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Children's Gathering Nursery and Day School
5.0
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 lots of feedback on my son's progress.
- Kathryn P.
Bright Bear Academy
5.0
The center was spotless and the staff was very knowledgeable and friendly. I will definitely enroll here when I am ready.
- Care member
Saint Paul Early Education Inc.
5.0
I cannot say enough great things about St. Paul’s! My child has been attending since they were 3 months old, and the care and attention they have received from the entire staff have been exceptional.
The teachers are warm, nurturing, and truly dedicated to each child’s growth and well-being. I...
- Care member
Great Beginnings Learning School, Inc.
5.0
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 before he moved onto Kindergarten. My 4 year old daughter is currently in the full day preschool program on Tuesday and Thursday and my 2 year old...
- Jennifer P.
HALF DAY PRESCHOOL ONLY/THE CREATION AND LEARNING STATION
5.0
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 effected her development greatly. They were very supportive. When needed to take her out to ease our commute and put her into a private school...
- carly C.
Preschools in Wakefield, MA
Children's Gathering Nursery and Day School
101 Cedar St, Wakefield, MA
5.0
(1)
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,...
5.0
"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 lots of feedback on my son's progress."
Kathryn P.
The Caring School and Day Care CenterThe Caring School
5 Oak St, Wakefield, MA
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.
Tall Spire Nursery School Inc
8 Lafayette St, Wakefield, MA
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...
Odyssey Day School
17 Linda Rd, Wakefield, MA
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 Children's Center of Wakefield
483 Water St, Wakefield, MA
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.
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,...
Bright Bear Academy
22 A St., BURLINGTON, MA
5.0
(5)
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...
5.0
"I love our child care program because it’s a place where children feel safe, valued, and excited to learn every single day. Watching them grow—socially, emotionally, and academically—is incredibly rewarding. We’ve created a community that feels more like a family,...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Program Services:
We provide infant, toddler, preschool & Pre-K services for children. Our center offers services from 4 weeks to 6 years. We offer full day sessions from 7:00am- 5:00pm. We provide low teacher/child ratios (1:5) in different sets of classrooms and we compliment our center with a...
5.0
"I cannot say enough great things about St. Paul’s! My child has been attending since they were 3 months old, and the care and attention they have received from the entire staff have been exceptional.
The teachers are warm, nurturing, and truly dedicated to each...
Care member
Great Beginnings Learning School, Inc.
28 Water Street, Danvers, MA
5.0
(1)
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,...
5.0
"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 before he moved onto Kindergarten. My 4 year old daughter is currently in the full day preschool program on...
Jennifer P.
HALF DAY PRESCHOOL ONLY/THE CREATION AND LEARNING STATION
400 CENTRAL ST, SAUGUS, MA
5.0
(1)
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...
5.0
"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 effected her development greatly. They were very supportive. When needed to take her out to ease our commute...
carly C.
Little Sprouts Arlington
118 Pleasant Street, ARLINGTON, MA
5.0
(1)
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...
5.0
"The Teachers are very professional and communicative about my daughter's day which puts my mind at ease. "
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Global Children School
4A Gill St, Woburn, MA
5.0
(6)
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...
5.0
"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 their classes. Of course English too. They also introduce the children to STEM for early development. They...
Marigo S.
5.0
(1)
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...
5.0
"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 their welcoming open classrooms. Best of all we love the amazing, caring, and energetic staff. They are always...
Marissa M.
4.0
(1)
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...
4.0
"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 and I haven't had any bad experience with them. They have a nice outdoor playground for the kids and inside...
Mike C.
Learning Cottage Preschool
21 Douglas Ave, Burlington, MA
5.0
(2)
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...
5.0
"I am currently working as a licensed assistant teacher at Learning Cottage Preschool and have enrolled my own son too. Shabana the owner and lead teacher is very focused on curriculum, educational as well as gross motor skills of every child in the center. I am a...
Salija G.
Cambridge Nursery School
6 Hillside Place, Cambridge, MA
5.0
(9)
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...
5.0
"We are so lucky to have found Cambridge Nursery School. We were nervous that our child wasn’t quite yet ready for school and it has been absolutely beautiful watching him really thrive in this warm, loving, engaging environment.
Where do I even begin?
The...
Care member
5.0
(4)
We offer a family oriented child care setting supported by play based learning. We strive to provide social/emotional and academic growth during a child's early years.
5.0
"Youbellor has been our daycare provider since 2018. We are very pleased with the directors and teachers, many who have been there since we started using them for childcare. Both of our children (one graduated and one current) enjoy their time at Youbellor and look...
Shannon X.
5.0
(1)
Greater Boston Early Academy is conveniently located a block away from Malden Center orange line train station. We are the only Center around with our own private playground and parking lot!
Greater Boston Early Academy is a Christian based education that provides a safe, fun, high quality...
5.0
""Both of my kids attended during the pandemic. They were a complete life-saver. They started with a small group of kids, and they were absolutely wonderful. The loved the kids and the kids could feel this! They came home so happy. Their staff is really, really...
Adriana O.
Stepping Stones Family Care
47 Clifton Street, Malden, MA
5.0
(1)
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...
5.0
"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 was so fun to pick her up to see what else they did and learned that day (the daily reports are...
Mike A.
5.0
(3)
Please visit our website at www.primrosenorthshore.com. We have limited full time spots available (M-F). Our hours of operation are M-F 7:30 am to 5:30 pm. At this time, we do not accept vouchers.
At Primrose Schools, we believe that who children become is as important as what they know. For...
5.0
"We joined Primrose in October of 2022 when our son was a little over a year old. Our only regret is not starting him sooner. The administration has built a wonderful community of learning and the staff is outstanding!
Prior to starting at Primrose, we worried...
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FAQs for finding preschools near you in Wakefield, MA
In 2025 what types of preschools can I find near me 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.
What should I look for in a good preschool program near me in Wakefield, MA?
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.
How can I find a preschool near me 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.