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Recent preschool reviews in Essex, MA

Saint Paul Early Education

5.0

Our family absolutely loves Saint Paul Early Education and would highly recommend to any parents looking for childcare. Our son jumps for joy (this is not an exaggeration) when he arrives at school every morning, excited to start his day. He's created such close and loving bonds with the teachers,...

- Meredith F.

Great Beginnings Learning School, Inc.

5.0

Great Beginnings is an amazing child care facility. My oldest son who is now 7 years old started there as a toddler and also did the preschool program before he moved onto Kindergarten. My 4 year old daughter is currently in the full day preschool program on Tuesday and Thursday and my 2 year old...

- Jennifer P.

Kindred Gardens Early Learning

5.0

I cannot say enough about Misty and her staff @ Kindred Gardens, they are amazing they have gone above and beyond to keep some kind of normalcy in all of "their" kids lives during the most trying times. Even when forced to close Misty stayed in contact always checking up on my daughter. If your...

- Danielle C.

Not Your Average Child Care

5.0

Excellent care, and creative curriculum!

- Ana H.

Small World on the Green

4.0

nice size and 2 large spaces with 2 bathrooms and sinks...lunch not provided..great variety of fine motor/crafts/reading times/resting and outdoor/creative times too...2 teachers well trained and very reasonable too

- Kristen B.

Preschools in Essex, MA

Lil' Sprouts of Essex

Lil' Sprouts of Essex

1 Scotts Way, Essex, MA

Lil' Sprouts of Essex Preschool serves students 2-6 years of age. We offer the following: * Full Time 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM * Part Time 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM * Flex Care: The ability to create your own schedule, extend your days as needed and pick up an additional day on an as need basis. * Early...

Saint Paul Early Education

Saint Paul Early Education

130 Sylvan Street, Danvers, MA

5.0

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Program Services: We provide infant, toddler, preschool & Pre-K services for children. Our center offers services from 4 weeks to 6 years. We offer full day from 7:30 am - 4:30 pm.We provide low teacher/child ratios (1:5) in different sets of classrooms and we compliment our center with a...
5.0
"My little one has been attending Saint Paul for a few months now, and he absolutely loves it there. Not only does he get the biggest smile when he arrives (showing just how cared for and loved he is), but we've also seen tremendous developmental growth. Even after...

Anne


Great Beginnings Learning School, Inc.

Great Beginnings Learning School, Inc.

28 Water Street, Danvers, MA

5.0

(1)

Great Beginnings Learning School, Inc. offers infant, toddler, preschool, pre-k, and kindergarten learning programs for children between the ages of 1 month through 8 years of age. At Great Beginnings Learning School, Inc., we offer a full food program, along with enrichment programs (yoga, music,...
5.0
"Great Beginnings is an amazing child care facility. My oldest son who is now 7 years old started there as a toddler and also did the preschool program before he moved onto Kindergarten. My 4 year old daughter is currently in the full day preschool program on...

Jennifer P.


Kindred Gardens Early Learning

Kindred Gardens Early Learning

5a Dr. Osman Babson Road, Gloucester, MA

5.0

(1)

FCC Expansions ... in business since 2008. At Kindred Gardens Early Learning and Care, We maintain a hazard-free, nurturing, safe clean environment. We believe that early childhood education should be an exciting and educational experience. We at Kindred Gardens Early Learning and Care are CHILD...
5.0
"I cannot say enough about Misty and her staff @ Kindred Gardens, they are amazing they have gone above and beyond to keep some kind of normalcy in all of "their" kids lives during the most trying times. Even when forced to close Misty stayed in contact always...

Danielle C.


Trinity Pre-School

Trinity Pre-School

124 RIVER RD, TOPSFIELD, MA

Starting at $635/mo

We are a developmentally appropriate preschool that offers programs for children from 1.9-5 years old. We offer nurturing and stimulating programs that help children to explore the world while developing a love of learning. Our programs include: Two and Three Day Programs: Toddlers-Meets...

Next Generation Children's Centers Beverly

Next Generation Children's Centers Beverly

232 Essex Street, BEVERLY, 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...

Saint Paul Early Education Inc.

Saint Paul Early Education Inc.

130 Sylvan St. Unit 2, DANVERS, MA

Starting at $400/mo

Program Services: We provide infant, toddler, preschool & Pre-K services for children. Our center offers services from 4 weeks to 6 years. We offer full day sessions from 7:00am- 5:00pm. We provide low teacher/child ratios (1:5) in different sets of classrooms and we compliment our center with a...

Cape Ann YMCA Child Care

Cape Ann YMCA Child Care

67 Middle Street, Gloucester, MA

SAFE, NURTURING ENVIRONMENTS FOR CHILDREN TO LEARN, GROW, THRIVE, AND HAVE FUN! Child Care programs for children ages 15 months through 12 years. At the Y, we believe the values and skills learned early on are vital building blocks for quality of life and future success. That's why our early...

