About Little Star Child Care Center in Peabody, MA

Licensed Child Care Center Serving Peabody Families Since 2019

Little Star Child Care Center is a licensed child care and preschool serving families in Peabody with capacity to care for up to 60 children. Licensed by the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (EEC), the center's foundation was established in 2018 and officially opened in 2019. The move from in-home child care to a dedicated facility reflects years of education, experience, and a commitment to providing quality care for working parents who need reliable child care options.

You'll find a program grounded in the Early Childhood Education Curriculum Framework, which follows a play-based learning philosophy. Rather than showing children how to learn, the curriculum guides them through the learning process using hands-on activities. Teachers interact at the child's level, allowing the learning process itself—not the finished product—to take center stage. This approach helps children engage with a variety of activities and develop as lifelong learners.

The center treats each child as a unique individual, creating opportunities for them to express themselves in multiple ways. You'll see this philosophy in action as children build confidence and self-esteem while learning and growing physically, emotionally, creatively, intellectually, and socially at their own pace. The environment remains safe, warm, and nurturing while providing the stimulation children need to thrive.

Connect with us to learn how our play-based approach supports your child's development.

A Primary Caregiver Model That Values Family Participation

Little Star Child Care Center operates as a parent cooperative, placing significant value on interaction and participation within the center. The facility becomes a place for your whole family, not just your child. This structure creates opportunities for parents to engage with their child's care and education in meaningful ways.

The center follows a primary caregiver model, which means your child develops close bonds with a dedicated caregiver. These relationships extend beyond the child to include the entire family, creating a connected community within the center. This approach allows trust and familiarity to develop over time, giving children the security they need to explore and learn.

The teaching team continues to further their education and implements best practices to maintain a stimulating environment. This commitment to professional development ensures that caregivers stay current with early childhood education methods and can provide the highest quality care. The experience that began with in-home daycare in 2001 has evolved into a licensed center with the capacity and expertise to serve Peabody families at a larger scale.



Safety protocols include monthly fire drills as required by state law, conducted at varying times of day to prepare staff and children to evacuate the building quickly and safely. The center maintains these drills year-round, except when temperatures fall below 15 degrees or rise above 95 degrees.