Our team of educators walks through the door each morning with a renewed energy and desire to love and educate children.
Collectively, our educators understand what it means to "have a good day at school" and do everything in their power to ensure that their children have just that.
While we each come from different schools of knowledge, and bring a variety of experiences to the table, our love and passion for teaching is what truly unites us together.
The phrase, "It takes a village to raise a child" is not only embraced here in Needham, it's lived by 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
- Yearly Tuition: $25,000
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
2000
Student Body
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$25,000
Application URL
School Notes
- Here at KinderCare in Needham we consistently strive to not only meet the needs of our families, but also exceed those needs. We believe that each day we are provided opportunities to play a positive role in the life of a child, and we embrace that opportunity for the honor that it is. As 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 in minting the highest level of efficiency in regards to health and safety. We proudly offer not one, but two coded door entrances which require families to know two different codes to enter certain portions of our school. Our school playground is completely fenced in and each developmental 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 your children is our utmost priority and we do all we can to ensure that we meet the highest level of accomplishment in this area.
- Hours Of Operation: 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM, M-F
- Languages Spoken: American_sign_langugage, Spanish
- Accreditations: Others - other_accreditations
- Enrollment: Min Age - 6 Weeks, Max Age - 12 Years
- Preschool and up....ChildCare Resources & 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), ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Kindergarten Programs (5–6 Years), Before and After School Programs (5–12 Years), Interactive Kindergarten, Summer Programs (preschool, prekindergarten, and school-age)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Needham Heights KinderCare cost?
Needham Heights KinderCare's tuition is approximately $25,000 for private students.
When is the application deadline for Needham Heights KinderCare?
The application deadline for Needham Heights KinderCare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to Needham Heights KinderCare is Riverside School (1.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Saint Joseph School (0.6 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
90 Pickering Street
Needham, MA 02492
(781) 444-4459
Needham, MA 02492
(781) 444-4459
0.6 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 417 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
The Abbott School
Daycare / Preschool
126 Gould Street
Needham Heights, MA 02494
(781) 444-6541
Needham Heights, MA 02494
(781) 444-6541
1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 37 students
Chestnut Children's Center
Daycare / Preschool
167 Chestnut Street
Needham, MA 02492
(781) 455-7144
Needham, MA 02492
(781) 455-7144
1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 155 students
Riverside School
Special Education School
255 Highland Ave
Needham Heights, MA 02494
(508) 422-9250
Needham Heights, MA 02494
(508) 422-9250
1.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 4 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Needham Knowledge Beginnings
Daycare / Preschool
206 A St.
Needham Heights, MA 02494
(781) 455-8723
Needham Heights, MA 02494
(781) 455-8723
1.2 miles
Gr: NS-PK
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Riverside School
Special Education School
255 Highland Ave
Needham Heights, MA 02494
(508) 422-9250
Needham Heights, MA 02494
(508) 422-9250
1.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 4 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
320 Needham Street, Suite 100
Newton Upper Falls, MA 02464
(877) 673-8893
Newton Upper Falls, MA 02464
(877) 673-8893
1.4 miles
Gr: 6-12 Tuition listed
Integrated Learning Academy Newton School
Special Education School
109 Oak St Suite G-10
Newton Upper Falls, MA 02464
(617) 467-4523
Newton Upper Falls, MA 02464
(617) 467-4523
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-10 | 14 students
1191 Greendale Avenue
Needham, MA 02492
(781) 247-0125
Needham, MA 02492
(781) 247-0125
2.2 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 390 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 28 Tuition listed
45 Dana Road
Wellesley, MA 02482
(781) 489-1331
Wellesley, MA 02482
(781) 489-1331
2.8 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 441 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 36 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
90 Pickering Street
Needham, MA 02492
(781) 444-4459
Needham, MA 02492
(781) 444-4459
0.6 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 417 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
320 Needham Street, Suite 100
Newton Upper Falls, MA 02464
(877) 673-8893
Newton Upper Falls, MA 02464
(877) 673-8893
1.4 miles
Gr: 6-12 Tuition listed
Integrated Learning Academy Newton School
Special Education School
109 Oak St Suite G-10
Newton Upper Falls, MA 02464
(617) 467-4523
Newton Upper Falls, MA 02464
(617) 467-4523
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-10 | 14 students
Solomon Schechter Day School
(Jewish)
125 Wells Ave
Newton Center, MA 02459
(617) 928-9100
Newton Center, MA 02459
(617) 928-9100
1.9 miles
Gr: K-8 | 399 students Tuition listed
1191 Greendale Avenue
Needham, MA 02492
(781) 247-0125
Needham, MA 02492
(781) 247-0125
2.2 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 390 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 28 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
90 Pickering Street
Needham, MA 02492
(781) 444-4459
Needham, MA 02492
(781) 444-4459
0.6 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 417 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
The Abbott School
Daycare / Preschool
126 Gould Street
Needham Heights, MA 02494
(781) 444-6541
Needham Heights, MA 02494
(781) 444-6541
1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 37 students
Chestnut Children's Center
Daycare / Preschool
167 Chestnut Street
Needham, MA 02492
(781) 455-7144
Needham, MA 02492
(781) 455-7144
1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 155 students
Needham Knowledge Beginnings
Daycare / Preschool
206 A St.
Needham Heights, MA 02494
(781) 455-8723
Needham Heights, MA 02494
(781) 455-8723
1.2 miles
Gr: NS-PK
Happy Child Preschool/day Care Center
Daycare / Preschool
1191 Chestnut St Ste 5
Newton Upper Falls, MA 02464
(617) 964-8231
Newton Upper Falls, MA 02464
(617) 964-8231
1.4 miles
Gr: PK | 40 students
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
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320 Main Street
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 671-6261
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 671-6261
9462.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 203 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
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1 Social Street
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 671-6261
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 671-6261
9462.2 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 158 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
(Math: 9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
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60 High School Street
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 767-4856
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 767-4856
9462.2 miles
Gr: K-5 | 371 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
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30 Cumberland Street
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 765-5127
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 765-5127
9462.2 miles
Gr: K-8 | 573 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
(Math: 6% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
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60 Florence Dr.
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 235-6110
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 235-6110
9462.2 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 537 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
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