Preschools in saugus ma: TOP 10 Preschools in Saugus, MA

TOP 10 Preschools in Saugus, MA

Recent preschool reviews in Saugus, MA

Children’s Playhouse Daycare Inc.

great facility, very happy with them 🙂

– Gautam G

Carousel Child Care

Carla Gill has cared for my son for over three years, from the age of 3 months until 3.10. Our family has had a wonderful experience with her care. She provides a warm home environment that I am grateful my son has been able to spend his days in. Carla is very particular with each child’s individualneeds and gives them personalized attention. She has taken a vested interest in my son as a person, starting with helping him through sitting up and his first solids through potty training. As he has grown, Carla has worked with him on academic development such as colors, letters, shapes – and now actual reading. She even helped him learn his ABCs in French. He has thrived under her teaching and is well ahead in reading and numbers for his age. The children are able to have free play inside and outside in the good weather, so there is plenty of unstructured time as well. My son is now entering full day preschool and I’m very sad to leave Carousel Child Care as it has been such a positive part of his life….

– Abby B

Debbie’s Child Care

My daughter stayed with Debbie from a year and a half until she was three. Not only is Debbie an incredible and supportive person, she also rarely closes (which is excellent for demanding jobs). She taught my daughter all of the things she needed to learn at her age (and more), but, mostimpressively, she taught my daughter to be assertive and to say no! I was so happy when she came home and began to assert her own personal space. That isn’t something she could have learned from and daycare center (and we’ve been to a lot). If I could have stayed with her, I would have. I highly, highly recommend Debbie….

– Emily

Little Angels Family Child Care

As first time parents of a premie, we were very nervous to start the daycare process. We met with a few providers but nothing felt right until we met Kathleen. She made us feel comfortable from our very first phone call. Not only is she warm and welcoming, but you can sense her experience rightaway, which immediately put us at ease. She is incredibly knowledgeable and has become my sounding board for all things baby (and soon toddler!). I’m deeply grateful for the role she plays not just as my son’s daycare provider, but as a member of our “village,” our family.
Being a working mom is really hard, but knowing how well taken care of, and loved, my son is makes it easier. Kathleen is wonderful about updating us about his day and if I need extra check-ins she’s always quick to respond, which is so reassuring. Kathleen plays with the kids, reads to them, dances with them and teaches them how to be kind to one another. She is endlessly patient and gives each child the attention and support they need.
My son truly loves Kathleen and is excited to see her every morning. My husband and I adore her (and her family) and feel deeply grateful we found her. We truly can’t recommend her highly enough!…

– Katie D

Red Apple

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 child and not knowing what to expectmade us nervous, which was quickly solved because Jing had our daughter smiling every morning at drop-off and every evening at pickup. She would still be attending if we didn’t move! 10/10!…

– Johnmichael C

Preschools in Saugus, MA

Description:

Our childcare center includes a stimulating, fun, and educational environment for kids of all backgrounds ages 2 months & up.

Description:

Shining Stars Is childcare center focused on building a community within our school. The children we teach and care for, are from infancy to school-age. Our philosophies of care include treating every childthe way you would like your child treated and realizing that every child is unique and develops on their own time line. Our philosophies on curriculum stem from Howard Gardner’s theory of Multiple Intelligence….

Description:

Saugus YMCA Children’s Center provides a stimulating early childhood program for toddlers and preschool age up to 5 years. Their goal is to prepare the students for their educational and life journey. Thecurriculum targets all areas of child development and fosters school readiness….

Description:

Located in Saugus, Massachusetts, The Creation & Learning Station Preschool provides a Christian atmosphere for children ages 2.9 to 5 years old. It offers children plenty of opportunities to grow, learn anddevelop in a fun and stimulating way. The school utilizes a combination of hands on learning and traditional practices to enhance the whole child socially, emotionally, cognitively, creatively, and physically….

