201 Sherman rd, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467 | 
(857) 887-1539

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.
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The two schools are united by our educational philosophy of caring for the whole child, so your child’s educational journey from infant to PreK is seamless and intentional.

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.

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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.

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SolBe Canopy School

AGES: 2 - 6 years
631 VFW Pkwy,
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467

SolBe Nursery School

AGES: 8 weeks - 24 months
201 Sherman Rd,
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467

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.

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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We’ve crafted a program where every child thrives—

People
Spaces
Programs
Wellness

People

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

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.

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Spaces

Purposeful indoor and dedicated outdoor spaces designed for exploration, body awareness, and nervous system regulation.

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.

Outdoor learning is also part of our every day. Our kids garden, run experiments, and take age-appropriate risks to explore the natural world.

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Programs

Foundations from Reggio-Emilia (process-based learning),outdoor emphasis, social-emotional learning, STEAM, Spanish language exposure, and school-age readiness.

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Wellness

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 whenever possible.
  • 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
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We’ve crafted a program where every child thrives—

People

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

SPACES

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

PROGRAMS

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

Wellness

Seed-to-table nutrition. Breakfast, lunch, and snack from scratch daily. Local and organic ingredients whenever possible. Daily enrichment and afternoon programming.

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—and fine-tuned details at each school to provide for each age group.

Class Sizes & Ratios (Educator : Child)
SolBe Nursery School

Infants 3 : 7
Younger Toddlers 3 : 9

SolBe Canopy School

Older Toddler 2 : 9
Preschool 1 : 9
Jr. Kindergarten 1 : 10

Indoor Spaces
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.

Outdoor Spaces
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.

Programs
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.

Wellness
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.

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