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

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

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

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

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

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

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Recent preschool reviews in Wakefield, MA

Panda Bilingual Daycare

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 little bit of progress. Sijia, the...

- Mingshu H

Allie's Tots

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 her as I do. Allison took her in to...

- Sarah P.

Stepping Stones Family Care

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 great). Nicole is able to give a lot of 1-on-1...

- Mike A.

Primrose School of North Shore - Danvers

5.0

We couldn't imagine a better daycare than Primrose-Danvers. Our daughter has been going to Primrose for a little over a year and we have been amazed with everything this school has to offer. From the curriculum, welcoming staff, knowledgeable teachers, to the amazing Chef... this school has it all....

- Heather A.

Cambridge Nursery School

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. The teachers are incredibly kind, the...

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Preschools in Wakefield, MA

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

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.

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.

Primrose School of North Shore - Danvers

308 Andover Street, DANVERS, MA

Starting at $2076/mo

5.0

(3)

Please visit our website at www.primrosenorthshore.com. We have limited full time spots available (M-F). Our hours of operation are M-F 7:30 am to 5:30 pm. At this time, we do not accept vouchers. At Primrose Schools, we believe that who children become is as important as what they know. For...

5.0

"We just celebrated our daughter's 1 year anniversary with Primrose of North Shore. The facilities are excellent and the staff phenomenal. Our daughter is happy and growing leaps and bounds with the developmentally appropriate curriculum. She loves being with her...

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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

"We are so lucky to have found Cambridge Nursery School. We were nervous that our child wasn’t quite yet ready for school and it has been absolutely beautiful watching him really thrive in this warm, loving, engaging environment. Where do I even begin? The...

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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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Curious Bee, Inc

203 Main Street , NORTH READING, MA

Starting at $1900/mo

4.2

(5)

Curious Bee was founded in 2017 and has grown from a family daycare to Center-based daycare and serves families from all over the North Shore area. We have 3 groups: Toddlers (16 - 33 months), Preschool (33 months - 4 y.o), and Pre-K (4-5 yr. o) We accept a minimum of 3 days in care requests....

5.0

"Curious Bee Children’s Center is a wonderful daycare and preschool center in North Reading which our two children currently attend. Our oldest child, currently in the pre-K class, has been at Curious Bee for almost three years. She is thriving both socially and...

Maria R.

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.

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.

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

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

"My daughters, 4 & 2, have been attending since they were infants and LOVE coming here. The owner Andrea and the staff are amazing. I have always felt good knowing that my children are with such caring, educated people while I'm working. Not to mention the girls...

Corinne W.

New Beginnings Preschool

9 Margin St, Peabody, MA

5.0

(3)

The New Beginnings Preschool in Peabody, Massachusetts offers a multicultural preschool for pre-K children. They provide a safe environment where the children can grow socially, emotionally, cognitively, and physically. Their staff is trained and experienced in caring for children with developmental...

5.0

"This preschool is awesome! My son loved this school, learned so much and had the best possible preschool experience! The teachers are the best!"

Mary J

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

"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

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.

Rock and Roll Daycare

574 Cambridge St., Cambridge, MA

5.0

(1)

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...

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

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

"My wife and I searched high and low for a daycare and ended up choosing Imagination Station in Revere. It's honestly the best decision we could have made. We were so nervous about leaving our 6 month old with "strangers", but Jessica and her team eased all those...

Marques W

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...

Little Sprouts Peabody

7 1st Ave, PEABODY, MA

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