Description:

Children’s Playhouse Daycare, Inc. is a warm, family oriented childcare center with a professional atmosphere.
We have two locations. Our Infant/Toddler location is located right next to our preschoollocation.
Both locations include all meals. Breakfast, Lunch and afternoon Snack are served daily. Our cook serves fun and nutritious meals that is over seen by the USDA. We also provide 3 different top brands of formula and baby foods.
Our Teachers are committed to their classrooms and really enjoy working with children.
Children’s Playhouse Daycare employs Early Education and Care certified educators who consistently meet the following job responsibilities which are not limited to but include:
Duties/Responsibilities:
* Stimulates emotional, intellectual, and social growth of children by developing and directing educational programs and activities tailored to assigned class.
* Provides safe environment by maintaining orderly, clean, and appealing facilities; removing known safety hazards.
* Encourages children’s participation by providing interactive activities.
* Informs staff and parents of curriculum by preparing and submitting lesson plans; posting schedules and curriculum.
* Keeps parents informed by posting parent information in the classroom; maintaining and sharing records of child’s progress, attendance, and behavior.
* Encourages development of children’s self-control by utilizing classroom management and modeling techniques.
* Encourages consistency of service by maintaining communications with parents and staff.
* Protects families by keeping personal information confidential.
* Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; Maintaining the 20 hours per year as mandated by EEC.
* Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
All educators have their EEC Teaching Certificate.
Call or email us for the Infant Center and speak to Director Michelle, or for the Preschool Center and speak to Director Jennifer for more information about our programs and availability.
We look forward to hearing from you!…

Recent Review:

great facility, very happy with them 🙂

Reviewed by Gautam G

Description:

Dear Families,
My name is Carla and I am a state licensed EEC childcare provider. I am CPR certified and have first aid training skills. I have had background checks as part of my licensing requirement. I keepcurrent on all required course work and learning workshops provided by the state. I worked at a private preschool for 1 year before deciding to venture into family home childcare. I also am licensed as an EEC preschool teacher.
Although I am licensed for 6 children, I prefer 2 or 3 at a time. I cared for a set of twins for 1 1/2 years and love it. They left for a preschool spot at 2.9 years. They are very much still a part of my family. I then cared for a 3 year old toddler and newborn that were from the neighborhood. Grandparents retired and wanted to look after them. Now, I am currently caring for a 9 month old. I would love to work with 1 other family that has 1 or 2 children.
I offer a great little program and a loving home environment. I have recommendations from previous parents and the director of the school. My daily routine consists of story time, music and movement, circle time, outdoor playtime and activities (40 x 40 fenced in space), arts & crafts and nap time. I love children and feel caring for them is the most important job you can have.
Please contact me at my email [email protected] or my cell#617-512-7041 with any questions you have. I would love for you to visit my home. I look forward to hearing from you.
Thank you,
Carla…

Recent Review:

Carla Gill has cared for my son for over three years, from the age of 3 months until 3.10. Our family has had a wonderful experience with her care. She provides a warm home environment that I am grateful my sonhas been able to spend his days in. Carla is very particular with each child’s individual needs and gives them personalized attention. She has taken a vested interest in my son as a person, starting with helping him through sitting up and his first solids through potty training. As he has grown, Carla has worked with him on academic development such as colors, letters, shapes – and now actual reading. She even helped him learn his ABCs in French. He has thrived under her teaching and is well ahead in reading and numbers for his age. The children are able to have free play inside and outside in the good weather, so there is plenty of unstructured time as well. My son is now entering full day preschool and I’m very sad to leave Carousel Child Care as it has been such a positive part of his life….

Reviewed by Abby B

Description:

Debbie’s Child Care is a family-owned business located in Peabody, Ma. I have been in operation for over 20 years and I am licensed through Early Education and Care (EEC). License number: 9085294. I am licensedfor 6 children, ages infant to school aged, for full-time or part-time care. In my 20+ years’ experience, I have cared for over 30 children. I am certified in CPR/First Aid and I am a member of the North Shore Provider’s Network and participate in monthly workshops pertaining to childcare.
I am dedicated to providing a happy, safe, and loving environment for your child during the most important time in their development….

Recent Review:

My daughter stayed with Debbie from a year and a half until she was three. Not only is Debbie an incredible and supportive person, she also rarely closes (which is excellent for demanding jobs). She taught mydaughter all of the things she needed to learn at her age (and more), but, most impressively, she taught my daughter to be assertive and to say no! I was so happy when she came home and began to assert her own personal space. That isn’t something she could have learned from and daycare center (and we’ve been to a lot). If I could have stayed with her, I would have. I highly, highly recommend Debbie….

