The North Shore Moms Preschool and Private School Guide is back for 2026! We designed it to be a helpful resource for local parents as they seek to find the best school for their kids.
This Guide features a variety of area schools with varying focuses and schedules. Featured schools are highlighted below with their enrollment details as well as a list of schools by town.
NORTH SHORE PRESCHOOLS
These schools offer preschool programs for infants through Pre-K ages.
Primrose North Shore Danvers is a private Early Childhood Education Center. Located in Danvers, with easy access to I-95 & RT 1! Primrose is home to 13 classrooms including:
* Infant & Toddler Programs with part-time and full-time schedules.
* Preschool Programs with amazing teachers, engaging classrooms and fun enrichment curriculum focused on music and movement.
* Pre-K Programs with daily STEAM centers, multilingual curriculum and more!
* Transitional K Programs where kids who may miss the kindergarten cut-off in 2026 or 2027 will thrive in a classroom setting that is designed to support their academic, physical, social and emotional development and offers exciting enrichment programs like piano lessons and coding!
Parents will also love the in-house chef…all meals and snacks are included, attention to school security and cleanliness and “in-house” field trips offered throughout the year (like a visit from the animals from Zoo New England’s Mobile Zoo program)!
Great Beginnings Learning School
28 Water Street, Danvers, MA
It all begins at Great Beginnings Learning School! Great Beginnings is a small, private preschool that offers hands-on, fun learning, and quality care by experienced, professional teachers.
Ages: 1 – 6 years old
Enrollment: Year round enrollment. Call (978) 777-3040 or email [email protected] to inquire about openings.
greatbeginningsschool.com
FB: @Great-Beginnings-Learning-School-Danvers-MA
62 School Street, Manchester, MA
Tara Montessori’s curriculum empowers children from infants through kindergarten to develop emotionally, socially and cognitively. Rooted in Montessori’s philosophies, we encourage self directed work, peer collaborations and joyful discovery through hands on learning.
Ages: Infant – 5 years
Enrollment: Now enrolling for the 2026-2027 school year, tours available by contacting (978) 526-8487 or [email protected].
124 River Road, Topsfield, MA
Trinity Preschool’s programs provide a stimulating and nurturing learning environment for toddlers and preschool aged children. Our curriculum encourages independence, exploration, social skill, oral language and cognitive skill development
Ages: 2-5 years
Enrollment: Now enrolling for the 2026-27 school year. Tours available by appointment by contacting [email protected] or 978-887-2990.
183 Fays Avenue, Lynn, MA
Cairn Hill Nature Preschool is a year-round early childhood program that prepares children of all backgrounds for personal and academic success through joyful learning opportunities rooted in nature, play and the arts. The program provides holistic, experiential learning experiences that foster the development of children’s physical, social-emotional and academic competencies.
Ages: 2.9 years – 6 years old
Enrollment: Registration for CHNP Summer Camp opens Feb. 2, 2026; Enrollment for the 2026-2027 academic year opens April 27, 2026. Enrollment is rolling and dependent on availability. Tours of the program can be scheduled any time.
www.campfirenorthshore.org/cairn-hill-nature-preschool
IG: @cairnhillnaturepreschool
Additional North Shore Preschools
Additional North Shore Preschools Include:
Andover
Little Sprouts
Primrose School of Andover
Shawsheen Preschool (Andover Public School)
SHED Children’s Campus
South Main Kindercare
Beverly
Beverly Preschool at McKeown
Bright Horizons
Caterpillar Clubhouse Childcare & Preschool
Harborlight Nursery School
Mrs. Alexander’s School
North Shore Nursery School
Pathways for Children (additional locations in Gloucester & Salem)
Boxford
Harry Lee Cole School Integrated Preschool
Kids Count Playschool
The Village School
Danvers
Fox Hill School
Jack & Jill Preschool
Kids At Play Learning Center
Little Falcons Preschool Program (Danvers Public School)
Stepping Stones Nursery School
Hamilton
Children’s Development Center
Christ Church Parish Day School
Hamilton-Wenham Integrated Preschool at Winthrop School
Ipswich
Ascension Nursery School
Cuvilly Arts & Earth Center
Lynn
Busy Bee Nursery School
Gregg House
Learning Roots
Lynn Integrated Preschool Programs
Suzy’s School
Treehouse Learning Center
Lynnfield
Bridge to Learning Children’s Center
The Bethlehem School
Tower Day School
Manchester/Essex
Magic Years Cooperative Nursery School
MERSD Integrated Preschool Program
Marblehead
Children’s Workshop Montessori
Marblehead Integrated Preschool
Seaside Nursery School
St. Andrew’s Cooperative Nursery School
Middleton
Goddard School
Middleton Public Schools Integrated Preschool
North Andover
Anne Bradstreet Early Childhood Center
Community Cooperative Preschool
Family Cooperative Preschool
Meritor Academy
New England Montessori
North Andover KinderCare
North Reading
E. Ethel Little School
Hilltop Nursery School
N Reading Knowledge Beginnings
Over the Rainbow Learning Center
Precious Moments Preschool
Peabody
Busy Bee Nursery School Too
Carmelite Sister’s Holy Childhood Preschool
Peabody Kindercare
The Preschool at Temple Tiferet Shalom
Torigian YMCA Early Learning Program
Reading
5 Senses School
Christian Cooperative Preschool
Little Treasures Schoolhouse
Reading Montessori School
RISE Preschool
Rowley
Parker River Community Preschool
Salem
Henny Penny Nursery School
Run-a-Muck Childcare Center (also Danvers location)
Salem Community Childcare Center
Salem Public Schools PreKindergarten Program
Young World Academy
Topsfield
Joyful Noises Preschool
Steward Integrated Preschool
Wenham
Hamilton-Wenham Integrated Preschool at Winthrop School
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NORTH SHORE PRIVATE SCHOOLS
These schools offer programs ranging from Pre-K through Grade 12.
