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Preschools in Ayer, MA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews of the 60 listed preschools

AYER KIDDIE DEPOT

Best thing I ever did was send my son here. No question. Staff so loving and fun! Thanks AKD!

- Sheryl B.

A Little Step At A Time

Our family had a wonderful experience with Miss Yong! Her daycare is very clean, and she is very caring with the children. She does...

- Jaimie K.

Nashoba Montessori School, Inc.

I can not recommend Nashoba Montessori School enough! My little one has attended NMS since she was 3, this will be her 4th and sadly her...

- Olivia W.

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AYER KIDDIE DEPOT

33 Shirley St Ayer, MA

5.0(1)
Preschool
AYER KIDDIE DEPOT located in Ayer, MA is accredited by the National Association of the Education of Young Children. The center has a comprehensive program that maximizes your child's learning potential through experiential opportunity in a variety of age- appropriate contexts ages from 6 weeks to 12 years old.

Sheryl B. says "Best thing I ever did was send my son here. No question. Staff so loving and fun! Thanks AKD!"

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Ayer Community School

21 Washington St Ayer, MA

Preschool
Child care
Ayer Community School located in Ayer, MA has a comprehensive program that maximizes your child's learning potential through experiential opportunity in a variety of age- appropriate contexts from Preschool, Pre Kindergarten, Part time and Full time Child Care, Before and After School Care for School age to 9 years old.
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Hello, My name is Yong, I am a family childcare provider in Lunenburg, MA. I had worked in the early childhood education field for about 16 years. I am licensed for six children from the Department of Early Education and Care (EEC). I can accommodate children from infants to elementary school age (before/after school care only...

Jaimie K. says "Our family had a wonderful experience with Miss Yong! Her daycare is very clean, and she is very caring with the children. She does wonderful activities...

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Nashoba Montessori School, Inc.

725 Main St. Lancaster, MA

5.0(2)
Academic
Cooperative
Montessori
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
+ 2 more
Offering Toddler,Preschool, Kindergarten & First Grade Prep.,(ages 24 months-7years) programs based on individualized curriculum promoting independence. Peace Education, Math, Language, Science/Nature, Cultural Studies, Music & the Arts are integrated into hands-on learning materials. STEM materials are a traditional...

Olivia W. says "I can not recommend Nashoba Montessori School enough! My little one has attended NMS since she was 3, this will be her 4th and sadly her final year. The...

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Oak Meadow School

2 Old Pickard Lane Littleton, MA

3.0(2)
Academic
Outdoor/nature
Montessori
Preschool
Kindergarten
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...

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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Next Generation Children's Centers*

9 POWERS RD WESTFORD, MA

State license verified

Day Care
Child care
Next Generation Children’s Center (NGCC) Westford, which opened its doors in 1996, was the second of ten NGCC private preschools opened across Massachusetts. The family of preschool learning centers was established after the founder was unable to find suitable childcare for her first grandchild. Our professional early...
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The Children's Center at Groton

20 Joy Ln Groton, MA

Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Reggio emilia
Preschool
Kindergarten
+ 1 more
At the Children's Center at Groton, we view children as competent learners who come to us with ideas and theories. It is our role as educators to facilitate learning along with them through provocations, listening, documenting and asking open-ended questions. We believe that our environments are the third educator in the...
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Acorn Child Care Center

439 Littleton Rd Westford, MA

Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Child care
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Applewild Preschool at Devens

27 JACKSON ROAD Devens, MA

Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Applewild Preschool provides our youngest learners with a smart start. Here, we view children as powerful, capable and resourceful learners. Our year-round program is rooted in child-centered activities. Our curriculum builds upon the natural curiosities of our students and encourages hands-on exploration. Applewild Preschool...
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Perkins Child Development Center

25 Creamery Rd. Lancaster, MA

Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Child care
The Perkins Child Development Center provides an enriched and engaging environment for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers that encourages their imagination, challenges their thinking skills and enhances their social and language development. Our curriculum is based on the understanding of Developmentally Appropriate Practice...
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Together Family Child Care

