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Find Trusted Pre-K Schools Near Me in Westfield, MA

We have 17 pre-k schools in Westfield, MA! Compare and find the best pre-k school to fit your needs.

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Kirby's Kids Family Child Care

92 Union St Westfield, MA

< 1 mi

Child care
Kirby's Kids Family Child Care is a registered family child care home which provides childcare for pre-K children and a before- and after-school care program for school-aged children in Lawrence, Massachusetts. They provide a secure environment where the children's holistic growth is encouraged through play-based and child-centered activities. Kirby's Kids Family Child Care's doors are open Mondays to Fridays from seven thirty AM to four thirty PM.
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Blessed Sacrament School

21 Westfield Road Holyoke, MA

8 mi

Faith based
Academic
Kindergarten
Preschool
Blessed Sacrament Preschool offers separate programs for 3 year olds and 4 year olds. Full day and half day programs are available as well as a 2-5 day per week option for 3 year olds and a 3-5 day per week option for the 4 year olds. Our Preschool uses a curriculum that promotes learning through centers, storytelling and a variety of hands on materials and techniques that will enhance your child's natural curiosity for learning, as well as building a Christian Character of loving and caring towards others. Preschoolers will develop the necessary skills to be ready for the challenges of Kindergarten and guide them in the foundation of the Catholic Faith. Both before and after school care is available for preschool students. Students must be 3 and 4 years old by September 1st and COMPLETELY potty-trained to enroll in our program. Our full day Kindergarten Program is designed to provide a wide variety of opportunities for students that promote a sense of wonder, excitement, and love of learning. Our Kindergarten Program emphasizes Reading and Mathematical skills with additional opportunities for spiritual, social, and physical growth. By the end of Kindergarten, children are able to read at their own ability level, organize information, and develop a strong sense of social responsibility. Students must be 5 years old by September 1st to enroll in Kindergarten. In addition to our general education curriculum, Preschool students participate in Physical Education. Kindergarten students participate in Technology, Music, Art, Physical Education, and Enrichment.
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Children's House, Inc.

24 Chapin Terrace Springfield, MA

2.0(5)

9 mi

Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Child care
Preschool
Children's House established in 1979 offers programs that provide opportunities for healthy ego development in the young child; catering to a young child's need to feel important and be successful. We are nationally accredited and licensed by the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care. Our staff-child ratios meet or exceed state licensing requirements. The centers are open Monday through Friday, 52 weeks a year. We close for all major holidays. Our tuition rates include full, nutritious lunch and am/pm snacks for children 15 months+. Each center has a full-time Center Director and the requisite number of professionally trained teaching staff. All teaching staff are certified by the Department of Early Education and Care and trained in First Aid and CPR. We offer Infant, Toddler, Preschool and Kindergarten Programs. We have two centers located in Springfield, MA and one center in Holyoke, MA centrally located near major highways for easy access.

Care Member says "I absolutely love all the staff. They teach my two daughters not just take care of them like a typical daycare but more like preschool! My daughter has...

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Children's House Inc.

513 Beech Street Holyoke, MA

8 mi

Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Child care
Preschool
Each center has a full-time Center Director and the requisite number of professionally trained teaching staff. All teaching staff are certified by the Department of Early Education and Care and trained in First Aid and CPR. We offer Infant, Toddler, Preschool and Kindergarten Programs. We have two centers located in Springfield, MA and one center in Holyoke, MA centrally located near major highways for easy access.
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Make Way For Duckling Nursery School Inc

71 Apricot Hill Ln West Springfield, MA

5.0(1)

7 mi

Child care
Make Way For Ducklings Nursery School and Kindergarten provides an atmosphere in which children learn in an environment that supports each individual child and their family's needs, in a warm an enthusiastic atmosphere. Children are helped to build self-esteem, to exercise self-control, and to learn to interact with their peers and teachers, as individuals and in-group situations.

Rebecca K. says "We are completing our third year and couldn't be more thrilled with how ready our son is for kindergarten... best school around."

