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We have 31 pre-k schools in Manchester, MA! Compare and find the best pre-k school to fit your needs.

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Children Aboard Rainbow Express

705 Hale St. Beverly, MA

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Developmental (play-based)
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Outdoor/nature
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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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Child care
Kindergarten
Kiddie Koop-Salem offers NAEYC-accredited child care and child development programs that are geared towards young children’s early years. The company is licensed to provide its services to children ages 6 weeks and up, from infancy through kindergarten. Kiddie Koop also offers after-school programs, and they use English and...

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.

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...

Little Divas Day Care...and little dudes too!

47 North Shore Avenue Danvers, MA

Child care
Preschool
The Little Divas Day Care at 47 North Shore Avenue, Danvers, Massachusetts, offers standard childcare and learning services. The center operates from seven AM to five PM, Mondays through Fridays. It offers programs for infants, toddlers, early preschool, and kindergarten prep. It offers before- and after- school programs,...

Goose Cove Nursery School

17 Youngs Rd Gloucester, MA

Child care
Preschool
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.

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...

Fry Small Nursery School

52 Jefferson Ave Salem, MA

Kindergarten
Preschool
Child care
Fry Small Nursery School offers childcare, nursery, and kindergarten programs to the community of Salem, Massachusetts. The center provides a warm and loving home for children to play and learn at their own pace. The nurturing environment is rich with music, games, toys, and outdoor play.

Witchcraft Kids Club

1 FREDERICK ST SALEM, MA

Child care
Witchcraft Kids Club is a state-licensed after-school child care facility that offers extended day programs for kindergarten and school-age children. The facility is open to children ages five to 12 years old. Witchcraft Kids Club aims to provide students with activities and experiences that will promote physical and...

Camp Fire after School Care

79 Willson St Salem, MA

Child care
Preschool
Camp Fire After School Care, located in Salem, Massachusetts, is an early child care facility that offers extended day care services for school-age children, kindergarten up to 5th-grade students. The company’s after-school programs are state-licensed and feature age and developmentally appropriate activities that support...

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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Pre-k programs in Manchester, 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 Manchester, 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 Manchester, 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 Manchester, 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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