Nazareth’s day school program is a fully licensed, Chapter 766-approved Residential and Education K-8 Program for male and female youth ages 6-13 with challenging behaviors, complex developmental difficulties, chronic mental illness, some autism spectrum disorders, and who have suffered from moderate to severe trauma.
Our school is a 12-month academic program for K-8; our Day School is licensed as a co-ed program, while the residential educational program is currently licensed for male students.
McAuley Nazareth K-8 Day School Program
Our day school services are tailored to the specific and individual needs of the youth and their family, and we work in tandem to help them achieve their goals and success.
We are a strength-based and trauma-informed based program, and we engage with the entire treatment team to help the youth and their family develop the tools they will need for a successful future.
At Nazareth’s school, our highly qualified staff of educators and clinicians provide support that is in line with each youth’s current mental health and developmental needs. Our goal is to provide our youth with the coping skills and tools that can be used throughout their daily lives.
Our rural location in Leicester, MA, just outside of the city of Worcester, is conveniently located. We enjoy easy access to what the local community and the city of Worcester offers for community activities for our youth.
At Nazareth, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to develop the skills and confidence necessary to become the best version of themselves. We work cohesively as a professional, supportive team to ensure that those in our care are prepared to confidently move to the next step on their journey.

McAuley Nazareth K-8 Residential School Program
Nazareth’s residential school offers a continuum of support and services to our youth and their families. Our services are tailored to the specific and individual needs of the youth and their family, and we work in tandem to help them achieve their goals and success.
At Nazareth’s school, our highly qualified staff of educators and clinicians provide support that is in line with each youth’s current mental health and developmental needs. Our goal is to provide our youth with the coping skills and tools that can be used throughout their daily lives.
Our rural location in Leicester, MA, just outside the city of Worcester, provides therapeutic and safe residences with easy access to what the local community and the city of Worcester offers for community activities for our youth. At Nazareth, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to develop the skills and confidence necessary to become the best version of themselves. We work cohesively as a professional, supportive team to ensure that those in our care are prepared to confidently move to the next step on their journey.

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