Information for Parents about Salem MA Child Care

Parent Ideas For Salem Child Care Centers, Daycare & Preschools

When considering child care in Salem MA, the best way to see what preschools and daycare centers are really like is to schedule a tour and meet with the Director and staff. Before you visit Salem child care centers, be sure to make a list of the questions you would like to ask. Here a just a few suggestions of items to cover: learning approach, size of class, hours and schedules (including vacation), admissions process, meals, parent participation requirements, program information, fees and tuition. If the child care in Salem MA already has a profile with ChildCare Smiles then you will be able to view and print most of this information ahead of time. This will then enable you to focus your attention on the visual aspects and gut feelings about the preschools and daycare centers that you visit. An important factor when visiting Salem child care facilities is to ensure that your child will be receiving an organized and challenging curriculum, a warm, safe and clean environment, and teachers who are experienced and ideally have long tenure. When you visit a child care in Salem MA don't forget to take your child with you and observe how he/she reacts in this new environment.

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Little Darlings Preschool

(978) 744-5386

247 Jefferson Avenue, Salem, MA 01970

There are many ways a parent can search for child care in Salem including finding daycare centers or preschools that are close to work, school or home. Be sure to ask about parking at the center. ...Enhance this Listing

Nathaniel Bowditch Kindergarten

(978) 740-1290

79 Willson Street, Salem, MA 01970

Before visiting a Salem child care center, parents should make a checklist of all the items they would like to cover during the center tour. There is a checklist available in the Resources section of the ChildCare Smiles website. ...Enhance this Listing

Young World Academy

(978) 745-7747

3 Greenledge Street, Salem, MA 01970

Summer camps are often a great way for kids to spend their summer breaks. Many local preschools and daycare centers that provide child care in Salem will have well-organized camps with appropriate adult supervision. ...Enhance this Listing

North Shore Headstart

(978) 825-5623

61 Bridge Street, Salem, MA 01970

A nutritious breakfast, snack and lunch each day that includes lots of fresh fruit and vegetables may be provided by some local preschools and child care facilities. Some even provide homemade meals. ...Enhance this Listing

Solarterre-E-Em Child Growing Center

(978) 745-4549

145 Loring Avenue, Salem, MA 01970

Childcare centers in Salem often provide a combined curriculum of developmental, play based, and teacher led learning approaches. They are primarily theme based, with an emphasis on play based learning and building a fun and meaningful curriculum around it. ...Enhance this Listing

Saltonstall School Kindergarten Center

(978) 740-1297

211 Lafayette Street, Salem, MA 01970

Many providers of child care in Salem offer flexible before and after school care options for busy parents. Local preschools and daycare centers will have their own guidelines for drop-off and pickup. ...Enhance this Listing

Armagh Country Day School

(978) 744-8265

26 Linden Street, Salem, MA 01970

For low income families looking for child care in Salem there are government sponsored or subsidized programs available at some preschools and daycare facilities. You can check directly with the center or go to your State Government resources to find local providers. ...Enhance this Listing