Reviewed by Emily

Description:

Now Enrolling!!
Little Angels Daycare
Licensed Family Child Care located in Lynn’s Diamond District.
Certified in First Aid and CPR by the Red Cross.
Early Childhood Education Coursework andexperience.
Pursuing Child Development Associate credential.
Full and Part time care available.
Flexible starting and ending time.
Quality care in a nurturing, creative environment.
Please contact Kathleen…

Recent Review:

As first time parents of a premie, we were very nervous to start the daycare process. We met with a few providers but nothing felt right until we met Kathleen. She made us feel comfortable from our very firstphone call. Not only is she warm and welcoming, but you can sense her experience right away, which immediately put us at ease. She is incredibly knowledgeable and has become my sounding board for all things baby (and soon toddler!). I’m deeply grateful for the role she plays not just as my son’s daycare provider, but as a member of our “village,” our family.
Being a working mom is really hard, but knowing how well taken care of, and loved, my son is makes it easier. Kathleen is wonderful about updating us about his day and if I need extra check-ins she’s always quick to respond, which is so reassuring. Kathleen plays with the kids, reads to them, dances with them and teaches them how to be kind to one another. She is endlessly patient and gives each child the attention and support they need.
My son truly loves Kathleen and is excited to see her every morning. My husband and I adore her (and her family) and feel deeply grateful we found her. We truly can’t recommend her highly enough!…

Reviewed by Katie D

Red Apple

91 Belmont St, Everett, MA 02149

Costimate: $351/wk

Description:

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 sosatisfying. We love watching the reading process unfold and never tire of helping children unlock the mysteries of print. We also love all the ways that children come to make sense of their world-through dramatic play, art, music, investigations, exploration, thinking mathematically, playing around with language. We like creating opportunities for their learning and supporting and challenging them as they figure things out.
Our daycare offers a range of educational services depending on the age of the child. For infants, we focus primarily on emotional development, relationship, and developmental tasks, and are acutely aware of the integrated nature of all these domains of development. We show them the appropriate ways to use the equipment. We make as much as more eye to eye interaction, verbal language, and appropriate equipment to help them to explore the world. We do skin-to-skin contact with infants to let them feel safe and secure. We guide them to practice sit, crawl, stand, walk, and develop their language skills.
Toddlers and Preschoolers children are given an explanation of what they are doing that is inappropriate and redirected or told what is appropriate. We guide them to practice sharing, helping, and cooperating. We help them to improve social/emotional, cognitive, physical, and language skills. We plan the appropriate curriculum to improve their academic skills, such as literacy, problem-solving, and creative development.
I had obtained an Associate degree in Early Childhood and Education. I am in a home Daycare license by the State of MA, CPR, and First Aid Certify, also I am a licensed Early Education Teacher and Lead Teacher. Our language is English and Mandarin. We provide fresh homemade breakfast, lunch, and snacks every day to all children.
We hope the families could cooperate with us to support our children to be successful in meeting later school expectations.
Please contact me at my email: [email protected] or call my cell #617-669-7392 with any questions you have. I would love for you to visit my daycare.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Thank you.
Jing…

Recent Review:

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 wouldshare daily pictures and videos. This is our first child and not knowing what to expect made us nervous, which was quickly solved because Jing had our daughter smiling every morning at drop-off and every evening at pickup. She would still be attending if we didn’t move! 10/10!…

Reviewed by Johnmichael C

Description:

Children’s Gathering Nursery and Day School is a child care facility located at 101 Cedar St. Wakefield, MA. The center has a comprehensive program that maximizes your child’s learning potential throughexperiential opportunity in a variety of age-appropriate contexts from Infant, Toddler, Preschool, Pre-K, Kindergarten, and Summer Program….

Recent Review:

We loved this place! All the staff are very loving and you could tell they adored my son! The teachers and director were very accessible and provided lots of feedback on my son’s progress.

Reviewed by Kathryn P

Description:

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 environment…

Recent Review:

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 severaloptions in the area we came across Friendly Foundations through a last minute google search. We attended the open house in August and after only being there for a short time we knew this was the right fit for our son. He immediately felt comfortable and at home there and also connected with Miss Jessica right away (which is unusual for him). It amazes me how much he has learned in such a short period of time. I am so happy we found Miss Jessica and Friendly Foundations. I can’t imagine my son going anywhere else. What’s really is great is he looks forward to going to school everday 🙂 Give her a call, you won’t be disappointed!…

Reviewed by Ginny F

Description:

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, andphysically. Their staff is trained and experienced in caring for children with developmental and behavioral needs. New Beginnings Preschool is open Mondays to Fridays, from nine AM to twelve PM. Our tuition is a monthly tuition. Half day prices are 2 day -$200 per month, 3 day $250- per month, 5 day- $310 per month. Full days range from $320-$550 per month….