34 Sunset Rock Road, Andover, MA
The Pike School is an independent Pre-K– Grade 9 school that values Authenticity, Intellectual Ambition, and Social Good. Pike students engage in thoughtful, challenging learning and are encouraged to explore ideas, build perspective, and act with purpose in their communities and beyond.
Grades: Pre-K – Grade 9
Enrollment: Applications and supporting documents are due by Tuesday, February 3, 2026. Enrollment deadline is Thursday, March 17, 2026. Late applications will be considered.
www.pikeschool.org
IG: @pikeschool | FB: @PikeSchool
4 Georgetown Road, Boxford, MA
Saint George Classical Academy believes in partnering with families in order to cultivate wisdom and virtue in the minds and hearts of students, by nurturing the soul on beauty, goodness and truth. Grounded in the ancient Christian faith, the rigorous classical approach teaches students to think critically, write beautifully, speak eloquently and pursue an integrated life in service of God, family and community.
Grades: Pre-K through Grade 12
Enrollment: Rolling admissions
www.stgca.org
IG: @saintgeorgeclassicalacademy | FB: Saint George Classical Academy
545 Cabot Street, Beverly, MA
Shore is a Pre-K (age 3) through Grade 8 community where joyful learning forms the foundation for children’s intellectual and personal growth. Students discover their voices, explore their passions, and act with generosity in a vibrant, supportive environment — exceptionally well-prepared for secondary school, they leave Shore inspired for life!
Grades: Pre-K (Age 3) – Grade 8
Enrollment: Shore is accepting applications for the 2026-2027 school year. Tours are available. Please contact [email protected] or 978-927-1700.
www.shoreschool.org
IG: @shorecountryday | FB: @ShoreCountryDay
Additional North Shore Private Schools
Additional North Shore Private School Include:
Andover
Andover School of Montessori: Grades Pre-K – 8
Phillips Academy: Grades 9 – 12
St. Augustine School: Preschool – Grade 8
Beverly
Glen Urquhart School (GUS): Pre-K – Grade 8
Harborlight Montessori: Preschool – Grade 6
The Saints Academy: Pre-K – Grade 8
Waldorf School at Moraine Farm: Preschool – Grade 5
Waring School: Grades 6-12
Danvers
Essex North Shore Agricultural & Technical School: Grades 9-12 (Vocational)
St. John’s Prep: Grades 6-12 (Boys)
St. Mary’s: Pre-K – Grade 8
Hamilton
Pingree School: Grades 9-12
Lynnfield
Our Lady of the Assumption: Preschool – Grade 8
Manchester/Essex
Brookwood School: Preschool – Grade 8
Landmark School: Grades 2-12 (for students diagnosed with a language-based learning disability)
Marblehead
Epstein Hillel School: Pre-K – Grade 8
Tower School: Preschool – Grade 8
North Andover
Brooks School: Grades 9-12
Saint Michael School: Preschool – Grade 8
Peabody
Covenant Christian Academy: Grades K-12
St. John the Baptist School: Pre-K – Grade 6
Reading
Austin Preparatory School: Grades 6-12
Rowley
Clark School: Preschool – Grade 12
North Shore Montessori School: Ages 2.8 – 12 years old
Salem
The Phoenix School: Grades K-8
Saugus
Kindred Spirits Schoolhouse: Pre-K – Grade 3
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