Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Needham Knowledge Beginnings
About the School
- We at Knowledge Beginnings are committed to providing the highest quality of child care and early childhood educational services in an environment that is safe, diverse and nurturing.
- Our programs are developmentally appropriate; provide stimulating experiences, exploration and creativity that will strengthen your child’s cognitive, social, emotional and language development.
- Our teachers hold degrees ranging from Child Development Associate Credentials to graduate degrees.
- All of our caregivers hold a State Certificate from the Department of Early Education and Care.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1996
Student Body
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- Welcome to Knowledge Beginnings of Needham, Ma. At Knowledge Beginnings the staff and I are committed and take pride in providing the highest quality of child care and early childhood educational services in an environment that is safe, diverse and nurturing. Our programs are developmentally appropriate; provide stimulating experiences, exploration and creativity that will strengthen your child’s cognitive, social, emotional and language development.
- Health and Safety are of the utmost importance here at Knowledge Beginnings. We have a key padded entrance system along with a visible front desk allowing us to see who enters and leaves the building. The entire front entrance and playground are completed gated. We also have a registered nurse in the building and our entire staff is first aid and CPR certified.
- Hours Of Operation: 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, M-F
- Languages Spoken: Arabic, German, Spanish
- Accreditations: NAEYC
- Enrollment: Min Age - 6 weeks, Max Age - 6 YEAR-OLDS
- None
- 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), Summer Programs (preschool, prekindergarten, and school-age)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Needham Knowledge Beginnings?
The application deadline for Needham Knowledge Beginnings is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Needham Knowledge Beginnings is Fusion Academy Newton (0.3 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Happy Child Preschool/day Care Center (0.5 miles away)
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Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: 6-12
320 Needham Street, Suite 100
Newton Upper Falls, MA 02464
(877) 673-8893
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 4 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Special Education School
255 Highland Ave
Needham Heights, MA 02494
(508) 422-9250
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: PK | 40 students
Daycare / Preschool
1191 Chestnut St Ste 5
Newton Upper Falls, MA 02464
(617) 964-8231
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: PK-10 | 14 students
Special Education School
109 Oak St Suite G-10
Newton Upper Falls, MA 02464
(617) 467-4523
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-K | 37 students
Daycare / Preschool
126 Gould Street
Needham Heights, MA 02494
(781) 444-6541
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: 6-12
320 Needham Street, Suite 100
Newton Upper Falls, MA 02464
(877) 673-8893
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 4 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Special Education School
255 Highland Ave
Needham Heights, MA 02494
(508) 422-9250
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: PK-10 | 14 students
Special Education School
109 Oak St Suite G-10
Newton Upper Falls, MA 02464
(617) 467-4523
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 390 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 28
All-boys (Catholic)
1191 Greendale Avenue
Needham, MA 02492
(781) 247-0125
Distance: 2.9 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 38 students
Special Education School
360 Lowell Ave
Newtonville, MA 02460
(617) 244-3407
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: 6-12
320 Needham Street, Suite 100
Newton Upper Falls, MA 02464
(877) 673-8893
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: PK-10 | 14 students
Special Education School
109 Oak St Suite G-10
Newton Upper Falls, MA 02464
(617) 467-4523
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: K-8 | 399 students
Jewish
125 Wells Ave
Newton Center, MA 02459
(617) 928-9100
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 446 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 17
Jewish
60 Stein Circle
Newton Center, MA 02459
(617) 928-9100
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 417 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
90 Pickering Street
Needham, MA 02492
(781) 444-4459
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: PK | 40 students
Daycare / Preschool
1191 Chestnut St Ste 5
Newton Upper Falls, MA 02464
(617) 964-8231
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: PK-10 | 14 students
Special Education School
109 Oak St Suite G-10
Newton Upper Falls, MA 02464
(617) 467-4523
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-K | 37 students
Daycare / Preschool
126 Gould Street
Needham Heights, MA 02494
(781) 444-6541
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
1000 Highland Ave.
Needham Heights, MA 02494
(781) 449-0774
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-K | 18 students
Daycare / Preschool (Greek Orthodox)
754 Greendale Ave
Needham, MA 02492
(781) 444-3058
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
9462.6 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 459 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
(Math: 31% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
35 Federal Street
Blackstone, MA 01504
(508) 876-0190
Blackstone, MA 01504
(508) 876-0190
9462.7 miles
Gr: 4-7 | 487 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
(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
9462.8 miles
Gr: 4-5
(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
9462.8 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 534 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
(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
9462.8 miles
Gr: 3
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