Harbor City School (HCS) is a non-profit, independent preschool located in the heart of East Boston. Created by a small group of dedicated local parents in 2010.

HCS provides a nurturing, safe, creative and educational environment for all children. We use an emergent curriculum and follow the developmental model of education, encouraging academic and social growth through exploration, cooperative problem solving, and critical thinking. Children develop social and educational relationships with supportive adults. Activities are age appropriate and with consistent guidance, designed to foster the cognitive, emotional, social and physical development of all children while still meeting the individual needs of children.

At HCS, parents actively participate in their child’s preschool experience through our co-op structure, with activities for families both in and out of the classroom.

HCS does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, cultural heritage, national origin, religion, political beliefs, sexual orientation, family structure or toilet training status.

Now Enrolling!

We are accepting applications on a rolling basis throughout the year for children age 2 years, 9 months to 5 years old.

Our year-round program continues through the summer!

Full Day — $55 per day

Hours: 8:30 – 5:30

Half Days — $30 per day

AM Half Day Hours: 8:30 – Noon

PM Half Day Hours: 2:00 – 5:30

Minimum enrollment: 2 days per week