Recent Review:

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

Reviewed by Mary J

Description:

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.

Recent Review:

When I worked for Terri little pumpkin it was POORLY and not operated by a professional who truly cared for the kids and staff needs . IN ORDER TO RUN a program your staff has to be trained and treated withrespect. It was a big mess I felt bad for the kids and the untrained ratchet teachers . So unstructured but not their fault. I see that it has new owners and as a director I pray that the staff gets the support and Trainings that is required to run a smooth and great environment so the children can learn all the milestones that will help them through there developmental needs. And yes the food was horrible) but again if it’s managed wrong, everything will be wrong. If you ever need training hours for your staff I can come in and train for an hour on different themes of curriculum, lesson plans , from classrooms designs and implementing , and different topics to help the teacher grow in her journey to child development . The key to a Great Childcare is having a great environment which starts off with administration and teachers then everything will fall into place for the children to grow and learn . Good luck I have passed by and it looks better then TLP…

Reviewed by Sandra W

Description:

Our After School Program accepts children in Kindergarten through 5th grade and includes a Middle School Program for 6th through 8th graders.
Every weekday we pick children up from area schools with our vanand bus and bring them to Kids Place where they receive a nutritious snack and help with homework. A variety of fun and educational activities make for an enriching school year!
Summer Program
If you are looking for a great summer experience for your child, you have come to the right place! Our memorable Summer Day Program gives your child the opportunity to learn new skills, build lasting friendships, and create memories that will last a lifetime. …

Recent Review:

Kids’ Place is a wonderful program! The staff takes such good care of my children.

Reviewed by John

Description:

Small child care center in Lynnfield caring for infants, toddlers and preschoolers. We are open year round, 7:00 am to 6:00 pm.

Recent Review:

I can’t say enough about this amazing daycare that my son called ‘school’ for over 3 years. The staff are loving, attentive, energetic and get to know the kids really well from day 1. The rooms are clean,bright, fun and well organized. They follow a clear routine daily, yet allow for plenty of free time and outdoor time. The teacher’s took such great care of my son and I couldn’t thank them enough. The director was always willing to work with our crazy schedule, appreciated my son’s unique personality and made the whole experience a joy. We were sad to leave when it came time for kindergarten, but he was so well prepared and we’ll be back to visit!…

Reviewed by Meghan T

Description:

Oak Trees East is a fully licensed home daycare for children age 3 months to 5 years. We are located in Melrose, MA.
*Our child to teacher ratio is 3:1, so your child will receive the utmost attention.
*Montessori-style daycare
*Open Monday-Friday, 7:30am-6:00pm
*Breakfast, Lunch, and snacks provided
*Staff is CPR and First Aid certified
Our site is a large, light filled private home. It is well-situated across the street from Roosevelt Elementary School, as well as just a short walk from the Melrose Highlands commuter rail. We have a large, fenced backyard and many toys for playing….

Recent Review:

I visited in October 2016. We were welcomed by both providers who were warm, friendly and took time to explain the details and took us on a tour. We were impressed by the artistic environment and especiallyby the children who obviously loved their caretakers and who were open and friendly to us and our daughter. The whole environment is shiny clean, examples of art and personal expression of the children on the walls, backyard large, inviting and well maintained: also chickens, ducks, and vegetable garden,. Solar panels on the roof and cotton diapers were impressive too as we are looking for a green environment for our daughter, rate 5 stars….

Reviewed by Ray K

Description:

Kathleen Tringale provides a preschool and extended care program in Lynn, Massachusetts. They encourage the children’s holistic growth through play-based and child-centered activities. Their aim is to developthe children’s social skills, emotional growth, and physical coordination. Kathleen Tringale’s daycare is open Mondays to Fridays from seven AM to five PM….

Recent Review:

Kathleen is amazing! Our daughter has been here for almost a year and I have zero complaints! She is reliable, responsible, trustworthy, and caring. The kids love her and each other. She also teaches the babiessign language (which I did know) which has been so helpful for our little one to communicate….

