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1.Imagination Station-Danvers

140 Commonwealth Ave DANVERS, MA

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10 mi

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Imagination Station-Danvers; formally known as Children's Early Learning Center Of Danvers provides childcare of the highest quality, while providing a safe, nurturing environment by our professional team of staff. Our innovative environment will allow your child to grow intellectually, physically, creatively, emotionally and socially. Each member of our team is dedicated to enriching your child with the skills they will need in the school years ahead. Our well-trained team of teachers is…
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Care Member says "They treat all the children and parents like family! "
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237 NECK RD HAVERHILL, MA

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15 mi

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We provide a safe, healthy learning environment that supports social and emotional development, with positive guidance. Each child is treated as an individual and is encouraged and challenged accordingly. We know that a parent knows their child best and we will work together with you to decide how to help your child learn and develop. Our child-centered programs, classrooms and curriculum are in accordance with the Massachusetts Department of Education preschool standards and are designed to…
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Care Member says "Basic Beginnings was the best experience my son had! My son was struggling in a classroom environment and the director was able to advocate for my son. Even when the public school attempted to ignore my cry for help the Director and Assistant Director wrote a letter, made phone calls and even attended a meeting. This was the best support system a mom can ask for! After all this and my son was able to participate in classroom setting, he LOVED going to school everyday, each…
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Cooperative

232 ESSEX ST BEVERLY, MA

8 mi

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The educators at Next Generation Children’s Centers, Beverly recognize that young children need exposure to much more than academics during their first years of life. We take a skill-based approach that allows us to balance social, emotional, physical, creative, and cognitive development. *We are now offering Flexipass. With Flexi-Pass, families can purchase 5 full days of prepaid care to use one at a time or all at once. There are no registration fees, no ongoing tuition, and no long-term…
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41 Centre St. DANVERS, MA

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10 mi

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Our program is family owned and operated.  We have flexibility in enrollment schedule when it comes to full time and part time.  We are a play based program, which means our learning is through play.  We support the fact that children learn and absorb education, social skills, fine and gross motor skills, problem solving and so much more through hands on activities, play and discovery.  Our curriculum is created and based off of children’s interests and real world matters.  With teacher created…
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Jessica G. says "his facility is absolutely amazing! I couldn't have picked a better place for my child. I highly recommend them to all families looking for quality care."
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130 SYLVAN ST STE 2 DANVERS, MA

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10 mi

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Program Services: We provide infant, toddler, preschool & Pre-K services for children. Our center offers services from 4 weeks to 6 years. We offer full day sessions from 7:00am- 4:30pm, half day 7am-12pm. Also, part time options. We provide low teacher/child ratios (1:5) in different sets of classrooms and we compliment our center with a dedicated indoor and outdoor play area. We accept childcare vouchers at our center. Program Schedule: Full Day: 7:00am - 4:30 pm. Half…
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Care Member says "I cannot say enough great things about St. Paul’s! My child has been attending since they were 3 months old, and the care and attention they have received from the entire staff have been exceptional. The teachers are warm, nurturing, and truly dedicated to each child’s growth and well-being. I always feel at ease knowing my little one is in a safe and loving environment. They provide regular updates throughout the day, including photos and notes, which gives me peace of mind…
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47 Central St PEABODY, MA

11 mi

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Jovel early education center is a Christian base center in Peabody, Massachusetts. Our place is packed with bright and fun classrooms and an indoor playroom. Your child will learn while having a blast and will develop social and emotional skills for a brighter future.
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2324 TURNPIKE ST NORTH ANDOVER, MA

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11 mi

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Join one of our upcoming Open Houses! We're excited to open our doors on the first Saturday of every month, from 10 a.m. to 12 pm! Join us for any of our upcoming Open House dates: Saturday, November 7 Saturday, December 5 Saturday, January 9 Come tour our classrooms, meet our educators, and see firsthand what makes Little Sprouts feel like home. Our school offers the early learning experience you are looking for – whether it’s trusted preschool and school-age programs or nurturing…
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Alex L. says "We couldn't be happier with our experience at Little Sprouts! The staff is incredibly caring, patient, and attentive to the needs of our children. Our children have learned so much and look forward to returning each day. We appreciate the thoughtfulness that goes into preparing meaningful experiences for their students of all ages. The school is always clean, welcoming, and their communication with parents is solid. We highly recommend!"

