Diane Grasso, Center Director
Ages: 6 weeks to 12 years
Open:
Elementary Schools Bussed To:
Not at this time
there is a bus stop in front of the school if a parent is interested in B&A, CD will consider adding it
Our center is accredited by NAEYC.
Welcome to Knowledge Beginnings South
Welcome to Knowledge Beginnings South! We are located in Chelmsford, MA, near Alpha Road. Our competent teachers go the extra mile to make sure their students are having fun and love to learn new things. Our center features interactive learning opportunities such as Poet's Place, blocks, and outdoor playgrounds. Our teachers work hard to help their students develop confidence for life.
Meet Diane Grasso, Our Center Director
At KinderCare Since: 1999
Education: Master's Degree
Favorite Children's Book: Stephanie's Ponytail
Meet Diane Grasso! She is the Center Director at Knowledge Beginnings South in Chelmsford, Massachusetts. Dianne attended University of Massachusetts Lowell, where she earned a Master’s Degree in Curriculum and Instruction. She has been with KinderCare since 1999. Every day, Diane loves helping children learn and discover their true potential. Her favorite quote is, “Play is the highest form of research.” – Albert Einstein. Outside of work, Diane enjoys spending time with her family and watching sporting events.
AMERICA’S MOST ACCREDITED
We’re so proud!
Nationally only 10% of daycares are accredited - nearly 100% of our learning centers are. That’s a big difference, and that means KinderCare kids are getting the very best. Here’s why.
SCHOOL-READY
What Learning Looks Like
Our talented early-childhood teachers set kids down the path toward becoming lifelong learners in a positive, safe, and nurturing environment.
Knowledge Beginnings South Programs
Infant Programs (6 weeks–1 year)
Leaving your baby in someone else’s care is a big step. Everyone at our centers—most importantly, our naturally gifted infant teachers—will work with you to make sure the transition goes smoothly. When you step into our infant classroom, you’ll see how much we want your infant to feel safe, loved, and ready to explore their world.
Toddler Programs (1–2 Years)
Everything in our toddler classroom is designed for little explorers. That’s because a lot is going on at this age. When your child is wandering all over the place, that means they’re learning and discovering new things every day. We’ll help them explore their interests (and find new ones!) as they play and learn.
Preschool Programs (3–4 Years)
This age is all about expression, when kids really start to form their own ideas about what they want to play and how they want to create. Every day in our preschool classroom, your child will explore science experiments, create artwork, and play pretend—all the skills needed for their big next step: kindergarten!
Prekindergarten Programs (4–5 Years)
When you walk into one of our pre-K classrooms, you’ll see artwork and writing displayed around the room. Labels are everywhere to help kids connect letters with words. You’ll also see pictures on the walls that reflect the families in our community. Your child will also deepen their knowledge in language, math, science, Spanish, and social skills.
Kindergarten Programs (5–6 Years)
Welcome to kindergarten: the gateway to grade school and everything that comes next! Offered in select centers, our kindergarten programs have small class sizes and curriculums that mix learning and fun. The basic building blocks of reading, writing, math, and science are key in kindergarten, so we make sure they get lots of practice in all of these areas.
Interactive Kindergarten (5–6 Years)
Kindergarten is a critical year for young learners. Experienced KinderCare teachers will tap into your child’s natural curiosity to help get them even more prepared for elementary school. Our engaging lessons make the most of current technology while offering plenty of hands-on play and exploration.
School Break Programs (preschool, prekindergarten, and school-age)
Winter break, spring break, summer break—when school’s out (but you still need to work), you can count on KinderCare to provide a safe and supportive learning environment that’s focused on fun. We welcome children ages 5–12 during school break times and make sure they have a sensational, screen-free experience they won’t forget.
Participating Child Care Aware Center
KinderCare partners with Child Care Aware® of America to offer fee assistance for Active Duty military families and flexible support to fit their needs when care at a Child Development Center on the installation is not available.
Learning Adventures - Enrichment Program
Cooking Academy™ (3 – 12 Years)
In Cooking Academy, kids learn new recipes from cultures around the world and develop a healthy relationship with food. They’ll whip up everything from Southwest rainbow lettuce wraps to pumpkin muffins, building their skills in STEM, communication, and more along the way. And yes—little chefs get to eat their culinary creations!
Music Explorers™ (2 – 4 Years)
KinderCare families are already giving a standing ovation to our newest Learning Adventures program: Music Explorers! Kids will learn to sing, move, listen, play instruments, and even create their own tunes. Our original curriculum blends math, science, social studies, literacy, and mindfulness (think yoga!) for a uniquely KinderCare way of learning the foundations of music.
Phonics Adventures® (2 – 4 Years)
Learning how to read is a whole lot of fun at KinderCare! We help kids grow to love books and words (and get ready for kindergarten) in our Phonics Adventures program. From discovering the basics of vowels to practicing poetry, kids learn all about letters and sounds in small-group lessons made just for their age group. (Bonus: Kids who attend our phonics program are more prepared than their peers for school—and we have the data to prove it.)
STEM Innovators (3-8 Years)
You’ve probably heard a lot about how important STEM education is for your child, but what does that really mean? Our STEM Innovators program takes kids’ natural ability to make sense of the world and applies it to robotics, chemistry, coding, geology, and more. While your child experiments, they’ll discover how to use technology to do amazing things!
