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Pre-K Schools in Wakefield, MA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews of the 60 listed pre-k schools

Children's Gathering Nursery and Day School

We loved this place! All the staff are very loving and you could tell they adored my son! The teachers and director were very accessible and...

- Kathryn P.

Great Beginnings Learning School, Inc.

Great Beginnings is an amazing child care facility. My oldest son who is now 7 years old started there as a toddler and also did the...

- Jennifer P.

New Beginnings Preschool

This preschool is awesome! My son loved this school, learned so much and had the best possible preschool experience! The teachers are the...

- Mary J

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Children's Gathering Nursery and Day School

101 Cedar St Wakefield, MA

5.0(1)
Kindergarten
Child care
Preschool
Children's Gathering Nursery and Day School is a child care facility located at 101 Cedar St. Wakefield, MA. The center has a comprehensive program that maximizes your child's learning potential through experiential opportunity in a variety of age-appropriate contexts from Infant, Toddler, Preschool, Pre-K, Kindergarten, and...

Kathryn P. says "We loved this place! All the staff are very loving and you could tell they adored my son! The teachers and director were very accessible and provided...

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Perfect Fit Nanny Agnecy

128 Nahant Street Wakefield, MA

Save yourself time and energy by letting Perfect Fit Nanny Agency do the search for you. All of our Nannies and babysitters fill out an extensive application and are interviewed by Ashley Perin. After the interview I follow up with their references and do valid backgrounds check along with a CORI check. Our mission at Perfect...
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The Children's Center of Wakefield

483 Water St Wakefield, MA

Child care
The Children's Center of Wakefield located in Wakefield Massachusetts is a childcare and education provider that offers a calm and warm environment to children under its care. It caters to infants, toddlers, preschoolers and kindergartens. The center has a capacity of 64 children at the maximum.
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Kindergarten
Child care
Preschool
Great Beginnings Learning School, Inc. offers infant, toddler, preschool, pre-k, and kindergarten learning programs for children between the ages of 1 month through 8 years of age. At Great Beginnings Learning School, Inc., we offer a full food program, along with enrichment programs (yoga, music, science, storytellers) in...

Jennifer P. says "Great Beginnings is an amazing child care facility. My oldest son who is now 7 years old started there as a toddler and also did the preschool program...

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New Beginnings Preschool

9 Margin St Peabody, MA

5.0(3)

State license verified

Child care
Preschool
The New Beginnings Preschool in Peabody, Massachusetts offers a multicultural preschool for pre-K children. They provide a safe environment where the children can grow socially, emotionally, cognitively, and physically. Their staff is trained and experienced in caring for children with developmental and behavioral needs. New...

Mary J says "This preschool is awesome! My son loved this school, learned so much and had the best possible preschool experience! The teachers are the best!"

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Allie's Tots

6 Dothan Street Arlington, MA

5.0(1)
I provide family child care on a full-time basis for infants, toddlers and pre-school age children. Spots are now available for full-time care, 7:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Monday-Friday in Arlington Heights (convenient to Route 2 off the Park Avenue Exit). When I was a working mom, I felt such fear and stress leaving my children in...

Sarah P. says "It wasn't easy searching for someone to care for my infant girl. Even the second time around, I worried that I wouldn't be able to find someone that I...

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Global Children School

4A Gill St Woburn, MA

5.0(6)

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Montessori
International
Outdoor/nature
Kindergarten
+ 2 more
WELCOME to the first Global Children School in Massachusetts! * Quality Early Childhood Education * Full Immersion Approach English, Spanish and Russian * Child-Centered Approach * Project-Based Guided Learning * Intercultural Mindfulness * Global and Sustainable Living Perspective * accepting Massachusetts voucher for child...

Marigo S. says "I love Global Children . We are still using them during the pandemic. They are extremely vigilant. They speak to the children in both Russian & Spanish in...

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Rock and Roll Daycare

574 Cambridge St. Cambridge, MA

5.0(1)
Academic
Kindergarten
Child care
In-Home daycare
Preschool
Nanny Recruiter is a premium placement agency for full-time and part-time Nannies throughout the Greater Boston area. Our full-time recruiters will work with you to assist in personalizing the selection process of a Nanny. We simplify many of our processes through automatic billing, payroll services, and scheduling apps to allow...

Katie B says "Creative childcare facility. There is a very strong emphasis on music. The teachers take great care of the children, and the office staff respond quickly to...

