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Red Barn Children's Center Inc

Our family has had a wonderful experience at Red Barn, and we'd recommend them to anyone. The teachers are loving, nurturing, and always...

- Jillian W.

Davis Laurie Child Care

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...

- Susan B

Cde Co-Op Nursery School

Fantastic teachers who adore their students. Its evident as soon as you walk in that the children are enthusiastic about being at school...

- LE

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CAMP HAZEN YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION INCORPORATED

204 W Main St Chester, CT

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 spirits, and open minds.
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Paulette's Home Daycare

22 Butter Jones Road Chester, CT

State license verified

Cooperative
Special needs
Outdoor/nature
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
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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 beaches. I have experience...
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Red Barn Children's Center Inc

125 Kelseytown Rd Clinton, CT

3.0(8)

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Preschool
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 and stocked shelves provides an...

Jillian W. says "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...

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Rainbow Hill Special Needs Program

P.O.Box 383 East Haddam, CT

Special needs
Outdoor/nature
International
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
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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.
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CDE Co-Op PreSchool

24 River St Deep River, CT

Cooperative
Outdoor/nature
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
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. In our spacious, multi-age...
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The Children's Tree Montessori School, Inc

96 Essex Rd Old Saybrook, CT

State license verified

Outdoor/nature
International
Academic
Montessori
Kindergarten
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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. The school holds dual national...
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Little Blessings Christian Childcare

503 Old Toll Road Madison, CT

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Faith based
Academic
Child care
Preschool
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 full-time and part-time...
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Clinton Child Care Service Inc

160 E Main St Clinton, CT

State license verified

Child care
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 well as the family context...
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HK Cubs Childcare Center

57 Little City Road Higganum, CT

Developmental (play-based)
Child care
Preschool
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. Trained. *Playground & Gym.
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Educational Playcare

563 Durham Road Madison, CT

Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Child care
Preschool
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 importance of play in order for...
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Wholehearted Early Learning Center

37 Morgan Park Clinton, CT

Whole Hearted Early Learning Center (WHELC) is a licensed play-based and community focused at home center located in Clinton. WHELC emphasizes the importance of viewing each child as an individual. We serve families with children between the ages of 2.9-4 years old. The Head Teacher for our PreK program has over 7 years...
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Educational Playcare

563 Durham Road Madison, CT

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Child care
Preschool
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 programs for children that can be...
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Davis Laurie Child Care

323 Copse Rd Madison, CT

5.0(1)
Child care
Preschool
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.

Susan B says "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...

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Cde Co-Op Nursery School

24 River St Deep River, CT

5.0(1)
Child care
Preschool
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. They believe in identifying...

LE says "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...

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Old Lyme Children's Learning Center

57 Lyme St Old Lyme, CT

Child care
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, language, cognitive, and small...
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Learning Vlg Dc-Cabot Cottage

503 Old Toll Rd Madison, CT

1.0(1)
Child care
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Pansy Patch Daycare, LLC

256 N Parker Hill Rd Killingworth, CT

Child care
Pansy Patch Daycare, LLC based in Killingworth, CT is a family daycare provider serving exceptional care for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. The center offers full-time, part-time, and hourly care including before and after school programs. They also take pride in their secure indoor and outdoor play areas and...
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Essex Kindercare

158 WESTBROOK RD ESSEX, CT

State license verified

Essex KinderCare in Connecticut! We're located within a convenient distance from each of our three villages. Our teachers recognize the importance of offering a full and diverse education, and they bring their passion for art, music, and literature to the classroom. We build a warm, welcoming, and supportive environment for...
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Outdoor/nature
Special needs
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Faith based
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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.
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Ferjak Jo M

25 Chatfield Ridge Rd Killingworth, CT

Child care
Ferjak Jo M in Killingworth, Connecticut, provides a quality, developmentally appropriate educational opportunity for children. The school serves children from infant to twelve years old provides them with a balance of child-initiated and teacher-initiated activities. The school's program aims to develop the whole child and...
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Child care centers near you in Chester, CT provide a number of crucial benefits for both parents and children. Most importantly, these establishments can offer a safe and nurturing environment for young ones, providing educational resources and enriching activities in the process. Additionally, children can build important skills in communication and collaboration with others by interacting with peers at child care centers. Parents will feel at ease knowing that their little loved ones are being looked after in an organized structure with trained professionals who are properly certified.

A child care center can be an ideal environment for children to develop and explore. Typically, the staff at child care centers near you in Chester, CT have experience dealing with young kids and are experts at developing creative activities that encourage learning. Your child will be able to participate in structured games and free play with their peers, receive help with academics, and practice healthy habits such as proper nutrition and exercise. They'll also have access to art materials to allow them to express themselves. By interacting with other kids and the staff, your child will build the emotional skills necessary for their social development.

You can use Care.com to kick off your search for a child care center near you in Chester, CT. You can start by simply sorting child care center profiles by the location that is most convenient for you. Some parents may want to choose a location close to home and others may want one close to their workplace. Then you can read reviews from other parents to learn about their experiences with each child care center you’re considering.

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