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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.

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.

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

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NANCY DAVENPORT

43 Peabody Rd Shirley, MA

Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
Nancy Davenport owns The Wonderful World of Children, a childcare provider that serves the community of Shirley MA. It offers a warm and loving environment and provides play-based and child-centered programs that develop children's social skills and mental growth. The center allows each child to explore and discover their unique...
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Nashoba Montessori School, Inc.

725 Main St. Lancaster, MA

5.0(2)

State license verified

Academic
Cooperative
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Montessori
+ 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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A Little Step At A Time

54 Woodland Dr Lunenburg, MA

5.0(4)

State license verified

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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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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Adventure Kids, Inc. dba Northwest Child Development Center

194 Arlington Street Leominster, MA

3.5(2)

State license verified

Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Special needs
Preschool
Child care
N.A.E.Y.C accredited, Mass Licensed. Our early education and care center is developmentally based, operates full-time (6:30 AM to 5:30 PM), year round, 5 days per week. Open enrollment. We care for infants through age 5. We use ASQ-3 "family completed child assessment system" and the Teaching Strategies GOLD assessment...

Zak says "by far, this is the best center I have ever visited. The staff are warm and loving and always go the extra mile. They meet high standards and the facility is...

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The Children's Center at Groton

20 Joy Ln Groton, MA

State license verified

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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Applewild Preschool at Devens

27 JACKSON ROAD Devens, MA

State license verified

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

State license verified

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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Kozy Kids Daycare

372 Franklin Rd. Fitchburg, MA

State license verified

Preschool and Childcare in a cozy, loving home environment. School calendar year offered with vacations and summers off of tuition. We offer full time spots for ages newborn to 12 years old. It's fun to learn and play with a full curriculum, a pre-school program, along with a healthy food program. Serving breakfast, AM snack,...
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Together Family Child Care

15 Alyssa Dr Townsend, MA

State license verified

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

120 Prospect St Fitchburg, MA

Academic
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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Lunenburg Learn And Play Home Daycare

446 Reservoir Rd Lunenburg, MA

State license verified

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)

State license verified

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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SPARE, NANO

12 William St Fitchburg, MA

5.0(1)
Child care
Nano Spare operates a licensed childcare facility located at 12 William Street, Fitchburg, Massachusetts. The facility can accommodate a maximum of ten children comfortably. Nano Spare provides full-time/part-time, drop-in, before/after-school and emergency back-up care services in a safe, secure and friendly environment.

Tori H. says "Nano cared for both of my children from infancy until they started school. I could not have asked for better care and I can not say enough positive things...

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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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Teaching Wonders Child Lc

59b New Lancaster Rd Leominster, MA

4.2(5)
Child care
Teaching Wonders Child Lc. is a privately owned child care facility located at 59b New Lancaster Rd. Leominster, MA. Their establishment serves a maximum of 64 children per school year. They seek to improve and enhance the child's mental, physical, emotional, intellectual, spiritual and social behavior.

Christina says "I have had 3 children graduate from Teaching Wonders from 18 years to currently enrolled. All three of my children started off as infants and grew up...

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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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The Northwest Child Development Center

194 ARLINGTON ST LEOMINSTER, MA

4.8(5)
Preschool
Child care
The Northwest CDC in LEOMINSTER, MA provides a balance of learning, academics, and playtime in their daily activities to nurture the children. They develop self-help, social, and cognitive skills through an age-appropriate curriculum that promotes social and cognitive development. They feature a nurturing and warm environment...

Audra K says "We can not recommend Northwest enough. Since starting there last spring we have seen so much progression in our son's learning and social engagement. His...

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Children's Horizons Pre School

673 Main St Bolton, MA

Preschool
Child care
Children's Horizons Preschool is a privately owned school that offers a warm, supportive, loving and safe environment for children 2.9 years to 6 years old. The school provides children with meaningful learning activities that enhance their learning experience ensuring growth and development. The school can accommodate up to 21...
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Rainbow Pre-School & Child Care

27 Main St Townsend, MA

Child care
The Rainbow Preschool & Childcare provides a preschool and extended care program in Townsend, Massachusetts. They encourage the children's holistic growth through play-based and child-centered activities. Their aim is to develop the children's social skills, emotional growth, and physical coordination. The Rainbow Preschool &...
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There are two main types of preschool programs near you in Shirley, 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 Shirley, MA for traditional preschool centers, or private home-based preschools.

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

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

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