Age-specific early learning
SolBe is the only program in Boston that offers dedicated nursery and preschool campuses. Since 90% of brain development happens before the age of five, we knew our infant, toddler, and preschool students needed united yet different spaces and approaches.
Our two schools are intertwined, purposely designed, and united under a single purpose: to empower conscious, competent, caring, collaborative individuals who are deeply curious about themselves and the world around them.
SolBe Nursery School: 8 weeks - 24 months
Establishes character foundations for social-emotional learning, first friendships, and resilience.
SolBe Canopy School: 2 - 6 years
Builds on character foundations from the Nursery School, weaving in increased complexity, collaboration, and school-age readiness.

One approach, two
age-specific schools
Adapting space and curricula for each age—


—under one learning ecosystem, united in approach and educational philosophy.
Most schools must compromise aspects of their environment to accommodate all age groups in one space. What's more, the team's attention at those schools is necessarily spread across more developmental stages.
Instead, SolBe offers two purpose-built, interconnected schools each with an entire team dedicated to their specialty: one focused on the nurturing the earliest foundations and one focused on building upon those foundations, preparing children for all that comes next.



Our schools are neighbors.
The schools are a two-minute drive from one another. Children seamlessly transition when they matriculate from the Nursery School to the Canopy School. Importantly, your travel routine as a parent doesn’t get upended.
Their proximity also allows them to share resources, like easily extending our nutrition program and the from-scratch meals prepared in the Canopy School kitchen to the Nursery School.
We’ve crafted a program where every child thrives—

Global educator team with core attributes of being down-to-earth, growth minded, brilliant, and fun.

Environments for both focused activities and active, energetic pursuits. Open-ended studios. Maker space. STEAM area. Dedicated outdoor playscapes.

Roots in Reggio-Emilia, community involvement, STEAM, Spanish language exposure, and social-emotional learning.

Seed-to-table nutrition. Breakfast, lunch, and snack from scratch daily. Local and organic ingredients whenever possible. Daily enrichment and afternoon programming.
—and fine-tuned details at each school to provide for each age group.
SolBe Nursery School
Infants 3 : 7
Younger Toddlers 3 : 9
SolBe Canopy School
Older Toddler 2 : 9
Preschool 1 : 9
Jr. Kindergarten 1 : 10
SolBe Nursery School
Dwellings (focused, individual spaces)connects to a shared courtyard (community space) so children of all ages can play together. Environments crafted with a gentle and nurturing feel.
SolBe Canopy School
Dwellings (focused spaces) connect to yards (active space). Gross motor spaces promote body awareness. Environments built to match the hustle and bustle of older ages, with a neighborhood feel.
SolBe Nursery School
Purposefully designed for developing balance and body awareness. Turf mounts, pull up/balance bar, and log steppers.
SolBe Canopy School
Built for appropriate risk-taking and enhanced body awareness. Enclosed, private area with 8,000 sq. ft. of open-ended space.
SolBe Nursery School
Warm, responsive, loving care. Learning experiences that develop character foundations for social-emotional learning, first friendships, and resilience.
SolBe Canopy School
Building on Nursery's character foundations for increased complexity. Kiddos are catalysts of their own learning—strengthening independence, collaboration, and school readiness.
SolBe Nursery School
Fresh and delicious organic purées and nutrient-rich solids from the SolBeKitchen. Solids and textures thoughtfully introduced. HiPP formula included.
SolBe Canopy School
Family-style, organic, nutrient dense meals from the SolBe Kitchen.Community-style eating and a range of ingredients and flavors to encourage exploration and combat picky eating.