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 Stats (2025)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1996
Student Body
Total Students
n/a
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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 Private 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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Location
Miles
Grades
Students
Grades: 6-12 0.3 miles 320 Needham Street, Suite 100
Newton Upper Falls, MA 02464
(877) 673-8893
Newton Upper Falls, MA 02464
(877) 673-8893
0.3
6-12
n/a
Riverside School
Special Education School
Grades: 9-12 | 4 students 0.3 miles 255 Highland Ave
Needham Heights, MA 02494
(508) 422-9250
Needham Heights, MA 02494
(508) 422-9250
0.3
9-12
4
Happy Child Preschool/day Care Center
Daycare / Preschool
Grades: PK | 40 students 0.5 miles 1191 Chestnut St Ste 5
Newton Upper Falls, MA 02464
(617) 964-8231
Newton Upper Falls, MA 02464
(617) 964-8231
0.5
PK
40
Integrated Learning Academy Newton School
Special Education School
Grades: PK-10 | 14 students 0.5 miles 109 Oak St Suite G-10
Newton Upper Falls, MA 02464
(617) 467-4523
Newton Upper Falls, MA 02464
(617) 467-4523
0.5
PK-10
14
The Abbott School
Daycare / Preschool
Grades: PK-K | 37 students 0.7 miles 126 Gould Street
Needham Heights, MA 02494
(781) 444-6541
Needham Heights, MA 02494
(781) 444-6541
0.7
PK-K
37
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