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Mccormick Lane Daycare

5.0

Miss Katy is a wonderful teacher who brings love and creativity to her teaching. She is so patient, thoughtful, and kind. My daughter loved being taught by Miss Katy! Katy is well educated and has the maternal instinct. She treats your child as her own and we loved our experience with her!

- Bailey

Kensington Nursery School

5.0

I love Kensington Nursery School! I have just enrolled my third child to attend in the fall. Children come home with projects, they learn how to write their name, address, phone number along with the basics of ABCs, numbers, shapes, and make friends. The teachers are amazing and truly care about...

- Sylwia Z

Pumpkin Patch Preschool

5.0

Being a stay at home mom for the first few years made the thought of preschool terrifying! Having someone else look after my son seemed crazy. After touring a few preschools, we decided on Pumpkin Patch! Ms. Christine (director) and Ms. Ashley were a pleasure to meet and seemed so down to earth, you...

- Rebecca H

Middlefield Children's Center

4.0

MCC is a delightful play based preschool. We love the regular field trips to the local library and nature walks and hearing which centers our son chooses to play in each day. In addition to developmentally appropriate crafts, there are literacy based activities that the children simply think of as...

- Katy

Kids Village Learning Center LLC

5.0

We are so happy to have found Kids Village Learning Center. Ms. Jasna is the BEST! She is always so happy to see us every morning and you can see how much she cares for my son. He really enjoys going to Kids Village and I have peace of mind knowing that he's in good hands!!

- Dineen

Child care centers in Portland, CT

Portland Youth Services Child Care

5 Lower Main St, Portland, CT

Costimate: $250/wk

Portland Youth Services Child Care is an early childhood center that offers day care services geared for preschool and school-age children. The company is based in Portland, Connecticut and enrolls kids between the ages of zero to eighteen years old. Portland Youth Services Child Care also provides...

Day Care Centers Nurseries

81 High St, Portland, CT

Costimate: $250/wk

Offering quality child care services, Day Care Centers Nurseries features enrichment learning programs to young children. Nurturing the necessary skills to students, this child care organization in Portland, CT promotes values, love, and respect. They educate the kids while having fun and support...

Little Rascals Daycare

14 Commerce St, Portland, CT

Costimate: $250/wk

Little Rascals Daycare is a childcare provider that serves the community of Portland CT. It offers a warm and loving environment where children are free to explore, discover and learn. It provides age-appropriate activities that enhance children's social skills, emotional stability, and intellectual...

Family Day Care Home

9 Scenic Dr, Portland, CT

Costimate: $250/wk

Family Day Care Home is a childcare provider that serves the community of Portland CT. It offers a warm and friendly environment and provides age-appropriate activities that foster holistic development among children. The center aims to strengthen children's educational foundation and life skills to...

Mccormick Lane Daycare

Mccormick Lane Daycare

77 McCormick Lane, Middletown, CT

Starting at $450/wk

5.0

(1)

Hello Families! My name is Kate Fairbrother and I run a family home day care with a capacity of 6 children with no more then 2 under the age of 2. I'm a mom, wife, daughter, and teacher. I'm extremely passionate about providing a positive learning environment and believe to do so it takes setting...
5.0
"Miss Katy is a wonderful teacher who brings love and creativity to her teaching. She is so patient, thoughtful, and kind. My daughter loved being taught by Miss Katy! Katy is well educated and has the maternal instinct. She treats your child as her own and we loved...

Bailey


Kensington Nursery School

Kensington Nursery School

185 Sheldon Street, Kensington, CT

Costimate: $219/wk

5.0

(1)

Kensington Nursery School is a Family Centered nursery school in Kensington, CT. We offer two programs; a Tuesday/Thursday class for 3-year-olds, and a Monday/Wednesday/Friday program for 4 year-olds. Kensington Nursery School's program focuses on hands-on learning in a positive,...
5.0
"I love Kensington Nursery School! I have just enrolled my third child to attend in the fall. Children come home with projects, they learn how to write their name, address, phone number along with the basics of ABCs, numbers, shapes, and make friends. The teachers...

Sylwia Z


Pumpkin Patch Preschool

Pumpkin Patch Preschool

11 Kirby Road, Cromwell, CT

Costimate: $257/wk

3.7

(3)

Pumpkin Patch Preschool & Child Care Centers is a family owned business that has been in the business of serving families for over 30 years. We provide children with quality childcare in a safe, nurturing and stimulating atmosphere. Our centers are state licensed and conveniently located with an...
5.0
"My daughter has been at Pumpkin Patch since her birth in 2015. The staff have changed, but the teachers are very caring. We've never had any problems with any teachers or "friends". Everyone is helpful and I have never seen a teacher behave badly towards a child....

