Child Care and Preschool Directory
This comprehensive directory of child care and preschool options in Connecticut runs every month in Connecticut Parent Magazine. If you don't see your facility, and are interested in finding out how to become a part of it, please email dan.orawiec@ctparent.com.
Avon
Farmington Valley Academy Montessori
Sharon Healy, Director
150 Fisher Drive
(860) 677-2403
www.fvamontessori.org
21st century Montessori school for children 15 mo.-8th gr. Spanish, Latin, art, music and theater. Provides a nurturing, strong academic foundation for success. Accredited by NEASC, CT Board of Ed., members of AMS and NAMTA.
Bedford, NY
Landmark Preschool
Dave Suter, Director of Enrollment
203.894.1800 x112
Located in Ridgefield, Westport, and Bedford, NY. Ages 2-5. Providing a joyful introduction to hands-on learning. Each child is seen as an individual by teachers who are experts in early childhood education and development.
Bloomfield
Bloomfield Early Learning Center
Karen Yorker, Director
73 Rockwell Ave
(860) 243-2665
bloomfieldearlylearningcenter.org/
The Bloomfield Early Learning Center (BELC) provides year-round care and education for preschool children ages 3 years through 5 years. The center strives to provide an educationally sound, safe, and healthy environment for Preschool and School-Age children and support services for their families.
Branford
Child Development Center
Stephanie Linke, Director
1009 Main Street, (203) 488-2007
www.childdevelopmentcenterbranford.com
An outreach of the First Congregational Church of Branford. We provide quality child care services for ages 6 weeks-6 years. Full-time and part-time hours. Open 7 a.m.-5:45 p.m. Professional staff, low child/staff ratios.
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Bridgeport
St. Mark's Day Care Center Inc.
Sheila Kearney, Interim Director
Tenisha Holeyfield, Enrollment Coordinator
368 Newfield Avenue
(203) 335-3828
Getting perpared for Kindergarten begins at Birth! WELCOMING 6 WEEKS - 5 YEARS & 6 YEARS - 12 YEARS. We can be your Care and Education Partner, together we can make a difference in your child’s learning experience!
Cheshire
1st Church Preschool
Brenda Ward-Kelley, Director
111 Church Drive, (203) 699-1169
Morning/full day preschool for ages 3-6. Professional staff and low child/teacher ratio. Engaging, child-driven curriculum enhances language, social skills and creativity. Summer program. NAEYC.
St. Bridget School
Christina Cummings, Admissions Director
171 Main Street
(203) 272-5860
We foster academic excellence, community awareness and spiritual growth of students from PreK3-Gr. 8. Choose from 3 or 5 half/full days/week, with before and after care avail. Stimulating learning through play. Nurturing.
Clinton
Carrot Patch - Shoreline
Nicole Miller Stevens & Suzanne Miller, Directors
2 Maple Avenue
(860) 664-0622
Outstanding Early Care and Education! Warm community school with an emphasis on individualized exploration and growth. Infants through PreK enjoy a holistic, nature-focused curriculum. ALL staff hold Bachelor’s or Master’s.
Cromwell
Northwest Children’s Center
Suzanne Rutner, Director
34 Coles Road, P.O. Box 131
(860) 635-3485
www.northwestchildrenscenter.com
Infants: 2 mos.-2 yrs. Toddler 2s. Preschool 3-5 yrs. Private full & 1/2 day a.m. K. Before/after school, alumni only. Summer programs. Est. 1983. Open 6:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. M-F. Degreed teachers. Discovery learning approach. NAEYC accredited.
Easton
“Little Phoenix” Pre-School & Daycare Division of
Easton Country Day School
Wendy Shambra, Managing Director
660 Morehouse Road
(203) 268-5073
Preschool AM classes for 2, 3 & 4 year olds and day care in a fun-filled and nurturing environment for ages 3 months and up. 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Member: CAIS.
Fairfield/Southport
Hunt Ridge Montessori School
Kathleen Zwahlen, Director
834 Brookside Drive
(203) 254-1159
We have proudly served the Fairfield County community for 35+ years. Our program enables children, ages 3-6, to explore, discover and learn in our prepared Montessori environment so that they become inspired learners for life!
