Home

John Silber Early Learning Center - Home

Pre-K, K, & 1st Grade

8:13 AM - 2:20 PM

Pre-K: Split Schedules Available

Arrival/Departure

No Uniform Required

Busy Bee

School Mascot

Principal's Message

❝

Our dedicated staff fosters a warm, inclusive, and stimulating environment that honors play, exploration, and imagination — the very foundations of early childhood growth.

With warmth and dedication,

Margo DiBiasio

Principal, John Silber Early Learning Center

Read Full Message

Learning at the ELC

Foundational learning experiences designed for our youngest students through play-based, developmentally appropriate practices.

Half-Day Program

Morning: 8:13-11:05 AM
Afternoon: 11:45 AM-2:20 PM

Language-Based Learning

Rich vocabulary development and communication skills

Social-Emotional Learning

Building relationships and emotional intelligence

Early Literacy & Math

Foundation skills through play and exploration

Full-Day Program

8:13 AM - 2:20 PM comprehensive learning

Core Academic Classes

Reading, writing, math, science, and social studies

Specials Classes

PE, Art, and Music enrichment

Social Skills

Collaboration and classroom community building

District Academic Standards

Aligned with Chelsea Public Schools curriculum

SEL Focus

Continued social-emotional development

Academic Growth

Building on kindergarten foundations

Problem Solving

Critical thinking and reasoning skills

Special Programs at the ELC

Comprehensive support and enrichment programs designed to meet the diverse needs of all our young learners.

Social Communication Program

Specialized support for students developing communication and social interaction skills.

Caminos Dual Language Kindergarten

Bilingual education program fostering academic excellence in both English and Spanish.

Early Reading Intervention

Targeted support to ensure all students develop strong foundational reading skills.

ELL Support

English Language Learning support integrated throughout the school day.

Learning Centers (SPED)

Specialized learning environments for students with diverse learning needs.

Additional Resources

Learn more about our programs

Extended Day & After School

Quality care and enrichment opportunities for working families with affordable, nurturing programs.

K-1 After School Program

After-school enrichment activities for Kindergarten and 1st Grade students. Only $5 per day for quality programming and supervision.

Contact: Kim Overbaugh

Phone: 617-466-5150

Note: Lottery enrollment required

Pre-K Extended Day

Extended day care for Pre-K students designed for working parents. Nominal fee structure available to support family needs.