About Little Hands Academy: Play-Based Child Care in Hudson & Sudbury, MA

Welcome!

Little Hands Academy, located in Sudbury and Hudson, MA, provides a nurturing, play-based learning environment that fosters the growth and development of young children. Our developmental approach to education focuses on the whole child mind, body, and spirit, by encouraging hands-on exploration, creativity, and social engagement.

We believe that play is the foundation of early childhood learning, allowing children to develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills in a natural and engaging way. Through guided play and interactive activities, we support each child’s individual developmental milestones while promoting curiosity, independence, and confidence.

Our curriculum is designed to encourage discovery and self-expression, incorporating a balance of structured activities and open-ended exploration. Children engage in arts, music, science, literacy, and movement-based learning, all within a supportive environment that nurtures their cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development.

At Little Hands Academy, we prioritize the needs and rights of every child, ensuring they feel valued, respected, and empowered to learn at their own pace. By fostering a love for learning through play, we help children build strong foundations for future academic and personal success.

Our Story

At Little Hands Academy, we provide a play-based curriculum designed to nurture each child’s natural curiosity and foster lifelong learning. Our child-centered approach ensures that children engage in hands-on, interactive activities guided by experienced educators, allowing them to make choices within structured learning experiences.

Our classrooms offer a dynamic and enriching environment where children explore, discover, and develop essential skills through play. From infancy through early childhood, our program supports social, emotional, and cognitive growth, helping children build confidence, creativity, and independence as they transition into their primary years.

We focus on age-appropriate activities that encourage problem-solving, communication, and teamwork. Every aspect of our play-based learning program is designed to promote well-rounded development, ensuring that children gain the skills needed for future academic and social success.

At Little Hands Academy, we believe in the power of play to inspire young minds, support developmental milestones, and create a strong foundation for a lifetime of learning.

Philosophy & Mission

At Little Hands Academy, we offer nurturing childcare for children 8 weeks to 8 years old in a play-based, child-centered environment. Our mission is to provide exceptional care by partnering with families and educators to create a supportive, enriching space. We foster each child’s growth and individuality, nurturing their mind, body, and spirit through engaging, play-driven learning experiences.

Helping Your Child Explore, Grow, & Learn

At Little Hands Academy, we nurture the whole child — mind, body, and spirit — through a play-based curriculum that fosters creativity, exploration, and growth. Our dedicated educators observe each child’s interests, transforming them into meaningful learning experiences that promote cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development. Through hands-on play, we create a strong foundation for lifelong learning in a supportive and engaging environment.

What We Offer

Curriculum

Self-Awareness

Self-Management

Social Awareness

Relationship Skills

Responsible Decision Making

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Programs

Infant One & Two

We understand how delicate and complex the early stages of life are for an infant. With the health of your child and the cleanliness of their environment our foremost priority, we see to it that your child receives individual care and attention according to his/her needs.

Toddlers

It doesn’t take much to motivate a toddler, but we do try to structure their activities. The children at this age are active and curious about everything in their surroundings. We try to fill their moments with childhood wonders while helping them develop a strong sense of self. Songs, storybooks, puzzles, expressive artwork, finger plays, nursery rhymes, dress-up, stroller rides and fun in the sandbox are all part of their day. At about 24-27 months, children begin to focus on potty training. We work with the parents to help the child with their potty training goals.

No child will be pressured into potty training. Children will become potty trained at their own pace. Children will transition out of the toddler/two room when they are developmentally ready; being potty trained is not a criterion for moving on to Preschool.

Preschool

At Little Hands Academy, we feel a child’s fullest development at any age is the best preparation for the next. With the teacher’s encouragement, nurturing and understanding, a child will develop a sense of well-being and confidence. We have specific goals and a curriculum rich with experiences that provide a springboard for learning such as dramatic play, science, counting and beginning math, reciting the alphabet, and beginning letter recognition, language skills, motor skills, manners, and social skills are among the many achievements of our preschoolers.

Pre-K

At Little Hands Academy, our Pre-kindergarten is a very special and critical time in a child’s learning as they prepare for their journey to Kindergarten. It is our goal to make sure that the children In our program have the skills necessary to be prepared for Kindergarten, and that their first experiences with school will be one of excitement and confidence in all that they already know. In addition to increased focus on language and literacy development, math development and motor development; we will focus on making sure they are socially and emotionally ready for kindergarten. This social and emotional readiness will enable them to be confident, take on new challenges, communicate both their frustrations and happiness, and have the ability to follow directions and a structured routine.

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Why Choose Little Hands Academy?

When we were first looking for a daycare for our newborn, we looked all over the region – from the chains, to independent schools like LHA, to home daycares. We didn’t find any other place that gave us the “feel” that LHA did. From Nina to the teachers to the outstanding (and constantly improving) facilities, Little Hands is the best place we’ve seen and we trust our son to them completely.

The teachers and owner at Little Hands Academy work diligently to inspire creativity and exploration for each child to assist them in understanding the world around them! It is truly a place where each child can truly thrive.

We have loved to see the girls grow and thrive over their two years with you. We would recommend your school to anyone!