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Little Llama
5.0
My daughter is 2 years and 4 months and has attended since she was 14 months. We are so happy with the experience we had with them and were crying when we had to leave due to us moving away to Texas. The staff is really good, from the first moment we trusted them. They're calm and passionate about...
- Stephanie S.
Peapod Daycare
5.0
My son was under Peapod's care for exactly two years and I simply can't say enough good things about my experience there. On his first day, he was a baby who couldn't walk or talk yet, now he's a thriving, active little boy who can talk your ear off. So whether you're considering Peapod for your...
- Liz R.
PEAS IN A POD NURSERY SCHOOL
5.0
They are nothing but awesome!! They treat everyone like family. I get a very warm feeling, and my daughter just loves them.
- Tina P.
Beginnings School
5.0
Our family has been at Beginnings School for almost six years, and we have had a fantastic experience there. My younger daughter spent three years in the preschool program and my son has been there since he was four months old (he's now in the pre-K room). My older daughter also participated in the...
- Kristy W.
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.
Preschools in Medford, MA
5.0
(1)
Welcome To Little Llama!
At Little Llama Child Care, we provide a well-rounded learning experience for your child by focusing on their physical and emotional well-being, fostering their curiosity, and encouraging them to become adventurous and active. We proudly offer a better teacher to child...
5.0
"My daughter is 2 years and 4 months and has attended since she was 14 months. We are so happy with the experience we had with them and were crying when we had to leave due to us moving away to Texas. The staff is really good, from the first moment we trusted them....
Stephanie S.
Peapod Daycare
53 Pearl St, Newton, MA
5.0
(10)
Peapod Daycare is a family child care service provider located in the Newton area serving children from 3 months to school age. We specialize in bilingual care (English and Mandarin).
5.0
"Peapod has been a wonderful fit for our 2 kids (both of whom started as infants). Shannon is kind, attentive, and responsive. Both of our kids instantly took to her and love going. She provides enriching activities and outdoor time at the park next door. It is...
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5.0
(2)
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.
5.0
"I have a foster child that goes to Peas in a Pod. It's a really great school. The staff is amazing with them. The building is very clean. They do a lot of sensory play/learning, outdoor play and have lots of fun. The directors are great. Great communication through...
Melissa D.
Beginnings School
210 South Avenue, Weston, MA
4.1
(11)
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...
5.0
"Our family has been at Beginnings School for almost six years, and we have had a fantastic experience there. My younger daughter spent three years in the preschool program and my son has been there since he was four months old (he's now in the pre-K room). My...
Kristy W.
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.
Friendly Foundations, Inc.
68 South Avenue, Revere, MA
5.0
(1)
Friendly Foundations, Inc. provides an exceptional educational experience for your child!
Our small class size enables us to:
- individualize each child's education
- build a home/school partnership
- utilize an outstanding research-based curriculum
- provide a loving, safe, and nurturing...
5.0
"My son is 4 years old and has been attending Friendly Foundations since September. Though we originally wanted him to attend public preschool there were not enough spots left. After researching several options in the area we came across Friendly Foundations...
Ginny F
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.
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.
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
Happy Child Day Care Center & Preschool
1191 Chestnut St, Newton Upper Falls, MA
5.0
(1)
The story of Happy Child Preschool & Daycare began many years ago in the former Soviet Union. The director, Mira Fayngersh, grew up in a family of educators. Mira's mother was a life-long math teacher and her father was a school principal. Although Mira graduated with a Bachelor Degree in Chemical...
5.0
"My wife and I can’t say enough about Happy Child. The love and care they showed our children could not be matched. The teachers truly love all of the kids and put everything into their work. This is truly a special place, and thanks to the directors Mirah and Roman...
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Clinton Path Preschool
58 Irving St., BROOKLINE, MA
5.0
(5)
"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
"We have had an amazing experience at Clinton Path Preschool. I wasn’t sure about the play based model but the more I learned and saw our daughter thriving, the more I have become a believer in this teaching model. The teachers are also actual teachers. They truly...
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Stepping Stones Family Care
47 Clifton Street, Malden, MA
5.0
(1)
Stepping Stones is a warm and nurturing community where your infant, toddler, or preschool child will thrive socially and academically. It is a fully licensed daycare/preschool that is run by a BPS teacher and mother of two from a gorgeous and spacious Victorian home across the street from a newly...
5.0
"We were so lucky to find this type of care for our daughter. While at Stepping Stones, our daughter grew so much on a day-to-day and week-to-week basis. It was so fun to pick her up to see what else they did and learned that day (the daily reports are...
Mike A.
Let's Learn Together Childcare
11 Water St., Arlington, MA
5.0
(2)
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...
5.0
"Mary, Catherine and the team have created a wonderful environment (not easy in COVID times!) that my girls love and I feel great about as a parent. They have excellent practices for safety, curriculum and communication, and the space is thoughtfully curated for the...
Courtney F.
5.0
(3)
Join us at the GoldenChickpea part-time preschool with your little one. We offer an individualized and unique child care service that allows kids to be themselves, discovering their own passions, abilities and interests.
Centered on developing self confidence, comfortably sharing the world of...
5.0
"I am happy to provide a feedback regarding my experience with the golden chickpea Pre-K toddler care program .
My 3 year old toddler went to golden chickpea Pre-K toddler care for a period of 2 months during April & May 2022 . On a scale from 1 to 5 with 5 being...
May M.
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
"100% would HIGHLY recommend Red Apple Daycare. We enrolled our daughter here at 3 months and Jing was nothing but perfect. She was careful with protocol, caring, attentive, and an excellent provider, and would share daily pictures and videos. This is our first...
John-michael C.
5.0
(6)
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...
5.0
"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 learned so much in just the short time he has been here. We are so amazed at all the good work that they do to...
KRYSTAL A.
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
Tartts Day Care Centers
56 Wareham St., Boston, MA
4.5
(24)
A family-run enterprise since 1946, Tartt's is an industry leader, recognized for our enriching programs, exemplary facilities and accomplished staff. Our philosophy is straightforward: we place the experiences of children and families at the center of our business.
Tartt's remains in demand...
5.0
"This family owned business has provided exceptional care for my daughter. They have well thought curriculums, loving teachers, teach Spanish and sign language, longer hours than many daycares (730-5:30), caring teachers and excellent technology to stay up on my...
Charlene O
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.
Cambridge Nursery School
6 Hillside Place, Cambridge, MA
5.0
(9)
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
"CNS has become one of my favorite places on the planet, an oasis of kindness full of wonderful teachers and families! Feel so blessed we found CNS for our daughter!"
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FAQs for finding preschools near you in Medford, MA
In 2025 what types of preschools can I find near me in Medford, MA?
There are two main types of preschool programs near you in Medford, 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 Medford, MA for traditional preschool centers, or private home-based preschools.
What should I look for in a good preschool program near me in Medford, MA?
When you begin looking for preschools near me in Medford, 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 Medford, MA.
How can I find a preschool near me in Medford, MA?
When looking for a preschool near you in Medford, 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 Medford, MA who have previously sent their kids to any of the preschools you are interested in.