Come See the Magic in Wakefield for Yourself

At Magical Beginnings, we believe that childhood is a journey of discovery—where every small moment is filled with wonder. From the first steps to the first words, we celebrate the magic of growth in every child. Here, your child’s confidence blossoms through curiosity, play, and a sense of community.

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What’s Special About Magical Beginnings Wakefield, MA

MB in Wakefield, MA was the second daycare location, opening in 2012. This location is just off of Route 95 at exit 60 (Salem Street/Audubon Road). It’s a convenient location for parents who work from home and commute. This is one of our most popular locations with a long-standing reputation for quality childcare in Wakefield.

We proudly partner with families in Wakefield, Lynnfield, Stoneham, Reading, Saugus, North Reading, and Peabody. We also have many parents who commute to the Edgewater and Cummings office properties.

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Program Overview

Our Wakefield 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 – 5:00 PM

Contact Info

Address: 50 Audubon Rd, Wakefield, MA 01880

Enrollment Phone: (781) 653-7377

Center Phone: (781) 245-1872

Age Groups Our Wakefield Learning Center Serves

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

Children Learning

Infants

(2 months– 15 months)

Gentle routines, sensory exploration, and individualized attention.

Toddlers

(15 months–2.9 years)

Play-based learning, social development, and hands-on activities.

Preschool

(2.9 years–4 years)

Early literacy, problem-solving, and structured learning experiences.

Pre-K

(4–5 years)

Kindergarten readiness, creative expression, and STEM-based activities.

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 .

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Outdoor Play & Exploration

Our Wakefield Magical Beginnings Center has a wonderful outdoor play space accessed directly from the center.

  • Climbing structures and push toys help build gross motor skills
  • Sensory play helps foster curiosity about nature
  • Active play with friends develops social skills and confidence
  • Fenced-in space for safety and privacy

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Center Leadership

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Erin Bunnell

Center Director

Erin Bunnell joined Magical Beginnings Wakefield in 2009 as a toddler teacher. She became the center director in 2013. With more than 20 years in early childhood education, Erin is deeply passionate about helping children learn and grow each day.

Fun Facts: Erin loves spending time with her family and two sons on the weekends, especially watching sports together.

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Katie Ruane

Assistant Director

Katie Ruane became the assistant director of MB Wakefield in 2021. Prior to that she was the office manager for two years. She spent nine years as a toddler teacher and five years as an infant teacher in the Peabody center. She earned a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Massachusetts in 2020.

Fun Fact: Katie’s best friend – the now director of the River Street center – introduced her to MB.

Parent Communication

Parent Communication & Involvement

A core principle at Magical Beginnings Wakefield 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 Class Dojo app
  • Monthly newsletters
  • Annual parent-teacher conferences
  • Special family events, like Trunk-or-Treat for Halloween

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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Health and Wellness

Health & Wellness Policy at our Wakefield, MA Daycare Location

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
  • State-of-the-art disinfecting and sanitizing equipment
  • 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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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

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

Your morning and evening commute will be a breeze at the Wakefield Cummings location. There are dedicated parking spots for drop-off/pick-up with a direct entrance to the center.

The Center is conveniently located just off of Route 128/Route 95 at Exit 60 in Wakefield.

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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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