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 (2026)
- 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.: 31%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.:
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), ²ÝÁñÉçÇø 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).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
Popular comparisons: Wellesley Knowledge Beginnings vs. Wellesley Montessori School
The nearest high school to Wellesley Knowledge Beginnings is Integrated Learning Academy Newton School (1.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. John School (1.0 miles away)
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Quick Facts
St. John School ![St. John School Photo - Saint John School educates the whole child to include faith development and social/emotional as well as character education. Explicit teaching and reinforcement of values, social skills and conflict resolution are included as part of character education appropriate to the developmental age of the child.]( "St. John School Photo - Saint John School educates the whole child to include faith development and social/emotional as well as character education. Explicit teaching and reinforcement of values, social skills and conflict resolution are included as part of character education appropriate to the developmental age of the child.")
(Catholic)
9 Ledyard St
Wellesley Hills, MA 02481
(781) 235-0300
Wellesley Hills, MA 02481
(781) 235-0300
1 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 238 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
The Abbott School
Daycare / Preschool
126 Gould Street
Needham Heights, MA 02494
(781) 444-6541
Needham Heights, MA 02494
(781) 444-6541
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 37 students
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
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
Montessori Day School Of Wellesley Hills
Montessori School
40 Abbott Rd
Wellesley Hills, MA 02481
(781) 795-5571
Wellesley Hills, MA 02481
(781) 795-5571
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 62 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
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
Riverside School
Special Education School
255 Highland Ave
Needham Heights, MA 02494
(508) 422-9250
Needham Heights, MA 02494
(508) 422-9250
1.5 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
1.7 miles
Gr: 6-12 Tuition listed
1507 Washington St
West Newton, MA 02465
(617) 965-0764
West Newton, MA 02465
(617) 965-0764
2.3 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 126 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
45 Dana Road
Wellesley, MA 02482
(781) 489-1331
Wellesley, MA 02482
(781) 489-1331
2.7 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 441 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 36 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. John School ![St. John School Photo - Saint John School educates the whole child to include faith development and social/emotional as well as character education. Explicit teaching and reinforcement of values, social skills and conflict resolution are included as part of character education appropriate to the developmental age of the child.]( "St. John School Photo - Saint John School educates the whole child to include faith development and social/emotional as well as character education. Explicit teaching and reinforcement of values, social skills and conflict resolution are included as part of character education appropriate to the developmental age of the child.")
(Catholic)
9 Ledyard St
Wellesley Hills, MA 02481
(781) 235-0300
Wellesley Hills, MA 02481
(781) 235-0300
1 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 238 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 8 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
320 Needham Street, Suite 100
Newton Upper Falls, MA 02464
(877) 673-8893
Newton Upper Falls, MA 02464
(877) 673-8893
1.7 miles
Gr: 6-12 Tuition listed
1507 Washington St
West Newton, MA 02465
(617) 965-0764
West Newton, MA 02465
(617) 965-0764
2.3 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 126 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
90 Pickering Street
Needham, MA 02492
(781) 444-4459
Needham, MA 02492
(781) 444-4459
2.3 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 417 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. John School ![St. John School Photo - Saint John School educates the whole child to include faith development and social/emotional as well as character education. Explicit teaching and reinforcement of values, social skills and conflict resolution are included as part of character education appropriate to the developmental age of the child.]( "St. John School Photo - Saint John School educates the whole child to include faith development and social/emotional as well as character education. Explicit teaching and reinforcement of values, social skills and conflict resolution are included as part of character education appropriate to the developmental age of the child.")
(Catholic)
9 Ledyard St
Wellesley Hills, MA 02481
(781) 235-0300
Wellesley Hills, MA 02481
(781) 235-0300
1 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 238 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
The Abbott School
Daycare / Preschool
126 Gould Street
Needham Heights, MA 02494
(781) 444-6541
Needham Heights, MA 02494
(781) 444-6541
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 37 students
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
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
Montessori Day School Of Wellesley Hills
Montessori School
40 Abbott Rd
Wellesley Hills, MA 02481
(781) 795-5571
Wellesley Hills, MA 02481
(781) 795-5571
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 62 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
122 Berthelette Way
Millville, MA 01529
(508) 876-0177
Millville, MA 01529
(508) 876-0177
9464.1 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 459 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
(Math: 45% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 Lincoln Street
Blackstone, MA 01504
(508) 876-0119
Blackstone, MA 01504
(508) 876-0119
9464.2 miles
Gr: 4-5
Alternative School
300 Quaker Highway
Uxbridge, MA 01569
(508) 278-8633
Uxbridge, MA 01569
(508) 278-8633
9464.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 44 students Minority enrollment: 34%
(Math: 60-64%)
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69% )
Rank:
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69% )
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 Lincoln Street
Blackstone, MA 01504
(508) 876-0118
Blackstone, MA 01504
(508) 876-0118
9464.2 miles
Gr: 3
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
175 Lincoln Street
Blackstone, MA 01504
(508) 876-0117
Blackstone, MA 01504
(508) 876-0117
9464.3 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 534 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
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