Purpose School - Stoneham MA Large Group and School Age Child Care (Group Child Care)

1 CHURCH ST , STONEHAM MA 02180
(781) 438-2815

About the Provider

Description: During the early 1940's, Reverend Mark Strickland had a dream of providing a community service for mothers who were busy working in the defense industry or volunteering in the war effort. In September of 1943 that dream became a reality. In 1962 the addition that now contains Purpose School was built. Because of the dedication of teachers and directors that dream continues to be fulfilled some 65 years later.

​The goals of Purpose School have remained the same over the years. In 1955, director Mrs. Morrill pointed out the necessity of focusing on the development of the whole child - physical, emotional, social and cognitive. She described the preschool age child as follows: "He is acquiring a great mass of information, broadening his range of interest, improving his skills and learning the techniques of solving problems. The Purpose School program offers a broad preparatory program to develop readiness for learning. This program affords children a natural opportunity for language development, manipulating materials, sensing meanings and relationships, developing work habits and attending social maturity. The teachers help the children learn to work and play together."

Ultimately the success of a preschool program depends on the relationship between teachers, children and parents - teachers who love what they do, children who thrive in a nurturing and caring atmosphere and parents who appreciate and encourage their children's growth. We are proud to offer that special relationship still today.

Additional Information: Provider First Licensed on: 02/11/1986Financial Assistance Accepted:|Sibling Discount|.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 5198
  • Capacity: 73
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Languages Supported: English, English
  • Type of Care: Part-Time;
  • Initial License Issue Date: Feb 11, 1986
  • Current License Issue Date: Nov 24, 2020
  • District Office: 360 Merrimack Street, Building 9, 3rd Floor Lawrence 01843
  • District Office Phone: 978-681-9684 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)
  • Licensor: Michelle Haines

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