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We have 15 pre-k schools in Gloucester, MA! Compare and find the best pre-k school to fit your needs.

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Hyacinth's Family Daycare

134 Centennial Ave. Gloucester, MA

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* ACCEPTING STATE VOUCHER. * STATE LICENSED. * OPEN from: 7 AM to 5 PM. Our mission at Hyacinth's Family Daycare is to provide a loving, safe, nurturing and fun environment for our children where they can learn and achieve their maximum potential. We believe that the first 5 years is crucial to the growth and...
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Preschool
Child care
Majestic Harbor Children's Center is located at 127 Eastern Avenue, Gloucester, Massachusetts. The provides full-day or partial-day care all year for children from 6 weeks to pre-kindergarten. The center offers children learning opportunities, providing them hands-on, age-appropriate activities that develop their communication...
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FAITH CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

384 Washington St Gloucester, MA

Kindergarten
Faith Christian School located in Gloucester Massachusetts is a childcare and education provider that offers a quality, Christian-centered education to the children in the community. It caters to children from kindergarten to grade 8. The institution aims to produce students ready for the diverse society.
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Goose Cove Nursery School

17 Youngs Rd Gloucester, MA

Preschool
Child care
Established in 1977, Goose Cove Nursery School provides a warm and loving home for the children to play and learn at their own pace. Their goal is to build a strong foundation for the child, which will enhance a successful and confident transition into kindergarten.
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Next Generation Children's Centers Beverly

232 ESSEX ST BEVERLY, MA

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Day Care
Child care
We provide parents with peace of mind by giving children an exceptional education every fun-filled day in a place as nurturing as home. We offer childcare and early educational programs for infants, toddlers, preschoolers and kindergarteners. We also have before & after school care and summer camp for school age children.
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Tricia Joles Daycare

130 Essex St Box 182A South Hamilton, MA

MORNING DAYCARE FOR PRESCHOOL LEARNERS (2 day, 3 day or 5 day options) I am certified, licensed, and approved by the Early Education and Care department in the state of Massachusetts to provide in-home Daycare. I have been providing this service two years out of my home. I am also CPR and First Aid Certified. Over the next...
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The North Shore Nursery School Inc

204 Greenwood Ave Beverly, MA

Preschool
The North Shore Nursery School in Beverly Farms, Massachusetts stimulates the children's holistic growth through play-based and child-centered activities. They welcome pre-K aged children to participate in fun activities that encourage social skills, emotional growth, and physical coordination. The North Shore Nursery School...
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Creation Station Pre-School

579 Essex St Beverly, MA

Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
Creation Station Pre-School located in Beverly, MA is dedicated to providing the highest-quality services for children and families, and to demonstrating success in clear and measurable ways. The center has a comprehensive program that maximizes your child's learning potential through experiential opportunity in a variety of...
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Small World on the Green

1 Meetinghouse Grn Ipswich, MA

Child care
The Small World on the Green in Ipswich, Massachusetts offers preschool and childcare for pre-K children. They prepare the children for further schooling and stimulates the children's emotional, social, cognitive and physical growth and academic development. The Small World on the Green accommodates flexible care schedules and...
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Children Aboard Rainbow Express

705 Hale St. Beverly, MA

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Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Cooperative
Outdoor/nature
Preschool
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C.A.R.E. has two wonderful programs, a toddler program and a preschool program. Our Toddler program is designed to be an interactive experience between teachers, families and children ages 15 months -2.9. Our goal is to develop positive relationships and create a responsive, language enriched environment. Through play the...
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Hornet's After School Program

43 LINCOLN ST MANCHESTER, MA

Child care
Hornet's After School Program is a full time after school program that offers a safe, supportive alternative between school and home for the children in grades K-5 and is designed for children to have some fun after school. Activities include checkers, jump rope, air hockey, four square, ping pong, bumper pool, puzzles, sports,...
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CUVILLY ARTS AND EARTH CENTER

10 Jeffreys Neck Rd Ipswich, MA

Child care
The Cuvilly Arts & Earth Center is located at 10 Jeffreys Neck Road, Ipswich, Massachusetts. It operates a preschool, kindergarten, summer programs for kids. The center offers a variety of learning experiences and activities that stimulate the children's creativity and curiosity. Cuvilly Arts & Earth Center is open from Mondays...
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Sandy Bay Pre School

12 School St Rockport, MA

Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
The Sandy Bay Preschool is a non-profit organization located in Rockport, MA. It was established in 1997 and they provide childcare programs for preschoolers and kindergarten children. They offer a bright, happy and nurturing environment that encourages each child to dream big.
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Magic Years Cooperative Nursery School

1 Chapel Lane Manchester by the Sea, MA

At Magic Years our goal is to provide a rich introduction to your child's first group learning experience. The 2 year program offers a "learning through play" approach that prepares children for kindergarten by making school a fun and friendly place to learn. Children express their world through art, music, movement, field trips...
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Ascension Nursery School

31 County Road Ipswich, MA

Child care
Ascension Nursery School located in Ipswich, MA offers services to children ages 2.9 to 5 years old. The school's creative and nurturing curriculum focuses on the educational milestones and social and emotional well-being of the each child making sure the students are ready for Kindergarten.
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FAQs for finding a pre-k near you in Gloucester, MA

Pre-k programs in Gloucester, 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 Gloucester, 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 Gloucester, 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 Gloucester, 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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