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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.

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.

HALF DAY PRESCHOOL ONLY/THE CREATION AND LEARNING STATION

We have been with the school long term and all 4 of my children went there. Its a very welcoming environment, My daughter has a rare genetic...

- carly C.

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Children's Gathering Nursery and Day School

101 Cedar St Wakefield, MA

5.0(1)
Child care
Kindergarten
Preschool
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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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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Tall Spire Nursery School Inc

8 Lafayette St Wakefield, MA

Child care
Kindergarten
Preschool
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

Child care
Preschool
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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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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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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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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HALF DAY PRESCHOOL ONLY/THE CREATION AND LEARNING STATION

400 CENTRAL ST SAUGUS, MA

5.0(1)

State license verified

Faith based
Developmental (play-based)
Cooperative
Academic
Preschool
The Creation and Learning Station is a non-denominational half day Christian preschool. We are licensed by Massachusetts Early Education and Care, for ages 2.9 to 5 years old. Our goal is to provide children with the opportunity to grow and learn, and develop in a fun, stimulating way. Our classrooms are child oriented with...

carly C. says "We have been with the school long term and all 4 of my children went there. Its a very welcoming environment, My daughter has a rare genetic disorder that...

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Global Children School

4A Gill St Woburn, MA

5.0(6)

State license verified

Montessori
International
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Child care
+ 2 more
WELCOME to the first Global Children School in Massachusetts! * Quality Early Childhood Education * Full Immersion Approach English, Spanish and Russian * Child-Centered Approach * Project-Based Guided Learning * Intercultural Mindfulness * Global and Sustainable Living Perspective * accepting Massachusetts voucher for child...

Marigo S. says "I love Global Children . We are still using them during the pandemic. They are extremely vigilant. They speak to the children in both Russian & Spanish in...

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THE JEWISH PRESCHOOL OF LEXINGTON

9 BURLINGTON ST LEXINGTON, MA

5.0(1)

State license verified

starting at
$6500/mo
Reggio emilia
Montessori
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Child care
+ 1 more
We're a child-centered, play- based program that is proud to provide the best in education for your children, all in a warm and loving environment! Our facilities include beautiful and bright classrooms and a wonderful outdoor playground and nature area. Come take a tour and see what makes us stand out in early childhood care...

Marissa M. says "JPL has been a second home to my kids and a warm and inviting school. Both my son and daughter love the large outdoor area, walkable nature walks, and...

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Learning Cottage Preschool

21 Douglas Ave Burlington, MA

5.0(2)

State license verified

I am Shabana, mother of 3 children, certified curriculum coordinator, director and lead teacher for children, aged birth to 8 years. I have 18 yrs of experience in early childhood education. Learning Cottage is a curriculum and theme based licensed family daycare and aftercare for toddlers through preschoolers. We provide a...

Meenal M. says "My son used to go to this day care when he was about a year old. Shabana is very nice, disciplined and caring. We moved to another state and still miss...

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Cambridge Nursery School

6 Hillside Place Cambridge, MA

5.0(9)

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Cooperative
Preschool
Tucked away in a recently renovated building in a quiet residential neighborhood, CNS provides a warm and playful atmosphere for learning for children aged 2 years and 9 months through 5 years. As a parent cooperative, we have a strong community that benefits not only your child, but your entire family as well. At Cambridge...

Care Member says "We have had the best experience with Cambridge Nursery School. We have sent both of our children to CNS - my daughter and son each started at CNS when...

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Stepping Stones Family Care

47 Clifton Street Malden, MA

5.0(1)

State license verified

Stepping Stones is a warm and nurturing community where your infant, toddler, or preschool child will thrive socially and academically. It is a fully licensed daycare/preschool that is run by a BPS teacher and mother of two from a gorgeous and spacious Victorian home across the street from a newly renovated playground and park...

Mike A. says "We were so lucky to find this type of care for our daughter. While at Stepping Stones, our daughter grew so much on a day-to-day and week-to-week basis. It...

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Allie's Tots

6 Dothan Street Arlington, MA

5.0(1)
I provide family child care on a full-time basis for infants, toddlers and pre-school age children. Spots are now available for full-time care, 7:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Monday-Friday in Arlington Heights (convenient to Route 2 off the Park Avenue Exit). When I was a working mom, I felt such fear and stress leaving my children in...

Sarah P. says "It wasn't easy searching for someone to care for my infant girl. Even the second time around, I worried that I wouldn't be able to find someone that I...

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Rock and Roll Daycare

574 Cambridge St. Cambridge, MA

5.0(1)
Academic
Child care
In-Home daycare
Kindergarten
Preschool
Nanny Recruiter is a premium placement agency for full-time and part-time Nannies throughout the Greater Boston area. Our full-time recruiters will work with you to assist in personalizing the selection process of a Nanny. We simplify many of our processes through automatic billing, payroll services, and scheduling apps to allow...

Katie B says "Creative childcare facility. There is a very strong emphasis on music. The teachers take great care of the children, and the office staff respond quickly to...

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Toddle Inn Daycare

10 Sumner Rd Salem, MA

5.0(1)

State license verified

Toddle Inn Daycare is a licensed home daycare that has been in business for the past 22 years. We offer a nationally recognized Mother Goose preschool curriculum for children of all ages. My home is in Salem, on the Swampscott/Marblehead line and resides in a quiet neighborhood with a large fenced in yard. Daycare is held in an...

Anna L. says "For me, selecting who to leave my 4-month old infant with was one of the hardest, most gut-wrenching experiences - but, Corinne and her awesome team of...

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Gamaland Family Child Care

44 Myrtle St Lynn, MA

5.0(7)
Gamaland provides experiences where children can grow socially, emotionally, cognitively, and physically. We are a Bilingual child care program in Lynn, Massachusetts. Our main goal is to nurture and explore each child uniqueness;by providing safe, warm and loving environment that is enriched with opportunities, discovery and...

Angela F says "Gamaland is amazing! A very clean and well organized place . It has a variety of toys for the children to explore and Play. The children has plenty of...

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Red Apple

91 Belmont St Everett, MA

5.0(16)

State license verified

Red Apple is a bilingual family child care that provides a fun educational curriculum. Children will have a great day while they learn new things. The daily interaction with the children is what we find so satisfying. We love watching the reading process unfold and never tire of helping children unlock the mysteries of print. We...

Care Member says "I highly recommend Red Apple to other families! My daughter started there at four months old and left at about 18 months because we moved. I really feel...

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Friendly Foundations, Inc.

68 South Avenue Revere, MA

5.0(1)

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Cooperative
Academic
In-Home daycare
Kindergarten
+ 1 more
Friendly Foundations, Inc. provides an exceptional educational experience for your child! Our small class size enables us to: - individualize each child's education - build a home/school partnership - utilize an outstanding research-based curriculum - provide a loving, safe, and nurturing environment

Ginny F says "My son is 4 years old and has been attending Friendly Foundations since September. Though we originally wanted him to attend public preschool there were...

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Pleasant Time Learning Center LLC

65 Putnam St Winthrop, MA

5.0(2)

State license verified

Special needs
Developmental (play-based)
Cooperative
Academic
Child care
+ 1 more
Pleasant Times Learning Center is a licensed child care provider in Winthrop, MA, and has been servicing the community since 1993. We provide quality child care for infants, toddlers and preschoolers. Our program is unlike any other. Our philosophy is to create an environment that encourages children to explore themselves...

Corinne W. says "My daughters, 4 & 2, have been attending since they were infants and LOVE coming here. The owner Andrea and the staff are amazing. I have always felt...

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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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