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Newton School for Children

25 LENGLEN RD # 2 NEWTON, MA

State license verified

Child care
Day 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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Rock and Roll Daycare

574 Cambridge St. Cambridge, MA

Academic
Child care
In-Home daycare
Kindergarten
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...
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Kesher Newton Jewish Community After School Program

300 Hammond Pond Parkway Chestnut Hill, MA

Kesher Newton Jewish Community After School Program in Chestnut Hill, MA offers services to children from grades K-5. This child care facility provides excellent education in Jewish ethics, history, and culture, as well as modern Hebrew in a "camp-like" and joyful atmosphere. This child care facility features a Jewish community...
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THE BILLY DALWIN PRESCHOOL OF TEMPLE EMUNAH

9 PIPER RD LEXINGTON, MA

State license verified

starting at
$1919/mo
Reggio emilia
Faith based
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Waldorf
+ 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...
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Kingdom Rock Children's Village

10 Winslow Avenue Somerville, MA

State license verified

Faith based
Developmental (play-based)
Child care
Preschool
We are a faith-based Early Childhood Program for Infant through Pre-Kindergarten children, conveniently located in the Davis Square area. We have an amazing program that s centered on Limitless Love and Community. We understand the importance of balance and attending to the needs of the whole child. Our program provides...
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Allie's Tots

6 Dothan Street Arlington, MA

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...
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Beginnings School

210 South Avenue Weston, MA

Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Child care
Preschool
Beginnings School, located in Weston, MA provides exceptional education and a nurturing environment for children 3 months to 5 years old, in addition to the My Clubhouse After School Program and Summer Explorations Program for children in Kindergarten through 3rd grade. We first opened our doors in 1985, and in 2020 we became...
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Expressions After School

1132 Highland Ave Needham, MA

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Cooperative
Academic
Child care
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Here at Expressions After School we pride ourselves on having a home away from home atmosphere. We view our clients as an extension of our family. We are a sports and art based program located in the center of Needham, MA. We offer various clubs such as theatre, set design, costume design, visual arts, sewing, Legos, Lego...
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Theophany Orthodox Christian School

754 GREENDALE AVE Needham, MA

State license verified

Faith based
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
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...
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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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St. Joseph Elementary School

90 Pickering Street Needham, MA

Faith based
Preschool
St. Joseph Elementary School fosters creativity, independence, and decision making to raise confident, creative, and compassionate kids. Purposeful play in preschool is a student's sense of learning. The preschool program focuses on the academic, social, physical, and emotional well-being of students to prepare them for robust...
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The LEAP School

210 Marrett Road Lexington, MA

State license verified

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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Panda Bilingual Daycare

30 Cambridgepark Drive Cambridge, MA

State license verified

Montessori
Outdoor/nature
Child care
Preschool
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...
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Expressions After School

1132 Highland Ave Needham Heights, MA

Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Child care
Expressions After School is an arts-based after school program in Needham, MA serving Kindergarten, Elementary and Middle School children. Our mission is to enrich the lives of our students through the exploration of the arts and through artistic expression. We maintain a high quality series of programs: After School...
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Tender Learning Centre

105 TERRACE HALL AVENUE Burlington, MA

State license verified

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!
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Child care
The Wonder Years Family Childcare in Wayland, Massachusetts offers preschool and childcare for pre-K children. They prepare the children for further schooling and stimulates the children's emotional, social, cognitive and physical growth and academic development. They provide balanced interactions in teacher- or child-initiated...
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Malik Academy

100 Malcolm X Blvd Roxbury, MA

Child care
Preschool
Malik Academy is an Islamic school (and the only one in Boston) that serves children from pre-K up to children in the 5th grade. Their facility is located at 100 Malcolm X Blvd, Roxbury and also offers after school programs. Their school accepts state vouchers.
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Riverside Children's Center

14 Collins Rd Waban, MA

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Child care
Riverside Children's Center has been offering high quality child care since 1983 to families in and around Waban, MA. We offer a Nursery, Toddler 1, Toddler 2, Preschool and Pre-K program. We are open year round, M-F from 7:30-6.
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Fidelity House

25 Medford St. Arlington, MA

State license verified

Kindergarten
Preschool
Fidelity House is dedicated to meeting the needs of our community by providing flexible, diverse and quality programs for ages 2.9 to adult. Youth development is the primary purpose of the center. Our mission is the promotion of good citizenship, increasing self-reliance and furthering the social, physical and emotional growth...
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Wayland Creative Preschool

50 Cochituate Rd Wayland, MA

Child care
Kindergarten
Preschool
The Wayland Creative Preschool provides a childcare program in Wayland, Massachusetts. They encourage the children's holistic growth through play-based and child-centered activities. They also aim to develop the children's social skills, emotional growth, and physical coordination. The Wayland Creative Preschool welcomes pre-K...
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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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