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We have 60 preschools in Acton, MA! Compare and find the best preschool to fit your needs.

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Infant Toddler Childrens Center

149 Central ST Acton, MA

2 mi

ITC is a learning community where children from infants to school-age come together with experienced and responsive teachers to learn about themselves, each other, and the world. Focused on play-based learning, we know that children thrive when we respond to their pursuits and ideas, meet their everyday needs, challenge them both educationally and creatively and celebrate the unique contributions of each child to the group. We draw inspiration from the educators of the Reggio Emilia schools in Italy as well as theorists and practitioners such as Jean Piaget, Lev Vygotsky, Howard Gardner, and Magda Gerber. Our emergent curriculum supports children as they build a foundation for academic skills through real-life situations.
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Hayward Road KinderCare

90 Hayward Road Acton, MA

5280 mi

Get set for a thrill-filled summer! Our age-specific, kid-approved camps add up to a season of discovery and fun for preschool to school-age children. This year, our 12 weeks of camps fall into six great themes: Mighty Bodies, Bendy Brains; Awesome Art; Gravity Galore and More; The Wondrous World of Food; Wild about Water; and Featured Creatures. We're in session when your local public schools are on break and you'll find our flexible scheduling works for your busy family. See why our summer (and winter and spring) break camps are the place to be when school's out.
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Learn & Play Preschool

245 Main St Acton, MA

2 mi

Learn and Play Preschool located in Acton, Massachusetts, offers standard childcare and learning services. The school offers programs for infants, toddlers, early preschool, preschool, and kindergarten prep. It offers before- and after- school programs. The school is open from seven AM to six-thirty PM, Mondays through Fridays.
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Creative Learning Exchange

27 Central St Acton, MA

2 mi

Creative Learning Exchange practices an enrichment program designed to help children make the transition from preschool and kindergarten to elementary school and excel. They believe children can develop early literacy, math skills, and science concepts awareness when placed in a conducive environment.
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Gymboree Play & Music /Acton Gymboree at the Nagog Mall (Rte. 2A)

2A and Nagog Park Acton, MA

2 mi

Gymboree Play & Music-Nagog Mall, located in Acton, Massachusetts, is an educational facility that focuses on providing play-based academic programs with age-appropriate experiences that support holistic child development. The company’s programs are geared towards children between the ages of 0 to 5 years old, beginning in infancy up to preschool.
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Mt. Calvary Christian Preschool

472 MASS AVE ACTON, MA

2 mi

Mt. Calvary Christian Preschool is a church-affiliated early learning center that provides educational child care programs designed for pre-kindergarten students. The company can accept and take care of 74 children on a full-time basis. Mt. Calvary Christian Preschool operates during weekdays from 9:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M.
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Acton Montessori School Childrens House

537 Massachusetts Ave Acton, MA

2 mi

Acton Montessori School is dedicated to providing an educational foundation for a child's success through a balance of socialization and academics. The environment is designed to be a venue where the child will prosper and grow.
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Acton Cooperative School Inc

592 Massachusetts Ave Acton, MA

2 mi

Located in Acton, Massachusetts, Acton Cooperative School strives to create an ideal place for children to grow and learn. It offers an environment where parents and teachers work hand-in-hand to provide care and education for children ages 2 years 9 months through pre-kindergarten. The school provides children with learning activities that promotes the development of physical, social, emotional and intellectual skills.
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Acton Barn Co Op Nursery School Inc

32 Nagog Park Acton, MA

2 mi

Acton Barn Cooperative Nursery School Inc located in Acton Massachusetts is an education provider that offers a fun and exciting environment to children under its care. It caters to children from 2 years and 9 months to 5 years old. Since 1972, Acton Barn has been serving its neighboring towns with quality and caring programs that foster children's full development.
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Nashoba Valley Children's Ctr

12 Rear Concord Road Acton, MA

2 mi

The Nashoba Valley Children's Center provides a preschool and extended care program in Acton, Massachusetts. They encourage the children's growth through play-based and child-centered activities. Their aim is to develop the children's social skills, emotional growth, and physical coordination. The Nashoba Valley Children's Center is open Monday to Fridays from eight fifteen AM to two thirty PM.
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Play To Learn...learn To Play, Inc.

77 Great Rd Ste 5 Acton, MA

2 mi

The Play To Learn...Learn To Play, Inc. is a child care and education provider that serves the community of Acton MA. It offers a stimulating environment and provides age-appropriate activities that enhance children's social, emotional, mental, and physical abilities. The center promotes good values to make sure that children will be responsible members of the society.
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LINCOLN SCHOOL FOR CHILDREN

5.0(1)

8 mi

147 CONCORD RD LINCOLN, MA

Lincoln School for Children is a high-quality, safe, and nurturing preschool and childcare center for children from 3 months old to 5 years old. With a large and clean facility, loving and qualified teachers, low teacher-to-student ratios, and an educational curriculum, we provide a stimulating environment for your child's growth. Our program is uniquely designed around the 4 keys to early childhood development and offers full-time and part-time options, year-round, from 7:00 AM to 6 PM.

