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Pre-K Schools in Waltham, MA are rated 1.0 out of 5 stars based on 2 reviews of the 60 listed pre-k schools

Celebree School of Newton

We love this daycare! Teachers and the whole staff are wonderful and so caring with our son😊

- Care member

Top Tots Learning Center

I love Top Tots so much. The owners are so generous. The teachers are so caring and knowledgeable. My son has really come out of his shell....

- KRYSTAL A.

Little Sprouts Natick

We couldn't be happier with our experience at Little Sprouts! The staff is incredibly caring, patient, and attentive to the needs of our...

- Alex L.

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Cadence Academy Preschool Waltham - PERMANENTLY CLOSED

475 WINTER ST WALTHAM, MA

State license verified

Day Care
Child care
We provide parents with peace of mind by giving children an exceptional education every fun-filled day in a place as nurturing as home. We offer childcare and early educational programs for infants, toddlers, preschoolers and kindergarteners. We also have before & after school care and summer camp for school age children.
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Little Souls Center

200 5th Ave Waltham, MA

1.0(2)
Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
Little Souls Center located at 200 5th Avenue, Waltham, Massachusetts, offers basic 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 center is open from 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM,...
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Celebree School of Newton

120 Wells Avenue NEWTON, MA

5.0(1)

State license verified

Academic
Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Day Care
+ 1 more
Celebree School of Newton provides daycare in Newton, MA, for infants through Pre-K. Our preschool offers infant care, toddler care, and early learning childcare programs in a safe, nurturing environment where children feel supported and encouraged. Through a research-based, play-driven curriculum, we help children build...

Care Member says "We love this daycare! Teachers and the whole staff are wonderful and so caring with our son😊"

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Top Tots Learning Center

1560 BEACON ST BROOKLINE, MA

5.0(6)

State license verified

starting at
$2400/mo
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Montessori
Reggio emilia
International
+ 3 more
You can call us a preschool. You can call us a daycare, or a childcare center. Just don’t call us average. TOP TOTS is Brookline’s newest hybrid Learning Center. We offer a continuum of education and childcare for Toddlers, Pre-school and Pre-Kindergarten age students. TOP TOTS Learning Center may be new, but our team is not. We...

KRYSTAL A. says "I love Top Tots so much. The owners are so generous. The teachers are so caring and knowledgeable. My son has really come out of his shell. He has...

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Little Sprouts Natick

11 HURON DR NATICK, MA

5.0(2)

State license verified

Day Care
Child 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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Global Children's School

4A GILL ST WOBURN, MA

4.0(1)

State license verified

starting at
$2132/mo
Developmental (play-based)
International
Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
+ 1 more
A joyful, child-centered, multicultural early education in Woburn, Massachusetts. Infants through Kindergarten. Certified, Experienced teachers are trained in early childhood best practices. Convenient locations Woburn, Natick and Cambridge. Great outdoors. Hot meals Included. * We specialize in Quality Early Childhood...

Mike C. says "We have one kid there for close to a year. The staff is great, and we've worked with Catherine and the school has grown since. Everybody is extremely nice...

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Youbellor Child Academy

12 BRIGHTON ST BELMONT, MA

5.0(5)

State license verified

starting at
$2750/mo
Academic
Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Preschool
+ 2 more
IT IS WITH A SAD HEART I MUST POST THAT THIS LOCATION WILL BE CLOSED PERMENTANTLY AS OF MONDAY MAY 4TH, 2026. Youbellor Child Academy of Belmont is a multicultural STEAM, play/academic based school. Staff and children spend their day exploring the world around them in a safe and nurturing way. Our teachers spend time guiding...

Care Member says "When I was making the decision to bring my Daughter to Youbellor Child Academy in Belmont, MA, I was fraught with many reservations beforehand. It is...

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Let's Learn Together Childcare

11 Water St. Arlington, MA

5.0(2)
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Child care
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...

Kasia M says "Mary is a great director and all the teachers are great. I feel so lucky that I was able to get a spot for both of my kids."

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Little Sprouts Natick

11 HURON DR NATICK, MA

5.0(1)

State license verified

Day Care
Child 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...

Care Member says "We’ve been sending our little guy to Little Sprouts Natick since he was 5 months old. He’s still in the infant classroom and we have loved it so far....

