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Top Tots Learning Center

I love Top Tots so much. The owners are so generous. The teachers are so caring and knowledgeable. My son has really come out of his shell....

- KRYSTAL A.

Youbellor Child Academy

When I was making the decision to bring my Daughter to Youbellor Child Academy in Belmont, MA, I was fraught with many reservations...

- Care member

Let's Learn Together Childcare

Mary is a great director and all the teachers are great. I feel so lucky that I was able to get a spot for both of my kids.

- Kasia M

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Best Friends Early Learning Center

99 4th St Chelsea, MA

Preschool
Child care
Best Friends Early Learning Center, Inc. is located in Chelsea, MA. It was established in 1997 and is accredited by BBB. The center specializes in childcare from newborn to 5 years old children. They offer programs for infants, toddler, preschool and pre-kindergarten.
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COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM-INTER CITY, INCORPORATED

100 Everett Ave., Unit 14 Chelsea, MA

Child care
Community Action Program Intercity, Inc. in Chelsea, MA is an organization that addresses the needs and problems of families in poverty and help them achieve self-sufficiency. The organization operates a child development center that provides programs to meet the basic developmental needs of children. It also offers a Head Start...
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The Salvation Army Kids Club - Chelsea

258 CHESTNUT ST CHELSEA, MA

Preschool
Child care
The Salvation Army Kids Club - Chelsea is a school-age program that is licensed by the Department of Early Education and Care to provide after-school, school-vacation and summer care to children in Kindergarten through age 13. The Club encourages its participants a strong sense of self-efficacy and self-esteem, values the...
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Top Tots Learning Center

1560 BEACON ST BROOKLINE, MA

5.0(6)

State license verified

starting at
$2400/mo
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
International
Montessori
Reggio emilia
+ 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...

KRYSTAL A. says "I love Top Tots so much. The owners are so generous. The teachers are so caring and knowledgeable. My son has really come out of his shell. He has...

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Youbellor Child Academy

12 BRIGHTON ST BELMONT, MA

5.0(5)

State license verified

starting at
$2750/mo
Academic
Cooperative
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
+ 2 more
IT IS WITH A SAD HEART I MUST POST THAT THIS LOCATION WILL BE CLOSED PERMENTANTLY AS OF MONDAY MAY 4TH, 2026. Youbellor Child Academy of Belmont is a multicultural STEAM, play/academic based school. Staff and children spend their day exploring the world around them in a safe and nurturing way. Our teachers spend time guiding...

Care Member says "When I was making the decision to bring my Daughter to Youbellor Child Academy in Belmont, MA, I was fraught with many reservations beforehand. It is...

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Let's Learn Together Childcare

11 Water St. Arlington, MA

5.0(2)
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Child care
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...

Kasia M says "Mary is a great director and all the teachers are great. I feel so lucky that I was able to get a spot for both of my kids."

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Brown Bear Excel Early learning center

470 RIVER ST MATTAPAN, MA

5.0(3)

State license verified

starting at
$500/mo
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Child care
Brown Bear Excel Early Learning Center (BBEELC) provides quality education and care that would positively impact the lives of children from 0 to 5 years old. We use groundbreaking tools and resources to expand children’s cognitive brain development and preparing them to excel in kindergarten and beyond. The foundation of BBEELC...

Chevahn .. says "We’ve had a very positive experience with Brown Bear. It’s a wonderful facility—clean, safe, and well-organized. The leadership is experienced in early...

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Global Children's School

4A GILL ST WOBURN, MA

4.0(1)

State license verified

starting at
$2132/mo
Developmental (play-based)
International
Preschool
Kindergarten
Day Care
+ 1 more
A joyful, child-centered, multicultural early education in Woburn, Massachusetts. Infants through Kindergarten. Certified, Experienced teachers are trained in early childhood best practices. Convenient locations Woburn, Natick and Cambridge. Great outdoors. Hot meals Included. * We specialize in Quality Early Childhood...

Mike C. says "We have one kid there for close to a year. The staff is great, and we've worked with Catherine and the school has grown since. Everybody is extremely nice...

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DISCOVERY SCHOOLHOUSE INC

101 BLUE HILLS PKWY MILTON, MA

5.0(5)

State license verified

starting at
$508/mo
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Kindergarten
Day Care
+ 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...

