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  • About Us
    • Brain Building In Progress
    • Early Literacy Practices and Models
    • Strengthening Families
    • Strengthening Partnerships
    • Contact Us
  • Programs, Special Events, & More
    • Weekly Programs >
      • Mondays
      • Tuesdays
      • Wednesdays
      • Thursdays
      • Fridays
      • Saturdays
    • Special Events
    • Countdown To Kindergarten >
      • CTK Calendar
      • Top Ten Strategies to Survive Separation Anxiety
    • Developmental Screenings
    • Registration
  • Learning At Home
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
    • Early Literacy
    • Fine Motor Skills
    • Getting Ready To Learn
    • Learning Through Play
    • Music and Dance
    • Self Care For Parents/Caregivers
    • Sensory Play
    • Social-Emotional Learning
    • Songs, Rhymes, & Bounces for LapBabies
    • Speech & Language Development
    • STEM/STEAM
    • Supplies, Recipes, & Suggestions
  • Community Resources
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      • Early Education and Care Programs
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      • Drop-Off Summer Camp Programs
      • Children with Special Needs
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    • Local Events Calendars & Things To Do
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PLEASE NOTE:  Early Childhood Partners provides referrals NOT recommendations.  Responsibility for selecting a provider resides with each parent or guardian.  We urge parents/caregivers to call the child care program for an appointment and carefully review, evaluate, monitor, and check references before leaving a child in care.
EARLY EDUCATION AND PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS

Here are links that might be helpful in your search:
EEC Recommendations - Choosing Childcare
NAEYC Recommendations - What To Look For In A Program
High Quality Infant Programs
High Quality Toddler Programs

High Quality Preschool Programs
Preschool Tours and Director/Teacher Interviews - Suggestions On What To Ask and What To Look For 

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Department of Early Education and Care Community Resources For Families
https://eeclead.force.com/apex/EEC_FamilyResourcesChildCare

Department of Early Education and Care Licensed Child Care Search
https://eeclead.force.com/EEC_ChildCareSearch

Child Care Circuit
Child care resources, referral, and training. 
Also provides child care vouchers based on availability of funds and eligibility restrictions.
978-686-4288
info@childcarecircuit.org

https://www.childcarecircuit.org/

Public School Integrated Preschools
The Integrated Preschool Programs serve children between three and five years of age who require specially designed instruction due to a disability as diagnosed by special education evaluations.  Typically developing children are also enrolled to ensure strong and appropriate peer modeling.  There is a tuition fee for children without special needs. 

Hamilton-Wenham Integrated Preschool
352 Bay Road, Hamilton, MA 01982
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https://hamiltonwenhampreschool.weebly.com/
Contact: 978-468-5489/preschool@hwschools.net
To be eligible you must reside in Hamilton or Wenham MA

If you are concerned that your child may have a developmental delay, call 978-626-0909.

Manchester-Essex Integrated Preschool
​Memorial Elementary School, Lincoln Street, Manchester, MA01944

https://www.mersd.org/Page/1469​
Contact: 978-525-6060
To be eligible you must reside in Manchester or Essex MA

Center-Based Early Education and Child Care
​
The Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) licenses Family Child Care and Group & School Age Child Care programs in Massachusetts. Learn more about these programs and find a licensed child care provider that's right for you.
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Hamilton-Wenham

Children's Development Center
Address: 391R Bay Road, South Hamilton, MA 01982
Phone: 978-468-1043
Website: www.childrensdevelopmentcenterma.com

Christ Church Parish Day School
Address: 149 Asbury Street, South Hamilton, MA 01982
Phone: 978-468-7892
Website: www.christchurchparishdayschool.org

Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary Nature Preschool
Address: 346 Grapevine Road, Wenham, MA 01984
Phone: 978-237-0108
Website: www.massaudubon.org/get-outdoors/wildlife-sanctuaries/ipswich-river/programs-classes-activities/nature-preschool

Magical Beginnings Learning Tree
Address: 17 MIll Street, South Hamilton, MA 01982
Phone: 978-626-1153
Email: office@magicalbeginningslc.com
Website: www.magicalbeginningslc.com

North Shore Christian School
Address: 130 Essex Street, South Hamilton, MA 01982
Phone: 978-921-2888
Website: www.nschristian.org
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​Manchester-Essex 

Magic Years Nursery School
Address: 1 Chapel Lane, Manchester, MA 01944
Phone: 978-526-4750
Website: www.magicyearsbythesea.com

Magical Beginnings Essex Academy
Address: 1 Scott's Way, Essex, MA 01929
Phone: 978-768-6287
Email: mbessexacademy@magicalbeginningslc.com
Website: www.magicalbeginningslc.com
 
Tara Montessori School
Address: 60 School Street, Manchester, MA 01944
Phone: 978-526-8487
Email: info@taramontessori.com
Website: www.taramontessori.com

