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

Children's Gathering Nursery and Day School

We loved this place! All the staff are very loving and you could tell they adored my son! The teachers and director were very accessible and...

- Kathryn P.

Four Seasons Preschool of Mt. Auburn

Outstanding daycare/preschool experience. The facility is beautiful and totally geared around the children. The staff have been very caring...

- Care member

4891 - TSC Childcare Operated by Everbrook Academy

Our family has had a wonderful experience at Everbrook for the last three years! The staff go above and beyond to develop relationships with...

- Kayla S.

Top Preschools Near Wakefield

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Children's Gathering Nursery and Day School

101 Cedar St Wakefield, MA

5.0(1)
Preschool
Child care
Kindergarten
Children's Gathering Nursery and Day School is a child care facility located at 101 Cedar St. Wakefield, MA. The center has a comprehensive program that maximizes your child's learning potential through experiential opportunity in a variety of age-appropriate contexts from Infant, Toddler, Preschool, Pre-K, Kindergarten, and...

Kathryn P. says "We loved this place! All the staff are very loving and you could tell they adored my son! The teachers and director were very accessible and provided...

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Tall Spire Nursery School Inc

8 Lafayette St Wakefield, MA

Preschool
Child care
Kindergarten
Located in Wakefield, Massachusetts, Tall Spire Nursery School is a private educational organization. It offers a child-centered environment where children can develop their sense of wonder, sense of humor and sense of compassion. The School uses the Learning Center approach that aims to enhance intellectual, social and physical...
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Odyssey Day School

17 Linda Rd Wakefield, MA

Preschool
Child care
Odyssey Day School is a licensed facility that offers various child care services and early education programs for infants up to school-age children. The company also offers enrichment classes, before and after-school care and summer programs. The company’s programs have flexible schedules to meet the needs of every family.
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Golden Rule Preschool

271 Vernon St Wakefield, MA

Established in 1954, Golden Rule Preschool offers a non-denominational preschool program for children. It serves children ages three to four years old. It aims to provide a loving environment to help children reach their fullest potential. The Preschool strives to enhance every child's social, emotional, intellectual, and...
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The Caring School and Day Care CenterThe Caring School

5 Oak St Wakefield, MA

Child care
The Caring School and Day Care Center is located at 5 Oak Street, Wakefield, Massachusetts. The center can accommodate a maximum of 20 children. The school offers full-time, part-time and before and after-school care services from Mondays through Fridays, 8:00AM to 6:00PM.
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The Children's Center of Wakefield

483 Water St Wakefield, MA

Child care
The Children's Center of Wakefield located in Wakefield Massachusetts is a childcare and education provider that offers a calm and warm environment to children under its care. It caters to infants, toddlers, preschoolers and kindergartens. The center has a capacity of 64 children at the maximum.
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Four Seasons Preschool of Mt. Auburn

786 Mt. Auburn St WATERTOWN, MA

5.0(4)

State license verified

starting at
$2900/mo
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Preschool
Child care
+ 1 more
At Four Seasons Preschool of Mt. Auburn, we provide a warm, nurturing, and engaging early childhood education experience focused on helping children grow academically, socially, and emotionally. Our programs emphasize hands-on learning, creativity, play-based exploration, and kindergarten readiness in a safe and supportive...

Care Member says "Outstanding daycare/preschool experience. The facility is beautiful and totally geared around the children. The staff have been very caring and well...

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4891 - TSC Childcare Operated by Everbrook Academy

220 BINNEY ST CAMBRIDGE, MA

5.0(1)

State license verified

Day Care
Child care
Welcome to a place filled with warmth and light, smiles and laughter, fun and fitness, love and learning. Our school offers an engaging, nurturing environment for every child, during the most critical early years, starting in infancy. By adhering to high standards, we help mold inquisitive, confident kids, who are socially,...

Kayla S. says "Our family has had a wonderful experience at Everbrook for the last three years! The staff go above and beyond to develop relationships with children and...

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Global Children School of Woburn

4A GILL ST WOBURN, MA

4.0(1)

State license verified

starting at
$2132/mo
Developmental (play-based)
International
Preschool
Day Care
Child care
+ 1 more
A joyful, child-centered, multicultural early education in Woburn, Massachusetts. Infants through Kindergarten. Certified, Experienced teachers are trained in early childhood best practices. Convenient locations Woburn, Natick and Cambridge. Great outdoors. Hot meals Included. * We specialize in Quality Early Childhood...

Mike C. says "We have one kid there for close to a year. The staff is great, and we've worked with Catherine and the school has grown since. Everybody is extremely nice...

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Little Sprouts Woburn

4 GILL ST WOBURN, MA

5.0(1)

State license verified

Day Care
Child care
Our school offers the early learning experience you are looking for – whether it’s trusted a preschool program or nurturing infant and toddler classrooms that are more than just “daycare,” our full-time and part-time options offer families the ideal care solution that fits their needs. Convenient to surrounding towns such as...

Care Member says "I love little sprouts not just as the school for my daughter but also as a workplace. I have been working for them for about two years now as an infant...

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Curious Bee, Inc

203 MAIN ST NORTH READING, MA

4.0(5)

State license verified

starting at
$1850/mo
Reggio emilia
Academic
International
Waldorf
Montessori
+ 4 more
Curious Bee is Center-based Daycare and Preschool in North Reading. We accept kids 15 months - 5 yr. o and a minimum of 2 days in care requests. No infant care is available We have 3 groups: Toddlers (16 - 33 months) - Full time - $2000/month Preschool (33 months - 6 y.o) - full time - $1850/month 2 snacks...

