About TEDCC

At Tufts Educational Day Care Center, each child's potential is valued and recognized.  Offering a year-round program for children of age two years and nine months through kindergarten, the center's curriculum is tailored to individual developmental needs - social, emotional, linguistic, cognitive, and physical.  Enrolling children of all abilities, learning styles, and special needs is at the core of TEDCC's philosophy.

The TEDCC curriculum places a strong emphasis on literacy.  Our developmental approach to reading encourages children to express themselves verbally and in writing.  Every kindergartner produces a self-published book, and many become avid readers by the end of the school year.  Learn more about our classrooms and curriculum. >

Activities incorporate campus events and resources, and the center's Special Friends program pairs children with undergraduate students to form close one-to-one relationships.  There are frequent field trips to the local community and a kindergarten partnership with the Somerville Senior Center.  Teachers and staff enjoy the advantages of professional development opportunities offered by the university and affiliated organizations.

TEDCC embraces a commitment to all enrolled children and families, working hard to ensure that every child's school experience is positive and successful.  Including children with special needs strengthens our programs and makes them more productive and creative.  American Sign Language (ASL) instruction occurs weekly. Family presence and ideas are always encouraged in a community culture that is welcoming to all.  Open 8:00am to 5:30pm with a limited number of calendar closings, TEDCC's schedule is designed to meet the needs of working families.  The center is conveniently located within walking distance to the Davis Square T stop on the Red Line and to major bus routes.