Call or Email Today to Schedule Your Tour for the 2026-27 School Year
Call or Email Today to Schedule Your Tour for the 2026-27 School Year
"Play is our brain's favorite way of learning"
"Play is our brain's favorite way of learning"

Noah’s Ark Preschool prepares children with the knowledge and skills necessary to enter their next stage of development and education with confidence and an enthusiasm for life-long learning. Each child’s social, emotional, physical and intellectual growth is fostered within the context of a safe, positive, and consistent environment. Chi
Noah’s Ark Preschool prepares children with the knowledge and skills necessary to enter their next stage of development and education with confidence and an enthusiasm for life-long learning. Each child’s social, emotional, physical and intellectual growth is fostered within the context of a safe, positive, and consistent environment. Children engage in play and exploration of their environment and purposefully selected materials in order to learn about the world around them.

Noah’s Ark Preschool provides developmentally appropriate opportunities for children to socialize and learn together. Our primary objective is to foster the social, emotional, physical, and cognitive growth of each child. By offering a curriculum that has a wide variety of experiences and activities, we are encouraging curiosity and ent
Noah’s Ark Preschool provides developmentally appropriate opportunities for children to socialize and learn together. Our primary objective is to foster the social, emotional, physical, and cognitive growth of each child. By offering a curriculum that has a wide variety of experiences and activities, we are encouraging curiosity and enthusiasm through exploration and discovery. Our nurturing atmosphere allows for the development of self-confidence, self-respect, and a concern for others; additionally, through play, children learn the values of friendship, honesty, sharing, responsibility, and cooperation.

Noah’s Ark Preschool has the benefit of a bright, airy, large physical space. Our area is spacious and well-equipped for each child’s self-development. There are three main classrooms, two art and sensory rooms, a kitchenette, and two bathrooms. The large outdoor playground has multiple structures and a sandbox. Finally, our indoor “Big R
Noah’s Ark Preschool has the benefit of a bright, airy, large physical space. Our area is spacious and well-equipped for each child’s self-development. There are three main classrooms, two art and sensory rooms, a kitchenette, and two bathrooms. The large outdoor playground has multiple structures and a sandbox. Finally, our indoor “Big Room” enables the children to have gross-motor exploration on inclement days which includes a space for bikes and riding toys.
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1154 Great Plain Avenue, Needham, Massachusetts 02492, United States
Noah’s Ark Preschool (NAP) in Needham, MA offers a top-rated half-day preschool program focused on play-based learning, social-emotional development, and age-appropriate cognitive growth in a safe, nurturing environment. Designed as an inclusive, non-religious early childhood program, the school welcomes all families while preparing young learners for kindergarten through hands-on exploration, creative art, and cooperative play.
Noah's Ark Preschool has a low teacher-to-student ratios, exceeding state preschool ratio guidelines. The preschool prides itself on its imaginative play-based preschool curriculum and our exceptionally educated, experienced, and dedicated teachers.
NAP has a large outdoor playground and large indoor gross-motor play space, and incorporates music, sports, and science daily.
NAP has a welcoming and supportive community with a strong parent network and returning families year over year. Student friendships thrive because they are with the same group of children and teachers for the school year.
Programs for all classes run a half-day schedule: 8:45 AM - 11:45 AM with optional lunch bunch add-ons 11:45 AM - 1:00 PM. Llamas and Lions also have an additional, optional add-on for extended day 1PM - 2PM.
Lamb class for ages 2.9–3 years old
Llama class for 3–4 years old
Lion class for 4–5 years old
All prospective families are welcome to visit! Please call us directly at 781-449-2439 or email office@noahsarkneedham.org to arrange a personal tour with the Director.
Noah's Ark Preschool
1154 Great Plain Avenue, Needham, Massachusetts 02492, United States
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