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Q: In 2025 what types of preschools can I find near me in Charlestown, MA?

There are two main types of preschool programs near you in Charlestown, 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 Charlestown, MA for traditional preschool centers, or private home-based preschools.

Q: What should I look for in a good preschool program near me in Charlestown, MA?

When you begin looking for preschools near me in Charlestown, 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 Charlestown, MA.

Q: How can I find a preschool near me in Charlestown, MA?

When looking for a preschool near you in Charlestown, 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 Charlestown, MA who have previously sent their kids to any of the preschools you are interested in.

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Recent preschool reviews in Charlestown, MA

Panda Cub Academy

5.0

We enrolled our child at Panda Cub Academy when she was almost 3 years old. Prior to that, she was enrolled at another local daycare where she had a difficult experience. She refused to eat or drink during the first week and the school was not proactive about addressing these concerns. Thankfully,...

- Tim C.

Kindernest Montessori Early Childhood Center

5.0

Really beautiful montessori school with infant, toddler, and preschool options. Love the variety of schedules available for part and full time care. All of the teachers have been so lovely and are well qualified. Particularly grateful they have a chef so we don't have to pack snacks and lunch! Feels...

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Gamaland Family Child Care

5.0

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 space to move around and the owner has a lot of knowledge and experience .

- Angela F

Red Apple

5.0

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 it was the best place for her to be as a baby and young toddler. Jing is loving, caring and patient and I could tell she really cared about my...

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Clinton Path Preschool

5.0

Our family has been with Clinton Path Preschool for the past 6 years and are so grateful for the incredibly loving, nurturing, and strong-community based experience. It a city with so many preschool options, Clinton Path is truly a unique school that focuses on seeing each child for the incredibly...

- Sarinnapha V.

Preschools in Charlestown, MA

Panda Cub Academy

1200 BOYLSTON STREET, BROOKLINE, MA

Starting at $2695/mo

5.0

(3)

Panda Cub Academy offers children 6 months to 6 years old a progressive Montessori based curriculum while immersing them in Chinese language and culture. All classes are led by our native Mandarin speaking teachers who are also proficient in English, state certified, and experienced in early...

5.0

"We enrolled our child at Panda Cub Academy when she was almost 3 years old. Prior to that, she was enrolled at another local daycare where she had a difficult experience. She refused to eat or drink during the first week and the school was not proactive about...

Tim C.

Kindernest Montessori Early Childhood Center

49 Winchester St., NEWTON HIGHLANDS, MA

Starting at $2900/mo

5.0

(2)

Located in Newton Highlands, Massachusetts, the Kindernest Montessori Early Childcare Learning Center upholds the fundamental principles of Montessori education and holistic development in a nurturing environment where children are guided with kindness and respect. At Kindernest, we have programs...

5.0

"Really beautiful montessori school with infant, toddler, and preschool options. Love the variety of schedules available for part and full time care. All of the teachers have been so lovely and are well qualified. Particularly grateful they have a chef so we don't...

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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...

5.0

"A very warm and welcomed place. The kids have an environment of love and care. I recommend this place. Lidiany is an excellent and awesome caregiver. I surely recommend this place"

Alexandre R

Red Apple

91 Belmont St, Everett, MA

5.0

(15)

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...

5.0

"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 it was the best place for her to be as a baby and young toddler. Jing is loving, caring and patient and I could...

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Clinton Path Preschool

58 Irving St., BROOKLINE, MA

5.0

(4)

"Welcome to Clinton Path Preschool, a place where joyful learning thrives through friendship and play in our cooperative community. Our mission is to inspire children, recognizing them as capable individuals who navigate, inquire, create, and explore their world in many ways. Rooted in our...

5.0

"My daughter has been at CPP for two years and it is an absolute DREAM of a school. There is a beautiful play yard and the children spend a lot of unstructured time outdoors. The teachers all have specials strengths but every one is nurturing and creative. The...

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X Y Z Family Child Care

464 Sea St, Quincy, MA

5.0

(7)

We are a provider of family child care services and have been in operation for over 20 years. We offer a nurturing and caring environment that fosters development for infants, toddlers, and preschool children. I offer organic food for the children. Our teachers are CDA certified, NAFCC accredited,...

5.0

"Our Family had a great experience with XYZ care. My daughter learned a great deal of skills and had a great time @ Latifa's."