Binna D. says "THIS SCHOOL IS VERY GOOD FOR OUR KIDS, EVERYTHING IS PRETTY NEW. THE LOCATION IS GREAT."

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RISE Early Education Academy

5.0(5)

9 mi

5 Andover Road  BILLERICA, MA

RISE provides high-quality early childhood education, meals & snacks, in a warm, structured, and nurturing environment. For children ages 2.9 to 5. Small class size and committed to low child teacher ratio as we grow. Our program focuses on building strong foundations in literacy, math, critical thinking, and social-emotional development while encouraging curiosity and independence. We follow a structured, academically strong curriculum that balances play-based learning with guided instruction. Our teaching approach emphasizes consistency, clear routines, hands-on activities, and age-appropriate challenges that help children develop focus, confidence, and a love of learning. Our classrooms are safe, well-organized, and thoughtfully designed to support both individual and group learning. Small group sizes allow our experienced teachers to give personalized attention and adapt lessons to each child’s developmental level and learning style. At RISE, we value partnership with families and maintain open communication to support each child’s growth. Our goal is to prepare children not only for school success, but for lifelong learning in a caring and supportive setting. Copy & paste riseacademy.school

Care Member says "I am pleased to offer my highest recommendation. My son has been attending the program for the past four months, and our experience has been exceptional...

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Oak Meadow School

3.0(2)

3 mi

2 Old Pickard Lane Littleton, MA

Oak Meadow School is an independent Montessori school, serving children from 15 months through grade 8. Rooted in the child-centered Montessori philosophy, Oak Meadow fosters academic excellence, personal growth, and cultural awareness while nurturing children s spirits. A diverse community of life-long learners, we cultivate confident, independent, and compassionate human beings by providing the tools and experiences needed to embark on rich, meaningful journeys as responsible citizens of the world.

Hilary M says "We have four children, one in nearly every program level from Children's House to Middle School at Oak Meadow. We could not love this school, the staff, or...

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Open Arms Christian Preschool

5.0(1)

8 mi

426 Davis Road Bedford, MA

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, Physical and Emotional. OACP admits children 2 yrs 9 months to 6 years of age into one of three programs -- Preschool 3s, Preschool 4s, and Pre-K. We offer multi-day options for 3s and 4s along with Early Drop Off at 8:00 or 8:30 am and Extended Day Activities until 2:00 pm weekly. OACP does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, cultural heritage, political beliefs, national or ethnic origin, disability, marital status, or sexual orientation in the administration of educational policies, admissions policies and other school-administered programs. OACP admits children to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available at the school. Toilet training status is not an eligibility requirement for enrollment.

Maria S. says "This preschool has truly been a blessing for our son Nicholas. He has spent 2,5 years there and we could not be happier. Principal Donna and all the staff...

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Au Clair De Lune Daycare, LLC

5.0(3)

8 mi

345 NORTH RD N CHELMSFORD, MA

Au Clair De Lune Daycare serves children ages eight weeks to 5 years between 7:00 and 5:30. Our curriculum draws from various educational philosophies. It seeks to blend the different methods with the needs and values of our community and current research findings in child development. While our goal is to create one of the most fun-filled environments for our kids, we also aim to offer a suite of services that strike a positive balance with various educational and enrichment options. You get reliability and flexibility, and your child can experience our proven curriculum in a fun, safe, and secure environment. We hire certified educators who meet and, in most cases, exceed the Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) requirements for formal education for their respective positions. The staff enjoys and understands how young children learn and grow. They respond with sensitivity to each child's individual needs, desires, and interests.

Care Member says "My daughter love the au clair day care center. She had a great experience with the teachers and learned all about numbers, letters, science. They even...

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Little Sprouts Lowell

5.0(2)

8 mi

900 CHELMSFORD ST LOWELL, MA

Welcome to Little Sprouts Early Education and Child Care in Lowell, MA Our school offers the early learning experience you are looking for – whether it’s trusted preschool and school-age programs 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 Chelmsford, Tewksbury, and Dracut, Little Sprouts Lowell school is a modern marvel designed to inspire a lifelong love of learning. Affectionately called a Little Sprouts’ “dream school,” our Lowell space incorporates special amenities for parents and children alike, including a private nursing room and an indoor play space with a bicycle track. Both you and your child will be excited to come to school every day! Fresh air and sensory exploration await infant, toddler and preschool children on our individual, age-appropriate playgrounds. Little Sprouts Lowell is convenient for commuting families and local residents. The school is located in Cross Point Towers, directly off Route 3 and the Lowell Connector, minutes from the heart of revitalized downtown Lowell.

