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Preschools in Ipswich, MA are rated 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews of the 60 listed preschools

Small World on the Green

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

- Kristen B.

Tricia Joles Daycare

My daughter has loved being at Tricia's daycare this year! It has been wonderful to know my daughter was in a safe location where she was...

- Lisa

Great Beginnings Learning School, Inc.

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...

- Jennifer P.

Top Preschools Near Ipswich

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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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Ipswich Family YMCA

110 County Road Ipswich, MA

Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Academic
Child care
Kindergarten
+ 1 more
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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Ascension Nursery School

31 County Road Ipswich, MA

Child care
Ascension Nursery School located in Ipswich, MA offers services to children ages 2.9 to 5 years old. The school's creative and nurturing curriculum focuses on the educational milestones and social and emotional well-being of the each child making sure the students are ready for Kindergarten.
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CUVILLY ARTS AND EARTH CENTER

10 Jeffreys Neck Rd Ipswich, MA

Child care
The Cuvilly Arts & Earth Center is located at 10 Jeffreys Neck Road, Ipswich, Massachusetts. It operates a preschool, kindergarten, summer programs for kids. The center offers a variety of learning experiences and activities that stimulate the children's creativity and curiosity. Cuvilly Arts & Earth Center is open from Mondays...
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Tricia Joles Daycare

130 Essex St Box 182A South Hamilton, MA

5.0(1)
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...

Lisa says "My daughter has loved being at Tricia's daycare this year! It has been wonderful to know my daughter was in a safe location where she was getting one-on-one...

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Great Beginnings Learning School, Inc.

28 Water Street Danvers, MA

5.0(1)
Child care
Kindergarten
Preschool
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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EARLY CHILDHOOD SCHOOL OF GEORGETOWN

42 E MAIN ST GEORGETOWN, MA

5.0(2)

State license verified

starting at
$1506/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Child care
Day Care
Preschool
Early Childhood School of Georgetown serves children as Infants, Toddlers, Preschoolers and Pre-Kers. We are here to help nurture and support the whole family. Conviently located on 133 in downtown Georgetown, MA, we are minutes from 95.

Care Member says "ECSG was our son's first daycare and we could not have been luckier in finding this little gem! The director has clearly put so much time and energy...

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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

130 Sylvan Street Danvers, MA

5.0(6)
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
International
Academic
Child care
+ 1 more
Program Services at Saint Paul Early Education At Saint Paul Early Education, we provide high-quality care and early learning experiences for children ages 4 weeks to 6 years. Our programs are designed to support the whole child, with nurturing teachers, engaging classrooms, and a safe, family-centered environment. Program...

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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Kindred Gardens Early Learning

5a Dr. Osman Babson Road Gloucester, MA

5.0(2)
Developmental (play-based)
Child care
Preschool
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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Montessori Kids Universe of Beverly

600 CUMMINGS CTR STE 171X BEVERLY, MA

State license verified

Reggio emilia
Montessori
Child care
Preschool
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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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

Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Academic
Child care
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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Merrohawke Nature School

56R Merrimac St. Newburyport, MA

Merrohawke is a 501c3 nonprofit nature school committed to guiding learning in nature that inspires empathy, resilience, grit, and a deep connection to the earth. Through our summer programs for ages 4 to teens, which take place on land and on the river and sea, and our school year programs, which includes a Forest Kindergarten,...
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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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OUR SECRET GARDEN NURSERY AND PRESCHOOL

20 HIGH RD NEWBURY, MA

State license verified

Reggio emilia
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Child care
We are a small, nature based preschool that is located in a beautiful, historic Church in Newbury, MA. We foster an environment of learning, loving the nature around us and becoming kind people.
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CHILDREN'S DEVELOPMENT CENTER

391R BAY RD SOUTH HAMILTON, MA

State license verified

starting at
$1820/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Child care
Preschool
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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Teachable Moments

10 Mount Vernon Street Gloucester, MA

Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Montessori
Academic
In-Home daycare
+ 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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Wendy's Kids

8 Stone Street Danvers, MA

5.0(4)
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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Pentucket Workshop Preschool

161 WEST MAIN STREET Georgetown, MA

4.0(16)
Child care
Kindergarten
Preschool
Pentucket Workshop Preschool is a fully licensed early childhood facility in Georgetown, Massachusetts that offers learning programs for children between the ages of 2 to 9 years old. The company has a total capacity of 36 children, and it maintains a low teacher to student ratio. The company’s curriculum focuses mainly on...

Kara O. says "Amazing school! My daughter attends and we couldn't be happier with the care the teachers provide. She loves school and has learned so much in less than a...

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FAQs for finding preschools near you in Ipswich, MA

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

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

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

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