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

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

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

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

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

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

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Recent preschool reviews in Chelsea, MA

Global Children's School

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 is big and they have a lot of...

- Mike C.

Beacon Child Care

5.0

My son has been at Beacon Child Care for a year and it has been wonderful. He's excited to go every day and really loves the care givers. They are warm, flexible and engaging. The facilities are very well maintained, there are plenty of toys for the children to play with and the curriculum is very...

- Jennifer W.

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...

- Care member

Rock and Roll Daycare

5.0

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 any parental question or issues.

- Katie B

Newton Childcare Academy

5.0

I have been nothing but happy with the quality of care we receive at Newton Childcare Academy. My kids are looking forward to come here every morning!

- Alicia B.

Preschools in Chelsea, MA

Global Children's School

4A Gill Street, WOBURN, MA

Starting at $615/mo

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.

Beacon Child Care

15 North Beacon Street, Allston, MA

3.4

(5)

At Beacon Child Care, our goal is to provide affordable high-quality early childhood education and care that will enhance the growth and development of your child. Here you will find a nurturing environment for children of ages 2 months to 6 years. We recognize that each child has unique talents,...

5.0

"I don't remember meeting any parent named Mandy, and I have been with this daycare for a while now. I am sorry she felt this way about her child, but I have been sending my son to this daycare for the past 2 1/2 years and he completely loves it! The staff members...

Heather R.

Red Apple

91 Belmont St, Everett, MA

5.0

(16)

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...

Care member

Rock and Roll Daycare

574 Cambridge St., Cambridge, MA

5.0

(1)

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5.0

"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 any parental question or issues."

Katie B

Newton Childcare Academy

145 Wells Ave, Newton, MA

5.0

(4)

5.0

"Enjoyed the tour with Forooz so much and am happy to have enrolled my toddler. Great teachers, organic menu options and sparkling clean facility!"

Martha

Pleasant Time Learning Center LLC

65 Putnam St, Winthrop, MA

5.0

(2)

Pleasant Times Learning Center is a licensed child care provider in Winthrop, MA, and has been servicing the community since 1993. We provide quality child care for infants, toddlers and preschoolers. Our program is unlike any other. Our philosophy is to create an environment that encourages...

5.0

"Great place run by very nice people and kids have fun and learn every day !"

Eric

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...

5.0

"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 would feel comfortable leaving my baby with while I returned to work. I worried that someone else could not know...

Sarah P.

Paige Academy

28 HIGHLAND AVE, Roxbury, MA

5.0

(1)

Paige Academy is an independent school offering a comprehensive, culturally affirming and developmentally based educational environment. We provide Infant, Toddler, and Preschool Programs as well as our Elementary School curriculum in Arts, Sciences, Humanities, and Technology for children ages 6...

5.0

"This is an excellent school! The teachers are loving and the environment is friendly and inviting."

Jasmine C.

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

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.

THE SHIRAT HAYAM CENTER FOR EARLY EDUCATION

55 ATLANTIC AVE, SWAMPSCOTT, MA

5.0

(1)

The Shirat Hayam Center for Early Education believes that children learn best through play. We offer a Reggio inspired educational experience which fosters development of the “whole” child. Our newly renovated classrooms and outdoor space encourage exploration, creativity, and cooperation. We...

5.0

"The school is the best place. I could sit for an hour about how wonderful they are. Our son has been going for the last 10 months. The teachers care for my son so well. I cannot tell you what an amazing place this is. "

Marta W.

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

The Learning Tree Preschool

17 Allston St, Allston, MA

5.0

(2)

The Learning Tree, formerly known as The Wonder Years, is a fully licensed preschool and group daycare center established since 1997. Our goal is to provide the best quality care for children ages 15 months to 6 years old. We do this by providing a caring, nurturing and safe educational...

5.0

"I have sent my son here since he was 15 months old. We love the space, the teachers and the programming. We have found this school to be safe, fun, and engaging. As a principal of K-8 Public School, I'm picky about child care and preschool, and we are happy!...

Heidi C.

Little Sprouts Watertown

150 Coolidge Ave, WATERTOWN, 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. Located on...

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 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 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 Medford

137 Main Street, MEDFORD, MA

IBA's Preschool

85 West Newton Street, Boston, MA

Named one of the Top 21 School Readiness Programs in MA by Social Impact Research, IBA s Bilingual Preschool prepares children for kindergarten success.IBA s Preschool Program provides a high quality bilingual early education that fosters the physical, socio-emotional, linguistic, cognitive and...