Holy Childhood Nursery - Kindergarten

5 Wheatland Street Peabody, MA 01960
www.carmelitepreschool.com

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 79 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

About the School

  • Holy Childhood School provides the young child with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in school.
  • Our caring, experienced, qualified teachers work closely with parents to provide a link between home and school.
  • Parents, the first teachers of their children, are encouraged to participate in all aspects of the program.
  • Our aim is to give the children a firm academic, social/emotional and spiritual foundation on which to build their future school experiences.
  • We provide a nurturing, caring, safe environment for children to learn, play and grow.
  • Age and developmentally appropriate activities and lessons are based in every program.
  • As a Catholic school, we also help develop an awareness of God's presence in their lives and to promote a relationship with Jesus and each other.
  • Through prayers, songs, Bible stories and respecting the rights, thoughts and feelings of others, we learn and play each day in a Christian environment.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 79 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1969
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Student Body

Total Students
79 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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The application deadline for Holy Childhood Nursery - Kindergarten is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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