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My Little Angels Child Daycare

Deborah is the best daycare provider I could possibly imagine. Our first child attended Angel's Family Daycare from 8 Months to 21 Months,...

- Care member

D and A Child Care

These girls are very responsible. My kids love them!

- Anna S.

Little Sprouts - Dedham

Excellent child care facility! Highly recommend. It is a learning environment as well as great care for your child.

- Elizabeth H.

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Celebree School of Newton

120 Wells Avenue NEWTON, MA

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Cooperative
Academic
Day Care
Kindergarten
+ 2 more
At Celebree School, we believe your child’s bright future starts with a nurturing, home-like environment built on our core pillars: Protect, Educate, and Nurture. Our dedicated educators use a curriculum based on the 7 Domains of Learning to support the "whole child," from the tranquil, loving care of our infant program to the...
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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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Little Sprouts Dedham

280 BRIDGE ST DEDHAM, MA

State license verified

Child care
Day Care
Preschool
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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NORWOOD CHRISTIAN PRESCHOOL, INC.

100 WINTER ST NORWOOD, MA

State license verified

Faith based
Preschool
We offer a flexible schedule that meets parent's needs. We offer adding a morning, afternoon or day for when you have an appointment, as long as there is room in the class. Our teachers have years of experience to draw on, are creative and knowledgeable. Mr. Tim is our Pre-Kindergarten teacher and has over 20 years of...
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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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Expressions After School

1132 Highland Ave Needham, MA

Outdoor/nature
Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
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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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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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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Children's Happy Day School

5 Charles Park Road West Roxbury, MA

Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Academic
Child care
Preschool
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.
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Norwood Montessori School

462 Walpole St Norwood, MA

Montessori
Kindergarten
Preschool
We are a fully licensed Montessori School with a great teacher to child ratio. All of our staff are Lead Teacher Certified and all of the teachers are Montessori trained and certified. We offer a Toddler Program for 2 to 3 year olds, Primary programs for 3 to 6 year olds; this includes a full day private Kindergarten; 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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Garden Montessori

15 Campbell Road Framingham, MA

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...
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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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My Little Angels Child Daycare

25 Eames St Framingham, MA

5.0(1)
My Little Angels Child Daycare provides childcare for pre-K children in Framingham, Massachusetts. They provide a Christian environment where the children's holistic growth is encouraged through play-based and child-centered activities. They aim to develop the children's self-esteem and prepare them for further education. My...

Care Member says "Deborah is the best daycare provider I could possibly imagine. Our first child attended Angel's Family Daycare from 8 Months to 21 Months, and it broke...

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D and A Child Care

24 Day Lily Lane Walpole, MA

5.0(1)
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Cooperative
In-Home daycare
Kindergarten
+ 1 more
We are two responsible pre-teens that are available to start at 3:30 on most weekdays (because we attend school classes). Also on weekends we are available for most of the day. Depending on the day, possibly only one of us will be around to babysit. We will work as mother's/ father's helpers and day and night time babysitters....

Anna S. says "These girls are very responsible. My kids love them!"

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Little Sprouts - Dedham

280 Bridge Street Dedham, MA

5.0(1)
Child care
Surrounded by protected marshlands, our Dedham school offers a serene environment for your child to learn and grow among the peaceful views of nature. Affectionately called a Little Sprouts 'dream school,' our Dedham space was designed with parents and children in mind. Featuring several amenities, such as a private nursing room...

Elizabeth H. says "Excellent child care facility! Highly recommend. It is a learning environment as well as great care for your child."

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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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St Paul's Nursery School

76 Church St Dedham, MA

5.0(1)
Child care
St Paul's Nursery School in Dedham, Massachusetts offers preschool and childcare for pre-K children. They provide a safe environment where the children can experience creative learning experiences to allow them to grow socially, emotionally, cognitively, and physically. The St Paul's Nursery School has three- and five-day...

Kristin R. says "My daughter just finished her first year at St. Paul's and we couldn't be happier. Great teachers that foster learning through play and building social...

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Riverside Children's Center

14 Collins Rd Waban, MA

Developmental (play-based)
Child care
Riverside Children's Center has been offering high quality child care since 1983 to families in and around Waban, MA. We offer a Nursery, Toddler 1, Toddler 2, Preschool and Pre-K program. We are open year round, M-F from 7:30-6.
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Tir Na Nog Childcare

19 Willow St Ste B Natick, MA

Child care
Kindergarten
Preschool
Tir Na Nog Childcare in Natick, Massachusetts offers preschool and childcare for pre-K children. They provide a safe environment where the children can experience creative learning experiences to allow them to grow socially, emotionally, cognitively, and physically. Tir Na Nog Childcare has indoor and outdoor play spaces and is...
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FAQs for finding a pre-k near you in Dover, MA

Pre-k programs in Dover, 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 Dover, 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 Dover, 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 Dover, 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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