Beverly

Beverly Children's Learning Center 
Address: 550 Cabot Street, Beverly, MA, 01915
Phone: 978-927-1269 x202
Website: http://www.bclckids.org

Bright Horizons Cummings Center
Address: 100 Cummings Center, Beverly, MA 01915
Phone: 877-624-4532/978-922-4252
Website: http://www.brighthorizons.com

Caterpillar Clubhouse Childcare and Preschool
Address: 35 Brimbal Ave, Beverly, MA 01915-6007
Phone: 978-921-1536
Website: www.caterpillarclubhouse.com

Children Aboard Rainbow Express
Address: 705 Hale Street, Beverly , MA 01915
Phone: (978) 927-4918
Website: http://www.childrenaboard.com/

Creation Station Preschool and Daycare
Address: 579 Essex Street, Beverly, MA 01915-1531
Phone: 978-922-8417
Website: www.creationstationpreschool.com

Glen Urquhart School 
Address: 74 Hart Street, Beverly, MA, 01915
Phone: 978-927-1064
Website: https://www.gus.org/prek​

Greater Beverly YMCA Early Education and Child Care
Address: 254 Essex Street, Beverly, MA
Phone: 978-564-3929
Website: www.northshoreymca.org/greater-beverly-ymca-childcare

Harborlight Montessori
Address: 243 Essex Street , Beverly, MA 01915
Phone: 978-922-1008
Website: www.engageyourworld.org/

Head Start Beverly - Pathways for Children
Address: 292 Cabot Street, Beverly, MA 01915
Phone: 978.236.4101
Email: hello@pw4c.org
Website: https://www.pw4c.org/​
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Magical Beginnings Beverly Academy
Address: 50 Dunham Ridge, Beverly MA 01915
Phone: 978-867-1317
Website: www.magicalbeginningslc.com/beverly/

Miss Alexander's School
Address: 80 Lothop Street, Beverly, MA 01915​
Phone: 978-922-1868
Email: mrsalexandersschool@comcast.net
Website: https://www.mrsalexandersschool.com/

Next Generation Children's Center
Address: 232 Essex Street, Beverly, MA 01915
Phone: (978) 202-4100
Website: www.ngccenters.com/schools/beverly

North Shore Nursery School 
Address: 204 Greenwood Ave, Beverly, MA 01915-2115
Phone:  978-922-8450
Website: www.northshorenurseryschool.org/home

​Tot Spot At Landmark
Address: 412 Hale Street, Beverly, MA
Phone: (978) 236-3333
Email: totspot@landmarkschool.org
Website: https://www.landmarkschool.org/about/employment/tot-spot

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Gloucester Early Head Start/Head Start - Pathways for Children
Address: 29 Emerson Avenue, Gloucester, MA 01930
Phone: 978.281.2400
Email: hello@pw4c.org
Website: https://www.pw4c.org/​

Shannah Montessori 
Address: 21B Lexington Ave, Gloucester , MA 01930
Phone: (978) 525-2220
Email: admin@shannahmontessori.com
Website: https://www.shannahmontessori.com/

Ipswich 

Ascension Nursery School
Address: 31 County Street, Ipswich, MA 01938
Phone: 978-356-1641
Website: www.ascensionnurseryschool.com

Cuvilly Arts and Earth Center Preschool
Address: 10 Jeffreys Neck Road, Ipswich, MA 01938-1308
Phone:  978-356-4288
Email: Cuvilly@verizon.net
Website: https://www.cuvilly.org/

First Class Child Care Center
Address: 126 County Road, Ipswich, MA 01938
Phone: (978) 356-6464

Ipswich Family YMCA Early Education and Child Care
Address: 110 County Rd Ipswich, MA 01938
Phone: 978-312-4012
Website: www.northshoreymca.org/ipswich-family-ymca-childcare

Small Wonders Child Development Center
Address: 391 Linebrook Road, Ipswich, MA 01938
Phone: (978) 356-3104

​Small World On The Green Nursery School
Address: 1 Meetinghouse Green, Ipswich, MA 01938-2216
Phone: 978-356-3855
Website: www.smallworldipswich.com

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Early Childhood Partners programs are funded by the Massachusetts Coordinated Family & Community Engagement (CFCE) grant awarded to Hamilton-Wenham Regional School District by the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) serving Hamilton, Wenham, Manchester, and Essex.  All educational and non-academic programs, activities and employment opportunities at Hamilton-Wenham RSD are offered without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, homelessness, age and/or, disability, and any other class or characteristic
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E. Paige Menchini, MSW, LICSW, ECMH-E® ​
Early Childhood Partners CFCE
​Program Coordinator
978-468-5489
​e.menchini@hwschools.net