YMCA of the Northshore @ Essex Elementary
12 Story St, Essex, MA
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Magical Beginnings Essex is a licensed child care center in Essex, Massachusetts. The state has licensed it since September 25, 2023, for up to 88 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. It describes a Play-based and STEM / STEAM approach, with infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care.
Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care publishes its inspection reports on its own website; the link is in the inspections section below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license. It lists: 8 weeks to 5 years old |
|---|---|
| Programs | Infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care |
| Approach | Play-based, STEM / STEAM |
| Curriculum | Handwriting Without Tears |
| Daily life | Parents pack food |
| Safety | Secure entry & exit systems using state-of-the-art fingerprint recognition, Cameras / live video for parents (Surveillance cameras monitored within the center) |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Parent updates | Parent app (Class Dojo) |
| Licensed capacity | 88 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Magical Beginnings Essex has not listed its tuition.
State record
Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.
Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.
Massachusetts publishes its inspection reports on its own site. Read them there.
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FAQ
Yes. Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed September 25, 2023.
Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.
88, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (978) 768-6287 to ask.
(978) 768-6287.
1 Scott’s Way, Essex, MA 01929. The nearest other daycare we list is YMCA of the Northshore @ Essex Elementary, 1.4 miles away.