling needs, which has been incredibly helpful for our family. The flexibility and understanding they've shown have made a significant difference in managing our busy lives. The educators are not only professional but also warm and caring, creating a friendly learning atmosphere that our daughters love.

Faye, Parent of Preschooler & Younger Toddler

In this supportive environment, my son has truly flourished. I’ve witnessed significant growth in his communication and social skills. He eagerly looks forward to going to SolBe each day, often asking to return even on weekends. It’s heartwarming to see him engage enthusiastically in activities and develop friendships.

Kafi, Parent of SolBe Alum

SolBe is exceptional. SolBe has always been our one constant, despite the times of uncertainty and chaos that we've navigated over the past few years.

Elthea, Parent of SolBe Alum

We’re nurturing a world of flourishing children and thriving families.

We treat parents as partners. We communicate. We create community. Join us.