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Pre-K Schools in Dorchester, MA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews of the 60 listed pre-k schools

Rock and Roll Daycare

Creative childcare facility. There is a very strong emphasis on music. The teachers take great care of the children, and the office staff...

- Katie B

Brown Bear Excel Early learning center

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

- Chevahn ..

Brown Bear Excel Early Learning Center, LLC

Brown Bear provides excellent quality and care for children and there families. They are setting strong foundation for learning and growing.

- Care member

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Rock and Roll Daycare

574 Cambridge St. Cambridge, MA

5.0(1)
Academic
Preschool
Child care
Kindergarten
In-Home daycare
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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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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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Brown Bear Excel Early Learning Center, LLC

18 PRESCOTT ST HYDE PARK, MA

5.0(2)

State license verified

starting at
$550/mo
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
In-Home daycare
Child care
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...

Care Member says "Brown Bear provides excellent quality and care for children and there families. They are setting strong foundation for learning and growing."

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Kingdom Rock Children's Village

10 Winslow Avenue Somerville, MA

5.0(1)
Developmental (play-based)
Faith based
Preschool
Child care
We are a faith-based Early Childhood Program for Infant through Pre-Kindergarten children, conveniently located in the Davis Square area. We have an amazing program that s centered on Limitless Love and Community. We understand the importance of balance and attending to the needs of the whole child. Our program provides...

Care Member says "This is a really nice local daycare in the heart of Davis Sq! Teachers are loving and caring. We have been really happy there and would highly...

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Children's Happy Day School

5 Charles Park Road West Roxbury, MA

5.0(1)
Academic
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Child care
Children's Happy Day School is a fully accredited NAEYC preschool, kindergarten and child care center with programs for children ages 2.0 to 6 years old. Located off the VFW Parkway in West Roxbury, we enroll children from Boston and the neighboring communities of Newton, Brookline, Dedham, Westwood and Needham.

Kelsey R. says "We've been fortunate to send our sons to Children's Happy Day, and I can't say enough good things about the school. The teachers and staff are so caring...

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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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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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Little Sprouts Dedham

280 BRIDGE ST DEDHAM, MA

State license verified

Preschool
Day Care
Child care
Welcome to Little Sprouts Early Education and Child Care in Dedham, MA 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...
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BIGELOW COOPERATIVE DAY CARE CENTER

44 PARK ST SOMERVILLE, MA

State license verified

starting at
$2186/mo
Cooperative
Reggio emilia
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
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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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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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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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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Two Little Owls Schoolhouse

501 Cambridge Street Cambridge, MA

Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Child care
Two Little Owls Schoolhouse, an Infant, Toddler, Preschool/Pre-K Childcare Center in East Cambridge located at 501 Cambridge Street in East Cambridge and convenient to the Lechmere MBTA station, MIT, and many Pharmaceuticals/Biotech companies. Our mission is to foster each child's emotional, academic and social development by...
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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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Expressions After School

1132 Highland Ave Needham Heights, MA

Academic
Developmental (play-based)
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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St. Joseph Elementary School

90 Pickering Street Needham, MA

Faith based
Preschool
St. Joseph Elementary School fosters creativity, independence, and decision making to raise confident, creative, and compassionate kids. Purposeful play in preschool is a student's sense of learning. The preschool program focuses on the academic, social, physical, and emotional well-being of students to prepare them for robust...
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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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St Mary of the Hills School

250 Brook Road Milton, MA

Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Faith based
Cooperative
Outdoor/nature
+ 2 more
Our school recently affiliated with the Lynch Foundation to provide direct funding and grants for new classrooms to expand capacity and to promote school readiness and positive outcomes for children with effective ELA and math curriculums that are developmentally appropriate. We are very proud of the wonderful program we offer...
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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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FOUR SEASONS PRESCHOOL

226 MOUNT AUBURN ST WATERTOWN, MA

starting at
$36/mo
Preschool
Child care
We offer care for Infant through Pre-Kindergarten 7:30-5:00, Monday through Friday. We offer a nurturing environment where the children learn hands-on throughout the day. Our staff plan child centered activities to ensure all are interested at all times! Reach out to learn more about our wonderful program and curriculum we have!...
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FAQs for finding a pre-k near you in Dorchester, MA

Pre-k programs in Dorchester, 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 Dorchester, 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 Dorchester, 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 Dorchester, 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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