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Gentle Dragon Cooperative Preschool

Daycare center in Medford, MA. 111 Arlington St, Medford, MA 02155

5.0 (9 on Google)Read parent reviews
Call (781) 391-2301Visit website
AgesPreschool
HoursSee hours below
Tuition fromNot listed
Licensed capacity13 children
LicenceActive
On the register since1987

About the program

Gentle Dragon Cooperative Preschool is a licensed daycare center in Medford, Massachusetts, on the state register since 1987. It is licensed for 13 children and serves preschool ages.

Gentle Dragon Co-op Preschool is a parent cooperative preschool in Medford, Massachusetts, serving children ages 2 years 9 months to 5 years.

The program follows a co-op and play-based approach.

It does not accept child care subsidy.

Co-opPlay-based

Tuition and capacity

Tuition: not listed. Gentle Dragon Cooperative Preschool does not publish a fee schedule on its website. Programs in the area that publish full-time tuition have a median starting price of $1,337 a month.

Licensing and safety

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Licence typeCenter-based Care · P-170132
Licence statusActive since 1987
Licensed capacity13 children
Source: Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care. Last synced September 18, 2026.

Massachusetts publishes inspection reports on its own site. Open the state record to read this program's inspection history in full.

What parents say

Where to begin?… Joelle is a truly magical teacher. Her fluid, natural way with children (& adults) immediately puts them at ease. Children gravitate to her not only because of her ability to understand and meet their individual needs but because she respects them. She facilitates play-based learning in a such a way that children are often unaware that they’re acquiring new skill sets. Our family was blessed to have…

Katie · 5/5 on Google · a year ago

We just started this year, and my son loves it! It’s such a warm and nurturing environment. All the kids are sweet and delightful to be around. Joelle is an exceptional teacher with years of experience under her belt. She has a real gift for noticing the small details about each child and meeting them exactly where they are.

Chenchen liu · 5/5 on Google · 9 months ago

Having my son at a parent cooperative preschool (especially this one) has been an amazing experience. This is the only preschool where I feel confident that he is getting the growth and experiences I want him to have. In part because of my direct involvement, in part because of all of the amazing families involved, and lastly because of Joelle. She is blessed with an ability to teach, guide, and comfort the children…

Alex Goode · 5/5 on Google · a year ago

My daughter has attended Gentle dragon for 2.5 year now and we all love it. Joelle, her teacher, has taught her so much and her wealth of experience working in early childhood education is evident in everything she does with the kiddos.

Jeff Smith · 5/5 on Google · 9 months ago
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Getting there

111 Arlington St, Medford, MA 02155

Questions about Gentle Dragon Cooperative Preschool

Is Gentle Dragon Cooperative Preschool licensed?

Yes. Gentle Dragon Cooperative Preschool holds an active Center-based Care licence from Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (licence P-170132), with a licensed capacity of 13 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.

What ages does Gentle Dragon Cooperative Preschool take?

Gentle Dragon Cooperative Preschool is licensed to serve preschool ages.

How much does Gentle Dragon Cooperative Preschool cost?

Gentle Dragon Cooperative Preschool does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.

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