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Renaissance School

Daycare center in Amherst, MA. 867 N Pleasant St, Amherst, MA 01002

5.0 (8 on Google)Read parent reviews
Call (413) 548-9696Visit website
AgesPreschool
HoursSee hours below
Tuition fromNot listed
Licensed capacity20 children
LicenceActive
On the register since2004

About the program

Renaissance School is a licensed daycare center in Amherst, Massachusetts, on the state register since 2004. It is licensed for 20 children and serves preschool ages.

Renaissance Preschool is a play-based morning preschool program for children ages 2.9 to 5 years located in Amherst, Massachusetts.

The program follows a play-based approach.

It does not accept child care subsidy.

Play-based

Tuition and capacity

Tuition: not listed. Renaissance School does not publish a fee schedule on its website. Programs in the area that publish full-time tuition have a median starting price of $1,300 a month.

Licensing and safety

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Licence typeCenter-based Care · P-177111
Licence statusActive since 2004
Licensed capacity20 children
Source: Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care. Last synced September 18, 2026.

Massachusetts publishes inspection reports on its own site. Open the state record to read this program's inspection history in full.

What parents say

Our daughter joined Renaissance School at the age of 2.9, and over the past two years, she has blossomed into a confident child. With the nurturing support of Ms. Dotty and the dedicated teachers, she has overcome social hurdles posed by pandemic and language challenges as a bilingual kid. now she can articulates her emotions and thoughts effectively. We are immensely grateful for the enriching experience she has…

Christina · 5/5 on Google · 2 years ago

This is the BEST preschool for families looking for a play-based, part-time introduction to formal education. The Renaissance School is small, with a high teacher-to-student ratio and is very affordable. Many students come from families affiliated with UMASS and, for such a small school, its students and teachers are wonderfully diverse. Every part of the school day is carefully thought out by the school’s director…

Cristina Jardine · 5/5 on Google · 2 years ago

Our 4-year-old son, Kanha, joined Renaissance Preschool a year ago, and the experience has far exceeded our expectations. Under the expert leadership of Miss Dotty, the preschool has flourished into a nurturing environment that not only educates but also genuinely cares for its students. Miss Dotty, the director, is perhaps the most humble and approachable person I have ever met, which reflects in the school’s warm…

Dr. Jayesh M. Sonawane · 5/5 on Google · 2 years ago

Great preschool. As an international, our daughter got her English language developed for less than a year. 3 hours daily for 4 days,it seems not enough, but effective. Best preschool, I really recommend. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

qasem akhdar · 5/5 on Google · 2 years ago
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Getting there

867 N Pleasant St, Amherst, MA 01002

Questions about Renaissance School

Is Renaissance School licensed?

Yes. Renaissance School holds an active Center-based Care licence from Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (licence P-177111), with a licensed capacity of 20 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.

What ages does Renaissance School take?

Renaissance School is licensed to serve preschool ages.

How much does Renaissance School cost?

Renaissance School does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.

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