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Mittineague Methodist Community Preschool

800 Amostown Rd # 800 West Springfield, MA

7 mi

Child care
The Mittineague Methodist Community Preschool provides childcare for pre-K children in West Springfield, Massachusetts. They provide a Christian environment where the children's holistic growth is encouraged through play-based and child-centered activities. They aim to develop the children's self-esteem and prepare them for further education. The Mittineague Methodist Community Preschool is open Tuesdays to Fridays from nine AM to one PM.
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J C Learning Center

40 Brown Ave Fl 1 Holyoke, MA

8 mi

Child care
The J C Learning Center in Holyoke, Massachusetts offers preschool and childcare for pre-K children. They provide a safe environment where the children can grow socially, emotionally, cognitively, and physically. Thir trained staff is capable of caring for children with asthma/ allergies, ADD/ADHD, visual impairment, and learning and developmental needs. The J C Learning Center is open Mondays to Fridays, from six thirty AM to five PM.
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Betsy Crow Yarra's Sweetpeas Preschool and Child Care

59 West St Rear Easthampton, MA

10 mi

Child care
Preschool
Betsy Crow Yarra's Sweetpeas Preschool and Child Care is located at 59 West Street Rear, Easthampton, MA. The school provides a Headstart and Universal Pre-Kindergarten Pilot Class designed to promote children's growth and development. Betsy Crow Yarra's Sweetpeas Preschool and Child Care is open from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, weekdays.
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Grow And Learn Wright!

96 0rchard St Chicopee, MA

9 mi

Hello! I am currently a stay-at-home mother (still certified to teach k-6) of two boys ages 3 and 2. We are looking for another child or children to join our crew! I offer a consistent and reliable schedule for all ages to thrive in. We value good sleep and healthy eating habits. Our day consists of imaginative play, songs, crafts, OUTDOORS, library outings, nearby playgroups, naps/quiet time and love. I am a certified elementary school teacher who can't stop teaching! I take full advantage of each and every learning opportunity from infant to preschooler! Let me introduce myself and my family, and I'm sure you would feel like your child would be in a loving, caring, and stimulating environment. Open to full-time or part-time. Willing to provide transportation.
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Riverview Head Start

103 DIVISION ST SPRINGFIELD, MA

9 mi

Child care
Riverview Head Start provides a nurturing environment where kids feel safe and supported while learning, growing, making friends and preparing for the world of kindergarten. The curriculum caters to families that value education, going above and beyond traditional child care.
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Churchill Head Start

41 COMMERCIAL ST HOLYOKE, MA

8 mi

Preschool
Churchill Head Start provides a nurturing environment where kids feel safe and supported while learning, growing, making friends and preparing for the world of kindergarten. The curriculum caters to families that value education, going above and beyond traditional child care.
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Rebecca Jean Bilski

2 Garfield Ave Easthampton, MA

10 mi

Child care
Rebecca Jean Bilski provides childcare for pre-K children in Easthampton, Massachusetts. They provide a secure environment where the children's holistic growth is encouraged through play-based and child-centered activities. Rebecca Jean Bilski's registered child care home is open Mondays to Fridays from six thirty AM to four thirty PM.
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Mittineague Childrens Center

1840 Westfield St West Springfield, MA

7 mi

Child care
Mittineague Childrens Center located at 1840 Westfield Street, West Springfield, Massachusetts, offers standard 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 seven AM to five-thirty PM, Mondays through Fridays.
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Colleen C Peet

49 York St West Springfield, MA

7 mi

Child care
Colleen C Peet in West Springfield, Massachusetts offers preschool and childcare for pre-K children, including children with special needs. They provide a home environment where the children can grow socially, emotionally, cognitively, and physically. They accommodate flexible care schedules and are open Mondays to Fridays, from seven AM to four PM.
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Holyoke Boys and Girls Club

70 NICK COSMOS WAY HOLYOKE, MA

8 mi

Child care
Holyoke Boys and Girls Club is an affiliate of Boys & Girls Clubs of America, one of the nation’s oldest and premiere youth organizations. It offers a School-Aged Childcare Program year-round. It serves children who enrolled in kindergarten through 13 years old. Children's parents must be working or enrolled in a qualified training program. The program operates after school and all day on school closing and vacation days.
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Good Times After School-Southampton

34 POMEROY MEADOW RD SOUTHAMPTON, MA

6 mi

Child care
Good Times After School-Southampton is a full time after school program that offers a safe, supportive alternative between school and home for the children in grades K-5 and is designed for children to have some fun after school. Activities include checkers, jump rope, air hockey, four square, ping pong, bumper pool, puzzles, sports, outdoor play, open gym, arts and crafts, homework time, seasonal activities, field trips and snack time daily.
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Make Way for Ducklings Nursery School

20 Lathrop St West Springfield, MA

7 mi

Kindergarten
Preschool
Child care
Make Way For Ducklings Nursery School and Kindergarten provides an atmosphere in which children learn in an environment that supports each individual child and their family's needs, in a warm an enthusiastic atmosphere. Children are helped to build self-esteem, to exercise self-control, and to learn to interact with their peers and teachers, as individuals and in-group situations.
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FAQs for finding a pre-k near you in Westfield, MA

Pre-k programs in Westfield, 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 Westfield, 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 Westfield, 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 Westfield, 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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