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Trinity Pre-School

Our Family absolutely adores Trinity PreSchool. The teachers and staff are absolutely amazing! They are caring and nurturing and create a...

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Saint Paul Early Education Inc.

I cannot say enough great things about St. Paul’s! My child has been attending since they were 3 months old, and the care and attention they...

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Saint Paul Early Education

Our family absolutely loves Saint Paul Early Education and would highly recommend to any parents looking for childcare. Our son jumps for...

- Meredith F.

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Lil' Sprouts of Essex

1 Scotts Way Essex, MA

Preschool
Lil' Sprouts of Essex Preschool serves students 2-6 years of age. We offer the following: * Full Time 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM * Part Time 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM * Flex Care: The ability to create your own schedule, extend your days as needed and pick up an additional day on an as need basis. * Early drop off of 7:30 AM *...
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Trinity Pre-School

124 RIVER RD TOPSFIELD, MA

5.0(2)

State license verified

starting at
$635/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
We are a developmentally appropriate preschool that offers programs for children from 1.9-5 years old. We offer nurturing and stimulating programs that help children to explore the world while developing a love of learning. Our programs include: Two and Three Day Programs: Toddlers-Meets Tuesday and Thursday...

Care Member says "Our Family absolutely adores Trinity PreSchool. The teachers and staff are absolutely amazing! They are caring and nurturing and create a fun atmosphere...

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Saint Paul Early Education Inc.

130 SYLVAN ST STE 2 DANVERS, MA

5.0(1)

State license verified

Academic
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Child care
Preschool
+ 2 more
Program Services: We provide infant, toddler, preschool & Pre-K services for children. Our center offers services from 4 weeks to 6 years. We offer full day sessions from 7:00am- 4:30pm, half day 7am-12pm. Also, part time options. We provide low teacher/child ratios (1:5) in different sets of classrooms and we compliment our...

Care Member says "I cannot say enough great things about St. Paul’s! My child has been attending since they were 3 months old, and the care and attention they have...

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Saint Paul Early Education

130 Sylvan Street Danvers, MA

5.0(6)
International
Academic
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
+ 1 more
Saint Paul Early Education Program Services At Saint Paul Early Education, we provide high-quality childcare and early learning for children ages 4 weeks to 6 years. Our nurturing, family-centered environment supports the whole child, helping children feel safe, confident, and excited to learn, explore, and grow each...

Meredith F. says "Our family absolutely loves Saint Paul Early Education and would highly recommend to any parents looking for childcare. Our son jumps for joy (this is...

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Great Beginnings Learning School, Inc.

28 Water Street Danvers, MA

5.0(1)
Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
Great Beginnings Learning School, Inc. offers infant, toddler, preschool, pre-k, and kindergarten learning programs for children between the ages of 1 month through 8 years of age. At Great Beginnings Learning School, Inc., we offer a full food program, along with enrichment programs (yoga, music, science, storytellers) in...

Jennifer P. says "Great Beginnings is an amazing child care facility. My oldest son who is now 7 years old started there as a toddler and also did the preschool program...

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Kindred Gardens Early Learning

5a Dr. Osman Babson Road Gloucester, MA

5.0(2)
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Child care
FCC Expansions ... in business since 2008. At Kindred Gardens Early Learning and Care, We maintain a hazard-free, nurturing, safe clean environment. We believe that early childhood education should be an exciting and educational experience. We at Kindred Gardens Early Learning and Care are CHILD DIRECTED and we promote...

Care Member says "My daughter has been going to Kindred Gardens for over a year now and is completely thriving! She was a preemie and has had her own set of challenges...

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Beverly Children's Learning Center

550 CABOT ST BEVERLY, MA

State license verified

Preschool
Day Care
Child care
Our early education school offers classrooms for children from birth through age 11yrs in a Nature Based Learning environment offering .5 acre of fenced-in natural space, with an additional 2.25 acres of connected conservation and wetlands.
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Tricia Joles Daycare

130 Essex St Box 182A South Hamilton, MA

MORNING DAYCARE FOR PRESCHOOL LEARNERS (2 day, 3 day or 5 day options) I am certified, licensed, and approved by the Early Education and Care department in the state of Massachusetts to provide in-home Daycare. I have been providing this service two years out of my home. I am also CPR and First Aid Certified. Over the next...
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Ipswich Family YMCA

