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Clinton Child Care Service Inc

5.0

Clinton Childcare Center has an excellent program. After one year my daughter was completely prepared for kindergarten. They have a fantastic and highly qualified staff, summer activities that include many field trips, and a well maintained facility and grounds. I highly recommend Clinton Childcare...

- Daniel

The Children's Tree Montessori School, Inc

5.0

This is a well rounded education that you won't find in any traditional or public school setting. It's such a nurturing environment for toddlers all the way through the elementary year. The kids are given respect not seen in any other school or daycare I've seen.

- Mara

Red Barn Children's Center Inc

5.0

Our family has had a wonderful experience at Red Barn, and we'd recommend them to anyone. The teachers are loving, nurturing, and always seem to have interesting art and activities planned. A big bonus is that the kids get a lot of outside time - which is something that was important to us and we...

- Jill V

Cde Co-Op Nursery School

5.0

Fantastic teachers who adore their students. Its evident as soon as you walk in that the children are enthusiastic about being at school and love being creative. The environment is bright, inviting and its refreshing to see so many projects being created by the children. I could not be happier...

- LE

Davis Laurie Child Care

5.0

Fantastic, I am so pleased and so happy that my child had such a wonderful experience at Laurie's. He learned so much and thrived with such confidence at an early age. He is now in first grade and reading at 3 rd grade level, He loves books and learning and I owe it all to Laurie! I highly...

- Susan B

Child care centers in Chester, CT

CAMP HAZEN YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION INCORPORATED

204 W Main St, Chester, CT

Starting at $825/day

Camp Hazen YMCA is a summer camp and outdoor education center located in Chester, Connecticut. It has been providing quality camping experiences for more than 90 years. The center offers programs that develop valuable life skills. Its camping programs enable children to have healthy bodies, awakened...

Paulette's Home Daycare

22 Butter Jones Road, Chester, CT

Starting at $40/day

I offer creative play and crafts, imaginative playtime, nature time (as much outdoor play as possible), cooking, and quiet time for reading or napping. I have a small nature trail in the backyard and a medium sized yard for outdoor play. We go on small local field trips to parks, nature centers, and...

Clinton Child Care Service Inc

Clinton Child Care Service Inc

160 E Main St, Clinton, CT

Costimate: $224/wk

4.8

(6)

Clinton Child Care Service, Inc. is a full-service, private, non-profit child development center founded in 1978. We serve children from 6 weeks of age to 12 years of age. We utilize a number of philosophies, taking into consideration both the latest research of early childhood development, as...
5.0
"Clinton Childcare Center has an excellent program. After one year my daughter was completely prepared for kindergarten. They have a fantastic and highly qualified staff, summer activities that include many field trips, and a well maintained facility and grounds. I...

Daniel


The Children's Tree Montessori School, Inc

The Children's Tree Montessori School, Inc

96 Essex Rd, Old Saybrook, CT

Costimate: $297/wk

4.2

(5)

The Children's Tree Montessori School is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) offering full and part time classes for toddler 18-36 months, preschool and kindergarten children ages 3-6 years and elementary school for children in K-6th grade from 6-12 yrs old, with plans to open a middle school in the near future....
5.0
"This is a well rounded education that you won't find in any traditional or public school setting. It's such a nurturing environment for toddlers all the way through the elementary year. The kids are given respect not seen in any other school or daycare I've seen."

Mara


Red Barn Children's Center Inc

Red Barn Children's Center Inc

125 Kelseytown Rd, Clinton, CT

Starting at $11/hr

3.0

(8)

Red Barn Children's Center preschool includes two classroom areas the Little Barn and the Gray Barn. In the classrooms, children will find a variety of toys, games, books, art materials and educational aids. A play area provides the setting for dramatic and block play, while an area with tables...
5.0
"Our family has had a wonderful experience at Red Barn, and we'd recommend them to anyone. The teachers are loving, nurturing, and always seem to have interesting art and activities planned. A big bonus is that the kids get a lot of outside time - which is something...

Jill V


Little Blessings Christian Childcare

Little Blessings Christian Childcare

503 Old Toll Road, Madison, CT

Costimate: $200/wk

Little Blessings Christian Childcare Center was established in 2020, however our dedicated staff has been working with children for generations! We welcome children of all faiths and backgrounds between the ages of 6 weeks and 5 years old. Our facility is open from 7:00am - 6:00 pm. We offer...

HK Cubs Childcare Center

HK Cubs Childcare Center

57 Little City Road, Higganum, CT

Starting at $190/wk

Teachers, parents and the school community share in an effort to create an exciting and challenging place for children to learn and grow. *Open year round, 7:00am to 5:00pm. *Infants through Preschool. *Experienced and loving staff. *CPR/First Aid/Medication Admin....

