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Pre-K Schools in Needham, MA are rated 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 4 reviews of the 60 listed pre-k schools

Theophany Orthodox Christian School

My nephew and my two daughters all attended Theophany. It's a true hidden gem with teachers who are not only creative and warm but also...

- Marybeth H.

Needham Children's Center

Amazing Day Care Center! Family and staff that cares! Children Absolutely Love being there and Love their teachers! Highly Recommend NCC!

- RMV

AMO ET DOCEO LIBERI CENTER

I absolutely love this center. Over the past eight years, all three of my children have been enrolled here, and my youngest still attends....

- Hannah B.

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Theophany Orthodox Christian School

754 GREENDALE AVE Needham, MA

5.0(1)

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Faith based
Child care
Theophany School offers a multi-age learning experience with small class sizes, an engaging curriculum and a loving Christian environment for children in the Greater Boston area. Our current programs include: 3-day and 5-day Preschool class options, and a full-day Kindergarten. The School and its staff are fully licensed by...

Marybeth H. says "My nephew and my two daughters all attended Theophany. It's a true hidden gem with teachers who are not only creative and warm but also educated and...

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Expressions After School

1132 Highland Ave Needham, MA

State license verified

Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Outdoor/nature
Child care
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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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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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Needham Children's Center

858 Great Plain Ave Needham, MA

3.7(3)
Kindergarten
Preschool
Child care
We offer a quality program for children and their families which recognizes the holistic development of young children. We promote their cognitive, social, emotional, and physical growth and provide a stimulating environment with positive, nurturing care and a developmentally appropriate curriculum. NCC provides a variety of...

RMV says "Amazing Day Care Center! Family and staff that cares! Children Absolutely Love being there and Love their teachers! Highly Recommend NCC!"

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Sew Easy

908 Great Plain Ave Needham, MA

Sew Easy has been family owned and operated for 19 years teaching 13,000 kids and teens how to sew. With our many years of teaching experience, we have developed proven methods of instruction to individually suit a child's learning and personality style. We believe this is one of the many reasons why children remain in our...
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Scalliwags

1346 SOUTH ST NEEDHAM, MA

State license verified

starting at
$2400/mo
Scalliwags is a small center based childcare program with 3 current locations in the Needham/Wellesley area. Two of our centers are infant/toddler childcare centers and one of our centers offers care for infants through Pre-K. Our program follows play based curriculum with lots of activities that follow the interest of the...
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Scalliwags ELC

430 HUNNEWELL ST NEEDHAM, MA

State license verified

starting at
$2000/mo
Scalliwags is a small center based childcare program with 3 current locations in the Needham/Wellesley area. Two of our centers are infant/toddler childcare centers and one of our centers offers care for infants through Pre-K. Our program follows play based curriculum with lots of activities that follow the interest of the...
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Chestnut Childrens Center Inc

167 Chestnut St Needham, MA

Kindergarten
Preschool
Child care
Chestnut Children's Center Inc located in Needham, MA is a center that provide a safe, nurturing, interactive, fun and exciting environment where your child can learn while having fun. The center has a comprehensive program from Infant, Toddler, Preschool, Pre-K, and Kindergarten.
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Tobin Beaudet Schools

72 School St Needham, MA

Child care
Tobin Beaudet School is a state-licensed child care facility that offers early education programs for kindergarten kids and extended day programs for elementary students. Located in Needham, Massachusetts, the company focuses on teaching and developing children’s core competencies in math, science, language arts, and social...
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Needham Extended Day Program-Broadmeadow

120 Broad Meadow Rd Needham, MA

Child care
Kindergarten
Needham Extended Day Program-Broadmeadow is a school-age childcare program in Needham, MA for children from Kindergarten to Fifth Grade. The programs provide a safe environment where children can learn, relax, thrive, and have fun. The company is committed to helping children learn to be responsible community members.
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Temple Beth Shalom Childrens Center

