Pre-K Programs near Essex, MA

Preschool

Your preschooler is beginning to connect letters, sounds and numbers, expanding their world through reading and math. They’re building critical-thinking skills, early physical fitness and an understanding of nutrition. Our teachers support that learning and encourage your child to think in new and different ways.

Preschool Pathways

Our Preschool Pathways program provides a “bridge” between our Early Preschool and Preschool classrooms for children whose birthdays will miss the cutoff date for kindergarten entrance.

Preschool

Our specialized preschool curriculum uses rhymes, stories and hands-on activities to encourage those first steps toward building the foundational skills for reading, writing, math, and science.

Flexible Care

With Flexi-Pass, families can purchase 5 full days of prepaid care to use one at a time or all at once. There are no registration fees, no ongoing tuition, and no long-term commitment — just trusted care at a lower per-day cost.

Preschool Classroom

In our Preschool classroom, children start their journeys into a cooperative learning environment where they can discover interests and learn in a more structured setting. At The Goddard School®, we recognize that classrooms are made up of many unique children and teachers work to create engaging, innovative, play-based lessons with the interests and needs of every child in mind. Through the power of asking a question, your child will learn how to seek answers and advocate for themselves in the classroom. The Wonder of Learning™ curriculum takes your child's natural curiosity and encourages them to ask even more questions because asking questions fuels learning. When children want to know something, they learn faster and learning becomes an understanding that lasts a lifetime.

Pre-Kindergarten

As children prepare for Kindergarten, our Pre-K classroom offers exciting opportunities for them to develop the skills they will need while making friends and exploring the world around them. Our Pre-Kindergarten program helps your child learn more about themselves, others and the world around them. Teachers engage in play with students, helping them to develop their social skills and learn more about effective communication. Our Wonder of Learning™ curriculum emphasizes a child-led, teacher-guided approach, encouraging interactive, purposeful learning experiences that allows students to grow their math and literacy skills, preparing them for Kindergarten and beyond.

Pre-K Program

Preschool Program

Preschoolers participate in child-led projects that encourage questioning, experimenting, building, and collaboration while developing early math, science, and engineering concepts. ​

Preschool

The preschool years are a time of tremendous growth as children expand their processing, social, and foundational learning skills. During this developmental stage, children are eager to learn, explore, and express themselves. Our preschool classroom is designed to support this critical period by fostering independence, creativity and a love of learning. We provide a rich, engaging environment that encourages hands-on learning, social interaction, and skill-building through play across key areas of your child’s development.

Preschool Classroom

We accept CCFA daycare vouchers and private pay, our team can help with voucher approval. Our program builds confidence and independence through hands-on learning, creative play, and social interaction, supporting early academics and emotional growth. Brightwheel provides photos and daily updates.

Pre-Kindergarten Classroom

We accept daycare vouchers and private pay, our team can help families with voucher approval. In our Pre-K Program, children build confidence, independence, and early academic skills in a cooperative learning environment that prepares them for kindergarten. Parents receive daily Brightwheel updates.

Pre-K Program

Pre-K Program

Pre-K Program

North Shore Nursery School, Inc.

North Shore Nursery School is a non-profit, independent, licensed preschool program that serves children ages 2 through pre-Kindergarten.

Little Generals Academy

Located in Hamilton, MA- this is a small, in-home preschool for ages 2.5 & up.

Preschool Program

Sunshine Preschool

Sunshine Preschool offers a warm, home-based learning environment for children ages 3–5. Days include circle time, learning activities, outdoor play, and creative fun, all designed to help your child grow, explore, and thrive in a nurturing, family-style setting.