CACC is located on a 90,000 square foot campus, where our two buildings house 15 modern classrooms. CACC's literacy-rich classrooms foster the early development and interest in reading, writing, math, science, and critical thinking skills. Computers support learning activities in the preschool classrooms. In addition, each classroom has a library, Reading Center, and Lending Library. We have recently invested over $2 million to renovate our facilities to create state-of-the-art classroom space, including computers, better play and teaching space, improved lighting and amenities. These improvements were designed to promote optimal learning for young children.

Outdoor Learning Center

In the fight against obesity and in an effort to help children learn in many different forms, CACC is taking a leadership position to be one of the first organizations in the City of Boston to create a “natural playground”. While the Center has provided students with outdoor play for years, and while these types of play structures challenge children’s physical development, we recognize that they do little to challenge their emotional, social, and cognitive creativity.

With our 90,000 square foot campus, CACC has the opportunity to utilize our open space in a way that is not typical for our neighborhood. This project is designed to create imaginative, fun, and cost-effective areas that encourage natural play and learning while incorporating very little manufactured equipment. The designers blend natural materials, features, and indigenous vegetation with creative landforms and structures. This creates special combinations of safe, fun, and challenging play and exercise opportunities while also providing settings for teaching about nature, science, math, and general well-being.

The total project is estimated at over $200,000.