Amjad

ABC Childcare

171 Gould Street, NEEDHAM, MA

Starting at $1900/mo

5.0

(3)

At ABC childcare, our curriculum is thoughtfully designed to promote holistic development, incorporating a blend of structured activities and free play that encourages creativity, curiosity, and social interaction. From sensory exploration to early literacy and numeracy skills, we tailor our...

5.0

"We couldn't be happier with our experience at this wonderful family-owned daycare. Our son attended for three years, and the level of care, attention, and love he received was exceptional. The staff is genuinely caring and creates a warm atmosphere that feels like...

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Northshore Early Learning Center

21 Munroe Street, LYNN, MA

Starting at $2300/mo

5.0

(3)

At Northshore Early Learning Center we provide a nurturing and safe environment for your little ones to grow, learn, and play. Our experienced and caring staff are dedicated to fostering your development through love, engaging activities and educational opportunities.

5.0

"I love the caring, nurturing teachers at the school. They love my kids and care for them like their own. I also love how they speak mutiple languages, as my first language is Portuguese. "

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Cambridge Nursery School

6 Hillside Place, Cambridge, MA

5.0

(8)

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 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 they were almost 3 (one two years before the other). Over the last 3+, we have had the best experience at CNS....

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Panda Bilingual Daycare

30 Cambridgepark Drive, Cambridge, MA

5.0

(1)

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...

5.0

"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 very nice. The teachers care deeply about the kids and constantly communicate with us about our daughter's every...

Mingshu H

Lucy's Family Daycare

55 S Waverly St, Brighton, MA

3.7

(3)

Lucy's Family Daycare provides childcare for infants, toddlers, and preschool aged children in Brighton Massachusetts.We are conveniently located close to the Mass Pike, Storrow Drive and Memorial Drive. We encourage the children's holistic growth through play-based and child-centered...

5.0

"This small family daycare is like leaving your child with family. Lucy and Elaine are loving, trustworthy, and fun!. Our daughter has been with them since she was 3 months old, we'll be sad to leave them when she has to go to preschool. We were not initially...

Charlotte H.

Imagination Station Early Learning Center

372 Squire Rd, Revere, MA

3.3

(6)

Imagination Station offers care for children 6 weeks to 7 years old. Full time and Part time available. Included in tuition is breakfast, lunch and snack.

5.0

"This is by far, hands down the best center around! You can search high, you can search low but you won't find a place like Imagination Station. All the employees genuinely care about the kids. I love it there! Abelieve me I'm one of "those moms", but I'm satisfied...

Jessica R.

Brownstone Kids Academy

227 West Canton St., Boston, MA

5.0

(2)

Brownstone Kids Academy is a neighborhood learning center in the heart of Boston that focuses on early childhood development. We believe that children learn best through play in a safe and nurturing environment. The play-based preschool philosophy is designed to enrich the whole child, including...

5.0

"Carly at Brownstone is AMAZING!! My kids have never been so excited about anyplace they've ever gone for childcare. They absolutely love her! The location is also so convenient and it's adorable. There's even a private outdoor space for the kids to play. Couldn't...

Carmen B

4827 - Everbrook Academy of Coolidge Corner North

302 Harvard Street, BROOKLINE, MA

Welcome to a place filled with warmth and light, smiles and laughter, fun and fitness, love and learning. Our school offers an engaging, nurturing environment for every child, during the most critical early years, starting in infancy. By adhering to high standards, we help mold inquisitive,...

Newton School for Children

25 Lenglen Rd #2, NEWTON, MA

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...

Little Sprouts Dedham

280 Bridge Street, DEDHAM, MA

Welcome to Little Sprouts Early Education and Child Care in Dedham, MA 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...

Little Sprouts Melrose

40 Washington Street, MELROSE, MA

Welcome to Little Sprouts Early Education and Child Care in Melrose, MA 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...

Little Sprouts Belmont

259 Beech Street, BELMONT, MA

Welcome to Little Sprouts Early Education and Child Care in Belmont, MA 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...

Little Sprouts Woburn

4 Gill Street, WOBURN, MA

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. Convenient...

5.0

"I love little sprouts not just as the school for my daughter but also as a workplace. I have been working for them for about two years now as an infant teacher and I have my daughter enrolled as well at the Toddlers’s classroom. She loves it there and looks happy...

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