The Children's Castle provides an atmosphere of love and acceptance where children are given the opportunity to express themselves and explore their environment.
Each child is treated as an individual stimulated with experiences and materials to encourage growth at his or her own rate.
Our primary goal is to give each child the opportunity to develop a positive self-image to reach his or her potential under the guidance of caring adults trained to work with young children.
Staff members are experienced early childhood educators and are certified by the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care. The majority have degrees in early childhood education.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 10 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1984
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
10 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- The Children's Castle provides an atmosphere of love and acceptance where children are given the opportunity to express themselves and explore their environment. Each child is treated as an individual stimulated with experiences and materials to encourage growth at his or her own rate. Our primary goal is to give each child the opportunity to develop a positive self-image to reach his or her potential under the guidance of caring adults trained to work with young children. Staff members are experienced early childhood educators and are certified by the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care. The majority have degrees in early childhood education.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for The Childrens Castle?
The application deadline for The Childrens Castle is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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The nearest preschool is Daniel Lucy Way KinderCare (2.1 miles away)
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Merrimac, MA 01860
(978) 384-8290
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(978) 384-8290
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(978) 384-8290
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Special Education School
194 R Main Street
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(978) 388-3114
Amesbury, MA 01913
(978) 388-3114
3.4 miles
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Newburyport, MA 01950
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Daycare / Preschool
151 Low St.
Newburyport, MA 01950
(978) 462-8152
Newburyport, MA 01950
(978) 462-8152
3.3 miles
Gr: NS-PK
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Montessori School
120 Friend St
Amesbury, MA 01913
(978) 872-6784
Amesbury, MA 01913
(978) 872-6784
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