36 SPARHAWK ST AMESBURY, MA

13 mi

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Join one of our upcoming Open Houses! We're excited to open our doors on the first Saturday of every month, from 10 a.m. to 12 pm! Join us for any of our upcoming Open House dates: Saturday, November 7 Saturday, December 5 Saturday, January 9 Come tour our classrooms, meet our educators, and see firsthand what makes Little Sprouts feel like home. Welcome to Little Sprouts Early Education and Child Care in Amesbury, MA Our school offers the early learning experience you are looking…
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7 1ST AVE PEABODY, MA

13 mi

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Join one of our upcoming Open Houses! We're excited to open our doors on the first Saturday of every month, from 10 a.m. to 12 pm! Join us for any of our upcoming Open House dates: Saturday, November 7 Saturday, December 5 Saturday, January 9 Come tour our classrooms, meet our educators, and see firsthand what makes Little Sprouts feel like home. Welcome to Little Sprouts Early Education and Child Care in Peabody, MA Our school offers the early learning experience you are looking…
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516 S MAIN ST ANDOVER, MA

15 mi

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Next Generation Children’s Centers have proudly served thousands of families throughout Massachusetts since we opened our first preschool in 1993. We believe that children learn to be kind, giving, and thoughtful of others when they experience these traits firsthand. Kind Child is the foundation of our school’s culture and an important part of our Ascend Curriculum. We focus on the the development of social and emotional skills each month and a character trait like Responsibility,…
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354 MERRIMACK ST STE 280 LAWRENCE, MA

15 mi

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Join one of our upcoming Open Houses! We're excited to open our doors on the first Saturday of every month, from 10 a.m. to 12 pm! Join us for any of our upcoming Open House dates: Saturday, November 7 Saturday, December 5 Saturday, January 9 Come tour our classrooms, meet our educators, and see firsthand what makes Little Sprouts feel like home. Welcome to Little Sprouts Early Education and Child Care in Lawrence, MA Our school offers the early learning experience you are looking…
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443 W LOWELL AVE HAVERHILL, MA

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15 mi

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Join one of our upcoming Open Houses! We're excited to open our doors on the first Saturday of every month, from 10 a.m. to 12 pm! Join us for any of our upcoming Open House dates: Saturday, November 7 Saturday, December 5 Saturday, January 9 Come tour our classrooms, meet our educators, and see firsthand what makes Little Sprouts feel like home. Welcome to Little Sprouts Early Education and Child Care in Haverhill, MA Our school offers the early learning experience you are looking…
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Alex L. says "We couldn't be happier with our experience at Little Sprouts! The staff is incredibly caring, patient, and attentive to the needs of our children. Our children have learned so much and look forward to returning each day. We appreciate the thoughtfulness that goes into preparing meaningful experiences for their students of all ages. The school is always clean, welcoming, and their communication with parents is solid. We highly recommend!"
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439 S. Union St Bldg 1 Suite 104 LAWRENCE, MA

16 mi

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At Learning Jungle Academy, we offer a vibrant, bilingual, and safe environment where diversity is celebrated, and every child feels at home. Our curriculum bridges language and culture, ensuring that your child is socially and academically prepared for kindergarten while remaining connected to their roots. Safety is our top priority, supported by a secure facility and a dedicated team that keeps you informed every step of the way through daily photo and video updates via our parent app. We…
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607 North Ave, Unit 18, Door 1 WAKEFIELD, MA

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17 mi

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At MSLA our goal is to bridge the gap between the comfort of a home daycare and the cultivated curriculum of a corporate center. Our center offers a playful and inviting environment, partnered with the warmth of personalized care, and the structure of a thoughtfully designed education. Licensed for ages 1.5yrs - 8 yrs old and conveniently located right between Wakefield and Reading for easy in and out access.
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Tricia S. says "The director has years and years of experience. She does a great job at keeping up with the learning curriculum and keeping it fun. They are very particular with their staff as well, which is great. The owners are great, and this is their second location (the first one was very successful!). They have a gorgeous outdoor area on the water for the kids to play. They do a great job at keeping the kids safe; I just can't say enough good things!"
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310 LOWELL ST WILMINGTON, MA