Dance
Our Teachers
We're the only company in early childhood education to select teachers based on natural talent. Being a great educator isn't enough though. KinderCare teachers are also amazing listeners, nurturers, boo-boo fixers, and smile-makers. Put more simply, we love our teachers and your child will, too.
Meet just a few of our amazing KinderCare teachers!
A KINDERCARE TEACHER WITH
An Artist's Heart
"My classroom is full of art!” says Mary Annthipie-Bane, an award-winning early childhood educator at KinderCare. Art and creative expression, she says, help children discover who they really are.
We put our best-in-class teachers in a best-in-class workplace. We're so proud to have been named one of Gallup's 37 winners of the Great Workplace Award. When you put great teachers in an engaging center, your children will experience an amazing place to learn and grow.
Family Stories
Don't take our word for it. Hear what our families have to say about our amazing center!
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My husband and I had a difficult decision to make on which childcare to choose for our daughter when she was two. However, after meeting with Miss Diane, Miss Robin and the teachers at Knowledge Beginnings South in Chelmsford, MA, we were quickly put at ease. We could tell even before finishing our first tour, that it would be a happy, fun, safe, and nurturing school for our child. When our daughter started in the toddler class two years ago, Miss Nicole, Miss Stacy, Miss Aimee, Miss Mary and Miss Kelsey did a great job on helping her to the big adjustment in her life. Very quickly they became more like an extended family to us. Our daughter was always happy the minute she got into the classroom. After seven months of putting her in daycare, we have seen our daughter develop and grow significantly in the areas of social skills, independence, confidence, intelligence and overall personality. At out Christmas family reunion, our relatives were so amazed at how much she has learned in seven months. Last year, Toddlers to Preschool, was the second big adjustment in our daughter's life. She has been growing even faster in social skills, independence, confidence, intelligence and overall personality. From the way she reads, writes, sings, dances, tells us what to do and not to do; I can see lots of positive affections from her teacher. I was so proud that age three and half, she is the only one that can count to 30 and write her name among five of the same age kids at out church. We can never ever thank you enough Miss Rachel, Miss Nicole, Miss Aggie and Miss Debby! My husband and I often think how fortunate we are to have such a wonderful & safe place for our daughter to spend her time while we are at work. The teachers are so knowledgeable and loving!
”Yuxin R. - KinderCare Parent
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We have two girls who have both been at Knowledge Beginnings South since they were infants. Ever since we first visited this daycare until now, we are continuously experiencing the love and dedication all the teachers express with our girls.
We have always felt that Knowledge Beginnings is the safest place for them where they are kept happy outside of our home. They have developed very strong bonds with all the teachers throughout the years and have learned a lot at a very fast pace. We have so many teachers to thank who have contributed to their healthy growth and development; each and every one of them has cared for our children as if they were their own. Miss Diane and Miss Robin are doing a great job with the curriculum and continuously succeed at staffing Knowledge Beginnings with gifted teachers.
The Kindergarten program is a gem at Knowledge Beginning. A large part of its success is due to Miss Lindsay's passion and dedication to children's learning. She takes great pride in their achievements, adapts to every individual child's pace, character, needs, and always encourages them to challenge themselves. We could not have picked a better Kindergarten program for our child.
Overall, we believe Knowledge Beginnings has been the best place we could have chosen for our kids. We will be sad when they grow up and have to leave, but will forever be thankful for all the years they have spent with the knowledgeable, wonderful staff at Knowledge Beginnings!”Sandra - KinderCare Parent
Who Are KinderCare Families?
They hail from hundreds of cities across the country from countless backgrounds, and proudly represent every walk in life. What our families have in common, though, is the want to give their children the best start in life. We are so proud to be their partner in parenting.
Hear from just a few of our amazing KinderCare families.
A Globe-Trotting Family Finds A
Home in Houston
Four young children, four different passports, two languages, two full-time jobs…oh, and a few triathlons thrown in for good measure. Meet the globe-trotting Colettas—a family on the go.
Frequently Asked Questions
What accreditations does KinderCare have?
We are your trusted caregiver. Our centers are state-licensed and regularly inspected to make sure everything meets or exceeds standards, including child-to-teacher ratios and safe facilities. Our centers aren’t just licensed—most are accredited, too! Find out more.
Do you offer part-time schedules at Knowledge Beginnings South?
Everybody’s schedule is different. We’re happy to offer quality, affordable part-time and full-time childcare. Drop-in care may also be available. Reach out to your Center Director to learn more.
How does naptime work at Knowledge Beginnings South?
Our teachers meet every child’s needs during naptime. Our teachers know how to get babies to nap. In fact, they are pros at getting children of any age to nap. Visit our article on "10 Ways We Help Kids Get a Great Daycare Nap" to learn more.
Do you support alternative diets?
We strive to be as inclusive as possible. To that point, we provide a vegetarian option at mealtime, take care to not serve common allergens and can adapt menus based on your child’s food sensitivities. If your child has additional needs, we’ll work with you to figure out a plan.
Are meals included in tuition? Can I choose to send my child with lunch?
We provide nutritious meals and snacks developed by a registered dietician to meet the needs of rapidly growing bodies and minds. If your child has special dietary requirements and you would prefer to bring in their lunch, please make arrangements with the center director.
Does my child need to be potty-trained?
Every child begins toilet learning at a different age. Until your child shows an interest in toilet learning, we’ll provide diaper changes on an as-needed basis. When your child shows an interest, we'll discuss how to work together to encourage toilet learning.