We are proud of our long-tenured caregivers. We have a combined total of 110 years of experience within this company! Our teachers have an excellent team ethic and support their families through the early years of care with pride.
Our teachers have various backgrounds including moms and grandmas! 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
- Enrollment: 35 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1999
Student Body
Total Students
35 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
30%
State avg.: 29%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student : Teacher Ratio
35:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- Knowledge Beginnings in Westwood has been in operation since the spring of 1999. Once inside our doors, you will feel welcomed and comfortable, by our enthusiastic, caring staff and our unusual, fun architecturally structured building. Many of our staff has been here with us since the doors opened and have had the opportunity to build bonds with families over the years. Our center offers a sense of security with key pad entrances at both our front door and our playground door. We have two playgrounds located in the back of our building. The children enter the playground directly from our building. They have the opportunity to run, climb, ride bikes or paint a picture while outside. We are conveniently located on Route 1, next to the Lambert’s Plaza, in Westwood. We are open Monday through Friday, 6:30 AM – 6:00 PM, 52 weeks a year, with only 9 major holiday closings. We care for Infants through Prekindergarten in a loving, educational environment.
- Our center offers a sense of security with key pad entrances at both our front door and our playground door. Our playgrounds are completely fenced-in with access directly from the building. All of our caregivers are certified in CPR and First Aid.
- Hours Of Operation: 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM, M-F
- Accreditations: NAEYC
- Enrollment: Min Age - 6 Weeks, Max Age - 6 YEAR-OLDS
- MAAC- Child Care Resources
- Infant Programs (6 Weeks – 1 Year), Toddler Programs (1 – 2 Years), Preschool Programs (3 – 4 Years), Prekindergarten Programs (4 – 5 Years)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Westwood Knowledge Beginnings often compared to?
Westwood Knowledge Beginnings is often viewed alongside schools like The Westwood Montessori School by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Westwood Knowledge Beginnings?
The application deadline for Westwood Knowledge Beginnings is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
Popular comparisons: Westwood Knowledge Beginnings vs. The Westwood Montessori School
The nearest high school and elementary school to Westwood Knowledge Beginnings is Xaverian Brothers High School (1.0 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Dedham Country Day School (1.4 miles away)
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