At Knowledge Beginnings our number one priority is the care and education of children.
All of the teachers work together as a team to provide a safe and positive learning experience everyday.
Our staff strive to encourage every child's unique learning style as well as nurture their social emotional development.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 14 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1994
Student Body
Total Students
14 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
50%
State avg.: 30%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- Here at the Knowledge Beginnings in Wellesley we strive to not only meet the needs of our families but also to exceed those needs and expectations. We provide a balance between choice and structured activities, group and individual pursuits and between teacher and child-directed activities. As a team of early education specialists we value each and every opportunity to encourage questions, foster children’s development and encourage laughter. Our number one priority is the safety and education of the children that out parents trust us with every day. We believe a whole child is a happy child!
- All of our teachers are CPR and First Aid certified. To ensure the safety of your children we have a keypad entry and all of our playgrounds are fenced in.
- Hours Of Operation: 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, M-F
- Accreditations: Others - other_accreditations
- Enrollment: Min Age - 6 weeks, Max Age - 8 YEARS
- Child Care Resources Child Care Choices of Boston
- Infant Programs (6 Weeks – 1 Year), Toddler Programs (1 – 2 Years), Preschool Programs (3 – 4 Years), Prekindergarten Programs (4 – 5 Years), Private Kindergarten Programs (5–6 Years), Summer Programs (preschool, prekindergarten, and school-age)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Wellesley Knowledge Beginnings often compared to?
Wellesley Knowledge Beginnings is often viewed alongside schools like Wellesley Montessori School by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Wellesley Knowledge Beginnings?
The application deadline for Wellesley Knowledge Beginnings is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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