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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

Applewild School

The staff are very professional and caring, and there is great open communication with parents

- Care member

Adventure Kids, Inc. dba Northwest Child Development Center

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...

- Zak

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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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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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Applewild School

120 Prospect St FITCHBURG, MA

5.0(2)

State license verified

starting at
$2100/mo
Academic
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Reggio emilia
Preschool
+ 1 more
At Applewild we believe that the ages of three to fifteen are the most important in a child's education, the foundation upon which all future success is built. We empower students to discover their passion for learning and pursue excellence in academics, arts, and athletics.

Care Member says "The staff are very professional and caring, and there is great open communication with parents"

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Adventure Kids, Inc. dba Northwest Child Development Center

194 Arlington Street Leominster, MA

3.0(2)
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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Northwest Childcare & Development Center

194 ARLINGTON ST LEOMINSTER, MA

5.0(1)

State license verified

starting at
$1192/mo
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Child care
Our school and childcare center is committed to providing a high quality early education program that serves infants through 5 years of age. We offer an environment that encourages social, emotional, physical and intellectual growth.

Care Member says "I have sent all three of my daughters to Northwest Childcare and Development Center! My oldest started in the Pre-K program and has been successful in...

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Little Lumens Childcare Center

1 BEVERLY DR STERLING, MA

5.0(5)

State license verified

starting at
$1250/mo
Academic
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Reggio emilia
Preschool
+ 1 more
At Little Lumens, we believe in providing children the opportunities to explore their interests and wants through play. Our unique and innovative curriculum will address your child’s growth in the following areas: Social and Emotional Development: We strive to address emotional competence and ability to form positive...

Care Member says "Here is my review I wrote for google: I can’t recommend this childcare center enough! From the very beginning, I knew my son was in good hands. Destiny...

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Nashoba Montessori School, Inc.

725 Main St. Lancaster, MA

5.0(2)
Academic
Cooperative
Outdoor/nature
Montessori
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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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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Together Family Child Care

15 Alyssa Dr Townsend, MA

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

372 Franklin Rd. Fitchburg, MA

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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A Little Step At A Time

54 Woodland Dr Lunenburg, MA

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...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Messiah Lutheran Preschool & Learning Center in FITCHBURG, MA nurtures, guides, and directs the kids for them to develop spiritually, academically, physically, and cognitively. This child care facility believes that the children are God's unique gifts who learn as they progress. They offer a stimulating and nurturing curriculum...
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FAQs for finding preschools near you in Shirley, MA

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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