At Knowledge Beginnings, Lexington, our educators come to work everyday with a desire to love and teach children.
We appreciate that you have put your trust in us to take care of your most adored treasures.
We are committed to introducing a variety of fun and educational experiences to your child daily.
We welcome you to come and spend time getting to know us, you will be glad you did.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1997
School Calendar
Student Body
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- Knowledge Beginnings in Lexington consistently strives to meet the individual needs of our families. We believe that each day provides an opportunity to play a positive role in the life of a child. As a team of early education specialists we value each and every opportunity to encourage questions, foster children’s development and encourage laughter. We believe that a whole child is a happy child.
- Our school prides itself on maintaining the highest level of efficiency in regards to health and safety. All our entrances are locked and can only be entered with a secure door code or a key. All of our staff go through a rigorous back ground check that includes not only a state Cori and DCF screening, but a national one as well. Our school playgrounds are completely fenced in and each age group enjoys its own separate play space outdoors. Each member of our team is certified in both First Aid and CPR annually, and medications are administered with written physician/parental consent by certified trained administrators. The health and safety of our children is our utmost priority.
- Hours Of Operation: 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM, M-F
- Accreditations: NAEYC
- Enrollment: Min Age - 6 Weeks, Max Age - 7 YEAR-OLDS
- All state vouchers and NACCRRA
- Infant Programs (6 Weeks – 1 Year), Toddler Programs (1 – 2 Years), Discovery Preschool Programs (2 – 3 Years), Preschool Programs (3 – 4 Years), Prekindergarten Programs (4 – 5 Years)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Lexington Knowledge Beginnings?
The application deadline for Lexington Knowledge Beginnings is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Lexington Knowledge Beginnings is Cotting School (1.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is New Covenant School (1.2 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Cotting School
Special Education School
453 Concord Ave
Lexington, MA 02421
(781) 862-7323
Lexington, MA 02421
(781) 862-7323
1.1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 103 students
Community Therapeutic Day School
Special Education School
187 Spring St
Lexington, MA 02421
(781) 861-7081
Lexington, MA 02421
(781) 861-7081
1.2 miles
Gr: Inquire with school | 32 students
7 Clematis
Lexington, MA 02421
(781) 643-5511
Lexington, MA 02421
(781) 643-5511
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 103 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Meadowridge Pelham Academy
All-girls | Special Education School
13 Pelham Rd
Lexington, MA 02421
(781) 274-6800
Lexington, MA 02421
(781) 274-6800
1.3 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 31 students
130 Pleasant Street
Lexington, MA 02421
(781) 862-8571
Lexington, MA 02421
(781) 862-8571
1.8 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 270 students Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Cotting School
Special Education School
453 Concord Ave
Lexington, MA 02421
(781) 862-7323
Lexington, MA 02421
(781) 862-7323
1.1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 103 students
Meadowridge Pelham Academy
All-girls | Special Education School
13 Pelham Rd
Lexington, MA 02421
(781) 274-6800
Lexington, MA 02421
(781) 274-6800
1.3 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 31 students
48 Bartlett Ave
Lexington, MA 02420
(781) 457-6000
Lexington, MA 02420
(781) 457-6000
2.6 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 284 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 25 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Milestones Day School ![Milestones Day School Photo - Milestones Day School]( "Milestones Day School Photo - Milestones Day School")
Special Education School
410 Totten Pond Road
Waltham, MA 02451
(781) 895-3200
Waltham, MA 02451
(781) 895-3200
2.8 miles
Gr: K-12 | 63 students Avg. class size: 5 students Extracurrculars: 4
100 Summit Drive, Suite 200
Burlington, MA 01803
(877) 673-8893
Burlington, MA 01803
(877) 673-8893
3.1 miles
Gr: 6-12 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Cotting School
Special Education School
453 Concord Ave
Lexington, MA 02421
(781) 862-7323
Lexington, MA 02421
(781) 862-7323
1.1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 103 students
7 Clematis
Lexington, MA 02421
(781) 643-5511
Lexington, MA 02421
(781) 643-5511
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 103 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Meadowridge Pelham Academy
All-girls | Special Education School
13 Pelham Rd
Lexington, MA 02421
(781) 274-6800
Lexington, MA 02421
(781) 274-6800
1.3 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 31 students
130 Pleasant Street
Lexington, MA 02421
(781) 862-8571
Lexington, MA 02421
(781) 862-8571
1.8 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 270 students Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
739 Massachusetts Ave
Lexington, MA 02420
(781) 860-5208
Lexington, MA 02420
(781) 860-5208
1.8 miles
Gr: NS-8 Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
7 Clematis
Lexington, MA 02421
(781) 643-5511
Lexington, MA 02421
(781) 643-5511
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 103 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
130 Pleasant Street
Lexington, MA 02421
(781) 862-8571
Lexington, MA 02421
(781) 862-8571
1.8 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 270 students Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
739 Massachusetts Ave
Lexington, MA 02420
(781) 860-5208
Lexington, MA 02420
(781) 860-5208
1.8 miles
Gr: NS-8 Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
920 Trapelo Road
Waltham, MA 02452
(178) 189-9035
Waltham, MA 02452
(178) 189-9035
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 372 students Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition listed
Fuse School
Special Education School
110 Hartwell Ave Ste 100
Lexington, MA 24213
(781) 658-3009
Lexington, MA 24213
(781) 658-3009
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 32 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Nipmuc Regional High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
90 Pleasant Street
Upton, MA 01568
(508) 529-2130
Upton, MA 01568
(508) 529-2130
9474 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 534 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Blackstone Valley
Vocational School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
65 Pleasant Street
Upton, MA 01568
(508) 529-7758
Upton, MA 01568
(508) 529-7758
9474.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,243 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Memorial School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
69 Main Street
Upton, MA 01568
(508) 529-1082
Upton, MA 01568
(508) 529-1082
9474.2 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 493 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Milford High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
31 West Fountain Street
Milford, MA 01757
(508) 478-1110
Milford, MA 01757
(508) 478-1110
9474.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,316 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
31 West Fountain Street
Milford, MA 01757
(508) 478-1135
Milford, MA 01757
(508) 478-1135
9474.3 miles
Gr: PK | 158 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
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