Smith College Center for Early Childhood Education at Fort Hill
Daycare center in Northampton, MA. 28 Lyman Rd, Northampton, MA 01063
About the program
Smith College Center for Early Childhood Education at Fort Hill is a licensed daycare center in Northampton, Massachusetts, on the state register since 2004. It is licensed for 90 children and serves infant, toddler and preschool ages.
The Fort Hill Center for Early Childhood Education provides early education and care for children from infancy through preschool in Northampton.
It does not accept child care subsidy.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. Smith College Center for Early Childhood Education at Fort Hill 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
Ft. Hill has been terrific for our family. The infant/toddler care is unparalleled, our son is thriving there. Excellent teacher:child ratios, a range of activity, thoughtful staff, top notch facilities, we could not be happier. We had growing pains with the mixed-age classrooms on the preschool side when our son was one of the younger children (and new to the school and a mixed-age setting), but the staff and…
Leigh Graham · 4/5 on Google · 10 years agoUnfortunately the program was not as we had hoped or was presented to us. Our daughter was in the Group A toddler class and did not do well with the large class size of 17 kids. She prefers quieter environments that allow her to concentrate on her play/work. Nick the music teacher is great, but we wished it was more than half an hour a day. The art room is also great, but it is usually only open half the days of…
Mark Chrabascz · 1/5 on Google · 8 years agoBoth my children have thrived in this program. The teachers we've had are incredible and respond directly to the individual needs of each child. We have two very different kids and they each have been supported and nurtured here. We love the amazing art and music programs (which my daughter participates in daily) and the creativity and critical thinking that is everywhere.
Amanda Herman · 5/5 on Google · 10 years agoGreat place to be a kid. While they don't strictly follow Reggio Emilia standards, they largely embody the same wonderful philosophy. Only gripe is that it's outrageously expensive, if you're not affiliated with Smith, and there are no financial aid options. This means there's a lack of economic diversity (as well as racial).
Jeff Mackler · 5/5 on Google · 10 years agoGetting there
28 Lyman Rd, Northampton, MA 01063
Questions about Smith College Center for Early Childhood Education at Fort Hill
Is Smith College Center for Early Childhood Education at Fort Hill licensed?
Yes. Smith College Center for Early Childhood Education at Fort Hill holds an active Center-based Care licence from Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (licence P-177053), with a licensed capacity of 90 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
What ages does Smith College Center for Early Childhood Education at Fort Hill take?
Smith College Center for Early Childhood Education at Fort Hill is licensed to serve infant, toddler and preschool ages.
How much does Smith College Center for Early Childhood Education at Fort Hill cost?
Smith College Center for Early Childhood Education at Fort Hill does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.