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Tiny Tots Daycare

54 Loring Ave Winchester, MA

5.0(8)

State license verified

We are a daycare currently residing in a quiet part of Winchester, MA. We take care of all children between the ages of infancy to 5 years. Tiny Tots daycare offers a range of educational services depending on the age of the child. For babies and toddlers we cover a range of subjects such as Colors, Shapes, ABC's, Numbers and...

Lindsey K. says "My daughter has been going to Zarqua for the pay two years. Zarqua is so organized and so structured. The kids' play, nap and learning areas are always...

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Let's Learn Together Childcare

11 Water St. Arlington, MA

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Child care
Preschool
We're a brand new childcare center in Arlington Center offering childcare for infants, toddlers, preschool, and pre-k. We offer flexible childcare ranging from 1 day to 5 days of care. We believe learning begins through play! Our experienced team of educators has over 20 years of experience with childcare development. We're...
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Covenant Christian Academy

83 Pine Street Peabody, MA

Developmental (play-based)
Faith based
Academic
Kindergarten
Preschool
The Pre-Kindergarten Program at Covenant Christian Academy is designed to nurture a love of learning and to establish a foundation for lifelong learning. Young children grow and learn in the context of affirming teachers, a high-quality curriculum, and the integration of Christian values reinforced by authentic role...
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Little Sprouts Wilmington

310 LOWELL ST WILMINGTON, MA

State license verified

Child care
Day Care
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 solution that fits their needs. Convenient to surrounding towns such as...
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Saint Paul Early Education

130 Sylvan Street Danvers, MA

State license verified

Outdoor/nature
International
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Child care
+ 1 more
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 from 7:30 am - 4:30 pm.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...
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Saint Paul Early Education Inc.

130 SYLVAN ST STE 2 DANVERS, MA

State license verified

starting at
$400/mo
Outdoor/nature
Faith based
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Kindergarten
+ 2 more
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- 5:00pm. We provide low teacher/child ratios (1:5) in different sets of classrooms and we compliment our center with a dedicated indoor and outdoor...
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Little Sprouts Peabody

7 1ST AVE PEABODY, MA

State license verified

Day Care
Child care
Preschool
Welcome to Little Sprouts Early Education and Child Care in Peabody, 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...
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Two Little Owls Schoolhouse

501 Cambridge Street Cambridge, MA

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Child care
Preschool
Two Little Owls Schoolhouse, an Infant, Toddler, Preschool/Pre-K Childcare Center in East Cambridge located at 501 Cambridge Street in East Cambridge and convenient to the Lechmere MBTA station, MIT, and many Pharmaceuticals/Biotech companies. Our mission is to foster each child's emotional, academic and social development by...
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Waverley Square Daycare

451 Lowell St Lexington, MA

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Reggio emilia
Academic
Child care
Preschool
Waverley Square Daycare offers warm, nurturing education and care for infants through pre-K. Our staff shares a passion for teaching and helping young minds explore the world around them and preparing them for their life ahead. We believe children experience their greatest growth when they feel secure and wanted. At Waverley...
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L.E.A.P. Childcare

1 Charles Gardner Lane Woburn, MA

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Child care
Preschool
At L.E.A.P. Childcare we believe that you are never too young to discover what you are great at and how you learn best! Each child is special and unique, and we strive to instill a positive self-image in everyone. We encourage an environment that focuses on learning through play and exploration. Through this, we also support and...
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H2K Happy Healthy Kids Fitness Studio

284 Broadway Arlington, MA

Developmental (play-based)
H2K Happy Healthy Kids Fitness Studio specializes in non-competitive fitness for children and families. We provide a safe, nurturing environment for children and families to stay fit, while building self-esteem and instilling the fundamentals of maintaining a healthy lifestyle. H2K offers classes like Kids Cardio Kickboxing,...
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Dollies Home Care

1458 Handcock St Cambridge, MA

Welcome to Dollies Care INC. This agency was created for everyone, adults and children. Dollies Care provide caretaker services for children, in the comfort of familiar surroundings while making sure they're receiving the care they need. Dollies Care have qualified child caregivers, who are insured and have passed extensive...
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FAQs for finding a pre-k near you in Wakefield, MA

Pre-k programs in Wakefield, 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 Wakefield, 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 Wakefield, 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 Wakefield, 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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