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Rating
4.5 Rating based on 17 Reviews
Contact number 774-678-1850
Ages
Ages: Newborn - 8 years
Monday - Friday
6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
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About Best Friends Preschool in Wareham, MA

Since 1997, Best Friends has been committed to providing excellence in child care and education. Licensed by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts’ Early Education and Care Department, we offer a nurturing environment where children grow, learn, and form lasting friendships. At Best Friends, your child’s journey of discovery and enrichment begins with us.

Our Programs

Infants
Our infant program provides a safe, nurturing, and clean environment where babies can explore independently, interact, and build trust with their caregivers. Caring educators work closely with parents to ensure continuity of care, nurturing each baby through their developmental milestones. Daily “heart-to-heart” time includes feeding, snuggling, singing, reading, playing, and laughing to foster a secure and enriching environment.

Toddlers
Toddlers are natural explorers, and our program is designed to fuel their curiosity. Classrooms feature safe, age-appropriate furniture and toys, promoting active engagement and learning.

  • Curriculum: Monthly calendars and newsletters keep parents informed of classroom activities. Interactive, hands-on lessons enhance social, emotional, language, and cognitive skills through storytime, singing, and games. Weekly Music and Movement lessons, taught by a certified teacher, encourage participation and physical activity.
  • Outdoor Play: Toddlers enjoy running, climbing, sliding, sandbox play, and bike riding.
  • Daily Reports: Parents receive daily updates on mood, meals, diapering/toileting, and other activities.

Preschool
Our preschool program introduces children to a world of learning, fostering language, social, emotional, and critical thinking skills. The program builds a strong academic and literacy foundation to prepare children for kindergarten and beyond. Educators engage children with responsive conversation, daily reading, and writing practice.

  • Curriculum: Based on the Massachusetts Department of Education Guidelines for Preschool Learning, our curriculum integrates science, math, writing, literature, and social studies. Weekly Music and Movement lessons with a certified teacher are included. Monthly calendars and newsletters keep families informed.

Before and After School (Ages 5-8)
Our before and after school program offers a safe and structured environment for school-age children.

  • Curriculum: Activities include outdoor play, puzzles, games, creative projects, and supervised homework time. Children enjoy group storytelling and a variety of snacks.
  • Focus: The program fosters a positive self-image through social interaction, cooperation, conflict resolution, and relationship-building. Children learn to use their free time creatively, productively, and safely.

Cadence KickStart™ Soccer

Big Fun. Little Players. Growing Confidence.

Cadence KickStart™ Soccer is a high-energy enrichment program designed to build confidence, coordination, and teamwork through fun, age-appropriate soccer play. Led by the teachers your child already knows and trusts, it’s seamlessly built into the school day.

Program Highlights:

  • Designed for ages 3–5
  • 12-week program (once per week)
  • 40–50 minute sessions
  • Builds balance, coordination, and motor skills
  • Encourages listening, teamwork, and confidence
  • No prior soccer experience needed
  • Integrated into your child’s daily schedule

Talk to your School Director today to learn more and enroll.

Visit Us Today!

Discover the nurturing and enriching environment at our center! We invite you to schedule a tour to explore our classrooms, meet our educators, and learn more about our programs designed for children of all ages. Contact us today to book your visit—we can’t wait to welcome your family!

Our Team

Ms. Tara

Ms. Tara

Program Director

I have been working in the childcare field since I’ve been 16 years old in high school. I have been a Program Director for 8 years and have an Associates Degree in Early childhood. I take my career extremely seriously and I take great pride in having a professional but friendly rapport with my families, and the kiddos. I make it a point to go into each classroom every day and talk to the kiddos even if it’s just for a few minutes each time. I have gotten to know them very well and know special little things about all of them. I love that we have the best laughs and conversations. The children’s safety, wellbeing, and happiness are my top priority. I want families to feel respected and secure in the care of their most cherished little human. I am married and have two adult children of my own, and I am a grandmother of 2.

Reviews from Parents

4.5 Rating based on 17 Reviews Leave A Review
Carissa Deschler • Google
Best Friends Childcare Preschool – Tara Pettit has been an invaluable part of our children’s early years. Elodie, now 3, and Jonas, now 4, have been attending Best Friends since they were just 6 months old. Tara and her team have played a crucial role in nurturing, guiding, and supporting our children as they grow, and we are so grateful for the care and dedication they provide every day.
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Adrienne Ing • Google
My kids have attended Best Friends Preschool full-time for 4 years now and we’ve experienced all the groups from infancy through school-age. They’ve all been great. The facility is thoughtfully designed, furnished, and stocked to cater to the kids’ and program’s needs. The teachers are warm and engaging, providing a perfect balance of play and structure. They create a safe, welcoming environment and deliver age-appropriate instruction that supports social/emotional/behavioral development and academic school readiness. The director Miss Tara sets the tone with her attentiveness and enthusiasm. She does an amazing job of getting to know each kid and family throughout the school. Her capacity to care deeply for every child in the program is astounding. I take it as a compliment when my preschooler accidentally calls me “Miss Leila” at home. She is so nice and admirably calm. My second grader says she’s the coolest and wants to be just like Miss Leila when she grows up.
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Ashley Duarte • Google
Best Friends Preschool is the best daycare I know of. My daughter has been going there since 4 months old and is now 4 and a half. We had less than a year that I tried two other daycares due to a move and all my daughter wanted was to go back to "Miss Tara's school" the entire time. So I brought her back even though it's very out of my way but it's completely worth it. Tara, the director is the kindest person I've ever met and truly cares for each child at her program. My daughter absolutely adores her. The other two daycares I couldn't even keep up with the turn over and remember names, but at Best Friends, I know my daughter's teachers. Her old teachers Ari, and Leila have been there since my daughter was an infant and are amazing. DeAnna, Sarah L, Matt, Sarah R and all the others are absolutely great. If I could keep my daughter there another year after this summer I would!
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Courtney Pierce • Google
My daughter has been attending bestfriends since she was 3 years old. Bestfriends has been so amazing to my daughter and caring. They have always been so mindful of her accommodations, and genuinely care for her well being. She has built long lasting relationships with the teachers. Although she is now in kindergarten, I can always count on bestfriends to be there when my daughter is on school vacation, always fun learning projects and attentive teachers. Tara and the staff have been wonderful and have played a huge role in my daughters social/behavioral development.
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Wareham, MA

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Childcare Schedule Options That Work With Your Life

Every family’s routine is unique — and your childcare should be too. With Cadence Education, our Family of Schools may offer various schedule options designed to fit your life.

Each of our school’s are unique, and may not offer all of the options listed below. Talk with your School Director to learn what options are available for your family.

 

 

 

FlexiPass — New Flexible Care Option!

When schedules change, or the grandparents cancel, or life just gets busy, FlexiPass gives you five prepaid days of care that you can use whenever* you need them, one at a time or all at once. No registration fees. No ongoing tuition. Just dependable care when you need it most.

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