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Pre-K Schools in Ashland, MA are rated 3.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews of the 60 listed pre-k schools

Step Forward Learning Center

I didn't really like the look of this place. The children are adorable there, I just feel there should be more rooms. I don't feel as if...

- Jenae L.

Little Sprouts Natick

We couldn't be happier with our experience at Little Sprouts! The staff is incredibly caring, patient, and attentive to the needs of our...

- Alex L.

TIR NA NOG CHILDCARE

Both if my children started TNN at 3 months in the infant room. My oldest just graduated PreK. As a new Mom is was scary to leave my baby at...

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Cadence Academy Preschool

310 POND ST ASHLAND, MA

State license verified

Child care
Day Care
Ashland Early Education is now Cadence Academy Preschool! Our mission is to provide the highest quality infant, toddler, preschool and kindergarten programs and proudly serve the community. The four cornerstones of Cadence Academy Preschool are: Inspirational Curriculum Well-Supported Educators Unparalleled Parent...
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Step Forward Learning Center

5 Waushakum Ave Ashland, MA

3.0(1)
Child care
Preschool
Step Forward Learning Center is a center based day care that has served Framingham and neighboring areas with quality services since 2005. In addition to child care, we provide services including an preschool program and kindergarten program. Our 3 staff members are all trained under our center director Milly Perez in child care...

Jenae L. says "I didn't really like the look of this place. The children are adorable there, I just feel there should be more rooms. I don't feel as if there is enough...

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Dreamstation

350 Pleasant St Ashland, MA

Child care
Preschool
Dreamstation is a privately-owned, non-profit early education center in Ashland that offers various services and programs for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-age children. The company’s programs are offered on full-time and part-time schedules. They also offer before-school and after-school programs for kindergarten...
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Little Sprouts Natick

11 HURON DR NATICK, MA

5.0(2)

State license verified

Child care
Day Care
We invite you to discover Little Sprouts Natick, a beautiful, joyful school intentionally designed to inspire learning and play. Our modern features and brightly colored spaces create a welcoming environment in which your child will embark upon new adventures and meet new friends. With many classroom options, Little Sprouts...

Alex L. says "We couldn't be happier with our experience at Little Sprouts! The staff is incredibly caring, patient, and attentive to the needs of our children. Our...

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TIR NA NOG CHILDCARE

217 W CENTRAL ST NATICK, MA

5.0(5)

State license verified

Cooperative
Special needs
Academic
Reggio emilia
Developmental (play-based)
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Tir Na Nog Childcare is inspired by the enchanting Irish folklore of “The Land of the Young,” a mythical place where happiness, youthfulness, and endless joy thrive. In this magical land, no one ever grows old, and beauty and wonder are boundless. At Tir Na Nog Childcare, we are dedicated to creating a true...

Care Member says "Both if my children started TNN at 3 months in the infant room. My oldest just graduated PreK. As a new Mom is was scary to leave my baby at a daycare...

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Mal's Pals Daycare

44 Ransom Road Framingham, MA

5.0(1)
I am in the process of obtaining a license for 6 children. I have a certified assistant (my mom!) that will be working with me once I have 4+ children enrolled. We are located in Framingham, and are brand new! We have a big backyard with a nice sandbox, and lots of age appropriate toys for ages, infant-PreK. I have had many...

Gina says "The amount of attention and love my son gets at Mals Pals is the same that his father and I would give him. This is my second child and after being home with...

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Vovo's Day Care

35 Eaton Rd Framingham, MA

4.0(10)
Vovo's Daycare is a bilingual child home care program with a current capacity of eight children. This ten year old existing program was re-established in 2014 by the current provider who, as a former assistant, decided to take over this family business.Since then, many children have found a home at Vovo's from the time of their...

Stephanie R. says "Meiriele was such an important part of our son's life as a toddler. She never let us down-- we trusted her fully with the care of our boy, and in turn,...

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Little Sprouts Natick

11 HURON DR NATICK, MA

5.0(1)

State license verified

Child care
Day Care
We invite you to discover Little Sprouts Natick, a beautiful, joyful school intentionally designed to inspire learning and play. Our modern features and brightly colored spaces create a welcoming environment in which your child will embark upon new adventures and meet new friends. With many classroom options, Little Sprouts...

Care Member says "We’ve been sending our little guy to Little Sprouts Natick since he was 5 months old. He’s still in the infant classroom and we have loved it so far....

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Garden Montessori

15 Campbell Road Framingham, MA

5.0(1)
Garden Montessori is a full or part-time affordable Preschool/Kindergarten. Now accepting enrollment from ages 2.9 to age 6. Before Care and Extended Care is also available. A Montessori education is unique. The "Whole Child" approach is the primary goal for each child to reach their potential in all areas of life. I am a...

Kenneth K says "Garden Montessori Schoold is licensed by EEC. Website is gardenmontessorischool.weebly.com check it out!!!!!!"