Presbyterian Nursery School (PresbyKids)
Janelle DiLorenzo, Director
2475 Easton Turnpike
(203) 372-0855
Presby Kids has been nurturing young children for over 50 years through a play-based curriculum designed to encourage a love of learning. We offer innovative programming for 3's, 4's, and Pre-K children.
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Pumpkin Preschool of Fairfield
Mrs. Donnajean Pond, Executive Director
449 Grasmere Avenue
(203) 255-7505
Dynamic Early Learning Centers & Pre-K Readiness. Degreed teachers provide purposeful learning with a creative curriculum. Enrichment programs include music, dance and foreign language. Ages 6 wks-8 yrs. 7 a.m.-6 p.m.
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Teddy Bear Corner
Dawn M. Tagliavia, Director
273 Villa Avenue, 414 Greenfield Street,
435 Old Stratfield Road
(203) 330-0302
Developmentally appropriate hands-on program. Ages 6 wks.-5 yrs. Snacks and diapers included. Beautiful/secure playgrounds. Caring & qualified teachers certified in first aid/safety/CPR. Open year-round, Mon.-Fri., 7-5:30.
Trinity Parish Nursery School
Meg Reilly, Director
651 Pequot Avenue, Southport
(203) 259-8456
We strive to educate, inspire and instill in each child a passion for learning. We nurture and build each child’s unique physical, intellectual and emotional development. Science lab, yoga, music and more. Nurse on staff.
Glastonbury
Shirley Reaback Early Childhood Center
Dee Chappell, Director
1079 Hebron Avenue
860) 652-0396
Designed to give children opportunities to master the social, emotional and physical tasks of each developmental stage in a healthy, safe and caring environment. Teachers have the interests of your child and family at heart.
Greenwich
Whitby School
Whitby School Admissions
969 Lake Avenue
(203) 302-3900
Innovative Montessori (early years) and Int’l Baccalaureate school for children 18 months-grade 8. Whitby inspires passion for learning and empowers each child to take responsibility as an open-minded citizen in a global community.
Guilford
Cradles to Crayons
Andrea Deshefy, Director
447 Boston Street
(203) 453-0261
A private learning center for children ages 3 mos.-6 yrs. focuses on the whole child through learning experiences, the environment, curriculum, staff supervision and interaction. We believe that learning should be fun! NAEYC.
Hamden
Hamden Hall Country Day School
Janet B. Izzo, Director of Admissions
1108 Whitney Avenue
(203) 752-2610
Offering a nurturing, developmentally appropriate early childhood program for preschool, prekindergarten and kindergarten. A diverse student body, dynamic curriculum and state-of-the-art facilities inspire a love of learning.
Hartford
Breakthrough Magnet School South
Holly Gustafson, Principal
290 Brookfield Street
(860) 695-5700
www.breakthroughmagnetschool.org
Offering a nurturing, developmentally appropriate early childhood program for preschool, prekindergarten and kindergarten. A diverse student body, dynamic curriculum and state-of-the-art facilities inspire a love of learning.
Madison
The Country School
341 Opening Hill Road
(203) 421-3113
Coed, preschool to grade 8. At The Country School, our dynamic program begins at age 3 with integrated science, technology, engineering, arts and math (STEAM), global language, art and more. An Education That Lasts a Lifetime!
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Little Blessings Christian Childcare Center
341 Opening Hill Road
(203) 421-3113
http://littleblessingsmadison.com
Little Blessings Christian Childcare Center welcomes children between 6 weeks and 5 years of age. Our teachers engage children in age-appropriate activities with a Christian focus. Full time and Part time classes available.
Meriden
First Congregational Preschool, Inc.
Sue Jenkin, Director
62 Colony Street (entrance on Washington Street)
(203) 634-8886
www.firstcongregationalpreschool.net
NAEYC accredited program for 3 & 4 year olds. Part- and school-day options. Hands-on, age-appropriate, learning through play, integrating a STEAM curriculum. Quality care with educated, nurturing teachers.
