Our staff is dedicated to early childhood education. We are comprised both of teachers that have been with us for over ten years, and teachers who are new to our center.
We pair up our veterans with newer teachers. They play off of each others' strengths, which helps to keep both new ideas and proven strategies in an ideal way.
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
1980
School Calendar
Student Body
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- Welcome to the Melrose KinderCare webpage! Here your child will learn, grow and make lasting friendships. We would love for your family to join ours!
- At Melrose KinderCare Learning Center safety is our number one priority! We have a keypad to enter the center. Only families are given the code. All of our staff are CPR and First Aid certified.
- Hours Of Operation: 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM, M-F
- Accreditations: NAEYC
- Enrollment: Min Age - 6 Weeks, Max Age - 7 YEAR-OLDS
- NACCRRA, Childcare Circuit, Childcare Choices of Boston
- 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), Summer Programs (preschool, prekindergarten, and school-age)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Melrose KinderCare?
The application deadline for Melrose KinderCare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to Melrose KinderCare is Greater Boston Academy (2.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Melrose Montessori School (1.2 miles away)
The nearest preschool is The Goddard School (1.0 miles away)
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Location
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Quick Facts
The Goddard School ![The Goddard School Photo]( "The Goddard School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
248 Lynn Fells Parkway
Saugus, MA 01906
(781) 484-0600
Saugus, MA 01906
(781) 484-0600
1 miles
Gr: NS-K | 12 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Melrose Montessori School
Montessori School
70 W Emerson St
Melrose, MA 02176
(781) 665-0621
Melrose, MA 02176
(781) 665-0621
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 64 students
4 Myrtle St
Melrose, MA 02176
(781) 665-5037
Melrose, MA 02176
(781) 665-5037
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 258 students
Melrose Ymca Childcare
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
106 Main St
Melrose, MA 02176
(781) 665-8522
Melrose, MA 02176
(781) 665-8522
2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 37 students Avg. class size: 15 students
Childrens Center Of Wakefield
Daycare / Preschool
483 Water Street
Wakefield, MA 01880
(781) 245-9322
Wakefield, MA 01880
(781) 245-9322
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 48 students
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