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Kim's Family Child Care
5.0
My daughter stayed at Kim's family child care for 3 years until she transferred into preschool. It is the best decision we have made, and our daughter loves this place a lot! Both Kim and Ralph are very kind and caring, and they offer lots of activities for kids with different ages. They also have a...
- Charles
Adorable Little Angels
4.0
I love kids. I am loving respectful and fun
- NadoNina K
The Carousel School
5.0
I had the pleasure of sending my daughter to Carousel School for two years. The professional demeanor of the educators while instructing students, interacting with colleagues and conferring with students' families is excellent!
At Carousel School, teachers are careful, thoughtful, and dedicated....
- Lindsay
Let's Learn Together Childcare
5.0
Mary, Catherine and the team have created a wonderful environment (not easy in COVID times!) that my girls love and I feel great about as a parent. They have excellent practices for safety, curriculum and communication, and the space is thoughtfully curated for the kids (the gross motor room is a...
- Courtney F
Big Foot Little Foot Child Care
5.0
My daughter has been going to Big Foot Little Foot since she was 8 weeks old and we love it. This is not a typical daycare center - your child is part of a family. I know that while I am work during the day that my daughter is in a warm and loving environment and is learning new things. The...
- Sarah S
Preschools in Waltham, MA
5.0
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Kim's Family Child Care is a nurturing family environment and a fun place to learn and grow. We are responsive to your children's individual needs. We support the development of self-esteem, social...
Recent reviews:
5.0
Kim and Ralph cared for both our children from infancy until it was time to go to preschool. To be honest, they helped care for us, too--especially when we were first-time parents who worried about every new...
Reviewed by Bethany K
4.0
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I was born in Brazil. There I was a preschool teacher for several years before coming to America. I am fluent in English, Portuguese and Spanish. I provide a supportive nurturing healthy learning environment...
Recent review:
4.0
I love kids. I am loving respectful and fun
Reviewed by NadoNina K
5.0
(1)
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The Carousel School provides nursery school care to children 2. 9-6 years old. We have a web site for families interested in learning more about our program.
Families may call to arrange a time convenient...
Recent review:
5.0
I had the pleasure of sending my daughter to Carousel School for two years. The professional demeanor of the educators while instructing students, interacting with colleagues and conferring with students'...
Reviewed by Lindsay
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I'm a stay at home mom with one child in middle school, one in elementary school and an almost 2 year old.
I have over 5 years experience working in residential facilities with troubled youth ranging in age...
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Our Center offers a small class intentionally to offer individual attention to every student. We are bilingual Spanish and teach it to all students as a second language. Our indoor/outdoor space is dedicated...
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The Learning Zone is close to 117, 95 and Rt 20 , 30 and The Mass Pike. We care for Infants, Toddlers and Preschoolers. Our hours of operation are Monday to Friday from 7:30-6. We offer Full time, Part time and...
1.0
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Little Souls Center located at 200 5th Avenue, Waltham, Massachusetts, offers basic childcare and learning services. It offers programs for infants, toddlers, early preschool and kindergarten prep. It offers...
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YMCA of Greater Boston is an educational facility that provides programs designed to support children’s development and discovery of talents and abilities. The facility serves the Waltham MA community and...
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One Two Three Day School at 439 Lexington Street, Waltham invites your child to be a part of their learning community where every child is provided with an atmosphere where they feel safe and happy. Their...
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The Tufts Family Day Care in Waltham, Massachusetts offers preschool and childcare for up to ten children. They prepare the children for further schooling and stimulates the children's emotional, social,...
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Discovery Village Child Care is a Massachusetts Department of Early Education (EEC) and Care licensed center-based child care provider. We offer our families a safe and nurturing environment for their children...
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Debbie's Child Care located in Waltham Massachusetts is a childcare provider that offers a nurturing and active environment to children under its care. Since 2001, the center has been serving the community with...
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The Waltham Day Care Center provides a preschool program in Waltham, Massachusetts. They encourage the children's holistic growth through play-based and child-centered activities. Their aim is to develop the...
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YMCA After School Program @ MacArthur Elementary is a child care and learning facility located at 494 Lincoln Street, Waltham, Massachusetts. It offers a safe and secure environment that meets the children's...
