Global Tots Academy

Global Tots Academy is a preschool in Salem built around play-based learning. The program focuses on social and emotional development and on kindergarten readiness, using guided play and exploration to help young children build confidence, curiosity and the skills they need for lifelong learning. The school aims to give each child a joyful start in an environment where children feel safe, supported and excited to grow, with family-centered care as part of the approach.

The preschool says it was founded with love, experience and a deep passion for early childhood education, and its director brings more than 20 years of hands-on experience in child development. Over her career she has led classrooms, mentored other educators and built programs that put each child’s well-being first. Her stated goal is to offer more than childcare, creating a space that feels like a second home, and the school describes itself as a community that partners closely with families.

What to Know

• Preschool programs run on two-day and three-day weekly schedules.
• Class sizes are kept small so each child receives individual attention.
• The director holds a bachelor’s degree in early childhood education and Director I and II certifications.
• The school is a member of the Salem Chamber of Commerce.