Come See the Magic at Middleton, River Street for Yourself

From the first giggle to the first day of school, we’re here to celebrate the magic of childhood. We’re more than just a center for early education; we’re a partner in your child’s development.

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What’s Special About Magical Beginnings Middleton, River Street

The Magical Beginnings Learning Center Middleton at River Street is one of our two locations in Middleton. This popular center is conveniently located off of Route 114 / Andover Street in Middleton (River Street is across the intersection from the Market Basket shopping plaza).

This center proudly partners with families living in Middleton, Peabody, North Reading, Stoneham, Topsfield, Boxford, and Lynnfield

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Program Overview

Our Middleton, River Street 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: 16 River Street, Middleton, MA 01949

Enrollment Phone: (978) 391-6716

Center Phone: (978) 717-3200

Age Groups Our Middleton, River Street Learning Center Serves

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

Children Learning

Infants

(2 months–5 months)

Helping infants thrive through gentle routines and sensory exploration while fostering secure attachments for the foundation of social-emotional development.

Toddlers

(15 months–2.9 years)

Building confidence, curiosity, and kindness through play-based learning with lots of hands-on learning and exploration.

Preschool

(2.9 years–4 years)

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

Pre-K

(4–5 years)

Preparing for kindergarten through creative expression and STEM-based activities 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!

Middleton River St Daycare Learning Curriculum

We believe in the simple idea that every child deserves a safe, supportive, and inspiring place to learn. 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 Middleton River St Daycare has a wonderful, large outdoor playspace.

  • A large fenced in playground
  • Climbing structures and push toys help build gross motor skills
  • Seasonal garden beds and sensory tables for sensory play to foster curiosity about nature
  • Active play with friends develops social skills and confidence

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Center Leadership

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Courtney Savage

Center Director

Courtney has been with Magical Beginnings since 2002 when she was a teacher’s aide in the Peabody center. She soon became a pre-school/pre-k teacher. She has been the director at River Street since it opened in 2017. Courtney loves how it feels like a big family to her.

Fun fact: Her sister is the director of the Peabody location and her children attended MB.

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Jen Ashwell

Assistant Director

Jen started her MB journey in 2015 as a toddler teacher at the Peabody center. Since starting in the field she has aimed to be in a leadership role. This dream came true for Jen when she became the assistant director at River Street in 2025. She loves being able to watch children learn and grow in our centers, including her own two children who attend in Peabody.

Fun Fact: Jen used to be in a bowling league and play hockey.

Parent Communication

Parent Communication & Involvement

A core principle at Magical Beginnings Middleton, River St Daycare Center 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

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

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
  • Zonos sanitization and disinfection equipment
  • Frequent hand-washing
  • Crib and nap mat sheets laundered daily in quality, hypo-allergenic, fragrance-free detergent
  • Deep cleaning of classrooms every evening

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 at Middleton, River Street Daycare

This is a great location for parents who work from home or commute into the office. There is a large, dedicated parking lot with easy access into classrooms. This location is just off of Route 114 with easy access to nearby commuting routes like Route 1 and Route 95.

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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.

Where Every Child Flourishes

Magical Beginnings has been such a blessing for my family. Both my son and daughter got there start there and I couldn’t be any happier with the experience. All of the teachers are so sweet and have become to feel like family. I would highly recommend the school to all looking for a loving and supportive environment for your kiddos to learn and thrive!!

Melissa W.
Parent

My son attended Magical Beginnings in Wakefield over the last 12 months. Our whole family had a great experience! The teachers were amazing, the staff was so organized, professional, helpful and accommodating! My son developed and learned more than I thought was possible at his age! We have been to 4 daycares over the last few years and Magical Beginnings is by far the best. I would highly recommend it. Thanks Magical Beginnings!

Jeff L.
Parent

I’m grateful that we decided to go with Magical Beginnings. The love and care they’ve shown our son needs to be studied and replicated! It’s going to be sad for us and especially my son when he leaves his beloved teachers but I know he’ll go on to kindergarten well prepared and with plenty of memories from his time here. Thank you truly for all you’ve done!

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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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