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The Children's Way Preschool
School · Wayland
41 Cochituate Road, Wayland, MA 01778
Enrollment
47
Student-Teacher
9.4:1
Grades
Pre-K – Pre-K
Enrollment
47
Student-Teacher
9.4:1
Grades
Pre-K – Pre-K
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
School environment
9.6 / 10
Excellent
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The Children's Way Preschool
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About The Children's Way Preschool
The Children's Way Preschool is a public school in Wayland, MA, part of Wayland. The Children's Way Preschool serves approximately 47 students, and covers grades Pre-K-Pre-K, and has a 9.4:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly.
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What Parents Should Know
At 47 students, The Children's Way Preschool is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 9.4:1 students to teachers, The Children's Way Preschool sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- Pre-K – Pre-K
- Enrollment
- 47 students
- Type
- Public
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.4:1
- Address
- 41 Cochituate Road, Wayland, MA 01778
- Phone
- (508) 358-7072
- Data Year
- SY 2022-23
Why doesn't this school have a score?
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How The Children's Way Preschool Compares
See how The Children's Way Preschool performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Location
41 Cochituate Road, Wayland, MA 01778
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering The Children's Way Preschool may also want to explore other schools in the area. Happy Hollow School (rated 9.5/10, 1.7 miles away). Another option is Wayland High School (rated 9.4/10, 1.5 miles away). Additionally, Wayland Middle School (rated 9.3/10, 2.6 miles away). For more schools in Wayland, see our Wayland schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 3.7 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Claypit Hill School Wayland | 1.2 mi | 7.6 |
| Wayland High School Wayland | 1.5 mi | 9.4 |
| Happy Hollow School Wayland | 1.7 mi | 9.5 |
| Loker School Wayland | 2.3 mi | 8.9 |
| Wayland Middle School Wayland | 2.6 mi | 9.3 |
| VERITAS CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Wayland | 2.6 mi | 7.1 |
| Cameron Middle School Framingham | 2.8 mi | 4.0 |
| Israel Loring School Sudbury | 2.5 mi | 6.2 |
| General John Nixon Elementary Sudbury | 2.9 mi | 8.4 |
| BRANDON SCHOOL & RESIDENTAL TREATMENT Natick | 3.3 mi | 8.2 |
| Peter Noyes Sudbury | 2.8 mi | 8.8 |
| PRIMROSE SCHOOL OF NATICK Natick | 3.6 mi | — |
| Mary E Stapleton Elementary Framingham | 3.1 mi | 4.0 |
| THE RIVERS SCHOOL Weston | 3.2 mi | 6.0 |
| Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High Sudbury | 3.2 mi | 8.6 |
| Bennett-Hemenway Natick | 3.7 mi | 8.8 |
| THE TREMONT SCHOOL Weston | 3.1 mi | — |
| Potter Road Framingham | 3.2 mi | 2.7 |
| Wilson Middle Natick | 4.1 mi | 8.9 |
| Framingham High School Framingham | 3.7 mi | 4.6 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 01778 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$219,531
Median Home Value
$935,700
Median Rent
$1,403/mo
Population
13,915
College Educated
77.7%
Homeownership
90.5%
Avg Commute
30.8 min
Poverty Rate
4.2%
Median Age
44.7
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about The Children's Way Preschool
What grades does The Children's Way Preschool serve?
The Children's Way Preschool serves students in grades Pre-K through Pre-K.
How many students attend The Children's Way Preschool?
The Children's Way Preschool has an enrollment of approximately 47 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Children's Way Preschool?
The student-teacher ratio at The Children's Way Preschool is 9.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
Is The Children's Way Preschool a charter school?
No, The Children's Way Preschool is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is The Children's Way Preschool a Title I school?
No, The Children's Way Preschool is not currently a Title I school.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – Pre-K
- Enrollment
- 47
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Middlesex County
- Phone
- (508) 358-7072
Resources & Links
District
Wayland- District Enrollment
- 2,745
- Schools in District
- 6
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $23,972
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