Educational Playcare

Educational Playcare

563 Durham Road, Madison, CT

Costimate: $200/wk

The future of childcare and preschool is here! Educational Playcare was established in 1986 to provide full- and part-time educational childcare programs and for children from 6 weeks to 12 years old. We are proud of our reputation as the provider of the highest-quality childcare and preschool...

CDE Co-Op PreSchool

CDE Co-Op PreSchool

24 River St, Deep River, CT

Starting at $250/mo

OUR MISSION: Our mission is to provide children with a developmentally appropriate preschool experience in a safe and nurturing environment. This tradition of creating life long learners is a mission to which Chester, Deep River, Essex Co-Operative Nursery School has remained true for 70 years....

Rainbow Hill Special Needs Program LLC

N/A, East Haddam, CT

Costimate: $333/wk

We offer child day care and after-school art, music, and educational activities. We also offer hourly care. We provide excellent services to the children and specialize in helping children with disabilities.

Rainbow Hill Special Needs Program

Rainbow Hill Special Needs Program

P.O.Box 383, East Haddam, CT

Costimate: $229/wk

We provide early child-hood day services as well as an after-school program. We specialize in helping children with special needs but all children are welcome.

Educational Playcare

Educational Playcare

563 Durham Road, Madison, CT

Costimate: $200/wk

Today, the importance of positive childhood experiences, starting from infancy, and their relation to future success in life is universally understood. It wasn't so when we began in 1986. When we originally selected the name "Educational Playcare", it was because of our understanding of the...

Cde Co-Op Nursery School

24 River St, Deep River, CT

Starting at $570/mo

5.0

(1)

Cde Co-Op Nursery School is a cooperative, non-profit, non-sectarian, inclusive preschool with a staff and membership of families who are dedicated to providing the very best in preschool education to children ages 2, 3, 4 and 5. The school appreciates and respects the uniqueness of every child....
5.0
"Fantastic teachers who adore their students. Its evident as soon as you walk in that the children are enthusiastic about being at school and love being creative. The environment is bright, inviting and its refreshing to see so many projects being created by the...

LE


Davis Laurie Child Care

323 Copse Rd, Madison, CT

Costimate: $200/wk

5.0

(1)

Davis Laurie Child Care is a child care facility located at 323 Copse Rd. Madison, CT. They offer services for children from infants up to 5 years of age. They provide a place where children can boost their social, intellectual, social, physical and mental abilities.
5.0
"Fantastic, I am so pleased and so happy that my child had such a wonderful experience at Laurie's. He learned so much and thrived with such confidence at an early age. He is now in first grade and reading at 3 rd grade level, He loves books and learning and I...

Susan B


Two of My Own Day Care

63 Bushy Hill Rd, Ivoryton, CT

Costimate: $233/wk

Two of My Own Day Care is designed to develop the personality of the whole child. The center provides a calm and supportive atmosphere for children, in which qualities of independence, self-discipline, caring for the environment and others can be encouraged through the love of learning and having...

My Second Home

18 King St, Old Saybrook, CT

Starting at $61/day

My Second Home offers all day childcare for children aging from 8 weeks to 10 years old. Early morning care is available as the center opens at 6:30 am. Before school and after school care is also available until 6:00 pm Monday through Friday. My Second Home also offers a Preschool Program for ages...

Old Lyme Children's Learning Center

57 Lyme St, Old Lyme, CT

Costimate: $200/wk

Old Lyme Children's Learning Center is an NAEYC-accredited childcare facility in Old Lyme, Connecticut that takes care of children between the ages of six weeks and fifth grade. The center takes pride in their constructive, play-based curriculum that aims to enhance the children's socio-emotional,...

Community Co-Op Nursery School

366 Main St, Old Saybrook, CT

Costimate: $297/wk

Community Co-Op Nursery School is a childcare and education provider that serves the community of Old Saybrook CT. It offers a nurturing environment and provides age-appropriate programs that foster holistic development among children age three to five. The center has a capacity of 27 children and...

Learning Vlg Dc-Cabot Cottage

503 Old Toll Rd, Madison, CT

Costimate: $200/wk

1.0

(1)


Kid Centers, LLC

103 Roast Meat Hill Rd, Killingworth, CT

Costimate: $240/wk

Established in 2009, Kid Centers, LLC is a child care facility located at 103 Roast Meat Hill Rd. Killingworth, CT. They provide a safe, secure and healthy environment for children. They seek to improve and enhance the child's mental, physical, emotional, intellectual and social behavior.

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