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We will be a preschool in North Waltham oping in Spring of 2018. Please e-mail us or call for more information. This will be a 2 to 5 day program, full days only.
The Learning Center at Boston Basketball
411 Waverly Oaks Rd. Suite 208, Waltham, MA 02452
Costimate: $288/wk
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The Learning Center at Boston Boston Basketball provides children with the unique opportunity to be immersed, not only in a nurturing environment, but an academic setting, and an athletic one as well. Children...
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Children First at the Mass Medical Society is a Large Group and School Age Child Care (Group Child Care) in WALTHAM MA. It has maximum capacity of 12 children.
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We were voted Waltham's Best Preschool for the 13th year in a row! We are celebrating our 50th year of childcare! We are accepting ages 2 years and 9 months through 6 years.
Preschool classes are from 9-11:45...
5.0
(2)
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We're a brand new childcare center in Arlington Center offering childcare for infants, toddlers, preschool, and pre-k. We offer flexible childcare ranging from 1 day to 5 days of care.
We believe learning...
Recent reviews:
5.0
Mary is a great director and all the teachers are great. I feel so lucky that I was able to get a spot for both of my kids.
Reviewed by Kasia M
5.0
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Licensed Family Child Care Educator by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. This is a small family run child care service, providing quality care to infants, toddlers and preschool age children. We are located in...
Recent reviews:
5.0
We feel so fortunate to have Razia in our lives. Our son attended daycare until he recently moved on to preschool. The children become part of Razia's family, and she takes amazing care to make sure they...
Reviewed by Amy A
5.0
(2)
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- Offered by a professional in the field of Early Childhood Education
- BS in Human Development
- 24 years of experience in the field
- Licensed by the Department of Early Education and Care
- In a safe, well...
Recent reviews:
5.0
We highly recommend BCJ family childcare. Our daughter has attended BCJ for the past year, she is happy and looks forward to spending the day with the caregivers and her little friends. The space is neat, clean...
Reviewed by Anna -
4.1
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Beginnings School, located in Weston, MA provides exceptional education and a nurturing environment for children 3 months to 5 years old, in addition to the My Clubhouse After School Program and Summer...
Recent reviews:
5.0
Our family has been at Beginnings School for almost six years, and we have had a fantastic experience there. My younger daughter spent three years in the preschool program and my son has been there since he was...
Reviewed by Kristy W
5.0
(1)
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Temple Shalom Nursery School is an early care and learning center in Newton, Massachusetts that offers educational day care programs for preschool children. The company admits children ages one to six years...
Recent review:
5.0
TSNS has been a home away from home for my whole family. It's not just a great school but a great community. The director & staff go above & beyond the call of duty. They get the importance of child-directed...
Reviewed by Jackie N
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Giant Panda Academy has an open house at 10:am -4:00pm on Sunday March 8th , Register on site to get 15% for toddlers enrollment and 10% for preschool enrollment! Giant Panda Academy is a newly opened bilingual...
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At First Circle, we build a partnership with your family that you can
depend on. Our experienced teachers are passionate about educating
children. And our unique curriculum helps children develop a foundation...
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The LEAP Schools are located in Lexington, Bedford and Sudbury, Massachusetts.
The Language Enrichment Arts Program, founded in 1985, is a non-denominational private preschool program accredited by EEC...
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The Melrose School supports learning in a language-rich, mixed-aged environment. Each child's social, emotional, physical, intellectual, and linguistic development is supported with a tailored experience based...
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Cedar Hill Bilingual School is a childcare center located in Belmont, Massachusetts. We offer a Japanese/English bilingual program in a small group environment, with a focus on individualized learning and...
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We are a home-based Montessori school near Lexington Arlington line, now enrolling children from 18 months & up. The Sunshine Montessori School provides a personal home-like environment for young children while...
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FAQs for finding preschools near you in Waltham, MA
In 2023 what types of preschools can I find near me in Waltham, MA?
There are two main types of preschool programs near you in Waltham, 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 Waltham, MA for traditional preschool centers, or private home-based preschools.
What should I look for in a good preschool program near me in Waltham, MA?
When you begin looking for preschools near me in Waltham, 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 Waltham, MA.
How can I find a preschool near me in Waltham, MA?
When looking for a preschool near you in Waltham, 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 Waltham, MA who have previously sent their kids to any of the preschools you are interested in.