For Pete's Sake Preschool

Our mission is to enrich the young lives of our students with confidence, self-esteem, knowledge and organized daily activities by consistently offering predictable, yet flexible routines.
Activities are specialized to the many individual needs of our students.
Our intention is to always be open and welcoming to the various cultures and family structures that pass through our doors.
It is our philosophy to offer a caring, stress-free environment, with positive reinforcement.
We take into consideration the whole child, their physical, social, emotional and intellectual development.
Our team of educators provides activities that enhance your child's development in these key areas.
We strive to establish and maintain a safe and healthy learning environment.

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Top Rankings

For Pete's Sake Preschool ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Student Body

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1983
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
297 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
$270.00 (per month, for 10 months) for Half Day, $470.00 (per month, for 10 months) for Full Day

School Notes

  • School Motto: 'Truth and Honor'
  • Our mission is to enrich the young lives of our students with confidence, self-esteem, knowledge and organized daily activities by consistently offering predictable, yet flexible routines. Activities are specialized to the many individual needs of our students. Our intention is to always be open and welcoming to the various cultures and family structures that pass through our doors. It is our philosophy to offer a caring, stress-free environment, with positive reinforcement. We take into consideration the whole child, their physical, social, emotional and intellectual development. Our team of educators provides activities that enhance your child's development in these key areas. We strive to establish and maintain a safe and healthy learning environment.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is For Pete's Sake Preschool's ranking?
For Pete's Sake Preschool ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for For Pete's Sake Preschool?
The application deadline for For Pete's Sake Preschool is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

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I have had the pleasure of being connected to For Petes Sake Preschool across generations of my family. I attended the school myself as a child, my daughter who is now an honor student in 7th grade attended there, and currently my oldest son is enrolled. We already plan to send our two younger children when they are old enough.What keeps us so loyal to this preschool is how genuinely the staff and leadership support each child. The environment is warm and welcoming, with routines that help little ones feel safe and engaged. They use a developmental approach where each child learns at their own pace, rooted in their physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development. The teachers show patience, kindness, and real concern for every students growth.I also appreciate the stability and consistency of their program. The school has been around for many years, and the same care I experienced as a child is still evident today. It gives me confidence knowing that the quality has stayed strong for so long.If you are looking for a preschool where your child will be nurtured, encouraged, and genuinely prepared for the next steps ahead, For Petes Sake is an outstanding choice. I trust them with my children because they have proven themselves across time and across our family.
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