Reviewed by Beth N

Description:

Lynn Teddy Bear Daycare is an educational childcare facility located at 520 Eastern Avenue, Lynn, Massachusetts. The company provides child care, preschool and kindergarten programs and can accommodate 34children. Lynn Teddy Bear Daycare offers full-time and part-time care services, Mondays through Fridays, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM….

Zakane, Keltoum

15 Gladstone St Apt 1, Everett, MA 02149

Costimate: $281/wk

Description:

Zakane, Keltoum located in Everett Massachusetts is a family childcare center that offers a nurturing environment to children under its care. The center is open 24 hours, providing full-time, part-time, beforeand after school programs supported by English and French languages. The family center has a capacity of 10 children at the maximum….

Recent Review:

Keltoum is an amazing childcare provider. She was like a second mother to me and like a grandmother to my son. She cared for my son during work hours from the time he was 3 months old until he was about5-yrs-old….

Reviewed by Cindy S

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FAQs for finding preschools in Saugus

In 2023 what types of preschool can I find near me in Saugus, MA?

There are two main types of preschool programs you can send your kids to in Saugus, MA. The first is a full-time preschool program that usually works well for parents working full-time shifts. The second is a part-time preschool program where you can enroll your child for 2-3 days per week and typically choose between a morning or 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 Saugus, MA for traditional preschool centers, or private home-based preschools.

What should I look for in a good preschool program in Saugus, MA?

When you begin looking for preschools in Saugus, MA 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 Saugus, MA.

How can I find a preschool near me in Saugus, MA?

There are currently 151 preschools in Saugus, MA on Care.com and you can filter these local results by distance from your zip code. From there, you can compare between preschool programs by traditional facility-based preschools and private, in-home preschools. Be sure to check reviews from other families in Saugus, MA who have previously sent their kids to any of the preschools you are interested in.

3 Small-Scale Daycares & Preschools in Saugus, MA

Your family is unique to you, but some of your questions might not be. 😉 Here’s what most parents want to know when starting out.

What is NeighborSchools?

Hey there, nice to meet you 👋 We’re a new-ish startup that helps new-ish parents find daycare.

We know how hard finding good child care can be – especially for first-time parents. But really good care is what gives you the peace of mind to go back to work and feel confident that your child is getting the stimulation, socialization, and support they need to learn and grow.

So we created NeighborSchools to make this piece of parenthood a whole lot easier. We say “easier” because, let’s be honest, it’s still a big thing to figure out, but working together we can help you find some good options, understand the whole process, and choose a program you’ll feel really good about.

How’s it work?

Most first-time parents don’t know exactly what they’re looking for, so we created a simple survey that will ask you questions about your lifestyle, your daily routines, and your preferences for child care. We’ll then share 3 personalized recommendations that we think might be a good fit. We’ll also give you a timeline that maps out when we would suggest you start touring programs, choose a daycare, and pay a deposit to secure a spot. Your timeline is based on when you want to start care – so you set the pace, and you decide when you’ve found the right match.

Is there a cost?

Nope. Our daycare recommendation service is free for parents. The other half of our business is helping these small-scale daycares with software and services that handle all their administrative tasks, like online contracting, payment processing, and licensing requirements. Before NeighborSchools, services like these were only designed for large corporate child care centers, and part of our mission is to level the playing field for small, independent child care programs. That’s why we picked the name NeighborSchools – we’re all about making child care more personal, more human, and more equitable for the incredible individuals who do this work and care for our children.

How do I know if I’m ready to take the survey?

Generally, if you’re here, you’re ready. The survey lets us give you 3 recommendations to consider, but it’ll also help you better understand what factors to consider, and what questions to be asking right now. It’s simple things like where you live, your child’s date of birth, when you want to start care, and if you have any preferences around program philosophy or language of instruction. If you’re planning 6+ months ahead, it’s a great way to get started, and if you’re hoping to start daycare in the next 2-4 months, it’s definitely time to get started. Click here to start the survey.

How do I know if a daycare has openings?

Each program has a limited number of spots for each age range, so we need to know your schedule and child’s age before we can share availability. The survey covers these basics, as well as factors like drop-off and pick-up times to make sure that recommended programs fit your daily routine.