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

We have 39 pre-k schools in Upton, MA! Compare and find the best pre-k school to fit your needs.

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Art-n-play Childcare

5 Alexander Rd. Hopkinton, MA

5 mi

Art-N-Play Childcare offers educational, flexible family childcare in a quiet neighborhood setting. Children ages infant through five will enjoy daily art, circle time, a weekly visiting "Music Together" program and indoor/outdoor free play. We use the "Handwriting Without Tears/Get Set for School" pre-K curriculum, and founder/director, Carrie Greene, has over 15 years classroom teaching experience. Affordable rates and flexible schedules. Visit today!
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The Learning Center of Hopkinton

59 Wood St Hopkinton, MA

5 mi

Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
The Learning Center of Hopkinton offers services to children from three months to twelve years of age. The center provides Infant, Toddler, Preschool, Kindergarten Wrap-Around, Kids Clubhouse for School Age, Summer Camp, and other enrichment programs such as Karate, Tumblebus, Homework Help, and a lot more.
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Steppingstones Children Center

391 S MAIN ST HOPEDALE, MA

5 mi

Preschool
Child care
Steppingstones Children Center is a licensed provider that offers full-time and part-time educational daycare programs for infants to pre-kindergarten children. The company serves kids who are aged eight weeks old to five years old. Steppingstones Children Center operates Monday through Friday from 6:30 A.M. to 6:00 P.M.
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Ebridge Montessori School

57 E Main St Ste 101 Westborough, MA

6 mi

Ebridge Montessori School serves children from 15 months to 6 years old (from Toddler, Preschool to Kindergarten). They believe in the endless possibilities for a child to learn and grow in a nurturing and stimulating environment filled with enriching educational and social experiences. 
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Dreamstation

350 Pleasant St Ashland, MA

9 mi

Preschool
Child care
Dreamstation is a privately-owned, non-profit early education center in Ashland that offers various services and programs for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-age children. The company’s programs are offered on full-time and part-time schedules. They also offer before-school and after-school programs for kindergarten students. Summer programs which include water and outdoor play, field trips, and art activities are also available.
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Kidsborough

34 Hayden Rowe St Hopkinton, MA

5 mi

Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
Kidsborough is a child care facility in Hopkinton, Massachusetts that offers extended day programs for kindergarten and school-age children. The company provides before and after-school programs with enrichment-based curriculums as well as summer camp activities. The company’s programs are designed to support social and emotional development and promote effective study habits.
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Playhouse Preschool

65 South St Ste 100 Hopkinton, MA

5 mi

Child care
The Playhouse Preschool provides childcare for pre-K children in Hopkinton, Massachusetts. They provide a nurturing environment where the children's holistic growth is encouraged through play-based and child-centered activities. They aim to develop the children's self-esteem and prepare them for further education. The Playhouse Preschool accommodates part-time schedules and drop-ins and is open Mondays to Fridays from seven thirty AM to five thirty PM.
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Southborough Village Preschool, Inc.

14 East Main Street Southborough, MA

9 mi

Preschool
Southborough Village Preschool, Inc. is located at 14 East Main Street, Southborough, Massachusetts and offers morning, afternoon and full-day preschool programs. It also offers supervised extended day playschool and provides a warm, rich, educational environment where children can grow and develop skills. The school serves children ages 21 months through pre-kindergarten and is open Mondays through Fridays, 9AM to 3PM.
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Roosevelt School

1006 GRAFTON ST WORCESTER, MA

10 mi

Preschool
Child care
Roosevelt School s a federally funded preschool program whose focus is to provide quality instruction and education with an emphasis on early literacy and mathematics. It prepares children for elementary school and a successful transition to kindergarten. Teachers use research based curriculum. Instruction is provided in both individual and small group settings. The classroom environment and teacher instruction provide opportunities for each child to develop at their own pace in a stimulating and challenging setting. Comprehensive services are provided to both the child and their family.
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Little Peoples Day Care

27 Federal St Blackstone, MA

10 mi

Child care
Little Peoples Day Care located in Blackstone, Massachusetts, offers childcare and learning services. It is open from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Mondays through Fridays. The center offers programs for infants, toddlers, early education and kindergarten prep, as well as before and after-school programs, including summer camps and winter breaks.
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Milford First United Methodist Church

39 Exchange St Milford, MA

5 mi

Child care
The Milford First United Methodist Church offers care and education service for nursery, preschool, and kindergarten kids every Fridays and Sundays. The programs are offered to children ages two to six years old and provide a nurturing Christian atmosphere that imparts values.
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Holliston Extended Day

