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Child Care Centers in Wakefield, MA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 2 reviews of the 60 listed child care centers

Three Ducklings Learning Center

From the depths of our hearts, we give our sincerest appreciation to Lorena, whose exceptional qualities as a teacher have left an indelible...

- sokona D.

Children's Gathering Nursery and Day School

We loved this place! All the staff are very loving and you could tell they adored my son! The teachers and director were very accessible and...

- Kathryn P.

THE JEWISH PRESCHOOL OF LEXINGTON

JPL has been a second home to my kids and a warm and inviting school. Both my son and daughter love the large outdoor area, walkable nature...

- Marissa M.

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Three Ducklings Learning Center

20A Delcarmine St WAKEFIELD, MA

5.0(1)

State license verified

starting at
$1733/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Montessori
Outdoor/nature
Child care
Day Care
At Three Ducklings Learning Center, our mission is to provide a nurturing and enriching environment where every child’s potential is recognized, cherished, and cultivated. We are committed to fostering a place where children feel safe, valued, and inspired to explore, learn, and grow. With a dedicated team of experienced...

sokona D. says "From the depths of our hearts, we give our sincerest appreciation to Lorena, whose exceptional qualities as a teacher have left an indelible mark on our...

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Kindergarten
Child care
Preschool
Children's Gathering Nursery and Day School is a child care facility located at 101 Cedar St. Wakefield, MA. The center has a comprehensive program that maximizes your child's learning potential through experiential opportunity in a variety of age-appropriate contexts from Infant, Toddler, Preschool, Pre-K, Kindergarten, and...

Kathryn P. says "We loved this place! All the staff are very loving and you could tell they adored my son! The teachers and director were very accessible and provided...

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Tall Spire Nursery School Inc

8 Lafayette St Wakefield, MA

Kindergarten
Child care
Preschool
Located in Wakefield, Massachusetts, Tall Spire Nursery School is a private educational organization. It offers a child-centered environment where children can develop their sense of wonder, sense of humor and sense of compassion. The School uses the Learning Center approach that aims to enhance intellectual, social and physical...
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Child care
The Caring School and Day Care Center is located at 5 Oak Street, Wakefield, Massachusetts. The center can accommodate a maximum of 20 children. The school offers full-time, part-time and before and after-school care services from Mondays through Fridays, 8:00AM to 6:00PM.
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The Children's Center of Wakefield

483 Water St Wakefield, MA

Child care
The Children's Center of Wakefield located in Wakefield Massachusetts is a childcare and education provider that offers a calm and warm environment to children under its care. It caters to infants, toddlers, preschoolers and kindergartens. The center has a capacity of 64 children at the maximum.
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Magical Beginnings Learning Center

50 AUDUBON RD WAKEFIELD, MA

Child care
Magical Beginnings Learning Center in WAKEFIELD, MA encourages the kids to express and explore their creativeness to strengthen their positive self-image. The students will interact with others while cooperating, sharing, and taking turns through play. They promote a professional environment that meets the children's needs...
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Odyssey Day School

17 Linda Rd Wakefield, MA

Child care
Preschool
Odyssey Day School is a licensed facility that offers various child care services and early education programs for infants up to school-age children. The company also offers enrichment classes, before and after-school care and summer programs. The company’s programs have flexible schedules to meet the needs of every family.
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THE JEWISH PRESCHOOL OF LEXINGTON

9 BURLINGTON ST LEXINGTON, MA

5.0(1)

State license verified

starting at
$6500/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Reggio emilia
Montessori
Outdoor/nature
Child care
+ 1 more
We're a child-centered, play- based program that is proud to provide the best in education for your children, all in a warm and loving environment! Our facilities include beautiful and bright classrooms and a wonderful outdoor playground and nature area. Come take a tour and see what makes us stand out in early childhood care...

Marissa M. says "JPL has been a second home to my kids and a warm and inviting school. Both my son and daughter love the large outdoor area, walkable nature walks, and...

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Global Children School

4A Gill St Woburn, MA

5.0(6)

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Montessori
International
Outdoor/nature
Kindergarten
+ 2 more
WELCOME to the first Global Children School in Massachusetts! * Quality Early Childhood Education * Full Immersion Approach English, Spanish and Russian * Child-Centered Approach * Project-Based Guided Learning * Intercultural Mindfulness * Global and Sustainable Living Perspective * accepting Massachusetts voucher for child...

Marigo S. says "I love Global Children . We are still using them during the pandemic. They are extremely vigilant. They speak to the children in both Russian & Spanish in...

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Learning Cottage Preschool

21 Douglas Ave Burlington, MA

5.0(2)

State license verified

I am Shabana, mother of 3 children, certified curriculum coordinator, director and lead teacher for children, aged birth to 8 years. I have 18 yrs of experience in early childhood education. Learning Cottage is a curriculum and theme based licensed family daycare and aftercare for toddlers through preschoolers. We provide a...

Meenal M. says "My son used to go to this day care when he was about a year old. Shabana is very nice, disciplined and caring. We moved to another state and still miss...

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THE SHIRAT HAYAM CENTER FOR EARLY EDUCATION

55 ATLANTIC AVE SWAMPSCOTT, MA

5.0(1)

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Reggio emilia
Faith based
Outdoor/nature
Child care
+ 1 more
The Shirat Hayam Center for Early Education believes that children learn best through play. We offer a Reggio inspired educational experience which fosters development of the “whole” child. Our newly renovated classrooms and outdoor space encourage exploration, creativity, and cooperation. We specialize in providing a...

