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Theophany Orthodox Christian School

754 GREENDALE AVE Needham, MA

Faith based
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Child care
Theophany School offers a multi-age learning experience with small class sizes, an engaging curriculum and a loving Christian environment for children in the Greater Boston area. Our current programs include: 3-day and 5-day Preschool class options, and a full-day Kindergarten. The School and its staff are fully licensed by...
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The LEAP School

210 Marrett Road Lexington, MA

Reggio emilia
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Preschool
The LEAP Schools are located in Lexington, Bedford and Sudbury, Massachusetts. The Language Enrichment Arts Program, founded in 1985, is a non-denominational private preschool program accredited by EEC (Early Education and Care). The LEAP School is uniquely designed to support the diverse needs of children, from toddler...
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Let's Learn Together Childcare

11 Water St. Arlington, MA

Developmental (play-based)
Child care
Preschool
We're a brand new childcare center in Arlington Center offering childcare for infants, toddlers, preschool, and pre-k. We offer flexible childcare ranging from 1 day to 5 days of care. We believe learning begins through play! Our experienced team of educators has over 20 years of experience with childcare development. We're...
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Beginnings School

210 South Avenue Weston, MA

Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Child care
Preschool
Beginnings School, located in Weston, MA provides exceptional education and a nurturing environment for children 3 months to 5 years old, in addition to the My Clubhouse After School Program and Summer Explorations Program for children in Kindergarten through 3rd grade. We first opened our doors in 1985, and in 2020 we became...
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BIGELOW COOPERATIVE DAY CARE CENTER

44 PARK ST SOMERVILLE, MA

State license verified

starting at
$2186/mo
Reggio emilia
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Cooperative
Day Care
Bigelow Cooperative Daycare Center is a non-profit (501c3) early education and care facility committed to providing an extended family experience and a safe and caring environment for children. The program is designed to nurture the cognitive, physical, social, and emotional development of children from 3 months to kindergarten...
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Expressions After School

1132 Highland Ave Needham Heights, MA

Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Child care
Expressions After School is an arts-based after school program in Needham, MA serving Kindergarten, Elementary and Middle School children. Our mission is to enrich the lives of our students through the exploration of the arts and through artistic expression. We maintain a high quality series of programs: After School...
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DISCOVERY SCHOOLHOUSE INC

101 BLUE HILLS PKWY MILTON, MA

starting at
$508/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Child care
Day Care
Kindergarten
+ 1 more
Discovery Schoolhouse provides a warm, nurturing, supportive, educational, and enjoyable experience for children from 15 months through kindergarten, all year round, all day long. Our toddler and preschool programs run 7:00 in the morning until 6:00 in the evening the entire calendar year, with a variety of scheduling options...
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Brown Bear Excel Early Learning Center, LLC

18 PRESCOTT ST HYDE PARK, MA

State license verified

starting at
$550/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Child care
In-Home daycare
Preschool
We at Brown Bear Excel Early Learning Center, (BBEELC) extends a warmest welcome to you and your family. Our goal is for your children to develop and EXCEL into healthy and smart individuals. We acknowledge that no child is the same, so we plan to individualized learning and activities to meet the needs of your child. Your child...
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Waverley Square Daycare

451 Lowell St Lexington, MA

Reggio emilia
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Child care
Preschool
Waverley Square Daycare offers warm, nurturing education and care for infants through pre-K. Our staff shares a passion for teaching and helping young minds explore the world around them and preparing them for their life ahead. We believe children experience their greatest growth when they feel secure and wanted. At Waverley...
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Expressions After School

1132 Highland Ave Needham, MA

Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Cooperative
Academic
Child care
+ 1 more
Here at Expressions After School we pride ourselves on having a home away from home atmosphere. We view our clients as an extension of our family. We are a sports and art based program located in the center of Needham, MA. We offer various clubs such as theatre, set design, costume design, visual arts, sewing, Legos, Lego...
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PEAS IN A POD NURSERY SCHOOL

