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Purpose School

1 Church St, Stoneham, MA 021804.5· 2 reviews
licensed capacity
73
open each week
5 days
year first licensed
1986

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About

About Purpose School

Purpose School is a licensed child care center in Stoneham, Massachusetts. The state has licensed it since February 11, 1986, for up to 73 children, serving preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with part-time care and preschool.

Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care publishes its inspection reports on its own website; the link is in the inspections section below.

Ages served: preschoolers

From the state license. Ages it lists: 2 years 9 months to 6 years
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
73 children

Hours

Hours

Monday8:30 AM to 1:00 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM to 1:00 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM to 1:00 PM
Thursday8:30 AM to 1:00 PM
Friday8:30 AM to 1:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
Hours it lists: “Sessions from 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM or 1:00 PM”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolersFrom the state license. It lists: 2 years 9 months to 6 years
ProgramsPart-time care and preschool
ApproachPlay-based
CurriculumHandwriting without Tears; Second Step; Heggerty
EnrichmentKidzfun fitness program by Theresa McLennan; Big Joe the storyteller
Class sizeBeginnings Room: 8 students with 1 teacher and 1 teacher assistant (other rooms: Star 10, Rainbow 16, Discovery 10, Sunroom 24)
SafetyOutdoor playground
Licensed capacity73 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Purpose School has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Purpose School

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.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Center-based Care license
Capacity
73 children
Ages
Preschoolers
First licensed
1986
License number
#P-169687
See the state's record

Inspections

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.

Copied from Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care on October 2, 2026. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Purpose School

Is Purpose School licensed?

Yes. Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed February 11, 1986.

Does Purpose School have inspection violations?

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.

How many children can Purpose School care for?

73, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.

What are Purpose School's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Purpose School cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (781) 438-2815 to ask.

What is Purpose School's phone number?

(781) 438-2815.

Where is Purpose School?

1 Church St, Stoneham, MA 02180. The nearest other daycare we list is Y Academy Stoneham, 0.2 miles away.

Sources: Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (license).