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About

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school

Education is not preparation for life, education is life itself.

John Dewey

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OUR GOALS

  • Teach each child to relate to peers and teachers in an age-appropriate manner.
  • Encourage children to question, think, reason, and problem-solve.
  • Encourage language and literacy development.
  • Demonstrate and provide sound health, safety, and nutritional practice.
  • Provide regular constructive feedback to parents regarding children and the program.
  • Provide an educational environment that will facilitate the development of students to their maximum potential.
  • Maintain ongoing evaluation of staff performance and curriculum assessment.
  • Provide the opportunity for life-long learning experiences for staff.
  • Establish a curriculum that supports cultural diversity.
  • Provide activities that encourage physical, emotional, social, and intellectual growth and development.
  • Foster collaboration between parents and members of the staff.

PHILOSOPHY

FACE Children's Center is dedicated to the optimal growth of each child by encouraging them to be themselves and respect the differences and needs of others regardless of race, national origin, religion, cultural heritage, political beliefs, marital status, sexual orientation, and disabilities.


This is achieved through a non-judgmental, nurturing, and supportive environment that fosters cultural diversity, and social, artistic, and academic potential. A sense of community, positive self-image, and joy of learning is enhanced through strong cooperation between parents, teachers, and administration.


Emphasis is placed on giving each child a firm foundation in the learning process, where trying is a positive experience and decision-making is encouraged. The end goal is that the philosophical basis translates into a happy confident child.

OUR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Christina Busch Cleary, M.S.Ed.

Hello. I am Christina, your Center Director. I am passionate about the care and development of young children and the important role that educators play in that process. 


After receiving a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from Boston University, I became a Preschool Teacher and Curriculum Trainer for Bright Horizons in Boston. While receiving my Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education from Wheelock College, I transferred to Dublin Ireland as an Associate Director, working to establish new centers there. On returning to the US, I became the Center Director for Knowledge Beginnings Child Development Center in Brookline for many years until the center closed in 2018. Since then, I have worked as an Educational Consultant for companies and schools such as Care.com and Al-Hamra Academy. I am certified as an Infant, Toddler, Preschool Teacher and Director through the Department of Early Education and Care (EEC). I also hold Pre-K through 3rd grade and 1st through 6th grade Teacher Licensure through the MA Department of Education (DOE).


I am passionate about providing high quality Early Childhood Education to children while supporting families and advocating for teachers. I believe the early years are vitally important to social, emotional and intellectual growth and development. My goal as an educator is to inspire joyful, lifelong learners. My goal as an administrator is to support families and the wonderful teachers that make up the FACE program. Myself and my family moved to Natick 6 years ago and are very happy to be a part of this community. I'm looking forward to meeting your family and building a lasting relationship with the shared goal of supporting children's growth and development.

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