Listen to Lemberg parents
"Lemberg is the most magical, extraordinary place I've ever been to for children. My daughter thrives here. The staff is wonderful; I learn a tremendous amount from my interactions with them. The atmosphere is full of energy, warmth and learning."
— D.K., Jamaica Plain
Listen to Lemberg parents
"Lemberg provides a variety of activities — our son enjoys knowing that he can do art, play with trains, play with the flour or snow in the sensory table, or sit quietly with one of the wonderful teachers reading a story. He loves the level of activity, and especially when they go outside to the playground! He comes home singing, and that is music to our ears!"
— K.X., Arlington
Our Childcare Philosophy
It is the policy of the Lemberg Children's Center that all children will be treated with respect and personal dignity. We believe that children respond well to encouragement and poorly to punishment. It is for this reason that we acknowledge the correct things a child does, and remind them of the appropriate behaviors when their behavior is inappropriate.
In addition, our curriculum addresses issues associated with conflicts that commonly create inappropriate responses (e.g., sharing things or friends, race, gender bias, physical disabilities, and social violence). We expect children to have difficulties. Our job is to help children find appropriate ways to resolve conflicts.
In accordance with 102 CMR (Commonwealth of Massachusetts Regulations) Department of Early Education and Care 7.10 (1) and in accordance with standard early childhood practices outlined in the National Association for the Education of Young Children's Center Accreditation Procedures, no child shall be subjected to cruel or severe punishment, humiliation or verbal abuse. No child shall be punished for soiling, wetting or not using the toilet. This is abusive behavior toward children and will be considered grounds for dismissal.