Finding the right preschool or daycare can be one of the most important—and sometimes overwhelming—decisions parents face. Luckily, the Merrimack Valley of Massachusetts offers a wide range of high-quality, nurturing early education centers dedicated to helping children grow, learn, and thrive. Whether you're looking for play-based learning, a structured curriculum, or a center that aligns with your family's values, our comprehensive preschool and daycare guide is here to help you navigate the options in your community and make the best choice for your little one. Let’s explore the places where learning, laughter, and friendships blossom!
Andover
- Andover Children's Academy
Offers care for children ages 1 month to 5 years, with a unique private kindergarten program for ages 5 to 7. The curriculum emphasizes positive personal qualities such as fairness, honesty, and respect. acapreschool.com - Little Sprouts Andover
Provides early education and care for infants through kindergarten students. Features bright, airy classrooms and a private playground, creating an environment where families can grow together. littlesprouts.com - South Main KinderCare
Located off S Main Street, this center offers a warm, welcoming, and supportive classroom for children of all abilities, backgrounds, and experiences. kindercare.com - Bright Horizons at Phillips Academy
Situated at 10 Abbot St., this center provides early education programs with convenient hours from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. child-care-preschool.brighthorizons.com
North Andover
- Anne Bradstreet Early Childhood Center
Offers a structured and supportive learning environment for children of all abilities, promoting growth across various developmental areas. thelearningexperience.com - North Andover KinderCare
Located between I-495 and Lake Cochichewick, this center serves families from Andover, Lawrence, and surrounding communities, providing a positive and interactive learning environment. kindercare.com - Community Cooperative Preschool
For over 40 years, CCP has provided a learning community where children and parents discover together, emphasizing partnership to support children's growth during the preschool years. communitycooperativepreschool.org - Family Cooperative Preschool
A high-quality early childhood program licensed by the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care, focusing on promoting the physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development of young children. familycoop.org
Methuen
- Growing Years Developmental & Educational Learning Center
Located at 423 Howe Street, this center offers preschool, pre-kindergarten, kindergarten, and daycare services, focusing on developmental and educational growth. growingyears.net - Little Rangers Preschool
A full-day program servicing the Methuen community, providing internship opportunities and teaching practice for high school students in Early Education and Career classes. methuen.k12.ma.us - Methuen Early Childhood Center
Located at 9 Branch Street, this center houses the district's preschool programs, following a developmental philosophy encouraging each child to reach their full potential. ecc.methuen.k12.ma.us - St. Monica School Preschool
Designed to encourage and guide 3 and 4-year-old children in a faith-filled, safe, kind, and confident environment, utilizing center-based learning to introduce multiple ways to learn concepts and skills. saintmonicaschoolmethuen.org
Haverhill
- Little Sprouts Haverhill
Offers early learning experiences for infants through school-age programs, with full-time and part-time options to fit family needs. thecommunitygroupinc.org - Haverhill Daycare Center
A non-profit organization caring for children aged 2.9 to 12 years, offering preschool, school-age, and summer programs with a warm, home-like environment. haverhilldaycarecenter.godaddysites.com - Moody Preschool
Part of Haverhill Public Schools, located at 59 Margin Street, providing preschool programs with school hours from 9:00 AM to 3:15 PM. moody.haverhill-ps.org - Community Action, Inc. Head Start
Offers toddler and preschool full-day/full-year center-based care in Haverhill, as well as part-day/part-year programs and Early Head Start home-based services. communityactioninc.org
Lawrence
- Little Sprouts Lawrence
Provides early learning experiences for infants through school-age programs, with full-time and part-time options to fit family needs. kindercare.com - Perrault Childcare Center
Accepts children aged 15 months to 11 years, offering competitive rates and state-funded financial aid for qualifying families. glcac.org - The Community Group
Offers nurturing, professional, licensed childcare and early education services, serving infants through kindergartners at multiple locations in Lawrence. littlesprouts.com - Community Day Learning
Provides state-licensed education and care programs for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, school-age children, and teen parents. mass.gov
Groveland
- Our Little Wonders Early Educational Center
Services families with infants through preschool age, encouraging children to develop cognitive and social skills through meaningful play and exploration. ourlittlewonderseec.com - Perry Park Preschool
Open to enrollment for all children aged 2.10 to 5 years, offering a nurturing environment regardless of background.
Georgetown
- Early Childhood School of Georgetown
Believes in creating an atmosphere where parents, teachers, and children learn and grow together, ensuring each child enters kindergarten with the skills for success. earlychildhoodschoolofgeorgetown.com - Pentucket Workshop Preschool
Focuses on learning through play, helping children develop skills for kindergarten, with operating hours from Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM. pwpreschool.org - Perley Integrated Preschool
Part of the Georgetown Public School District, moving to Penn Brook Elementary School for the 2025/2026 school year. georgetown.k12.ma.us
Middleton
- Magical Beginnings
Encourages children to explore and express their creativity in a fun learning environment, fostering development through play and interaction. - Great Beginnings Learning School, Inc.
Offers infant, toddler, preschool, pre-K, and kindergarten programs for children aged 1 month through 8 years, with enrichment programs like yoga and music. care.com - Howe-Manning Preschool
Provides a highly qualified program for children who are typically developing, as well as those with special needs, guided by the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks. tritownschoolunion.com
Boxford
- Boxford Academy
Offers a nurturing environment for early childhood education, focusing on the development of young children through structured programs.
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