Little Hands Childrens Center in Danvers, MA is a nonsectarian early childhood program offering preschool (PK) education in a suburban setting.
The school enrolls 10 students with a student–teacher ratio of 10:1, supported by one teacher.
As a co–educational day care facility, Little Hands serves families seeking preschool education in the Danvers suburban community.
The program focuses exclusively on preschool (PK) and is located near other early learning options within one mile of Danvers.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 10 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Student Body
Total Students
10 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
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 Little Hands Childrens Center?
The application deadline for Little Hands Childrens Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Little Hands Childrens Center is New England Academy (1.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Stepping Stones Nursery School (0.5 miles away)
The nearest preschool is St. Mary Of The Annunciation School (0.7 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Stepping Stones Nursery School
Daycare / Preschool
46 Cherry St
Danvers, MA 01923
(978) 777-9370
Danvers, MA 01923
(978) 777-9370
0.5 miles
Gr: K-1 | 42 students
14 Otis Street
Danvers, MA 01923
(978) 774-0307
Danvers, MA 01923
(978) 774-0307
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 234 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Great Beginnings Learning School
Daycare / Preschool
28 Water St
Danvers, MA 01923
(978) 777-3040
Danvers, MA 01923
(978) 777-3040
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 11 students
New England Academy
Special Education School
96 Cherry Hill Drive
Beverly, MA 01915
(978) 921-1103
Beverly, MA 01915
(978) 921-1103
1.4 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 95 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
72 Spring Street
Danvers, MA 01923
(978) 624-1301
Danvers, MA 01923
(978) 624-1301
1.4 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 1,430 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 26 | Extracurrculars: 61 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
New England Academy
Special Education School
96 Cherry Hill Drive
Beverly, MA 01915
(978) 921-1103
Beverly, MA 01915
(978) 921-1103
1.4 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 95 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
72 Spring Street
Danvers, MA 01923
(978) 624-1301
Danvers, MA 01923
(978) 624-1301
1.4 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 1,430 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 26 | Extracurrculars: 61 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Bishop Fenwick High School ![Bishop Fenwick High School Photo]( "Bishop Fenwick High School Photo")
(Catholic)
99 Margin St
Peabody, MA 01960
(978) 587-8000
Peabody, MA 01960
(978) 587-8000
2.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 466 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 19
Beverly School For The Deaf
Special Education School
6 Echo Ave
Beverly, MA 01915
(978) 927-7070
Beverly, MA 01915
(978) 927-7070
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 157 students
28 Tozer Rd
Beverly, MA 01915
(978) 993-8096
Beverly, MA 01915
(978) 993-8096
2.6 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 98 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Stepping Stones Nursery School
Daycare / Preschool
46 Cherry St
Danvers, MA 01923
(978) 777-9370
Danvers, MA 01923
(978) 777-9370
0.5 miles
Gr: K-1 | 42 students
14 Otis Street
Danvers, MA 01923
(978) 774-0307
Danvers, MA 01923
(978) 774-0307
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 234 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
New England Academy
Special Education School
96 Cherry Hill Drive
Beverly, MA 01915
(978) 921-1103
Beverly, MA 01915
(978) 921-1103
1.4 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 95 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
72 Spring Street
Danvers, MA 01923
(978) 624-1301
Danvers, MA 01923
(978) 624-1301
1.4 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 1,430 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 26 | Extracurrculars: 61 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Beacon Christian Academy
(Christian)
35 Conant St
Beverly, MA 01915
(978) 921-2888
Beverly, MA 01915
(978) 921-2888
2 miles
Gr: K-6 | 64 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
14 Otis Street
Danvers, MA 01923
(978) 774-0307
Danvers, MA 01923
(978) 774-0307
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 234 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Great Beginnings Learning School
Daycare / Preschool
28 Water St
Danvers, MA 01923
(978) 777-3040
Danvers, MA 01923
(978) 777-3040
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 11 students
Childrens Montessori Center
Montessori School
12 Bradstreet Ave. Danvers, MA 01923
Danvers, MA 01923
(978) 774-2144
Danvers, MA 01923
(978) 774-2144
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 50 students Avg. class size: 10 students
The Saints Academy ![The Saints Academy Photo]( "The Saints Academy Photo")
(Catholic)
111 New Balch Street
Beverly, MA 01915
(978) 922-0048
Beverly, MA 01915
(978) 922-0048
2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 205 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
701 Cabot St
Beverly, MA 01915
(978) 927-8811
Beverly, MA 01915
(978) 927-8811
2 miles
Gr: NS-6 | 117 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Newman Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1155 Central Avenue
Needham, MA 02492
(781) 455-0416
Needham, MA 02492
(781) 455-0416
9480.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 696 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Hunnewell
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
28 Cameron Street
Wellesley, MA 02482
(781) 446-6275
Wellesley, MA 02482
(781) 446-6275
9480.6 miles
Gr: K-5 | 294 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
John D Hardy
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
293 Weston Rd
Wellesley, MA 02482
(781) 446-6270
Wellesley, MA 02482
(781) 446-6270
9480.7 miles
Gr: K-5 | 280 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Needham High School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
609 Webster Street
Needham Heights, MA 02494
(781) 455-0800
Needham Heights, MA 02494
(781) 455-0800
9480.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,633 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Sprague Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
401 School Street
Wellesley, MA 02482
(781) 263-1965
Wellesley, MA 02482
(781) 263-1965
9480.8 miles
Gr: K-5 | 289 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
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