501B MAIN ST SAUGUS, MA

State license verified

starting at
$394/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Academic
Child care
Day Care
+ 1 more
Peas In a Pod Nursery School is an exceptional childcare center created to meet the pre-school educational needs of children and families residing or employed within the town of Saugus and surrounding communities.
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Top Tots Learning Center

1560 BEACON ST BROOKLINE, MA

State license verified

starting at
$2400/mo
Montessori
International
Developmental (play-based)
Reggio emilia
Academic
+ 3 more
You can call us a preschool. You can call us a daycare, or a childcare center. Just don’t call us average. TOP TOTS is Brookline’s newest hybrid Learning Center. We offer a continuum of education and childcare for Toddlers, Pre-school and Pre-Kindergarten age students. TOP TOTS Learning Center may be new, but our team is not. We...
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-Little Sprouts Watertown

150 COOLIDGE AVE WATERTOWN, MA

State license verified

Child care
Day Care
Our school offers the early learning experience you are looking for – whether it’s trusted a preschool program or nurturing infant and toddler classrooms that are more than just “daycare,” our full-time and part-time options offer families the ideal care solution that fits their needs. Located on a quiet side street near the...
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THE BILLY DALWIN PRESCHOOL OF TEMPLE EMUNAH

9 PIPER RD LEXINGTON, MA

State license verified

starting at
$1919/mo
Reggio emilia
Faith based
Developmental (play-based)
Waldorf
Outdoor/nature
+ 3 more
The Billy Dalwin Preschool is a creative, warm, and welcoming place for children ages 18 months to five years old. The school offers morning and full day programs for toddlers and preschoolers as well as extended day options. Daily curriculum provides an innovative multi-disciplinary approach to learning, blending engaging...
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Little Sprouts - Watertown

36 Sparkhawk St Watertown, MA

You know you've chosen the right early education program when it just feels right. Everything at Little Sprouts is part of our joyful mission to make children feel happy and parents feel confident. When we first opened Little Sprouts in 1982, we knew we were onto something big. We realized the importance of giving children an...
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Creative Children Childcare

Julian Street Dorchester, MA

We are new licensed Home Daycare striving to provide a clean safe fun learning environment for children 2-3.5.We offer meals, hands on learning, art, music, theatre, field trips, lesson plans and reasonable rates . We follow a daily schedule working with each child individually to help prepare them for K1. We do accept Vochuers...
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Torit Montessori School

45 Province St Boston, MA

Montessori
International
Developmental (play-based)
Child care
Kindergarten
+ 1 more
Montessori Infant, Toddler, Preschool, Kindergarten and Elementary education in two locations in downtown Boston. We teach Arabic, Mandarin and Spanish to all students, and provide lunch and snack from our in-house kitchen, all included in tuition.
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Allie's Tots

6 Dothan Street Arlington, MA

I provide family child care on a full-time basis for infants, toddlers and pre-school age children. Spots are now available for full-time care, 7:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Monday-Friday in Arlington Heights (convenient to Route 2 off the Park Avenue Exit). When I was a working mom, I felt such fear and stress leaving my children in...
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H2K Happy Healthy Kids Fitness Studio

284 Broadway Arlington, MA

Developmental (play-based)
H2K Happy Healthy Kids Fitness Studio specializes in non-competitive fitness for children and families. We provide a safe, nurturing environment for children and families to stay fit, while building self-esteem and instilling the fundamentals of maintaining a healthy lifestyle. H2K offers classes like Kids Cardio Kickboxing,...
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Tender Learning Centre

105 TERRACE HALL AVENUE Burlington, MA

5.0(1)

State license verified

Academic
Child care
Kindergarten
Preschool
We offer programs for infants, Toddlers, Preschool, Pre-K, Kindergarten and school aged. Educational learning through play and fun activities. Our center has two locations; Burlington and Wilmington MA. We are looking for full-time certified teachers! Please reach out to schedule an interview, we look forward to meeting you!

Jessica S. says "We used TLC for both of our children (a total of 4 years) and loved how each different teacher and room put so much thought into the daily activities the...

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

Pre-k programs in Cambridge, 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 Cambridge, 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 Cambridge, 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 Cambridge, 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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