15 Alyssa Dr Townsend, MA

Cooperative
Outdoor/nature
Reggio emilia
Developmental (play-based)
International
+ 2 more
Preschool or ages 2-5, full or part time; EEC licensed
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Infant Toddler Childrens Center

149 Central ST Acton, MA

Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Reggio emilia
Preschool
Child care
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...
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Lunenburg Learn And Play Home Daycare

446 Reservoir Rd Lunenburg, MA

I am an experienced preschool teacher, nanny, and mother with a licensed home daycare in Lunenburg. I've developed a curriculum filled with innovative ways to teach developmentally appropriate activities using play-based learning philosophies. As a former preschool teacher l run my daycare with a healthy mix of flexibility and...
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Groton Community School

110 BOSTON RD Groton, MA

5.0(7)
Academic
Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Kindergarten
Groton Community School is a nationally accredited, non-profit early childhood center. We are committed to interacting with each child as a unique individual and dedicated to giving each child and his/her family the most positive first school experience. We strive to be a community school in every sense of the word,...

Kaitlin P. says "I cannot say enough great things about this school! It was hard to find a good fit for my son, who has some sensory processing difficulties. He fit...

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Bouncing Bunnies Family Daycare

40 Russells Way Westford, MA

5.0(8)
At Bouncing Bunnies Family Daycare, we are dedicated to creating a happy and stimulating environment that offers love, acceptance, and a place where every child feels safe and secure. Here, the safety, needs, and happiness of all children is our top priority. With over fifteen years of experience in the family childcare and...

Lindsay R. says "We enthusiastically recommend Bouncing Bunnies Family Daycare! Our children have been with Karen since they were very young, my son since 18 months and...

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Acorn Child Care Center

439 LITTLETON RD WESTFORD, MA

5.0(1)

State license verified

starting at
$366/mo
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Day Care
Child care
Acorn Child Care Center is family owned and operated. Juliana opened the center in the fall of 1991. Her two daughters Hillary and Carly both attended college and majored in Early Childhood and Psychology. They are both on site daily, usually working in a classroom. Carly is usually in infant/toddlers and Hillary is in...

Chris C. says "My son attended Acorn Child Care, and he loved it there! The staff is wonderful! "

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Steppingstones School

23 Gleasondale Rd Stow, MA

5.0(1)
Child care
The Steppingstones School provides preschool programs for pre-K and kindergarten-aged children in Stow, Massachusetts. They provide a secure environment where the children's holistic growth is encouraged through play-based and child-centered activities. The children are grouped together in age- or developmentally-appropriate...

Katie A. says "quality and passionate staff and program. They've taught several children in my family over the years!"

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Village Common Children's Center

5 Brookline St Townsend, MA

4.0(1)
Child care
The Village Common Children's Center provides a preschool and extended care program in Townsend, Massachusetts. They encourage the children's holistic growth through play-based and child-centered activities. They aim to develop the children's social skills, emotional growth, and physical coordination. The Village Common...

Katrina P. says "Just note that the school age is limited, they may not have room for half days or no school days. The infant toddler program is great as well as the...

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The Bonjour School

742 Massachusetts Ave Lunenburg, MA

Preschool
Child care
The Bonjour School in LUNENBURG, MA commits to the families in offering full-time developmentally appropriate education and care. They cultivate the preschool kids' cognitive, social, physical, emotional, educational, and linguistic development. They provide state-licensed and holistic programs to the students for them to reach...
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Village Play School

30 Oak Ave Lunenburg, MA

Child care
The Village Play School provides a preschool program in Lunenburg, Massachusetts. They encourage the children's holistic growth through play-based and child-centered activities. They aim to develop the children's social skills, emotional growth, and physical coordination. The Village Play School is open Mondays to Fridays from...
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There are two main types of preschool programs near you in Ayer, 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 Ayer, MA for traditional preschool centers, or private home-based preschools.

When you begin looking for preschools near me in Ayer, 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 Ayer, MA.

When looking for a preschool near you in Ayer, 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 Ayer, MA who have previously sent their kids to any of the preschools you are interested in.

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