370 Hollis St Holliston, MA

8 mi

Developmental (play-based)
Child care
Holliston Extended Day is an school-age care program operated under the auspices of the Holliston Public Schools and serving students enrolled in the district. Our children range in age from preschool through eighth grade. These age groups are divided into three programs. The first is YKO, which is our preschool/kindergarten classroom. The second program is called OKO, and is home to children in grades 1-4. Finally, we have YMD, which is the program in which children in grades 5-8 participate. All programs share the same basic philosophy, yet each has it own, unique, age appropriate goals. Holliston Extended Day is open Mondays to Fridays from seven AM to six PM. care hours vary based on school hours for each grade level. Extended Day also offers full day programming on many no school days and during the summer. Extended Day is dedicated to building each child's self esteem and to helping each child gain the social skills necessary for developing positive peer relationships and a positive self image. Extended Day strives to provide your child with an environment within which he/she can safely explore, discover, create, and grow. Extended Day staff recognizes the uniqueness and importance of each child and strives to create experiences wherein each child can learn to make choices, discover new pastimes, and explore new ideas in an environment that is safe, supportive, and creative. It is the policy of Holliston Public Schools not to discriminate on the basis of race, gender, religion, national origin, color, homelessness, sexual orientation, age or disability in its education programs, services, activities, or employment practices.
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Shining Stars Nursery School, Inc.

37 COTTAGE ST Medway, MA

9 mi

Academic
Cooperative
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Choosing to enroll your child in a preschool program is a significant step in your child's developmental process. As the Director of Shining Stars, I strive to create a positive, nurturing, educational environment for your child to succeed. I firmly believe that if your child feels happy, respected, and safe, he/she will strive to learn and strive to excel. Each child is unique and each will learn at his/her own pace. At Shining Stars, your child's various interests, learning styles, and abilities are recognized and developed. Classroom activities are designed to promote aspects of individual child growth and development. Identification and recognition of your child's needs are keys to his/her success. At Shining Stars, we work closely with the families enrolled to ensure every child has a rewarding, positive, and fun preschool experience. 2 Day Program Our two day program places an emphasis on socialization, play, sharing, and conflict resolution. The children are encouraged to express their feelings in positive ways and to follow reasonable school rules. Each child is treated as an individual and expectations vary according to the age specific skills they have mastered. The activities and experiences presented promote cognitive, social, and emotional growth. 3 Day Program In addition to building on the skills mentioned above, our three day program provides an abundance of academic learning activities. The children participate in a variety of age-appropriate skill building exercises. The Learning Centers are designed to promote peer cooperation, Kindergarten readiness and strengthen self-esteem. 5 Day Program Our five day program allows the child to learn in a consistent structured environment. Age-appropriate activities are presented and implemented to encourage growth socially, emotionally, and academically. The daily routines include activities from all areas of learning: art, dramatic play, literacy, math, music, science, and writing. Extended Day Program Our extended day program is an extension of our morning routines and learning. A strong emphasis is placed on daily self-help activities, developing individual responsibility and becoming confident members in a large, social group environment. The longer day prepares the student to adapt to the full-time Kindergarten schedule.
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Medway Extended Day, Inc.

16 Cassidy Ln Medway, MA

9 mi

We offer after school childcare for children from K-6th grade.
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Wee Folk Learning Center

1178 S Main St Bellingham, MA

10 mi

Child care
Wee Folk Learning Center offers full time and part time programs for Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten, and Before & After School. It provides a child-centered curriculum that focuses on each child's individual development of cognitive, physical, emotional and social skills. The center provides children with loving, nurturing teachers and a supportive environment that encourages them to achieve their full potential.
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Finally Farm Daycare

42 Blackstone St Mendon, MA

6 mi

My daycare is located on a beautiful farm. We have fruit trees, berry bushes, flowers, a dog and horses! I have a B.S. in Elementary Ed. I was a school teacher for several years before opening my daycare in 1995. In addition to preparing children for kindergarten, I also focus on lots of outdoor play, exploring nature, learning about animals and the seasons. We work on manners, kindness, sharing and, most of all, having fun! I am open year round, with 3 weeks off for vacation. I am open from 7:15 am-5:15 pm Mon-Fri. I charge $200/wk. for full-time care, $45/day. I provide breakfast, morning snack, lunch and afternoon snack. "Let your child enjoy life on the Farm"
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Art-N-Play Childcare and Preschool

5 Alexander Rd Hopkinton, MA

5 mi

Preschool
Child care
Art-N-Play Childcare and Preschool, offers full and part-time flexible schedules for children ages infant through five. 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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Montessori Childrens House

64 Central St Southborough, MA

9 mi

Kindergarten
Montessori Childrens House fosters a love of learning, a positive self esteem, and to lead each child toward independence. It has been in operation for more than 30 years. Their small-school setting provides an enriching and loving environment for children ages 2.9 through kindergarten.
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Hopkinton Christian Preschool

146 E MAIN ST HOPKINTON, MA

5 mi

Preschool
Child care
Hopkinton Christian Preschool is a Christian-based preschool, designed to provide an environment for the child to grow and develop into what God has intended. Their goal is to nurture children's enthusiasm about learning and assist them in reaching their full potential; ultimately leading to successful entry into kindergarten.
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FAQs for finding a pre-k near you in Upton, MA

Pre-k programs in Upton, 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 Upton, 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 Upton, 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 Upton, 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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