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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

Tender Learning Centre

We used TLC for both of our children (a total of 4 years) and loved how each different teacher and room put so much thought into the daily...

- Jessica S.

Comfort of Home Daycare

My child attended Comfort of Home Daycare, a home-based daycare center, for 3 years and loved it. It's small and intimate which is great...

- Ji L.

Stoneham Daycare

Both of my children have grown up with Donna. Each one started at age 5 months for three days a week, and gradually increased to full time....

- Lauren A

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Two Little Owls Schoolhouse

501 CAMBRIDGE ST CAMBRIDGE, MA

State license verified

starting at
$2499/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Child care
Day Care
Preschool
Two Little Owls Schoolhouse is an Infant, Toddler, Preschool, and Pre-K Child care Center in East Cambridge. We are open from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM and are located near the Lechmere T stop, MIT, and many Bio-tech and Pharmaceutical Companies in the heart of Cambridge. Some of our program elements include a hot lunch and healthy...
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Two Little Owls Schoolhouse

501 Cambridge Street Cambridge, MA

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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BIGELOW COOPERATIVE DAY CARE CENTER

44 PARK ST SOMERVILLE, MA

State license verified

starting at
$2186/mo
Reggio emilia
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Cooperative
Day Care
Bigelow Cooperative Daycare Center is a non-profit (501c3) early education and care facility committed to providing an extended family experience and a safe and caring environment for children. The program is designed to nurture the cognitive, physical, social, and emotional development of children from 3 months to kindergarten...
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Covenant Christian Academy

83 Pine Street Peabody, MA

Faith based
Developmental (play-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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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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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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Little Sprouts Wilmington

310 LOWELL ST WILMINGTON, MA

State license verified

Child care
Day Care
Preschool
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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Waverley Square Daycare

451 Lowell St Lexington, MA

Reggio emilia
Developmental (play-based)
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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Little Sprouts Peabody

7 1ST AVE PEABODY, MA

State license verified

Child care
Day 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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For Kids Only After School

194 Essex St Salem, MA

Special needs
Academic
Child care
For over 30 years, For Kids Only Afterschool (FKO) has provided high-quality out-of-school time programming to school-age children, kindergarten to grade 8. FKO operates 16 school-based sites and 2 independent facilities, partnering with six school districts in: East Boston, Everett, Peabody, Revere, Salem and Winthrop. FKO...
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The LEAP School

210 Marrett Road Lexington, MA

Reggio emilia
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Preschool
The LEAP Schools are located in Lexington, Bedford and Sudbury, Massachusetts. The Language Enrichment Arts Program, founded in 1985, is a non-denominational private preschool program accredited by EEC (Early Education and Care). The LEAP School is uniquely designed to support the diverse needs of children, from toddler...
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Ms. Elisa's NeighborSchool

11 ELLSWORTH RD Peabody, MA

I work with many special needs children and I so enjoy helping them achieve milestones and meet higher levels of development. My favorite part is when we've been working very hard to advance the child to the next stage and then something clicks. Parent's relief in that progress and the role that I get to play in helping the...
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Ms. Lody's NeighborSchool

81 BUNKER HILL ST APT 1067 Charlestown, MA

The program is usually bilingual between English and Spanish. The kids get to work with both languages, which gives them a huge advantage in life. I am very hands-on with the kiddos and love to play with them. We play music, we go on field trips, we do art, reading, and tons of engaging learning through play. For outdoor play,...
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Tender Learning Centre

105 TERRACE HALL AVENUE Burlington, MA

5.0(1)
Academic
Child care
Kindergarten
Preschool
We offer programs for infants, Toddlers, Preschool, Pre-K, Kindergarten and school aged. Educational learning through play and fun activities. Our center has two locations; Burlington and Wilmington MA. We are looking for full-time certified teachers! Please reach out to schedule an interview, we look forward to meeting you!

Jessica S. says "We used TLC for both of our children (a total of 4 years) and loved how each different teacher and room put so much thought into the daily activities the...

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Child care
In-Home daycare
Comfort of Home Daycare offers a home environment with a fun, loving, educational atmosphere. I have toddler and pre-school curriculum for ages 18m-5, arts and crafts, music, storytime, computer time, field trips. I have a fenced in fully equipped playground. My hours are 6:30 AM - 6:00 PM. I provide care for ages infant - 10yrs...

Ji L. says "My child attended Comfort of Home Daycare, a home-based daycare center, for 3 years and loved it. It's small and intimate which is great for infants and...

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Stoneham Daycare

21 Cherry Avenue Stoneham, MA

5.0(1)
I am an EEC licensed, full-time, in-home day care provider. I have been an EEC licensed childcare provider for over 25 years. As a licensed provider, I am CPR certified as well as skills in first-aid training. I am licensed to have six children ranging in ages from infant to four-years-old. I offer meals, age-appropriate...

Lauren A says "Both of my children have grown up with Donna. Each one started at age 5 months for three days a week, and gradually increased to full time. Over the past...

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LAUNCH AND LEARN EDUCARE CENTER

304 CAMBRIDGE RD # 1 WOBURN, MA

5.0(1)

State license verified

starting at
$2080/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Child care
Day Care
Preschool
Get ready to grow! Launch and Learn EduCare Center is the premier day care and early education center. We provide care for infants, toddlers, preschool ​and pre-kindergarten children, beginning at six weeks of age. ​ We take pride in our ability to enhance your child's development by integrating learning into ​every piece of...

Care Member says "Caring teachers in a fantastic facility. Our oldest graduates to kindergarten this year and we have two younger children still enrolled. The curriculum...

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Faith based
Child care
Our After School Program accepts children in Kindergarten through 5th grade and includes a Middle School Program for 6th through 8th graders. Every weekday we pick children up from area schools with our van and bus and bring them to Kids Place where they receive a nutritious snack and help with homework. A variety of fun and...

John says "Kids' Place is a wonderful program! The staff takes such good care of my children."

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Lynn Teddy Bear Daycare

520 Eastern Ave Lynn, MA

4.0(1)
Child care
In-Home daycare
Kindergarten
Preschool
Lynn Teddy Bear Daycare is an educational childcare facility located at 520 Eastern Avenue, Lynn, Massachusetts. The company provides child care, preschool and kindergarten programs and can accommodate 34 children. Lynn Teddy Bear Daycare offers full-time and part-time care services, Mondays through Fridays, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
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Safari Kid Burlington

156 Cambridge St Burlington, MA

5.0(1)
Montessori
Reggio emilia
International
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
+ 3 more
Safari Kid provides more than preschool and infant/toddler programs that encourage lifelong learning. We also offer enrichment in the form of after-school programs for children in kindergarten through 8th grade, including arrangements for transportation from their local school. Our summer camps combine academics with sports,...

Care Member says "My 11-month-old loves Safari Kid Burlington! The staff is caring, the environment is safe, and the center is clean and well-organized. I feel confident...

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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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