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THE BILLY DALWIN PRESCHOOL OF TEMPLE EMUNAH

9 PIPER RD LEXINGTON, MA

5.0(1)

State license verified

starting at
$1919/mo
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Reggio emilia
Waldorf
Faith based
+ 3 more
The Billy Dalwin Preschool is a creative, warm, and welcoming place for children ages 18 months to five years old. The school offers morning and full day programs for toddlers and preschoolers as well as extended day options. Daily curriculum provides an innovative multi-disciplinary approach to learning, blending engaging...

Care Member says "A warm inclusive school where my child can learn and grow with his friends."

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Tobin Children's School

71 COTTAGE ST NATICK, MA

5.0(3)

State license verified

Preschool
Day Care
Child care
Located near downtown Natick, close to the Commuter Rail, Route 16 and Route 27; the Tobin Children’s School – celebrating over 30 years of excellence – is proud to offer the very best childcare for you and your child. Our program is licensed by the MA Department of Early Education and Care and one of only two programs in Natick...

Lauren C. says "Both of my kids have attended Inspire (previously Kids & Co.) starting as infants. The teachers and directors are great and very loving with the kids....

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-Little Sprouts Watertown

150 COOLIDGE AVE WATERTOWN, MA

5.0(6)

State license verified

Day Care
Child 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. Located on a quiet side street near the...

Care Member says "I trust this message finds you well the admin. Together with staff of little sprouts Watertown. We are delighted to have you as our kid’s day...

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Four Seasons Preschool of Mt. Auburn

786 Mt. Auburn St WATERTOWN, MA

5.0(2)

State license verified

Academic
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Day Care
+ 1 more
At Four Seasons Preschool of Mt. Auburn, we provide a warm, nurturing, and engaging early childhood education experience focused on helping children grow academically, socially, and emotionally. Our programs emphasize hands-on learning, creativity, play-based exploration, and kindergarten readiness in a safe and supportive...

Care Member says "We have had an excellent experience with Four Seasons Preschool of Mt. Auburn. It was our first time leaving our son with anyone other than family, and...

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Panda Bilingual Daycare

30 Cambridgepark Drive Cambridge, MA

5.0(1)
Outdoor/nature
Montessori
Preschool
Child care
Panda Bilingual Daycare is a bilingual Mandarin- English early educational childcare center combining the Montessori educational philosophy with Chinese and American language and culture. Our center's mission is to offer the highest quality care and education for children from three months to kindergarten entry. The Panda...

Mingshu H says "We have a 2.5yrs daughter in Panda Bilingual Daycare since this summer. We have been very satisfied so far. The site is brand new and the facilities are...

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Theophany Orthodox Christian School

754 GREENDALE AVE Needham, MA

5.0(1)
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
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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Two Little Owls Schoolhouse

501 Cambridge Street Cambridge, MA

Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Child care
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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FOUR SEASONS PRESCHOOL

226 MOUNT AUBURN ST WATERTOWN, MA

State license verified

starting at
$36/mo
Preschool
Child care
We offer care for Infant through Pre-Kindergarten 7:30-5:00, Monday through Friday. We offer a nurturing environment where the children learn hands-on throughout the day. Our staff plan child centered activities to ensure all are interested at all times! Reach out to learn more about our wonderful program and curriculum we have!...
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Celebree School of Newton

120 Wells Avenue NEWTON, MA

State license verified

Academic
Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Kindergarten
+ 2 more
At Celebree School, we believe your child’s bright future starts with a nurturing, home-like environment built on our core pillars: Protect, Educate, and Nurture. Our dedicated educators use a curriculum based on the 7 Domains of Learning to support the "whole child," from the tranquil, loving care of our infant program to the...
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Celebree School of Sudbury

631 Boston Post Road SUDBURY, MA

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Day Care
Child care
Celebree School of Sudbury provides daycare in Sudbury, MA, for infants through Pre-K, along with before- and after-school care for school-age children. Our preschool offers infant care, toddler care, and early learning childcare programs in a safe, nurturing environment where children feel supported and encouraged. Through a...
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St Columbkille Partnership School

25 Arlington Street Brighton, MA

Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Faith based
Preschool
Kindergarten
Welcome to Saint Columbkille Partnership School, the only lab school in Boston for pre-K to grade 8 students. We are among a small group of schools across the world with a unique and strong collaboration with a leading research university, allowing for a tailored and more thoughtful approach to your child's education. We...
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FAQs for finding a pre-k near you in Waltham, MA

Pre-k programs in Waltham, 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 Waltham, 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 Waltham, 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 Waltham, 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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