Our philosophy in Early Childhood Education is guided by the basic understanding that each child is a unique individual with differing needs.
The growth an development of a child requires creative interaction with teachers and peers in a positive learning environment.
The whole child is nurtured in a gentle, constructive, caring atmosphere, where emotional, physical and intellectual growth is encouraged.
Our school strives to create just such a climate, where children can develop confidence, sensitivity and healthy self-esteem.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 48 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Student Body
Total Students
48 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
48:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Childrens Center Of Wakefield?
The application deadline for Childrens Center Of Wakefield is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Childrens Center Of Wakefield is Greater Boston Academy (3.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Odyssey Day School (1.1 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
2 Audubon Road
Wakefield, MA 01880
(781) 245-6050
Wakefield, MA 01880
(781) 245-6050
1.1 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 132 students Avg. class size: 13 students Tuition listed
Canterbury Childrens Center
Daycare / Preschool
5 Bryant Street
Wakefield, MA 01880
(781) 245-9636
Wakefield, MA 01880
(781) 245-9636
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 154 students
15 Gould St
Wakefield, MA 01880
(781) 245-2081
Wakefield, MA 01880
(781) 245-2081
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 256 students Avg. class size: 15 students
The Goddard School ![The Goddard School Photo]( "The Goddard School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
248 Lynn Fells Parkway
Saugus, MA 01906
(781) 484-0600
Saugus, MA 01906
(781) 484-0600
1.7 miles
Gr: NS-K | 12 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Melrose KinderCare ![Melrose KinderCare Photo - Building]( "Melrose KinderCare Photo - Building")
Daycare / Preschool
832 Lynn Fells Pkwy
Melrose, MA 02176
(781) 665-5818
Melrose, MA 02176
(781) 665-5818
2.1 miles
Gr: NS-PK
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Greater Boston Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
108 Pond Street
Stoneham, MA 02180
(781) 438-4253
Stoneham, MA 02180
(781) 438-4253
3.7 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 198 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
83 Pine Street
Peabody, MA 01960
(978) 535-7100
Peabody, MA 01960
(978) 535-7100
3.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 432 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition listed
May Center School For Autism And Developmental Dis
Special Education School
10r Commerce Way
Woburn, MA 01801
(781) 932-3565
Woburn, MA 01801
(781) 932-3565
4.3 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 23 students
101 Willow St.
Reading, MA 01867
(781) 944-4900
Reading, MA 01867
(781) 944-4900
4.4 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 795 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 21 | Extracurrculars: 23 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
5 Lowell Avenue
Winchester, MA 01890
(781) 729-3489
Winchester, MA 01890
(781) 729-3489
4.9 miles
Gr: K-9 | 124 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
2 Audubon Road
Wakefield, MA 01880
(781) 245-6050
Wakefield, MA 01880
(781) 245-6050
1.1 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 132 students Avg. class size: 13 students Tuition listed
15 Gould St
Wakefield, MA 01880
(781) 245-2081
Wakefield, MA 01880
(781) 245-2081
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 256 students Avg. class size: 15 students
Our Lady Of Assumption School ![Our Lady Of Assumption School Photo]( "Our Lady Of Assumption School Photo")
(Catholic)
40 Grove St
Lynnfield, MA 01940
(781) 599-4422
Lynnfield, MA 01940
(781) 599-4422
2.4 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 346 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
St. Patrick Elementary School
(Catholic)
20 Pleasant St
Stoneham, MA 02180
(781) 438-2593
Stoneham, MA 02180
(781) 438-2593
2.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 279 students Tuition listed
Melrose Montessori School
Montessori School
70 W Emerson St
Melrose, MA 02176
(781) 665-0621
Melrose, MA 02176
(781) 665-0621
2.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 64 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
2 Audubon Road
Wakefield, MA 01880
(781) 245-6050
Wakefield, MA 01880
(781) 245-6050
1.1 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 132 students Avg. class size: 13 students Tuition listed
Canterbury Childrens Center
Daycare / Preschool
5 Bryant Street
Wakefield, MA 01880
(781) 245-9636
Wakefield, MA 01880
(781) 245-9636
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 154 students
15 Gould St
Wakefield, MA 01880
(781) 245-2081
Wakefield, MA 01880
(781) 245-2081
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 256 students Avg. class size: 15 students
The Goddard School ![The Goddard School Photo]( "The Goddard School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
248 Lynn Fells Parkway
Saugus, MA 01906
(781) 484-0600
Saugus, MA 01906
(781) 484-0600
1.7 miles
Gr: NS-K | 12 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Melrose KinderCare ![Melrose KinderCare Photo - Building]( "Melrose KinderCare Photo - Building")
Daycare / Preschool
832 Lynn Fells Pkwy
Melrose, MA 02176
(781) 665-5818
Melrose, MA 02176
(781) 665-5818
2.1 miles
Gr: NS-PK
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Dover-sherborn Regional High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
9 Junction Street
Dover, MA 02030
(508) 785-1730
Dover, MA 02030
(508) 785-1730
9476.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 610 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Dover-sherborn Regional Middle School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
155 Farm Street
Dover, MA 02030
(508) 785-0635
Dover, MA 02030
(508) 785-0635
9476.9 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 471 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Pine Hill
(Math: 69% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10 Pine Hill Lane
Sherborn, MA 01770
(508) 655-0630
Sherborn, MA 01770
(508) 655-0630
9477.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 397 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
E W Thurston Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
850 High Street
Westwood, MA 02090
(781) 326-7500
Westwood, MA 02090
(781) 326-7500
9477.5 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 664 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Joseph P Keefe Technical High School
Vocational School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
750 Winter Street
Framingham, MA 01702
(508) 416-2252
Framingham, MA 01702
(508) 416-2252
9477.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 896 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
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