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Before School

A calm, connected start to the school day

SHED Children’s Campus offers Reggio Emilia inspired before-school programs for children in Kindergarten through Fifth Grade, located directly within all Andover elementary schools.

Before-school time is intentionally unhurried. Children arrive, settle in, and engage at their own pace in an environment that feels welcoming and familiar.

Grades
Kindergarten to Grade 5
Schedule
1 to 5 days a week
Hours
7:30 AM to 9 AM
Location
At your child’s Andover elementary school
Tuition
From $71 a month
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Tuition and hours

Plan your week

Choose how many mornings a week and we’ll show your monthly tuition. Every morning runs 7:30 to 9 AM at your child’s school.

Billed in 10 equal monthly payments. A $75 registration fee applies, and schedule changes need 30 days’ notice.

01Mornings per week
02Every morning
7:30 to 9At your child’s Andover elementary schoolAt 8:45, children may join friends on the school playground.
Your estimate
$191 per month

    Based on SHED’s current published rates. The $75 registration fee is separate.

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    A morning at SHED

    What mornings with SHED look like

    Before-school time is intentionally unhurried. Children arrive, settle in, and engage at their own pace in an environment that feels welcoming and familiar.

    Strands of beads hanging in a sunny classroom window
    1. 7:30 AM

      Arrive and settle in

      Time connecting with friends and SHED educators, at each child’s own pace.

    2. Morning

      Choose how to start

      A planned, flexible curriculum guided by SHED educators, with plenty to explore.

    3. Breakfast

      Fuel for the day

      Children may bring breakfast from home. Breakfast is also provided at each school.

    4. 8:45 AM

      Out to the playground

      Children may join friends outside on the school playground for a smooth, familiar start to the school day.

    Children enjoy

    • Friends and educators
    • Art and creative materials
    • Building and construction
    • Reading and quiet games
    • Gym time and movement
    • Outdoor time when weather allows
    Who this program is for

    Ideal for families looking for

    • Reliable before-school care aligned with the school calendar
    • A calm alternative to rushed mornings
    • A nurturing, consistent environment led by experienced educators
    • A values-aligned extension of the SHED philosophy into the elementary years
    At a glance

    Program details

    Ages
    Kindergarten to Grade 5
    Location
    At the Andover elementary school your child attends
    Hours
    7:30 AM to 9 AM, 1 to 5 days a week
    Philosophy
    Reggio Emilia inspired, child-centered, relationship-driven
    Meet the team

    Our educators

    Thoughtful guides who observe, listen, and follow each child’s curiosity. Tap a teacher to read their story.

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    Parent experience

    In their words

    What SHED families share in their Google reviews.

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    • The teachers are experts in child development.

      Our kids are so happy and feel at home there. The teachers are experts in child development and know and love our kids so deeply. We love how much time they spend outside and the way SHED’s program allows them to build confidence and resilience.

      Grace W.Google review

    • Not just academically, but in their confidence, creativity…

      From the moment we joined SHED, we were struck by the warmth and dedication of your educators and staff… Our child has gained so much during their time at SHED, not just academically, but in their confidence, creativity, and ability to connect with the world around them.

      Kathryn P.Google review

    • I wouldn’t leave my girls anywhere else.

      I cannot speak highly enough of this program. The overall culture of the staff and administration fosters an amazing (and rare) sense of independence, curiosity, creativity, community and kindness. So grateful to have a program like this in Andover.

      Megan H.Google review

    • Teachers foster curiosity, imagination, confidence, and kindness.

      From the first time we toured we knew it’s a wonderful place where teachers foster curiosity, imagination, confidence, and kindness. They did just that for our kid and beyond.

      Catherine L.Google review

    • Friends that can last a lifetime.

      The teachers in the classrooms truly care about the children and making sure they have the best time possible. With an open classroom policy children are able to interact with children of other ages, classrooms and schools, creating an amazing sense of community and friends that can last a lifetime.

      Happy DadGoogle review

    • Our son loves SHED and so do we.

      They let kids explore their imaginations with enough room to roam the creative, expressive (and athletic) space.

      Nathaniel E.Google review

    • My daughter absolutely loves spending time at SHED.

      The people that take care of the kids are amazing. The activities are endless and the rest of the staff is very welcoming and helpful.

      Ledja M.Google review

    • Fantastic experiences for us and the kiddos.

      We’ve sent two kids to various programs at SHED… All have been fantastic experiences for us and the kiddos.

      William S.Google review

    • Could not be happier with SHED.

      Amazing environment, teachers and staff.

      K. R.Google review

    • Great staff, awesome program.

      Jason F.Google review

    Discover mornings with SHED for yourself

    Rooted in curiosity, community, and creativity, SHED mornings give children a calm, connected start to the school day. Schedule a tour and see what curious, child-led learning looks like.

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