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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Gurukul Learning Center

5.0(1)

6 mi

317 Littleton Road Chelmsford, MA

Gurukul Learning Center is certified by the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care. We provide excellent Child Care and Early Education to children from 6 weeks to 5 years of age through our Infant, Toddler, Preschool and Pre-K day care programs. Visit our website http://www.gurukul-learning-center.com/ for details.

Becky W says "As a first-time mom in a pandemic, it was a tough decision to send my only daughter off to daycare. However, she has been attending Gurukul Learning Center...

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Christine's Family Daycare

5.0(1)

9 mi

518 Princeton Blvd Lowell, MA

We offer a preschool curriculum which includes teaching the children their numbers, letters, colors and shapes. The program is geared towards children aged 3 and up. Depending on the child s individual assessment, we may start the program early if the child can demonstrate a basic knowledge and understanding. We also do sound recognition and basic adding and subtracting skills. The emphasis is on the children having fun learning. We want their first experiences in a school like environment to be positive and to promote a lifelong love of learning It is my personal belief that if a certain child is not ready for the program, I do not force it on them. I feel by doing so, I would only have a negative impact on their desires to learn in the future. This is not to say I will not push and challenge them to learn, just that it will not be pushed on them if they are not quite capable. They seem to let you know when they are ready. Small cues are noticeable such as wanting to join in the reading or just a general level of interest in what the other children are learning.

Denise B. says "I have known Christine for years and she runs a wonderful child care program. Anyone would be extremely satisfied contracting care with Christine."

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KIDSWORLD

5.0(1)

10 mi

32 Jennifer Rd Lowell, MA

OUR MISSION KIDSWORLD CHILD CARE SERVICES mission is to provide exemplary child care by offering a program tailored to ensure high-quality daily experiences for each child. OUR PHILOSOPHY We treat the children in our care with respect and strive to instill within each of them a love for themselves and others, as well as a love for learning. We provide each child with an environment that is safe, healthy and promotes learning. We believe that children learn by doing. We operate a developmentally appropriate program that provides each child with many large group, small group and individual experiences to aid in their cognitive, physical, social, emotional and spiritual development. We believe that the dedication of our teachers and their desire to provide a healthy environment allows our program to be successful. They are vital to our program and we provide them with all of the support they need to accomplish their mission. We believe that parents are the primary teachers and role models for their children. We strive to partner with them and to offer them guidance, encouragement, and support in nurturing their children to become responsible adults. We believe that we must all work together to teach our children how to behave appropriately. We guide the behavior of the children entrusted to us through positive methods such as modeling and helping them to learn the language necessary to express their feelings. Our greatest hope for ourselves and the children in our care is that we will set the example for them to follow to allow them to reach their highest potential.

Rocio P says "My daughter started here when she was 5 months and I cant complaint is a very good educated place for her, she has learned a lot there, I'm really...

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Recent preschool reviews from local parents in Acton, MA

Preschools in Acton, MA are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed preschools

LINCOLN SCHOOL FOR CHILDREN

THIS SCHOOL IS VERY GOOD FOR OUR KIDS, EVERYTHING IS PRETTY NEW. THE LOCATION IS GREAT.

- Binna D.

RISE Early Education Academy

I am pleased to offer my highest recommendation. My son has been attending the program for the past four months, and our experience has been...

- Care member

Oak Meadow School

We have four children, one in nearly every program level from Children's House to Middle School at Oak Meadow. We could not love this...

- Hilary M

FAQs for finding preschools near you in Acton, MA

There are two main types of preschool programs near you in Acton, MA. The first is a full-time program that usually works best for parents working full-time shifts, and the second is a part-time preschool where your child would attend only two to three days per week and typically choose between a morning and afternoon shift. A part-time preschool can be a great option if you want to ease the transition of this new learning experience for your child! You can also check your options in Acton, MA for traditional preschool centers, or private home-based preschools.

When you begin looking for preschools near me in Acton, MA, consider your priorities and ask administrators about their philosophies and approach to common child care issues or occurances. You may also want to ask about the ratio of learning time to supervised play time so you can get a good sense of whether you believe your child's needs will be met. From there, ask about what a typical day consists of, what the safety protocols are and how discipline will be handled. Also, make sure to check directly with the preschool for information about their local licensing and credentials in Acton, MA.

When looking for a preschool near you in Acton, MA on Care.com, you'll be able to review preschools by distance from you ZIP code. From there, you can compare between preschool programs by traditional facility-based preschools and private, in-home preschools. Be sure to check any reviews from other families in Acton, MA who have previously sent their kids to any of the preschools you are interested in.

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