Maria R. says "Curious Bee Children’s Center is a wonderful daycare and preschool center in North Reading which our two children currently attend. Our oldest child,...

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Little Sprouts North Andover

2324 TURNPIKE ST NORTH ANDOVER, MA

5.0(2)

State license verified

Open Houses at Little Sprouts Tuesday, July 14, 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Saturday, August 1, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Looking for quality childcare or early education in your area? Join us on Tuesday, July 14, from 4:30–6:30 PM, or Saturday, August 1, from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. for an Open House! Tour classrooms, meet our teachers, and...

Alex L. says "We couldn't be happier with our experience at Little Sprouts! The staff is incredibly caring, patient, and attentive to the needs of our children. Our...

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Pine Village Preschool - Kendall Square

695 W KENDALL ST CAMBRIDGE, MA

5.0(3)

State license verified

Preschool
Child care
Day Care
Spanish immersion program providing care and educational services to toddler and preschool-age children. Curriculum includes problem-solving, practical life skills, numbers, shapes, colors, reading, songs, arts and crafts, and writing. Designed especially for our location in Kendall Square with two full exterior walls of 15-foot...

Yaheem J. says "Always teaching and doing fun activities, parents get updates from straight from the teachers and communication with them is the easiest. All around a...

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Pine Village Preschool - Porter Square

2067 MASSACHUSETTS AVE CAMBRIDGE, MA

5.0(3)

State license verified

Preschool
Child care
Day Care
Spanish Immersion preschool program offering a modern approach to child development for toddler and preschool children. Program encourages creativity, acceptance, and inclusion. Tucked into the historic Henderson Carriage House Building at 2067 Mass Ave. lies our Porter Square school, which opened in 2009. Minutes from both...

Lauren C. says "Both of my kids have attended Inspire (previously Kids & Co.) starting as infants. The teachers and directors are great and very loving with the kids....

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Youbellor Child Academy

12 BRIGHTON ST BELMONT, MA

5.0(5)

State license verified

starting at
$2300/mo
Academic
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Cooperative
Preschool
+ 2 more
IT IS WITH A SAD HEART I MUST POST THAT THIS LOCATION WILL BE CLOSED PERMENTANTLY AS OF MONDAY MAY 4TH, 2026. Youbellor Child Academy of Belmont is a multicultural STEAM, play/academic based school. Staff and children spend their day exploring the world around them in a safe and nurturing way. Our teachers spend time guiding...

Care Member says "When I was making the decision to bring my Daughter to Youbellor Child Academy in Belmont, MA, I was fraught with many reservations beforehand. It is...

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Bright Bear Academy

22 A ST BURLINGTON, MA

5.0(6)

State license verified

Academic
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Cooperative
Preschool
+ 1 more
Bright Bear Academy, located in Burlington, MA, is a dedicated early childhood education center that focuses on creating a nurturing and stimulating environment for young learners. Known for its commitment to fostering growth through hands-on learning and play, the academy provides a well-rounded educational experience for...

Care Member says "The center was spotless and the staff was very knowledgeable and friendly. I will definitely enroll here when I am ready."

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Little Sprouts Arlington

118 PLEASANT ST ARLINGTON, MA

5.0(1)

State license verified

Day Care
Child care
Our school offers the early learning experience you are looking for – whether it’s trusted a preschool program or nurturing infant and toddler classrooms that are more than just “daycare,” our full-time and part-time options offer families the ideal care solution that fits their needs. Children enjoy stepping back into...

Care Member says "The Teachers are very professional and communicative about my daughter's day which puts my mind at ease. "

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Great Beginnings Learning School, Inc.

28 Water Street Danvers, MA

5.0(1)
Preschool
Child care
Kindergarten
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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Kiddie Academy of Burlington

209 MIDDLESEX TPKE BURLINGTON, MA

5.0(1)

State license verified

Preschool
Child care
Day Care
Kiddie Academy of Burlington, MA offers educational, age-specific child care programs. Our flexible, standard based curriculum is uniquely designed to help your child thrive in both school and life, while our safe and nurturing environment allows them to have fun while they learn. Learn more about what makes Kiddie Academy a...

Natalie V. says "My children attended Kiddie Academy from 12 weeks until graduating Pre-K. The whole care team was loving, passionate, and took amazing care of my girls....

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Little Sprouts Melrose

40 WASHINGTON ST MELROSE, MA

5.0(2)

State license verified

Day Care
Child care
Open Houses at Little Sprouts Tuesday, July 14, 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Saturday, August 1, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Looking for quality childcare or early education in your area? Join us on Tuesday, July 14, from 4:30–6:30 PM, or Saturday, August 1, from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. for an Open House! Tour classrooms, meet our teachers, and...

Alex L. says "We couldn't be happier with our experience at Little Sprouts! The staff is incredibly caring, patient, and attentive to the needs of our children. Our...

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FAQs for finding preschools near you in Wakefield, MA

There are two main types of preschool programs near you in Wakefield, 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 Wakefield, MA for traditional preschool centers, or private home-based preschools.
When you begin looking for preschools near me in Wakefield, 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 Wakefield, MA.
When looking for a preschool near you in Wakefield, 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 Wakefield, MA who have previously sent their kids to any of the preschools you are interested in.

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