Marta W. says "The school is the best place. I could sit for an hour about how wonderful they are. Our son has been going for the last 10 months. The teachers care for...

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L. Family Daycare

40 Chestnut Street Stoneham, MA

4.3(7)

State license verified

I am a licensed family child care in Stoneham. I have been doing home daycare for 21 years, but prior to that I was a Director of a group daycare center. My home daycare is just that a home daycare. I want my children to feel as comfortable as they feel at their own home. I feel the same way about the moms and dads. I want them...

Mike F says "I took my daughter to Stephanie after being home with her for 7 months straight during the COVID lockdown. During this time, I grew very attached to my...

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Great Beginnings Learning School, Inc.

28 Water Street Danvers, MA

5.0(1)
Kindergarten
Child care
Preschool
Great Beginnings Learning School, Inc. offers infant, toddler, preschool, pre-k, and kindergarten learning programs for children between the ages of 1 month through 8 years of age. At Great Beginnings Learning School, Inc., we offer a full food program, along with enrichment programs (yoga, music, science, storytellers) in...

Jennifer P. says "Great Beginnings is an amazing child care facility. My oldest son who is now 7 years old started there as a toddler and also did the preschool program...

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Rock and Roll Daycare

574 Cambridge St. Cambridge, MA

5.0(1)
Academic
Kindergarten
Child care
In-Home daycare
Preschool
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Katie B says "Creative childcare facility. There is a very strong emphasis on music. The teachers take great care of the children, and the office staff respond quickly to...

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Stepping Stones Family Care

47 Clifton Street Malden, MA

5.0(1)

State license verified

Stepping Stones is a warm and nurturing community where your infant, toddler, or preschool child will thrive socially and academically. It is a fully licensed daycare/preschool that is run by a BPS teacher and mother of two from a gorgeous and spacious Victorian home across the street from a newly renovated playground and park...

Mike A. says "We were so lucky to find this type of care for our daughter. While at Stepping Stones, our daughter grew so much on a day-to-day and week-to-week basis. It...

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Pleasant Time Learning Center LLC

65 Putnam St Winthrop, MA

5.0(2)

State license verified

Cooperative
Special needs
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Child care
+ 1 more
Pleasant Times Learning Center is a licensed child care provider in Winthrop, MA, and has been servicing the community since 1993. We provide quality child care for infants, toddlers and preschoolers. Our program is unlike any other. Our philosophy is to create an environment that encourages children to explore themselves...

Corinne W. says "My daughters, 4 & 2, have been attending since they were infants and LOVE coming here. The owner Andrea and the staff are amazing. I have always felt...

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Sarah's Bilingual Family Child Care

202 Grove Street Belmont, MA

4.5(2)
Thanks for choosing Sarah's Family Childcare. Our goal is to provide a program that will benefit the child, the parent and the community. We are committed to the development of a well-rounded child with a positive self-image. Our program is designed to expand the individuality of each child by providing an atmosphere of warmth,...

Ron P says "Sarah's is great. We sent our son their when he was young. We definitely recommend it."

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Bright Start Daycare

419 WOBURN ST Wilmington, MA

5.0(1)
Bright Start Treasure House is a Christian daycare. Our curriculum offers pretty much the same a center would. What differentiates us is that we offer individual attention and we offer an opportunity for children to get ready for the real world by learning how to become tolerant to one another due to the age difference between...

Ashley M. says "we have been at Bright Start since October and my daughter Brianna LOVES everyone here. Miss. Stephanie is awesome in every way, you can tell she LOVES...

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Little Sunshine Academy

146 Boardman Avenue Melrose, MA

5.0(2)
Little Sunshine Academy is a family child care center that provides a fun educational curriculum. Located on Boardman Avenue in Melrose. Provider has a B.S. in Child Development and loves children. Children will have a great day while they learn new things. We are licensed by the EEC. We are now enrolling for the fall.

James R. says "My son loves going to Little Sunshine Academy everyday. We couldn't have found a better place for our little man to spend his time away from us. It is the...

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New Beginnings Preschool

9 Margin St Peabody, MA

5.0(3)

State license verified

Child care
Preschool
The New Beginnings Preschool in Peabody, Massachusetts offers a multicultural preschool for pre-K children. They provide a safe environment where the children can grow socially, emotionally, cognitively, and physically. Their staff is trained and experienced in caring for children with developmental and behavioral needs. New...

Mary J says "This preschool is awesome! My son loved this school, learned so much and had the best possible preschool experience! The teachers are the best!"

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Child care centers near you in Wakefield, MA provide a number of crucial benefits for both parents and children. Most importantly, these establishments can offer a safe and nurturing environment for young ones, providing educational resources and enriching activities in the process. Additionally, children can build important skills in communication and collaboration with others by interacting with peers at child care centers. Parents will feel at ease knowing that their little loved ones are being looked after in an organized structure with trained professionals who are properly certified.

A child care center can be an ideal environment for children to develop and explore. Typically, the staff at child care centers near you in Wakefield, MA have experience dealing with young kids and are experts at developing creative activities that encourage learning. Your child will be able to participate in structured games and free play with their peers, receive help with academics, and practice healthy habits such as proper nutrition and exercise. They'll also have access to art materials to allow them to express themselves. By interacting with other kids and the staff, your child will build the emotional skills necessary for their social development.

You can use Care.com to kick off your search for a child care center near you in Wakefield, MA. You can start by simply sorting child care center profiles by the location that is most convenient for you. Some parents may want to choose a location close to home and others may want one close to their workplace. Then you can read reviews from other parents to learn about their experiences with each child care center you’re considering.

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