We work alongside families to nurture and educate our youngest learners
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Rooted in Care, Growing in Community
Partnering with families to nurture and educate Boston’s youngest learners.
About CACC
200+ children served each year
55+ years working with Boston families
2.5-acre campus in Dorchester
BPS Boston Pre-K partner
Why Families Choose CACC
Experienced educators
Play-based learning
Strong family partnerships
Year-Round Care
Rooted in Care, Growing in Community
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Teacher Feature
Ms. Merci
Merci Aranda is a teacher in the Chipmunks 1 classroom, one of our Boston Public Schools BPK classes. With deep dedication to children and her profession, Ms. Merci is one of our longest-tenured educators, having worked at CACC for more than 19 years.
Here she shares some thoughts about working at CACC alongside families and their children.
What is your favorite part of working with the children?
My favorite part of working with children is watching them grow and learn new things every day. I love seeing their excitement when they discover something new.
What is your favorite part of working at CACC?
My favorite part of working at CACC is being part of a supportive team that truly cares about the children and their families. I also enjoy building strong relationships with parents and working together to support the children's development.
What is your favorite children's book?
My favorite children’s book is The Very Hungry Caterpillar because it teaches counting the days of the week. The transformation of the caterpillar to a beautiful butterfly always makes the children excited.
What is your favorite children's song?
My favorite children’s song is Baby Shark because the children love it, and it brings so much energy and joy to the classroom.
What is your favorite color?
My favorite colors are blue and purple.
If you could be any animal, what would it be?
If I could be any animal, I would be a butterfly because it represents growth, change, and beauty.
What is the silliest thing that ever happened to you in the classroom?
One of the silliest things that happened was when I started singing a song and accidentally mixed up all the words, and the children couldn’t stop laughing—and neither could I!
What is something valuable you’ve learned while working with the children and other teachers?
One valuable thing I’ve learned is the importance of patience, teamwork, and communication. Working with children and other teachers has taught me that every child learns differently, and collaboration helps us provide the best support for each child in the program.