110 County Road Ipswich, MA

Academic
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Kindergarten
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SAFE, NURTURING ENVIRONMENTS FOR CHILDREN TO LEARN, GROW, THRIVE, AND HAVE FUN! Child Care programs for children ages 2.9 years through 12 years. At the Y, we believe the values and skills learned early on are vital building blocks for quality of life and future success. That's why our child care and afterschool programs...
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Montessori Kids Universe of Beverly

600 CUMMINGS CTR STE 171X BEVERLY, MA

State license verified

Montessori
Reggio emilia
Preschool
Child care
MORE THAN A DAYCARE. WE CARE! MKU Beverly provides a high-quality, authentic Montessori educational environment for children 6 weeks through 6 years. Compared with traditional daycare; a child attending an MKU school will be Nurtured, Inspired, and Educated. Each child will learn independent practical life skills, social...
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CHILDREN'S DEVELOPMENT CENTER

391 BAY RD SOUTH HAMILTON, MA

State license verified

starting at
$1900/mo
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Child care
Children's Development Center of Hamilton has been family owned and operated since 1983. We pride ourselves on creating a safe, warm, and loving environment for our little learners to thrive through a well balanced day of free play, large group learning, and small group learning. We want to promote personal development of...
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Sunnyviews Family Child Care

38 Ashton St Beverly, MA

SunnyViews is moving to North Andover, MA in November 2018 and looking for new toddlers and preschoolers! At SunnyViews, we believe in learning through age appropriate activities and play. We spend a large amount of time outdoors learning through doing. Meghan has worked with children most of her life from babysitting to...
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Cape Ann YMCA Child Care

67 Middle Street Gloucester, MA

Academic
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Kindergarten
+ 1 more
SAFE, NURTURING ENVIRONMENTS FOR CHILDREN TO LEARN, GROW, THRIVE, AND HAVE FUN! Child Care programs for children ages 15 months through 12 years. At the Y, we believe the values and skills learned early on are vital building blocks for quality of life and future success. That's why our early learning and, after school...
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Teachable Moments

10 Mount Vernon Street Gloucester, MA

Montessori
Academic
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
+ 1 more
Teachable Moments has been a licensed Family Child Care program since 1998. Here, we provide a safe, healthy, and nurturing environment where children can begin to develop many lifelong skills. Our daily routine is flexible enough to include many child-centered, play based activities while building necessary language,...
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Kravenmore Kids Child Care

10 Peabody Avenue Beverly, MA

WELCOME to Kravenmore Kids Childcare. The children refer to me as Miss Kerri and this is the twelfth year I've operated Kravenmore Kids. I am licensed by the State of Massachusetts for ten children. I'm blessed to have some truly incredible and very qualified assistants and some terrific families. I am a happily married mother...
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In-Home daycare
As a state-licensed day care provider for over 12 years, I have been caring for the emotional, social and intellectual needs of children from infancy to school-age in a secure, nurturing environment. In my day care, I involve children in free-play, story-telling, reading, arts and crafts and outdoor activities. I provide...

Kellie B. says "In 2005 my daughter turned two and the thought of leaving her in a big daycare center left a bad taste in my mouth. I started my search for an in-home...

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Small World on the Green

1 Meetinghouse Grn Ipswich, MA

4.0(1)
Child care
The Small World on the Green in Ipswich, 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. The Small World on the Green accommodates flexible care schedules and...

Kristen B. says "nice size and 2 large spaces with 2 bathrooms and sinks...lunch not provided..great variety of fine motor/crafts/reading times/resting and...

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Trinity Preschool

124 River Rd Topsfield, MA

Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
Trinity Preschool is a non-profit, non-denominational school operated by the Trinity Episcopal Church in Topsfield, Massachusetts. The school offers programs for children ages tree to four years old, providing them with a Christian environment that nurtures their mind, body and spirit. The school promotes the physical, social,...
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Creation Station Pre-School

579 Essex St Beverly, MA

Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
Creation Station Pre-School located in Beverly, MA is dedicated to providing the highest-quality services for children and families, and to demonstrating success in clear and measurable ways. The center has a comprehensive program that maximizes your child's learning potential through experiential opportunity in a variety of...
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Jack & Jill Preschool

16 Sylvan St Danvers, MA

Preschool
Jack & Jill Preschool is operated by the Holy Trinity United Methodist Church located at 16 Sylvan Street in Danvers, MA. Established in 1973, it provides care and education to children ages 2.9 to 7 years and offers a stimulating learning experience that fosters physical, emotional, intellectual and social growth. Jack & Jill...
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FAQs for finding preschools near you in Essex, MA

There are two main types of preschool programs near you in Essex, 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 Essex, MA for traditional preschool centers, or private home-based preschools.

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

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

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