People's Institute
Daycare center in Northampton, MA. 38 Gothic St, Northampton, MA 01060
About the program
People's Institute is a licensed daycare center in Northampton, Massachusetts, on the state register since 1982. It is licensed for 134 children and serves toddler, preschool and school age ages.
People's Institute Childcare provides toddler, preschool, pre-kindergarten, and after-school programs in Northampton, Massachusetts.
It does not accept child care subsidy.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. People's Institute 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
Open the state record →Massachusetts publishes inspection reports on its own site. Open the state record to read this program's inspection history in full.
What parents say
Both of my children have attended People's Institute. The teacher's are dedicated, and kind, and the new director has tightened up any of the things that I might have worried about in the past; there is a new security lock and camera on the front door, a new automated check in app which our teacher daily uploads photos to, we can pay online, and it is now a very organized and tightly run ship. I love that everyone in…
Meghan Hoagland · 5/5 on Google · 4 years agoThe staff here are really very nice, and the kids have a great time. They aren't as focused on academics as other preschools, which is a bit disappointing, but at this age, letting kids socialize and have fun isn't the worst thing in the world. I can't say enough good things about the teachers here. They're all extremely patient and kind and very engaged. Your child will get a lot of love and kindness here. I'm a…
Joshua Vogel · 4/5 on Google · 10 years agoBe mindful about this day care, the director is very corrupt. If she feels that your child isn't behaving the same way as other children, and you have a child who is adventurous and sensitive (crying or tantrums), she would try to shove an IEP form for you to sign and continue to persist in screening your child for behaviors issues. If you are nor from Northampton, and you have a different culture perspective about…
aurora beauty · 1/5 on Google · 5 years agoGetting there
38 Gothic St, Northampton, MA 01060
Questions about People's Institute
Is People's Institute licensed?
Yes. People's Institute holds an active Center-based Care licence from Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (licence P-169965), with a licensed capacity of 134 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
What ages does People's Institute take?
People's Institute is licensed to serve toddler, preschool and school age ages.
How much does People's Institute cost?
People's Institute does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.