JM83


Middlefield Children's Center

Middlefield Children's Center

390 Main Street, Middlefield, CT

Costimate: $229/wk

4.9

(14)

Our program is child-centered and based upon the belief that play is the best way for children to learn. Our approach is individualized to meet each child's needs and interests. Each classroom is organized with centers for creative art, literature, science and pre-math, dramatic play, and cognitive...
5.0
"This is a wonderful pre-school! My child loves to go, and loves the teachers. Definitely can see the growth socially and educationally. They offer extended hours which are great too!"

Paul G


Kids Village Learning Center LLC

Kids Village Learning Center LLC

33 Rutledge Road, Wethersfield, CT

Costimate: $250/wk

5.0

(3)

At Kids Village Learning Center we offer full-time and part-time care for infants through age 5 along with before & after school care for children ages 5 through 12. We will offer a drop in by the hour care for those who need last minute care.
5.0
"We have known Jasna Duric for over an year now. She worked with us as a caregiver for our three year old daughter. Jasna is a tremendously responsible person. I know her to be a conscientious individual who invests positive energy and time in providing her own kids...

Raghava P


YMCA Childcare and Program Center

YMCA Childcare and Program Center

10 Chamberlain Highway, Berlin, CT

Starting at $189/wk

Children are like sponges they watch and absorb knowledge, skills and values from everything and everyone around them. At the Y, we believe the values and skills learned early on are vital building blocks for quality of life and future success. That s why our child care, afterschool, learning...

KIDCO Child Care Center

KIDCO Child Care Center

2175 Berlin Tpke, Newington, CT

Costimate: $262/wk

KIDCO Child Care Center in Newington, Connecticut is a Child Care provider that can accommodate up to 280 children from infants to school age. Their curriculum seeks to provide a high quality, nurturing, fun and safe learning environment that is appropriate for the child's overall growth and...

Educational Playcare

Educational Playcare

1193 Hebron Avenue, Glastonbury, CT

Costimate: $246/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...

Klub Kid Inc

Klub Kid Inc

286 Naubuc Ave, Glastonbury, CT

Starting at $264/mo

A Child Care Center that will Exceed Your Expectations! Welcome to Klub Kid, an educationally based childcare center which provides full and part-time childcare for children from 6 weeks to 12 years old. We realize the tremendous level of trust you place in a childcare provider. Klub Kid is...

Bright Beginnings Family Child Care

Bright Beginnings Family Child Care

44 Newberry Way, Middletown, CT

Costimate: $222/wk

Full-service family child care development facility that cares for infants, toddlers, preschool and elementary students (ages 3 months - 12 years). Bright Beginnings is more than a simple babysitting facility. It's a loving and fun program that offers socialization skills, arts and crafts, music,...

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

9 High Road, Berlin, CT

Costimate: $219/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...

Little Scholars Preschool

Little Scholars Preschool

805 Old Main Street, Rocky Hill, CT

Costimate: $250/wk

Little Scholars Preschool offers an enriched child-centered curriculum that creates a stimulating environment for growth in five fundamental areas of development: social, emotional, cognitive, language, and physical. We provide quality play experiences and school readiness for preschool children...

The Family Day School, LLC

13 Sydney Ln, Cromwell, CT

Starting at $50/day

We are a group daycare in the Cromwell area. We have a mix age group of children and provide very close family like care. Your children learn while having fun and have day filled with attention and loving care.

Family Tree Childcare & Learning Center

41 West Hartford Road, Newington, CT

Costimate: $252/wk

Family Tree Childcare and Learning Center is an innovative and nurturing early childhood program providing high quality early learning experiences for children ages 3 months to 5 years and their families. We strive to provide a safe and comfortable environment where children can learn, develop, and...

Tiny Tot Nursery School

16 Francis Dr, Newington, CT

Starting at $200/day

5.0

(2)

Tiny Tot Nursery School is a childcare and education provider that serves the community of Newington CT. It offers a warm and friendly and provides age-appropriate learning activities for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and pre-kindergartens. The center has a capacity of 32 children and serves them...
5.0
"My daughter has attended Tiny Tots for the past 9 months and it has been a great experience. Mary Lou, Jackie, and Sharon really love their jobs and all the children. My daughter is happy to be there when I drop her off and she is happy when I pick her up. They do...

Jessie B


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