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Next Generation Children's Centers - 425

201 CEDAR HILL ST MARLBOROUGH, MA

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Child care
5 star center located right off 495. Serving infants - Pre-Kindergarten. We offer all meals; breakfast, lunch, and 3 snacks daily as well as a full laundry service. Our facilities offer spacious classrooms, individual playgrounds per age group and an amazing STEAM room. Your child will feel at home with our comforting...
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Next Generation Children's Centers Sudbury

307 BOSTON POST RD SUDBURY, MA

State license verified

Child care
Day Care
Next Generation Children’s Centers (NGCC) believes that children should start their educational careers with a foundation of happiness, love, confidence, and a strong sense of self-worth. We are proud to lead the way in preparing children for kindergarten. NGCC has discovered that children learn best through hands-on...
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Young at Heart Learning Center

286 So. Main Street Hopedale, MA

Cooperative
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Preschool
The Young at Heart Learning Center wants to make learning a natural and fun part of your child's day. The teachers will help your child feel comfortable with learning by creating an atmosphere which emphasizes the positive qualities that your child possesses, and by utilizing items familiar to him/her. Creative academics and...
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Tobin Children's School

71 Cottage St Natick, MA

Developmental (play-based)
Child care
Preschool
Leaders in early childhood education, we offer full-year, full-day programs for infants up to PreK here at our state-licensed, nationally-accredited program in Natick, MA. Located in a restored Victorian, we have 9 stand-alone classrooms, an indoor gross motor space, three age-specific playgrounds (infants/toddlers/PS&PreK),...
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Ms. Maribel's NeighborSchool

186 HIGHLAND ST Milford, MA

My program is unique in that it is a bilingual curriculum of both English and Spanish. It is incredibly important to me that the children are successful every single day and are learning as much as possible while in my care. I provide learning through play and also through a curriculum I've created to teach them in various focus...
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Next Generation Children's Centers Marlborough

201 CEDAR HILL ST MARLBOROUGH, MA

State license verified

Child care
Day Care
At Next Generation Children’s Centers, we set children up for a bright future with unlimited possibilities, so they can lead an adventurous and fun life. We spark creativity and curiosity by giving children unique opportunities to express themselves and their interests. We build confidence and independence through individualized...
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WELLESLEY COMMUNITY CHILDREN'S CENTER

106 CENTRAL ST WELLESLEY, MA

State license verified

starting at
$2322/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Child care
WE CURRENTLY HAVE ONE (Monday-Friday full day) OPENING IN OUR PRE-K NATURE CLASSROOM. WCCC’s Early Childhood Program provides a safe, secure, and nurturing environment for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers, and a curriculum that addresses all areas of a child’s development – physical, social, emotional, and cognitive....
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Tobin Children's School

71 COTTAGE ST NATICK, MA

State license verified

Day Care
Preschool
Child care
Located near downtown Natick, close to the Commuter Rail, Route 16 and Route 27; the Tobin Children’s School – celebrating over 30 years of excellence – is proud to offer the very best childcare for you and your child. Our program is licensed by the MA Department of Early Education and Care and one of only two programs in Natick...
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ECDC Nursery School

11 Washington Street Sherborn, MA

Developmental (play-based)
Cooperative
Preschool
ECDC is a nonprofit, tax-exempt corporation. It is a nonsectarian organization open to all eligible children and families regardless of race, religion, cultural heritage, national origin, political beliefs, marital status, sexual orientation or disabilities. Toilet Training status is not an eligibility requirement. Its goals are...
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Little Legacy Club

31 Buckminster Street Framingham, MA

In-Home daycare
Preschool
Little Legacy Club offers home-based childcare that is flexible, affordable and centered around helping children reach their full potential. We are licensed for six children and committed to working with families to personalize each child's development plan to highlight their unique abilities. Our friendly and attentive...
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Little Lamb Nursery School & Child Care

6 Loker St Wayland, MA

5.0(1)
Child care
Little Lamb Nursery School and Child Care located at 6 Loker Street, Wayland, Massachusetts, offers basic childcare and learning services. It offers programs for infants, toddlers, early preschool and kindergarten prep, as well as before and after-school programs, including summer camps and winter breaks. The school is open from...

Rishikesh S. says "Excellent and caring teachers. Safe, clean and spacious. Lots of room for kids to play around and creativity!"

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FAQs for finding a pre-k near you in Ashland, MA

Pre-k programs in Ashland, MA offer an opportunity to introduce your child to school activities, develop social skills, and foster an enthusiasm for learning. Early exposure to education, including math, science, and language arts provides pre-k students with important foundations for the rest of their academic career. Pre-k also teaches kids important life skills such as sharing and caring for others and independence from home. Many parents find pre-k essential to developing the necessary skills to succeed in a classroom setting!

We recommend checking whether pre-k is mandatory or voluntary in Ashland, MA, as well as reviewing pre-k curriculum at your top choices to make sure it meets your child's needs. You should be prepared to ask questions around the staff's qualifications, safety standards, extracurricular activities and hours of operation, and of course, tuition costs.

Many parents believe pre-k is an important step for young learners, teaching them essential education and social skills. The pre-k curriculum near you in Ashland, MA typically includes activities such as creative expression, physical development, emergent reading and pre-math/counting lessons. Socially, students are encouraged to practice problem solving and to develop positive relationships with their peers. All pre-k classes provide developmentally appropriate learning experiences tailored to each age level of young children, and each center will have their own approach. Be sure to ask for any specific subjects or fundamentals you have in mind!

Pre-k is designed to give children get a jump start on their education journey, and most pre-k programs near you in Ashland, MA programs begin teaching basic math, writing and language arts skills. On top of this, pre-k teachers also use social and emotional experiences to ensure the students are well-prepared to enter school and develop their interpersonal skills. How a pre-k approaches these areas will vary, but you can count on a well-rounded approach to learning and development with these tenents in mind.

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