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Ms. Meredith's NeighborSchool

5 Alwin Street Hyde Park, MA

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My program combines the structure and schedule of a typical preschool classroom with the comfort of a home environment. This helps children prepare for a transition into a kindergarten classroom. There is sensory play such as play dough or finger painting, time for pre-academics with letter and math games, read alouds,...
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Newton School for Children

25 LENGLEN RD # 2 NEWTON, MA

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Child care
Day Care
We provide parents with peace of mind by giving children an exceptional education every fun-filled day in a place as nurturing as home. We offer childcare and early educational programs for infants, toddlers, preschoolers and kindergarteners. We also have before & after school care and summer camp for school age children.
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Cadence Academy Preschool

884 WASHINGTON ST NORWOOD, MA

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Child care
Day Care
We provide parents with peace of mind by giving children an exceptional education every fun-filled day in a place as nurturing as home. We offer childcare and early educational programs for infants, toddlers, preschoolers and kindergarteners. We also have before & after school care and summer camp for school age children.
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Cadence Academy Preschool

210 SOUTH AVE WESTON, MA

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Child care
Day Care
We provide parents with peace of mind by giving children an exceptional education every fun-filled day in a place as nurturing as home. We offer childcare and early educational programs for infants, toddlers, preschoolers and kindergarteners. We also have before & after school care and summer camp for school age children.
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Creative Children Childcare

Julian Street Dorchester, MA

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...
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St Mary of the Hills School

250 Brook Road Milton, MA

Cooperative
Outdoor/nature
Academic
Faith based
Developmental (play-based)
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Our school recently affiliated with the Lynch Foundation to provide direct funding and grants for new classrooms to expand capacity and to promote school readiness and positive outcomes for children with effective ELA and math curriculums that are developmentally appropriate. We are very proud of the wonderful program we offer...
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Theophany Orthodox Christian School

754 GREENDALE AVE Needham, MA

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Faith based
Academic
Child care
Theophany School offers a multi-age learning experience with small class sizes, an engaging curriculum and a loving Christian environment for children in the Greater Boston area. Our current programs include: 3-day and 5-day Preschool class options, and a full-day Kindergarten. The School and its staff are fully licensed by...
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Expressions After School

1132 Highland Ave Needham, MA

State license verified

Cooperative
Outdoor/nature
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Child care
+ 1 more
Here at Expressions After School we pride ourselves on having a home away from home atmosphere. We view our clients as an extension of our family. We are a sports and art based program located in the center of Needham, MA. We offer various clubs such as theatre, set design, costume design, visual arts, sewing, Legos, Lego...
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Brown Bear Excel Early Learning Center, LLC

18 PRESCOTT ST HYDE PARK, MA

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starting at
$550/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
In-Home daycare
Child care
Preschool
We at Brown Bear Excel Early Learning Center, (BBEELC) extends a warmest welcome to you and your family. Our goal is for your children to develop and EXCEL into healthy and smart individuals. We acknowledge that no child is the same, so we plan to individualized learning and activities to meet the needs of your child. Your child...
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Tobin Children's School

71 Cottage St Natick, MA

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Developmental (play-based)
Child care
Preschool
Leaders in early childhood education, we offer full-year, full-day programs for infants up to PreK here at our state-licensed, nationally-accredited program in Natick, MA. Located in a restored Victorian, we have 9 stand-alone classrooms, an indoor gross motor space, three age-specific playgrounds (infants/toddlers/PS&PreK),...
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Little Sprouts - Brighton

640 Washington St Brighton, MA

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Little Sprouts Brighton is conveniently located in the heart of Brighton�s Oak Square in a charming historic brick building that has been completely renovated for a modern experience. Beautiful arched windows in every classroom allow in an abundance of natural light, while glossy bamboo floors and cheerful, vibrant colors on the...
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Torit Montessori School

45 Province St Boston, MA

State license verified

International
Montessori
Developmental (play-based)
Kindergarten
Child care
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Montessori Infant, Toddler, Preschool, Kindergarten and Elementary education in two locations in downtown Boston. We teach Arabic, Mandarin and Spanish to all students, and provide lunch and snack from our in-house kitchen, all included in tuition.
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Beginnings School

210 South Avenue Weston, MA

Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Child care
Preschool
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 Explorations Program for children in Kindergarten through 3rd grade. We first opened our doors in 1985, and in 2020 we became...
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Tree House Family Daycare

102 Cross Street Stoughton, MA

My goal is to provide quality, loving care for your child in a safe and comfortable family setting with mixed age groups. Your child will receive individual attention that will allow them to build their confidence and develop at their own pace while learning from others. A theme based curriculum with educational and creative...
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Little Sprouts - Watertown

36 Sparkhawk St Watertown, MA

You know you've chosen the right early education program when it just feels right. Everything at Little Sprouts is part of our joyful mission to make children feel happy and parents feel confident. When we first opened Little Sprouts in 1982, we knew we were onto something big. We realized the importance of giving children an...
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Rock and Roll Daycare

574 Cambridge St. Cambridge, MA

Academic
Kindergarten
In-Home daycare
Preschool
Child care
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...
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Norwood Montessori School

462 Walpole St Norwood, MA

State license verified

Montessori
Kindergarten
Preschool
We are a fully licensed Montessori School with a great teacher to child ratio. All of our staff are Lead Teacher Certified and all of the teachers are Montessori trained and certified. We offer a Toddler Program for 2 to 3 year olds, Primary programs for 3 to 6 year olds; this includes a full day private Kindergarten; and...
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Focal Early Education Center

101 Adams Street Quincy, MA

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Kindergarten
Child care
Preschool
Thank you for your interest in Focal Early Education Center! Our website www.focalearlyeducationcenter.com is a great first step to learning more about our strengths and commitment to education excellence. Focal Early Education Center accepts students for its Toddler (1 year 3 months to 2 years 8 months), and Preschool...
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Expressions After School

1132 Highland Ave Needham Heights, MA

Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Child care
Expressions After School is an arts-based after school program in Needham, MA serving Kindergarten, Elementary and Middle School children. Our mission is to enrich the lives of our students through the exploration of the arts and through artistic expression. We maintain a high quality series of programs: After School...
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St. Joseph Elementary School

90 Pickering Street Needham, MA

Faith based
Preschool
St. Joseph Elementary School fosters creativity, independence, and decision making to raise confident, creative, and compassionate kids. Purposeful play in preschool is a student's sense of learning. The preschool program focuses on the academic, social, physical, and emotional well-being of students to prepare them for robust...
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Pre-k programs in Dedham, 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 Dedham, 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 Dedham, 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 Dedham, 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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