The LEAP School Lexington

"Both of my children attended LEAP Lexington and I cannot recommend it highly enough. The teachers have a deep understanding of child development and tailor their program to meet the needs of each child in their group. The teachers and administrators strive to build relationships with all families through regular communication and welcoming questions and concerns. My children loved attending LEAP, and LEAP set them up for success in their next school!"- Kate Graham

LEAP School Lexington,MA is our original location. It is hard to imagine that we started in the basement of the Trinity Covenant Church. Oh, how far we have come from those “rough and tumble playgrounds” of the past. The ground has gotten softer and our play equipment is so much safer and more educationally interactive. This location has two schools—a lower and upper—with bright, spacious rooms and lots of places to enjoy the outdoors; plus each building has space for visiting yoga, music, drama, or science teachers. Our schools offer infant, young toddler, toddler, preschool, and transitional kindergarten education programs. There are two fenced play yards with climbing structures, water features, sandboxes, and picnic areas for fresh air, fun, and exercise. The Upper School houses

Center Programs

Infant

Infant (6 Weeks - 18 Months)

Our infant program provides a warm, nurturing environment where caregivers form close bonds with babies, ensuring a secure and trusting relationship. Each infant follows their own schedule, with individualized care routines for feeding, sleeping, and play. Our educators support early development through sensory exploration, attachment-based play, and language-rich interactions, including the introduction of basic American Sign Language (ASL).

Key Focus Areas:

  • Building secure attachments with primary caregivers
  • Encouraging free exploration and movement
  • Facilitating play that supports sensory and cognitive development
  • Respecting each infant’s natural rhythms and routines

Toddler

Toddler (18 Months - 3 Years)

Toddlers are naturally curious, energetic, and eager to explore. Our toddler program fosters independence while encouraging language development and social-emotional growth. Through hands-on activities, play-based learning, and structured routines, toddlers gain foundational skills for future learning.

Key Focus Areas:

  • Supporting independence (self-feeding, dressing, potty training)
  • Expanding language and communication through ASL and verbal expression
  • Encouraging social-emotional growth through cooperative play
  • Sensory experiences, music, and movement to enhance cognitive development
Pre-Schooler

Preschool (3-4 Years)

Preschoolers are eager learners, exploring their world with curiosity and excitement. Our preschool program builds upon their natural interests, incorporating early literacy, math, science, and creative expression into their daily routines. Play-based learning helps children develop problem-solving skills, creativity, and social connections.

Key Focus Areas:

  • Developing early literacy and numeracy skills
  • Encouraging creative expression through art, music, and dramatic play
  • Building independence and confidence in learning
  • Enhancing social and problem-solving skills through group activities

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Center Director

Vicki Roux, Program Director at LEAP Lexington, has been an educator since 1980, initially focused on working with children with special needs and overseeing summer camps during college. With a degree in Child Development and Family Relations, she joined LEAP in 1987 as a Creative Arts Teacher, later becoming the Lower School Program Director in 1991. Vicki, currently serving as the Lexington LEAP Director and Co-Executive Director, has cultivated strong relationships with families, children,
Portrait of the LEAP School Director
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