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Top Tots Learning Center

I love Top Tots so much. The owners are so generous. The teachers are so caring and knowledgeable. My son has really come out of his shell....

- KRYSTAL A.

Youbellor Child Academy

When I was making the decision to bring my Daughter to Youbellor Child Academy in Belmont, MA, I was fraught with many reservations...

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New Beginnings Preschool

This preschool is awesome! My son loved this school, learned so much and had the best possible preschool experience! The teachers are the...

- Mary J

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Best Friends Early Learning Center

99 4th St Chelsea, MA

Child care
Preschool
Best Friends Early Learning Center, Inc. is located in Chelsea, MA. It was established in 1997 and is accredited by BBB. The center specializes in childcare from newborn to 5 years old children. They offer programs for infants, toddler, preschool and pre-kindergarten.
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COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM-INTER CITY, INCORPORATED

100 Everett Ave., Unit 14 Chelsea, MA

Child care
Community Action Program Intercity, Inc. in Chelsea, MA is an organization that addresses the needs and problems of families in poverty and help them achieve self-sufficiency. The organization operates a child development center that provides programs to meet the basic developmental needs of children. It also offers a Head Start...
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The Salvation Army Kids Club - Chelsea

258 CHESTNUT ST CHELSEA, MA

Child care
Preschool
The Salvation Army Kids Club - Chelsea is a school-age program that is licensed by the Department of Early Education and Care to provide after-school, school-vacation and summer care to children in Kindergarten through age 13. The Club encourages its participants a strong sense of self-efficacy and self-esteem, values the...
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Top Tots Learning Center

1560 BEACON ST BROOKLINE, MA

5.0(6)

State license verified

starting at
$2400/mo
Developmental (play-based)
International
Montessori
Academic
Reggio emilia
+ 3 more
You can call us a preschool. You can call us a daycare, or a childcare center. Just don’t call us average. TOP TOTS is Brookline’s newest hybrid Learning Center. We offer a continuum of education and childcare for Toddlers, Pre-school and Pre-Kindergarten age students. TOP TOTS Learning Center may be new, but our team is not. We...

KRYSTAL A. says "I love Top Tots so much. The owners are so generous. The teachers are so caring and knowledgeable. My son has really come out of his shell. He has...

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Youbellor Child Academy

12 BRIGHTON ST BELMONT, MA

5.0(5)

State license verified

starting at
$2750/mo
Cooperative
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Day Care
+ 2 more
Back- Up care is available ( Restrictions apply) 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 the children, so they know they are valued and heard. Our...

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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New Beginnings Preschool

9 Margin St Peabody, MA

5.0(3)
Child care
Preschool
The New Beginnings Preschool in Peabody, Massachusetts offers a multicultural preschool for pre-K children. They provide a safe environment where the children can grow socially, emotionally, cognitively, and physically. Their staff is trained and experienced in caring for children with developmental and behavioral needs. New...

Mary J says "This preschool is awesome! My son loved this school, learned so much and had the best possible preschool experience! The teachers are the best!"

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Let's Learn Together Childcare

11 Water St. Arlington, MA

5.0(2)
Developmental (play-based)
Child care
Preschool
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 begins through play! Our experienced team of educators has over 20 years of experience with childcare development. We're...

Kasia M says "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."

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Global Children School

4A Gill St Woburn, MA

5.0(6)

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
International
Montessori
Outdoor/nature
Kindergarten
+ 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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Brown Bear Excel Early learning center

470 RIVER ST MATTAPAN, MA

5.0(3)

State license verified

starting at
$500/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Child care
Preschool
Brown Bear Excel Early Learning Center (BBEELC) provides quality education and care that would positively impact the lives of children from 0 to 5 years old. We use groundbreaking tools and resources to expand children’s cognitive brain development and preparing them to excel in kindergarten and beyond. The foundation of BBEELC...

Chevahn .. says "We’ve had a very positive experience with Brown Bear. It’s a wonderful facility—clean, safe, and well-organized. The leadership is experienced in early...

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Global Children's School

4A GILL ST WOBURN, MA

4.0(1)

State license verified

starting at
$2132/mo
International
Developmental (play-based)
Kindergarten
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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Creative Children Childcare

Julian Street Dorchester, MA

5.0(1)
We are new licensed Home Daycare striving to provide a clean safe fun learning environment for children 2-3.5.We offer meals, hands on learning, art, music, theatre, field trips, lesson plans and reasonable rates . We follow a daily schedule working with each child individually to help prepare them for K1. We do accept Vochuers...

Retresha K. says "Very down to earth provider , cares for children, providing quality home care in a family setting. I'm happy we found her"

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Kingdom Rock Children's Village

10 Winslow Avenue Somerville, MA

5.0(1)
Faith based
Developmental (play-based)
Child care
Preschool
We are a faith-based Early Childhood Program for Infant through Pre-Kindergarten children, conveniently located in the Davis Square area. We have an amazing program that s centered on Limitless Love and Community. We understand the importance of balance and attending to the needs of the whole child. Our program provides...