670 Highland Ave. Needham, MA

Child care
Preschool
Temple Beth Shalom Children’s Center is a child care facility that offers early learning programs geared towards preschool children. Located in Needham, Massachusetts, the company admits kids between the ages of two to five years old. The company also programs for kindergarten and elementary students from grades one to twelve.
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Noah's Arc Preschool

1154 Great Plain Avenue Needham, MA

Kindergarten
Preschool
Child care
Noah's Arc Preschool located at 1154 Great Plain Avenue, Needham, Massachusetts, offers basic childcare and learning services. The school is open from eight AM to two PM, Mondays through Fridays. It offers programs for infants, toddlers, preschool and kindergarten prep. It offers before- and after- school programs, including...
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Needham Extended Day Program-Eliot

135 Wellesley Ave Needham, MA

Child care
Kindergarten
Needham Extended Day Program-Eliot is a licensed child care provider that offers before and after-school care services to children and families residing in Needham, Massachusetts. The company’s goal is to provide a secure and nurturing environment where kindergarten and school-age children are encouraged to explore, learn, and...
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Needham Extended Day Program - Newman Site

1155 Central Ave Needham, MA

Child care
Kindergarten
Needham Extended Day Program for Newman Site located at 1155 Central Avenue, Needham, Massachusetts, offers childcare and learning services. It offers programs for infants, toddlers, early preschool and kindergarten prep. It offers before- and after- school programs, including summer camps and winter breaks. The school is open...
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Smart Kids Play School

36 Thorpe Road Needham, MA

Hello, my name is Ashley Redmond and I have 15 plus years of experience with children. I have taught both three and four years and was a Preschool Director. I now have three adorable boys. My oldest is 6 and we also have twins that are three. I have decided to keep the twins home with me until they go to Kindergarten. I adore...
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AMO ET DOCEO LIBERI CENTER

1 GLEN DR EAST WALPOLE, MA

5.0(3)

State license verified

Outdoor/nature
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Child care
Preschool
The Liberi Center has been providing quality daycare in Walpole and its surrounding communities since 1977. With infant, toddler, and preschool rooms, our staff provides for your child in a friendly, nurturing home environment. Our infants have individual on demand schedules. We provide opportunities for gross motor play,...

Hannah B. says "I absolutely love this center. Over the past eight years, all three of my children have been enrolled here, and my youngest still attends. The center was...

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Building Blocks Daycare

47 CONCORD AVE NORWOOD, MA

5.0(4)

State license verified

Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Outdoor/nature
In-Home daycare
From Pre-Crawlers to Pre-K Pros — We Grow Together at Building Blocks Daycare Located in the heart of Norwood, MA, Building Blocks Daycare is a warm, home-based family daycare rooted in love, learning, and community. We specialize in nurturing toddlers and young children in a safe, structured, and joyful environment that...

Care Member says "Building Blocks Daycare was like a second home for my daughter. She spent a few amazing years there and truly loved it. Mrs. N is a great provider, so...

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Fairmount Hill Childcare

272 Fairmount Ave. 1 Hyde Park, MA

5.0(1)

State license verified

Fairmount Hill Child Care is a licensed home daycare and microschool. We offer quality infant and toddler care with excellent ratios - typically 3 adults for 10 children. We offer preschool starting at 18 months, a dynamic, hands-on pre-k program for 4-year-olds, and we follow a secular, literature-based curriculum for grades...

Pauline P. says "ill be so happy to work with this family and baby"

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Little Sprouts Natick

11 HURON DR NATICK, MA

5.0(2)

State license verified

Child care
Day Care
We invite you to discover Little Sprouts Natick, a beautiful, joyful school intentionally designed to inspire learning and play. Our modern features and brightly colored spaces create a welcoming environment in which your child will embark upon new adventures and meet new friends. With many classroom options, Little Sprouts...

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...

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-Little Sprouts Dedham

280 BRIDGE ST DEDHAM, MA

5.0(2)

State license verified

Day Care
Preschool
Child care
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...

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...

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

Pre-k programs in Needham, 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 Needham, 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 Needham, 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 Needham, 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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