18 mi

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Join one of our upcoming Open Houses! We're excited to open our doors on the first Saturday of every month, from 10 a.m. to 12 pm! Join us for any of our upcoming Open House dates: Saturday, November 7 Saturday, December 5 Saturday, January 9 Come tour our classrooms, meet our educators, and see firsthand what makes Little Sprouts feel like home. Our school offers the early learning experience you are looking for – whether it’s trusted a preschool program or nurturing infant and…
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4A GILL ST WOBURN, MA

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19 mi

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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 Education. * We believe in a Full Immersion Approach in English, Spanish and Russian. * We believe in a Child-Centered Approach. * We encourage Project-Based Guided…
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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 and I haven't had any bad experience with them. They have a nice outdoor playground for the kids and inside is big and they have a lot of different areas to play. My wife is in education and her only complain is that it is not as structured as she would like, but at the same time a lot has changed since we started and we get…
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391 BAY RD SOUTH HAMILTON, MA

5 mi

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Children's Development Center of Hamilton has been family owned and operated since 1983. We pride ourselves on creating a safe, warm, and loving environment for our little learners to thrive through a well balanced day of free play, large group learning, and small group learning. We want to promote personal development of your children to prepare them as best we can for the challenges that lie ahead in life. Our staff is comprised of Associate, Bachelors and Master level teachers with five…
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124 RIVER RD TOPSFIELD, MA

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7 mi

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We are a developmentally appropriate preschool that offers programs for children from 1.9-5 years old. We offer nurturing and stimulating programs that help children to explore the world while developing a love of learning. Our programs include: Two and Three Day Programs: Toddlers-Meets Tuesday and Thursday 8:45a-11:45a; 2 Day Threes-Meets Tuesday and Thursday 8:45a-11:45a; 3 Day Threes- Meets Monday, Wednesday and Friday 8:45a-11:45a; Four Day programs: Fours- Meets Monday…
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Care Member says "Our Family absolutely adores Trinity PreSchool. The teachers and staff are absolutely amazing! They are caring and nurturing and create a fun atmosphere to learn both academically and more importantly at the PreSchool age socially and emotionally. My oldest son has had an incredible experience and has grown and learned so much in the 3 Day 3’s and the Upstairs 4’s and we look forward to seeing him continue to blossom in the 5’s. My youngest son started last fall in the brand…
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8 Atwater Ave MANCHESTER, MA

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8 mi

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Laugh and Learn Childcare Center is a newly established daycare/preschool facility that is located right off of Route 128. Our two lead teachers come with 10+ years of experience and plan to help your child develop social-emotional , cognitive, physical and language skills. Our classrooms are filled with engaging materials that encourage exploration and creativity for all children. We have access to a beautiful outdoor and indoor area where your child will be able strengthen and build their…
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Care Member says "We absolutely love Laugh and learn! Our son has had such a wonderful experience, and we honestly couldn’t be happier with the care he receives. Everyone is so kind, caring, and welcoming, and it’s clear how much they truly care about the kids. He has learned and grown so much, and we love hearing about his day and seeing how excited he is to go. We’re so thankful we found this daycare and the amazing people who take care of our son. We would definitely recommend them to anyone…
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Recent pre-k school reviews from local parents

Pre-K Schools are rated 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews of the 28 listed pre-k schools

Imagination Station-Danvers

They treat all the children and parents like family!

- Care member

Basic Beginnings

Basic Beginnings was the best experience my son had! My son was struggling in a classroom environment and the director was able to advocate…

- Care member

Kids at Play Learning Center, LLC

his facility is absolutely amazing! I couldn't have picked a better place for my child. I highly recommend them to all families looking for…

- Jessica G.

FAQs for finding a pre-k near you in Ipswich, MA

Pre-k programs in Ipswich, 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 Ipswich, 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 Ipswich, 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 Ipswich, 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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