Care Member says "This is a really nice local daycare in the heart of Davis Sq! Teachers are loving and caring. We have been really happy there and would highly...

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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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DISCOVERY SCHOOLHOUSE INC

101 BLUE HILLS PKWY MILTON, MA

5.0(5)

State license verified

starting at
$508/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Kindergarten
Day Care
Child care
+ 1 more
Discovery Schoolhouse provides a warm, nurturing, supportive, educational, and enjoyable experience for children from 15 months through kindergarten, all year round, all day long. Our toddler and preschool programs run 7:00 in the morning until 6:00 in the evening the entire calendar year, with a variety of scheduling options...

Care Member says "A caring, warm, loving environment! Our son loved his three years at Discovery Schoolhouse and we loved it too. In the toddler room and upstairs with...

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PEAS IN A POD NURSERY SCHOOL

501B MAIN ST SAUGUS, MA

5.0(2)

State license verified

starting at
$394/mo
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Day Care
Child care
+ 1 more
Peas In a Pod Nursery School is an exceptional childcare center created to meet the pre-school educational needs of children and families residing or employed within the town of Saugus and surrounding communities.

Tina P. says "They are nothing but awesome!! They treat everyone like family. I get a very warm feeling, and my daughter just loves them. "

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Rock and Roll Daycare

574 Cambridge St. Cambridge, MA

5.0(1)
Academic
Kindergarten
In-Home daycare
Child care
Preschool
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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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-Little Sprouts Watertown

150 COOLIDGE AVE WATERTOWN, MA

5.0(6)

State license verified

Child care
Day 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. Located on a quiet side street near the...

Care Member says "I trust this message finds you well the admin. Together with staff of little sprouts Watertown. We are delighted to have you as our kid’s day...

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Tiny Tots Daycare

54 Loring Ave Winchester, MA

5.0(8)
We are a daycare currently residing in a quiet part of Winchester, MA. We take care of all children between the ages of infancy to 5 years. Tiny Tots daycare offers a range of educational services depending on the age of the child. For babies and toddlers we cover a range of subjects such as Colors, Shapes, ABC's, Numbers and...

Lindsey K. says "My daughter has been going to Zarqua for the pay two years. Zarqua is so organized and so structured. The kids' play, nap and learning areas are always...

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Panda Bilingual Daycare

30 Cambridgepark Drive Cambridge, MA

5.0(1)
Montessori
Outdoor/nature
Child care
Preschool
Panda Bilingual Daycare is a bilingual Mandarin- English early educational childcare center combining the Montessori educational philosophy with Chinese and American language and culture. Our center's mission is to offer the highest quality care and education for children from three months to kindergarten entry. The Panda...

Mingshu H says "We have a 2.5yrs daughter in Panda Bilingual Daycare since this summer. We have been very satisfied so far. The site is brand new and the facilities are...

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Two Little Owls Schoolhouse

501 CAMBRIDGE ST CAMBRIDGE, MA

State license verified

starting at
$2499/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Day Care
Child care
Preschool
Two Little Owls Schoolhouse is an Infant, Toddler, Preschool, and Pre-K Child care Center in East Cambridge. We are open from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM and are located near the Lechmere T stop, MIT, and many Bio-tech and Pharmaceutical Companies in the heart of Cambridge. Some of our program elements include a hot lunch and healthy...
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FAQs for finding a pre-k near you in Chelsea, MA

Pre-k programs in Chelsea, MA offer an opportunity to introduce your child to school activities, develop social skills, and foster an enthusiasm for learning. Early exposure to education, including math, science, and language arts provides pre-k students with important foundations for the rest of their academic career. Pre-k also teaches kids important life skills such as sharing and caring for others and independence from home. Many parents find pre-k essential to developing the necessary skills to succeed in a classroom setting!

We recommend checking whether pre-k is mandatory or voluntary in Chelsea, MA, as well as reviewing pre-k curriculum at your top choices to make sure it meets your child's needs. You should be prepared to ask questions around the staff's qualifications, safety standards, extracurricular activities and hours of operation, and of course, tuition costs.

Many parents believe pre-k is an important step for young learners, teaching them essential education and social skills. The pre-k curriculum near you in Chelsea, MA typically includes activities such as creative expression, physical development, emergent reading and pre-math/counting lessons. Socially, students are encouraged to practice problem solving and to develop positive relationships with their peers. All pre-k classes provide developmentally appropriate learning experiences tailored to each age level of young children, and each center will have their own approach. Be sure to ask for any specific subjects or fundamentals you have in mind!

Pre-k is designed to give children get a jump start on their education journey, and most pre-k programs near you in Chelsea, MA programs begin teaching basic math, writing and language arts skills. On top of this, pre-k teachers also use social and emotional experiences to ensure the students are well-prepared to enter school and develop their interpersonal skills. How a pre-k approaches these areas will vary, but you can count on a well-rounded approach to learning and development with these tenents in mind.

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