Come See the Magic in Medford, MA for Yourself

We nurture your child’s curiosity, confidence and joy for learning in a safe, supportive setting, encouraging learning through play, discovery, and exploration. Come visit and experience our warm, welcoming community for yourself.

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Open House

Join us for a magical morning in Medford on Saturday, June 21st from 9 AM to 11 AM. This Community Open House will have lots of different activities for little ones of all ages, including face painting, sensory activities, and art projects.

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What’s Special About Magical Beginnings Medford

The Magical Beginnings Learning Center Medford is a brand new location opened in May 2025. This beautiful location features lots of natural light in every classroom, two playgrounds including an infant playground, and a super convenient location.

Our location at 10 Cabot Road is just off of Rivers Edge Drive from Route 16 at the exit for Wellington MBTA Bus and Orange Line Station. Within walking distances of the station and many residential complexes, this is a commuter’s dream with easy access to the Fellsway, Routes 93 and 28.

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Program Overview

Our Medford daycare center offers high-quality, nurturing child care to children ages 8 weeks to 5 years old, in our Infants, Toddlers, and Preschool Programs.

Our educators care deeply about creating a nurturing environment for children to learn and grow at all ages of their development. Using a play-based curriculum, children explore new concepts through hands-on experiences. This sparks their curiosity, while fostering their emotional, social, and cognitive development.

Hours of Operation

We are open Monday – Friday, 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM

Contact Info

Address: 10 Cabot Road, Medford, MA 02155 (Center is not accessible from 10 Cabot Street main entrance, please use entrance on left side of building)

Enrollment Phone: (978) 643-5510

Center Phone: (781) 312-2324

Age Groups Our Medford MA Daycare Serves

We provide high-quality, play-based care and education for:

Children Learning

Infants

(2 months – 15 months)

Fostering secure attachments for the foundation of social-emotional development. Gentle routines and sensory exploration help infants thrive.

Toddlers

(15 months–2.9 years)

Play-based curriculum with a focus on social-emotional development to build confidence and kindness, plus lots of hands-on learning and exploration.

Preschool

(2.9 years–4 years)

The play-based curriculum expands with early literacy, problem-solving, and structured learning experiences.

Pre-K

(4 years–5 years)

Kindergarten readiness, creative expression, and STEM-based activities are integrated into the play-based curriculum.

Classroom Sample Schedules

Learn what your child’s daily experience will be like by exploring our sample classroom schedules. Come see how the magic happens!

Our Learning Curriculum

Our play-based curriculum fosters a sense of wonder and curiosity that helps to build their self-confidence and learn important skills like being kind to others.

Starting in our Infant classrooms, our educators will nurture your child’s important phase of development through a thoughtful combination of music and movement, reading and sensory play.

As children move into our Toddler classrooms they will learn through purposeful play to foster social, cognitive, and physical development. Gross and fine motor development occur alongside music, reading, and art.

Preschoolers continue their educational journey with the introduction of “Handwriting Without Tears.” This is a developmentally-appropriate, multi-sensory methodology to introduce children to pre-writing skills and the foundation of letter formation.

Children's Playground
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Outdoor Play & Exploration

Our daycare in Medford, MA has a wonderful, large outdoor play space.

  • Two separate fenced in playground, including a rare infants-only playground so our littlest friends
  • Climbing structures and push toys help build gross motor skills
  • Seasonal garden beds for sensory play to foster curiosity about nature
  • Active play with friends develops social skills and confidence
  • Turf and “race track” areas for varying activities

Center Leadership

Leighann Bockstoce

Center Director

Leighann is thrilled to be your Center Director, bringing 25 years of childcare experience, including eight in leadership. She began as a toddler and preschool teacher and now loves inspiring learning through fun, hands-on activities. Leighann enjoys connecting with families and creating a joyful, engaging center environment. Outside of work, she loves traveling with her two kids and spending time with her big, lively family.

Amber Ferguson

Assistant Director

Amber has a bachelor’s degree in education and has worked in early childhood education since 2016. She joined Magical Beginnings in 2017 when the River Street location opened. She’s taught in Infant, Toddler, and Preschool classrooms, growing alongside the children and team.

Amber loves doing creative projects with children. When she’s not at the center you can find this proud dog mom spending time with her pup.

Parent Communication

Parent Communication & Involvement

A core principle at Magical Beginnings Daycare Medford is building strong partnerships with families. This is the foundation for trust and fostered by open, regular communication.

  • Infant daily log between families and teachers
  • Classroom updates through the Procare Engagement app
  • Monthly newsletters
  • Annual parent-teacher conferences
  • Special family events

We work together with families to support the unique growth and development of every child.

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Food Policy

Families provide snacks and meals for their children. We encourage healthy and diverse food options to support good nutrition, healthy growth, and a well-developed palate.

Families provide all necessary food and bottles for infants. Toddlers and preschool children bring in everything they need for a successful morning/afternoon snack, lunch, and drinks in an insulated lunchbox with an ice pack. All of our centers are nut free which means that no food items may contain traces of nuts, be processed on the same equipment as nuts, or in the same factory as food that contains nuts. Please remember to check all labels as any food that is questionable will be sent home for everyone’s safety.

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Child Eating
Health and Wellness

Health & Wellness Policy at our Daycare in Medford, MA

We understand the importance of keeping children healthy while in a childcare environment. We follow industry best practices and take the cleanliness of our centers very seriously.

  • Ongoing cleaning and sanitization during the day
  • Frequent hand-washing
  • Crib and nap mat sheets laundered daily in quality, hypo-allergenic, fragrance-free detergent
  • Deep cleaning of classrooms every evening
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Daycare Safety & Security

Your child’s safety is our top priority. Our center includes:

  • Secure entry & exit systems using state-of-the-art fingerprint recognition
  • Surveillance cameras monitored within the center
  • Strict check-in/check-out procedures
  • Emergency preparedness plans
  • Teachers certified in CPR and First Aid

Parents can have peace of mind knowing their child is in a safe, protected environment.

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Safety & Security

Parking & Easy Drop-Off

This is a great location for parents working in Medford or commuting into Boston. It’s located within walking distance of the Wellington MBTA Subway and Bus Station with easy access from Route 16, Route 28, the Fellsway and 93.

The center has an ample parking lot with dedicated drop-of/pick-up spots.

Note: Magical Beginnings Medford is NOT accessible via the main entrance for the Ten Cabot Road office building. It has a separate entrance facing Rivers Edge Drive for easy access to the center.

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We are happy to share more about availability, tuition, and our center experience.

Please complete this short form so that we can personalize the information for your preferred location. An Enrollment Specialist will follow up personally to discuss details and schedule your tour.

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Magical Beginnings is more than daycare—it’s a nurturing community where children and families feel supported. We inspire confidence through engaging activities and social-emotional growth. Our dedicated teachers guide each child’s unique path, fostering curiosity and readiness for the world ahead.

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Interested in Joining the Team?

Magical Beginnings is always looking for passionate, dedicated team members. We offer a supportive environment where you can grow, learn, and make a meaningful impact on children’s lives. Whether you’re experienced or just starting out, explore our career opportunities today.

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