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Find Trusted Pre-K Schools Near Me in Gloucester, MA

We have 14 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

5.0(9)

< 1 mi

* 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 development of a child. To ensure their optimal development, an open communication between provider and parents must be established. We are dedicated in enhancing the physical-motor, cognitive, language and socio-emotion development of young children to prepare them for the formal learning system that begins at kindergarten. WE PROVIDE: * USDA Approved Meals and Snacks. * Clean, safe and fun indoors and outdoors learning environment. * Encourage play activities ( arts &amp; crafts, dramatic play, reading time, music, etc...) to improve fine &amp; motor skills. * Nap time.

Michele B says "Hyacinth daycare provides daycare in a safe clean environment. Bing and her assistant work with infants , toddlers and preschool children to develop...

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Majestic Harbor Children's Center

127 Eastern Ave Ste 7 Gloucester, MA

< 1 mi

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 and social skills.
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Goose Cove Nursery School

17 Youngs Rd Gloucester, MA

< 1 mi

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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FAITH CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

384 Washington St Gloucester, MA

< 1 mi

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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Tricia Joles Daycare

130 Essex St Box 182A South Hamilton, MA

7 mi

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 year, I will be teaching a Preschool Curriculum called &quot;God's Little Explorers&quot;. The goal is to help preschoolers learn at their own pace while leaving many opportunities for learning through open ended play based learning and exploring. The curriculum covers about 40 minutes of the 4 hour day. We will have 39 weeks to cover the 28 weeks of material. It will allow for time to stop in our schedule for special events and field trips. Another hour of our day will be spent at 4 different learning centers that will be set up in my home. I have a 13 different learning centers that will rotate: 1) Preschool Art Center 2) Sensory Bin Center 3) Puzzle Center 4) Play Dough Center 5) Math Center 6) Listening Center 7) Doll House Center 8) Dramatic Play Center 9) ABC Center 10) Building Center 11) Library Center 12) Science Center 13) Writing Center I am licensed to care for a total of 6 children (my daughter is one of the 6) this fall for morning Daycare Monday-Friday from 8:00am -12:00pm. I can offer extended hour(s) if planned in advance. I will be following the Hamilton Wenham school schedule and I would love for your preschooler, 2.9 years old and up, to join us in the fall. I am a Daycare, not a preschool. But I am a mother of 3 and have a heart to train my children up in the Lord and to prepare my child for Kindergarten the following fall. I provide all snacks and employ the Yours for Children food program to report healthy balanced meals provided to the children. I also provide a tax write off for daycare children that you can provide to your tax accountant at the end of the year. I hope to talk more with you regarding your child's involvement in this program. If you would like to tour my home, I would be happy to schedule a time to show you my daycare space. My email is tricia.joles@gmail.com. 2 day preschool: $250 per month 3 day preschool: $350 per month 5 day preschool: $550 per month (following the Hamilton-Wenham School District calendar)
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Small World on the Green

1 Meetinghouse Grn Ipswich, MA

4.0(1)

8 mi

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 is open Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, from nine AM to twelve PM.

Kristen B. says "nice size and 2 large spaces with 2 bathrooms and sinks...lunch not provided..great variety of fine motor/crafts/reading times/resting and...

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Hornet's After School Program

43 LINCOLN ST MANCHESTER, MA

4 mi

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, outdoor play, open gym, arts and crafts, homework time, seasonal activities, field trips and snack time daily.
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The North Shore Nursery School Inc

204 Greenwood Ave Beverly, MA

8 mi

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 accommodates part-time care schedules and is open Mondays to Fridays from eight thirty AM to two forty-five PM.
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Sandy Bay Pre School

12 School St Rockport, MA

5 mi

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

4 mi

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 and science experiments.
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CUVILLY ARTS AND EARTH CENTER

10 Jeffreys Neck Rd Ipswich, MA

8 mi

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 through Fridays, 9:00 AM until 1:00 PM.
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Ascension Nursery School

31 County Road Ipswich, MA

8 mi

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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Children Aboard Rainbow Express

705 Hale St. Beverly, MA

8 mi

Developmental (play-based)
Academic
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 children will learn shapes, colors, to count, and formulate sentences. They'll discover their artistic and musical abilities, differentiate between their emotions, and learn about the world around them through a variety of media and experiences. Our Preschool program focuses on cognitive and emotional development. C.A.R.E. is dedicated to creating a warm, loving, educational environment for children ages 2.9 - kindergarten. We provide every child with the tools they will need to develop to their full potential. Our goal is to teach children love and compassion, an to prepare them for a successful Kindergarten experience.
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Creation Station Pre-School

579 Essex St Beverly, MA

8 mi

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 age- appropriate contexts from Toddler, Preschool and Daycare.
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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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