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Square One @ King Street

255 King St Springfield, MA 01109

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 161 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 161 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

Square One @ King Street ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for:

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Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Students By Grade
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
161 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
92%
State avg.: 32%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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School Notes

  • Springfield Day Nursery, has been providing early education and child care support to working families in Western Massachusetts for more than 124 years.
  • Today, we provide a wide range of services to children and families, but we remain grounded in our commitment to providing affordable, learning focused child care for infants, toddlers and preschoolers in a safe, stable and secure environment.
  • We are guided by research showing that children who begin learning early become better learners for life.
  • Kids who get off to a good start are better equipped to become successful and happy as adults.
  • They become more productive and more likely to make a positive contribution to their community.
  • Moreover, they become better equipped to provide expanded opportunities to their own children.
  • At Square One, our role is to help build the foundations for both better lives and a better community.
  • A private non profit organization, Square One receives funding from public agencies along with donations from private sector businesses and individuals, allowing us to provide education and care along with transportation, all at low costs to parents.
  • Additionally we are able to provide tuition assistance for some families.
  • Springfield Day Nursery, has been providing early education and child care support to working families in Western Massachusetts for more than 124 years.
  • Today, we provide a wide range of services to children and families, but we remain grounded in our commitment to providing affordable, learning focused child care for infants, toddlers and preschoolers in a safe, stable and secure environment.
  • We are guided by research showing that children who begin learning early become better learners for life.
  • Kids who get off to a good start are better equipped to become successful and happy as adults.
  • They become more productive and more likely to make a positive contribution to their community.
  • Moreover, they become better equipped to provide expanded opportunities to their own children.
  • At Square One, our role is to help build the foundations for both better lives and a better community.
  • A private non profit organization, Square One receives funding from public agencies along with donations from private sector businesses and individuals, allowing us to provide education and care along with transportation, all at low costs to parents.
  • Additionally we are able to provide tuition assistance for some families.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Square One @ King Street?
The application deadline for Square One @ King Street is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Square One @ King Street located?
Square One @ King Street is located in the Old Hill neighborhood of Springfield, MA. There are 1 other private schools located in Old Hill.

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The average private school tuition in Hampden County, MA is $24,168 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Hampden County, MA is 84% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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