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Little Souls Center

200 5th Ave Waltham, MA

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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Global Children School

4A Gill St Woburn, MA

5.0(6)

State license verified

Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
International
Montessori
Preschool
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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...

Care Member says "Global children school is the highest level.There you can find everything, the best food , home made, cooked fresh from the chefs, the best teachers,...

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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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Waverley Square Daycare

451 Lowell St Lexington, MA

State license verified

Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Reggio emilia
Preschool
Child care
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 Concord

40 STRAWBERRY HILL RD CONCORD, MA

State license verified

Preschool
Day Care
Child care
Welcome to Little Sprouts Early Education and Child Care in Concord, 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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Tobin Children's School

71 COTTAGE ST NATICK, MA

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...
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Let's Learn Together Childcare

11 Water St. Arlington, MA

State license verified

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...
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L.E.A.P. Childcare

1 Charles Gardner Lane Woburn, MA

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Child care
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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Cadence Academy Preschool

210 SOUTH AVE WESTON, 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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Lisa's Place

58 Peter Spring Rd. Concord, MA

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Licensed by the Department of Early Education and Care for over twenty years, Lisa's Place, in Concord, MA specializes in childcare for infants through pre-K aged children. We operate like a large family, believing that children benefit significantly from interaction with children of all ages. Our aim is to develop a child's...
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Little Sprouts Natick

11 HURON DR NATICK, MA

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...
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Next Generation Children's Centers Natick

15 STRATHMORE RD NATICK, 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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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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Tiny Tots Daycare

54 Loring Ave Winchester, MA

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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...
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Children's Happy Day School

5 Charles Park Road West Roxbury, MA

State license verified

Academic
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Child care
Children's Happy Day School is a fully accredited NAEYC preschool, kindergarten and child care center with programs for children ages 2.0 to 6 years old. Located off the VFW Parkway in West Roxbury, we enroll children from Boston and the neighboring communities of Newton, Brookline, Dedham, Westwood and Needham.
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Two Little Owls Schoolhouse

501 Cambridge Street Cambridge, MA

State license verified

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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Tobin Children's School

71 Cottage St Natick, MA

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Child care
Leaders in early childhood education, we offer full-year, full-day programs for infants up to PreK here at our state-licensed, nationally-accredited program in Natick, MA. Located in a restored Victorian, we have 9 stand-alone classrooms, an indoor gross motor space, three age-specific playgrounds (infants/toddlers/PS&PreK),...
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Saint Columbkille Partnership School

25 Arlington St. Brighton, MA

Academic
Cooperative
Faith based
Preschool
Kindergarten
A JOYFUL place to learn! Saint Columbkille Partnership School's Early Childhood Program is a well-developed, research-based program that will introduce children from two years and nine months through kindergarten, to the world of learning that is critical for later academic and social success in life. Aligning with the mission...
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Open Arms Christian Preschool

426 Davis Road Bedford, MA

State license verified

Academic
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Faith based
Preschool
Open Arms Christian Preschool (OACP) provides a stimulating, Christian learning environment. Each child will be encouraged to develop at a comfortable rate of growth since each child is a unique individual. Our curriculum provides guidance to promote five areas of development which includes: Spiritual, Social, Intellectual,...
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Newton School for Children

25 LENGLEN RD # 2 NEWTON, 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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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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