Middlefield
Independent Day School
Marijke Kehrhahn, Head of School
115 Laurel Brook Road
(860) 347-7235
IDS is a caring environment where excellent teachers guide young minds, ages 3 & 4. Hands-on and thematic learning, developmentally and age-appropriate activities. Extended day 12-3:05 p.m.; after care program 3:05-6 p.m.
Middletown
Bright and Early Children's Learning Centers
Kaitlynn Amadio, Director
861 Middle Street
(860) 635-0544
Celebrating 20 years of success! Individualized curriculum for each child. Highest quality infant, toddler and preschool programs with degreed, certified teachers. Happy, healthy learning environment. School readiness program.
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Neighborhood Preschool
Suzanne Donnelly, Director
Wesleyan University, 115 High Street
(860) 685-3710
The Neighborhood Preschool (NPS) is a play-based program that focuses on child driven learning located at Wesleyan University. NPS is a nurturing environment for children 4 months to Pre-K! FT/PT options available.
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Town & Country Early Learning Center
Judi Kenney, Director
195 South Main Street
(860) 347-1400
NAEYC accredited: A nurturing, educational, high quality and secure environment. Degreed teachers utilize technology to gather data and create individualized plans for all children.
Milford
Once Upon A Time Development Center
Gina Rivera, Director
326 West Main Street
(203) 882-0983
7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Infant through school-age. Low staff to child ratios. PT and FT. An enriching environment, developmentally-based curriculum with a learning through play philosophy. Programs for snow days and summer camp.
New Canaan
New Canaan Country School
Pam Safford, Director of Enrollment Management and Financial Aid
635 Frogtown Road
(203) 801-5608
A coed, independent day school for students in PreK (ages 3 & 4) through grade 9. Located on a 75-acre campus, the school provides bus transportation to families living throughout Fairfield and Westchester counties.
New Haven
Cold Spring School
Arati Pandit, Director
263 Chapel Street
(203) 787-1584
A five-day-a-week, full-day program for 3 and 4 year old children. 8:00 a.m. to 3 p.m. with optional extended day program until 5:30pm. Cold Spring fosters a lifelong love-of-learning from the very start.
New Milford
Bright & Early Children's Learning Centers
2204 Danbury Road
(860) 350-2445
New Milford’s finest child care & preschool. State-of-the-art center with a foundation of 25 years experience and success! Individualized curriculum. Highest quality infant, toddler, preschool programs with degreed, certified teachers.
Newtown/Sandy Hook
Fraser Woods Montessori School
173 S. Main St. (Rte. 25)
(203) 426-3390
Cultivating compassion, confidence and joy of learning. Spacious classroom environments. 15 months to 8th grade. Half & full day programs. Extended hours. Parent/ Child class for children ages 12 months to 3 years.
The Learning Experience
274 S Main Street
(203) 304-9130 www.thelearningexperience.com/center/newtown-ct
The Learning Experience - Newtown serves children 6 weeks to 6 years, including a certified Kindergarten program. The owner is a Harvard graduate, volunteer firefighter, educator, and fellow parent.
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Niantic
Bright & Early Children’s Learning Centers
Kara Ealahan, Director
245 Flanders Road (formerly Kiddie Kampus)
(860) 691-0344
Niantic’s finest child care & preschool. New state-of-the-art center with a foundation of 20 years experience and success! Individualized curriculum. Highest quality infant, toddler, preschool programs with degreed, certified teachers.
North Branford
Bright & Early Children’s Learning Centers
Maria Gagliardi, Director
274 Branford Road
(203) 483-9000
Celebrating 20 years of success! Individualized curriculum for each child. Highest quality infant, toddler and preschool programs with degreed, certified teachers. Bright & sunny classrooms in a healthy learning environment.
Wee Care of North Branford, Inc.
Rob Woytowich, Director
1680 Foxon Road
(203) 481-3909
Wee Care has provided quality day care and preschool services to North Branford and surrounding towns since 1982. Wee Care accepts children ages 6 weeks to 6 years.
North Haven
Sunny Side Up Early Care Learning Center
Nanci Dower, Director
76 Maple Avenue
(203) 239-7395
Year round preschool with child care hours. Open 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Infants, toddlers, Pre-K, young 5s. Developmental program with trained professional teachers.
