Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 33 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Billerica Knowledge Beginnings
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 33 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Students By Grade
Year Founded
2000
Student Body
Total Students
33 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
33:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- Knowledge Beginnings in Billerica has been nationally recognized for its longevity of staff.
- Many of our passionate and dedicated teachers have been here since our school opened in December of 2000.
- All teachers have college education and specialized training in early childhood development.
- Laura Tusa (Center Director) and Kristen Parent (Assistant Director) have also been with Knowledge Beginnings since 2000.
- Low staff turnover is an important factor when looking for a quality child care program…..when the teachers are happy to be here, so are the children!!!!!.
- Knowledge Beginnings in Billerica is conveniently located near Route 3, Route 495, and Route 128. We have been providing the highest quality in child care since December of 2000. Our state-of-the-art building, comprehensive curriculum for each age group, and exceptionally clean environment are what make us the top choice for families when choosing a child care center in this area. In addition, we are nationally accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children.
- Health and safety are top priorities here at Knowledge Beginnings. All of our educators are certified in CPR and First Aid. In addition, we have a secure keypad entry and fenced playgrounds for all age groups. All classroom activity can be viewed from the monitors in our large, spacious lobby area. We also have a Health Care Consultant to help answer medical questions that parents may have regarding their child's health and well-being.
- Hours Of Operation: 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM, M-F
- Languages Spoken: Spanish
- ChildCare Credit ChildCare Resoutce Center Will accept any additional subsidy/voucher programs and all ages
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Billerica Knowledge Beginnings?
The application deadline for Billerica Knowledge Beginnings is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Billerica Knowledge Beginnings is Nashoba Learning Group (2.3 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Faulkner Kindergarten (1.4 miles away)
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Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-K | 15 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
0 Faulkner St
North Billerica, MA 01862
(978) 663-3615
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: K-12 | 120 students
Special Education School
10 Oak Park Dr
Bedford, MA 01730
(781) 275-2500
Distance: 3.0 mi
Gr: NS-K
Daycare / Preschool
52 Middlesex Turnpike
Bedford, MA 01730
(781) 275-7880
Distance: 3.0 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 81 students
Daycare / Preschool
179 Boston Rd.
North Billerica, MA 01862
(978) 670-9070
Distance: 3.7 mi
Gr: 2-12 | 57 students
Special Education School
78 Boston Rd
North Billerica, MA 01862
(978) 667-5123
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: K-12 | 120 students
Special Education School
10 Oak Park Dr
Bedford, MA 01730
(781) 275-2500
Distance: 3.7 mi
Gr: 2-12 | 57 students
Special Education School
78 Boston Rd
North Billerica, MA 01862
(978) 667-5123
Distance: 5.1 mi
Gr: 4-12 | 65 students
Special Education School
521 Virginia Road
Concord, MA 01742
(781) 893-6000
Distance: 5.1 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 50 students
Extracurriculars: 6
Alternative School
575 Virginia Road, Suite 100
Concord, MA 01742
(781) 235-4805
Distance: 5.5 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 429 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 20 | Extracurriculars: 71
1400 Lowell Road
Concord, MA 01742
(978) 371-6524
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: K-12 | 120 students
Special Education School
10 Oak Park Dr
Bedford, MA 01730
(781) 275-2500
Distance: 3.7 mi
Gr: 2-12 | 57 students
Special Education School
78 Boston Rd
North Billerica, MA 01862
(978) 667-5123
Distance: 4.9 mi
Gr: PK-1 | 65 students
Montessori School
6 Lexington St
Burlington, MA 01803
(781) 526-5368
Distance: 5.0 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 306 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Christian
3 Mcginnis Dr
Burlington, MA 01803
(781) 272-1014
Distance: 5.1 mi
Gr: 4-12 | 65 students
Special Education School
521 Virginia Road
Concord, MA 01742
(781) 893-6000
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-K | 15 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
0 Faulkner St
North Billerica, MA 01862
(978) 663-3615
Distance: 3.0 mi
Gr: NS-K
Daycare / Preschool
52 Middlesex Turnpike
Bedford, MA 01730
(781) 275-7880
Distance: 3.0 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 81 students
Daycare / Preschool
179 Boston Rd.
North Billerica, MA 01862
(978) 670-9070
Distance: 3.8 mi
Gr: PK-K | 65 students
Daycare / Preschool
10 Greenleaf Way
Burlington, MA 01803
(781) 265-4400
Distance: 3.9 mi
Gr: PK-K | 58 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Montessori School
8 Alfred Circle
Bedford, MA 01730
(781) 275-3344
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