Montessori Kids Universe of Beverly

Montessori Kids Universe of Beverly

600 Cummings Center, Suite 171-X, BEVERLY, MA

MORE THAN A DAYCARE. WE CARE! MKU Beverly provides a high-quality, authentic Montessori educational environment for children 6 weeks through 6 years. Compared with traditional daycare; a child attending an MKU school will be Nurtured, Inspired, and Educated. Each child will learn independent...

Sunnyviews Family Child Care

Sunnyviews Family Child Care

38 Ashton St, Beverly, MA

SunnyViews is moving to North Andover, MA in November 2018 and looking for new toddlers and preschoolers! At SunnyViews, we believe in learning through age appropriate activities and play. We spend a large amount of time outdoors learning through doing. Meghan has worked with children most of her...

Ipswich Family YMCA

Ipswich Family YMCA

110 County Road, Ipswich, MA

SAFE, NURTURING ENVIRONMENTS FOR CHILDREN TO LEARN, GROW, THRIVE, AND HAVE FUN! Child Care programs for children ages 2.9 years through 12 years. At the Y, we believe the values and skills learned early on are vital building blocks for quality of life and future success. That's why our child...

Tricia Joles Daycare

Tricia Joles Daycare

130 Essex St Box 182A, South Hamilton, MA

MORNING DAYCARE FOR PRESCHOOL LEARNERS (2 day, 3 day or 5 day options) I am certified, licensed, and approved by the Early Education and Care department in the state of Massachusetts to provide in-home Daycare. I have been providing this service two years out of my home. I am also CPR and First...

Teachable Moments

Teachable Moments

10 Mount Vernon Street, Gloucester, MA

Teachable Moments has been a licensed Family Child Care program since 1998. Here, we provide a safe, healthy, and nurturing environment where children can begin to develop many lifelong skills. Our daily routine is flexible enough to include many child-centered, play based activities while...

Kravenmore Kids Child Care

Kravenmore Kids Child Care

10 Peabody Avenue, Beverly, MA

WELCOME to Kravenmore Kids Childcare. The children refer to me as Miss Kerri and this is the twelfth year I've operated Kravenmore Kids. I am licensed by the State of Massachusetts for ten children. I'm blessed to have some truly incredible and very qualified assistants and some terrific families. I...

Not Your Average Child Care

Not Your Average Child Care

20 Clay Lane, Rowley, MA

5.0

(1)

MA licensed, CPR and FIRST AID certified, child care provider in Rowley, MA. I offer a unique Enrichment Learning Preschool Program for children Age 2 (or younger and walking independently) to age 5. Activities and classes include cooking, nutrition and movement, music, art and drama, math and...
5.0
"Excellent care, and creative curriculum!"

Ana H.


The Small World on the Green in Ipswich, Massachusetts offers preschool and childcare for pre-K children. They prepare the children for further schooling and stimulates the children's emotional, social, cognitive and physical growth and academic development. The Small World on the Green accommodates...
4.0
"nice size and 2 large spaces with 2 bathrooms and sinks...lunch not provided..great variety of fine motor/crafts/reading times/resting and outdoor/creative times too...2 teachers well trained and very reasonable too"

Kristen B.


Wendy's Kids

8 Stone Street, Danvers, MA

5.0

(4)

As a state-licensed day care provider for over 12 years, I have been caring for the emotional, social and intellectual needs of children from infancy to school-age in a secure, nurturing environment. In my day care, I involve children in free-play, story-telling, reading, arts and crafts and...
5.0
"We are so grateful and feel blessed to have had Wendy as our daycare provider for our daughter Elise. Wendy cared for Elise from the time she was 3 months old until the age of 5 and Elise always loved going to Wendys! She is like a second mother to Elise. Wendy...

Kathy G.


Lanesville Preschool Center

38 Gloucester Ave, Gloucester, MA

Lanesville Preschool is a small play-based program blending academic school readiness, social skills, and developmentally appropriate learning for children ages 2.9-6.

Parker River Community Preschool

181 MAIN ST, ROWLEY, MA

Parker River Community Preschool is a play-based parent-cooperative preschool with great teachers, small class sizes and affordable tuition rates. The school gives children an opportunity to use and experiment with equipment and materials that individual families may not have at home. They also...

Hartz Street Nursery School

39 Hartz St, Gloucester, MA

The Hartz Street Nursery School provides a preschool and extended care program in Gloucester, Massachusetts. They encourage the children's holistic growth through play-based and child-centered activities. Their aim is to develop the children's social skills, emotional growth, and physical...

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