Care Member says "A caring, warm, loving environment! Our son loved his three years at Discovery Schoolhouse and we loved it too. In the toddler room and upstairs with...

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PEAS IN A POD NURSERY SCHOOL

501B MAIN ST SAUGUS, MA

5.0(2)

State license verified

starting at
$394/mo
Academic
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
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.

Tina P. says "They are nothing but awesome!! They treat everyone like family. I get a very warm feeling, and my daughter just loves them. "

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-Little Sprouts Watertown

150 COOLIDGE AVE WATERTOWN, MA

5.0(6)

State license verified

Day Care
Child 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...

Care Member says "I trust this message finds you well the admin. Together with staff of little sprouts Watertown. We are delighted to have you as our kid’s day...

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Panda Bilingual Daycare

30 Cambridgepark Drive Cambridge, MA

5.0(1)
Outdoor/nature
Montessori
Preschool
Child care
Panda Bilingual Daycare is a bilingual Mandarin- English early educational childcare center combining the Montessori educational philosophy with Chinese and American language and culture. Our center's mission is to offer the highest quality care and education for children from three months to kindergarten entry. The Panda...

Mingshu H says "We have a 2.5yrs daughter in Panda Bilingual Daycare since this summer. We have been very satisfied so far. The site is brand new and the facilities are...

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Two Little Owls Schoolhouse

501 CAMBRIDGE ST CAMBRIDGE, MA

State license verified

starting at
$2499/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Day Care
Child care
Two Little Owls Schoolhouse is an Infant, Toddler, Preschool, and Pre-K Child care Center in East Cambridge. We are open from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM and are located near the Lechmere T stop, MIT, and many Bio-tech and Pharmaceutical Companies in the heart of Cambridge. Some of our program elements include a hot lunch and healthy...
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L.E.A.P. Childcare

1 Charles Gardner Lane Woburn, MA

Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Child care
At L.E.A.P. Childcare we believe that you are never too young to discover what you are great at and how you learn best! Each child is special and unique, and we strive to instill a positive self-image in everyone. We encourage an environment that focuses on learning through play and exploration. Through this, we also support and...
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The Goddard School of Charlestown

100 1st Ave CHARLESTOWN, MA

State license verified

starting at
$2995/mo
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Day Care
Child care
The Goddard School of Charlestown is a warm and nurturing space where extraordinary awaits your child each and every day. Located in the heart of the Navy Yard, our state-of-the-art facility is designed to foster growth, curiosity, and creativity. Our curriculum focuses on academic, social, and emotional development to prepare...
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Saint Columbkille Partnership School

25 Arlington St. Brighton, MA

Academic
Cooperative
Faith based
Preschool
Kindergarten
A JOYFUL place to learn! Saint Columbkille Partnership School's Early Childhood Program is a well-developed, research-based program that will introduce children from two years and nine months through kindergarten, to the world of learning that is critical for later academic and social success in life. Aligning with the mission...
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St Columbkille Partnership School

25 Arlington Street Brighton, MA

Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Faith based
Preschool
Kindergarten
Welcome to Saint Columbkille Partnership School, the only lab school in Boston for pre-K to grade 8 students. We are among a small group of schools across the world with a unique and strong collaboration with a leading research university, allowing for a tailored and more thoughtful approach to your child's education. We...
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Park Street School

67 BRIMMER ST BOSTON, MA

State license verified

starting at
$3500/mo
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Faith based
Situated in three sunny facilities in Beacon Hill, Park Street School (PSS) provides a continuous, integrated, and joy-filled education for children from Toddler through Grade 6. Our Preschool (ages 2-5) is at One Park Street, Boston, and our Elementary School (ages 5-12) is at 67 Brimmer Street (photo seen in the gallery). Our...
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Little Sprouts - Brighton

640 Washington St Brighton, MA

Little Sprouts Brighton is conveniently located in the heart of Brighton�s Oak Square in a charming historic brick building that has been completely renovated for a modern experience. Beautiful arched windows in every classroom allow in an abundance of natural light, while glossy bamboo floors and cheerful, vibrant colors on the...
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Torit Montessori School

45 Province St Boston, MA

Developmental (play-based)
International
Montessori
Preschool
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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FAQs for finding a pre-k near you in Chelsea, MA

Pre-k programs in Chelsea, 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 Chelsea, 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 Chelsea, 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 Chelsea, 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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