Norwalk/Rowayton
Nitzan Nursery School
Amy SantaLucia, Director
109 East Avenue, Norwalk
(203) 838-6019
A small, nurturing, play-based atmosphere with classes 18 mos.-5. We encourage curiosity and creativity by providing a variety of developmentally-appropriate experiences and materials. Open until noon or extended day until 2.
Old Saybrook
Bright & Early Children’s Learning Centers
Kara Smith, Director
139 Mill Rock Road East
(860) 388-3000
The shoreline’s best early education. New state-of-the-art center with a foundation of 20 years experience and success! Individualized curriculum. Highest quality infant, toddler, preschool programs with degreed, certified teachers.
The Children’s Tree Montessori School
Marci Martindale, Director
96 Essex Road
(860) 388-3536
Providing children, ages 18 mos.-12, and their parents with an alternative to traditional education. We offer a nurturing, child-centered environment where children develop independence, respect and a lifelong love of learning.
Redding
Westbrook Nature School
7 Long Ridge Road
(203) 664-1554
Nature-based education featuring 6 acres of trails, streams, meadows, playscapes and garden. Building physical and emotional resilience, moral awareness and foundations for intellectual growth. Parent-child classes (birth to 3), mixed-age K (3-6).
Ridgefield
Landmark Preschool
Dave Suter, Director of Enrollment
203.894.1800 x112
Located in Ridgefield, Westport, and Bedford, NY. Ages 2-5. Providing a joyful introduction to hands-on learning. Each child is seen as an individual by teachers who are experts in early childhood education and development.
Shelton/Huntington
Pumpkin Preschool of Shelton
Mrs. Joan Carr/Mrs. Melissa Zaccagnini, Directors
100 Beard Sawmill Road
(203) 926-1800
Dynamic Early Learning Centers & Pre-K Readiness. Degreed teachers provide purposeful learning with a creative curriculum. Enrichment programs include music, dance and foreign language. Ages 6 wks-8 yrs. 7 a.m.-6 p.m.
Simsbury
The Cobb School, Montessori
112 Sand Hill Road
(860) 658-1144
The Cobb School strives to stimulate each child’s natural curiosity and prepare him or her to become an independent, self-reliant and compassionate human being. Educating children 15-months to 12 years. Founded 1974.
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The Master's School
Bill Franks, Director
36 Westledge Road
(860) 651-9361
Our 3 and 4 year old program features qualified teachers and small class sizes to nurture the developmental needs of the whole child as students grow into confident, life-long learners.
Southington
Town & Country Early Learning Center
Katie Jacobs, Director
1137 West Street
(860) 628-7900
A nurturing, educational, high quality and secure environment. Degreed teachers utilize technology to gather data and create individualized plans for all children.
Stamford
Art, Nature & Me Preschool at Stamford Museum & Nature Center
Ellen Reardon and Lisa Combs, Co-directors
73 Scofieldtown Road
(203) 977-6528
www.stamfordmuseum.org/preschool
We inspire creativity, promote self-discovery and nurture an appreciation for lifelong learning. We support a child’s sense of wonder and natural curiosity by providing hands-on experiences in our classrooms and outdoors in nature.
King School
Dr. Sandy Lizaire-Duff, Head of Lower School
1450 Newfield Avenue
(203) 322-3496
www.kingschoolct.org/preschool
King’s young learners, starting at age 3, experience education as a path of discovery, understanding, wonder and joy. These ideas are grounded in our Reggio Emilia inspired, project-based teaching and learning program.
The Long Ridge School
John Ora, Head of School
478 Erskine Road
(203) 322-7693
The Long Ridge School provides a joyful learning experience for 2-year-olds through grade 5. Theme-based studies focus on literature, math, art, nature and science, including classes in music, technology, phys. ed. and Spanish.
The Mead School Early Learning Center
1095 Riverbank Road
(203) 595-0708
A play-based, hands-on, socially interactive learning experience for ages 6 weeks to 5 years. Safe, warm, stimulating environment. Experienced, dedicated and nurturing staff. FT and PT openings. CAIS accredited.
Trumbull
B’nai Torah Nursery School
Joan Watnick, Director
5700 Main Street
(203) 268-0227
www.bnaitorahct.org/nurseryschool
Nurturing & educating 1-4 yr. olds with a value-based curriculum. FT/PT options that build confident, eager learners. Small classes provide social interaction & individualized attention by experienced teachers. Art, music, gym & camp.
Wallingford
See Us Grow Childcare and Learning Center
Katie Ferrari, Director
1052 South Colony Road
(203) 269-5437 (KIDS)
State-of-the-art child care that is eco-friendly. We offer flexible schedules, drop-in care and high quality care for your child. Preschool in all three locations. Locations in Wallingford, Branford and Cheshire.
West Hartford
Bright & Early Children’s Learning Centers
Jeanna Giasanti, Director
2626 Albany Avenue
(860) 236-2626
West Hartford’s finest child care & preschool. New state-of-the-art center with a foundation of 20 years experience and success! Individualized curriculum. Highest quality infant, toddler, preschool programs with degreed, certified teachers.
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Montessori School of Greater Hartford Toddler, Primary, Elementary and Adolescent Programs
Mary McHale, Head of School
141 North Main Street
(860) 236-4565
Highly trained, seasoned teachers nurture the development of each child in a culturally diverse, authentic AMI Montessori community. Serving ages 15 months-15 years. Recognized by AMI/Accredited by CAIS. Est. 1964.
Renbrook School
Scott Hutchinson, Head of School
2865 Albany Avenue
(860) 236-1661
Stimulating and carefully thought-out exploration centers support early literacy and mathematics development. Small class sizes, outstanding teachers, beautiful campus, STEAM, PE, music, art and library classes. Extended hours available.
Weston
Norfield Children’s Center
Penny Anderson, Director
64 Norfield Road
(203) 227-7047
www.norfieldchildrenscenter.org
Nurturing and education for the whole child. Preschool classes for 2s, 3s, 4s and 5s with lunch bunch, extended day and before school options. After school program for K-5th grade.
Westport
Landmark Preschool
Dave Suter, Director of Enrollment
203.894.1800 x112
Located in Ridgefield, Westport, and Bedford, NY. Ages 2-5. Providing a joyful introduction to hands-on learning. Each child is seen as an individual by teachers who are experts in early childhood education and development.
Old Hill Children’s Day School
Cheryl Taylor, Director
190 Wilton Road
(203) 221-8238
Bright, nurturing environment in which children develop friendships, social skills and independence while enjoying rich, hands-on learning experiences including literacy, math, cooking, science, music, foreign language and more.
Pumpkin Preschool of Westport
Tina Waehler, Director
15 Burr Road
(203) 226-1277
Dynamic Early Learning Centers & Pre-K Readiness. Degreed teachers provide purposeful learning with a creative curriculum. Enrichment programs include music, dance and foreign language. Ages 6 wks-8 yrs. 7 a.m.-6 p.m.
St. Paul Christian School
Donna Guerrera, Director
41 Easton Road
(203) 227-7920
For over 40 years, children have been embraced by love and empowered to learn. Promoting spiritual, social, emotional, cognitive and physical development of children from 9 months to state-licensed Five’s/K Program. NAEYC accred.
Temple Israel Early Childhood Center
Nancy Isaacs, Director
14 Coleytown Road
(203) 227-1656
Gan Katan welcomes children 12-20 months. 2s first school experiences support curiosity, growing independence. 3s gain confidence and competence. PreK 4s hone readiness skills. Shabbat, music, afternoon enrichment.
Wilton
The Apple Blossom School and Family Center
440 Danbury Road
(203) 493-4003
Based on Waldorf early childhood philosophy of learning through play, activity and imagination using nature, the arts and oral traditions of storytelling and puppetry. Parent/ Child, Under-3 Nursery, K, extended care and summer camp.
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The Montessori School
Lisa Potter, Head of School
34 Whipple Road
(203) 834-0440
An accredited Montessori school (14 mos.-8th grade) fostering respect, independence and social responsibility. A large campus with small classes and highly trained teachers, offering an experiential, individualized and academically rigorous approach within a creative, diverse and nurturing culture.
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