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PLAY TO LEARN CHILDCARE - CHESHIRE

My son was comfortable and so was I. We never had any issues and if something came up they would always call and communicate. The staff was...

- Melisha M.

Building Blocks Hamden

My daughter has really enjoyed the infant room. She has reached so many milestones and her teachers have great communication. We love her...

- Kyle W.

Catbells Home Daycare

Diana provided outstanding childcare for my two children, both at her in-home daycare and at a childcare facility in our town. I first met...

- Alison H

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PLAY TO LEARN CHILDCARE - CHESHIRE

200 MANSION RD CHESHIRE, CT

5.0(2)

State license verified

starting at
$320/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Welcome to Play to Learn Childcare! Hi! Thank you for your interest in our childcare center. Whether you are changing childcare or starting childcare for the first time, I understand that it can be overwhelming for both the parents and children involved. Looking for childcare that meets your child's needs and at the same time...

Melisha M. says "My son was comfortable and so was I. We never had any issues and if something came up they would always call and communicate. The staff was great and the...

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Building Blocks Hamden

40 LONDON DR HAMDEN, CT

5.0(3)

State license verified

Preschool
Day Care
Child care
Building Blocks offers the early learning experience you are looking for – whether it’s a trusted preschool program or nurturing infant and toddler classrooms that are more than just “daycare,” our full-time and part-time options offer families the ideal care solution that fits their needs. Building Blocks Hamden combines an...

Kyle W. says "My daughter has really enjoyed the infant room. She has reached so many milestones and her teachers have great communication. We love her school and all the...

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EDUCARE LEARNING ACADEMY

1911 STATE ST HAMDEN, CT

5.0(1)

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
International
Special needs
Child care
We are a High Quality, Affordable Educational Care with Warm and Caring Teachers. We serve infants from 8 weeks to 5 years old. Our facility offers bright classrooms and a private playground. Your children will feel safe, get plenty of one-on-one attention, and develop a love for learning through our unique approach to care. We...
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Catbells Home Daycare

932 Dunbar Hill Road Hamden, CT

5.0(1)
Catbells is a flexible program, focused on creating a nurturing environment that will enrich the lives of young children. Owned and operated by Diana Theriault, it is fully licensed as a home daycare. Diana began working with children when her daughter was about a year old. She started as a teaching assistant in the Step By...

Alison H says "Diana provided outstanding childcare for my two children, both at her in-home daycare and at a childcare facility in our town. I first met Diana when my...

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PRECIOUS TREASURERS ACADEMY

999 FOXON RD STE 2 N BRANFORD, CT

5.0(7)

State license verified

starting at
$1300/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Day Care
Child care
At Precious Treasures Academy, we take great pride in always providing quality childcare as well as providing strong educational programs to the children we serve. We are dedicated to ensuring that each child not only thrives socially in our structured environment but also emotionally, physically and academically. Our primary...

Care Member says "I couldn't be happier with my experience at this daycare. The staff is exceptional, always attentive, and caring towards the children. Communication...

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SUNNY SIDE UP EARLY CARE LEARNING CENTER

76 MAPLE AVE NORTH HAVEN, CT

State license verified

starting at
$920/mo
Academic
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Child care
Sunny Side Up Early Care Learning Center is a child-centered facility where exposure to natural environments promotes independence while strengthening children, staff, and parents' physical, social, emotional, academic, and aesthetic abilities.
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Middlefield Children's Center

390 Main Street Middlefield, CT

State license verified

Cooperative
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
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 and small motor development....
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The Nest Schools Hamden

1315 DIXWELL AVE HAMDEN, CT

State license verified

Preschool
Day Care
Child care
At The Nest Schools, each day holds a promise to our families. We create a culture of kindness, build the foundations for wellness for life, make learning fun, and continually take our best and make it better. Everything we do is intended to foster a love of learning and set our children up for a lifetime of happiness and...
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Cadence Academy Preschool

1311 HIGHLAND AVE CHESHIRE, CT

State license verified

Day Care
Child care
We provide parents with peace of mind by giving children an exceptional education every fun-filled day in a place as nurturing as home. We offer childcare and early educational programs for infants, toddlers, preschoolers and kindergarteners. We also have before & after school care and summer camp for school age children....
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Over The Rainbow Hamden

700 Hartford Turnpike HAMDEN, CT

State license verified

starting at
$1600/mo
Academic
Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Day Care
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Over the Rainbow — Where Learning and Fun Go Hand in Hand! Since 2012, Over the Rainbow has been proudly serving families in our community with exceptional childcare for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years. Our play-based program combines a nurturing atmosphere with an outstanding curriculum designed to help every child grow...
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Women and Families Center

169 Colony Street Lower Level Meriden, CT

Preschool
Child care
The WFC Dooley Child Development Center is a School Readiness Preschool Program. We have been accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) for over 10 years. Our professional, trained teachers focus on every aspect of children's learning and development (social-emotional, language,...
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Bethany Nursery Group

511 Amity Rd Bethany, CT

State license verified

Preschool
Child care
Bethany Nursery Group is a Preschool for 3-5 year old kids. Our nurturing and dedicated staff provide a program rich with literature and learning opportunities, while still leaving ample time to play, create and explore! Children receive an abundance of academic and social skills, as well as fine and gross motor skills, as they...
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Educare Learning Academy

1911 State Street Hamden, CT

State license verified

Academic
Special needs
Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
International
+ 2 more
We Care for your Child's Education We promote in children self-confidence and the love for learning, by providing a safe and nurturing environment where children reach their full potential. We regard families as a child's first and most important educator. We wish to support parent's efforts in raising a healthy and happy...
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THE LEARNING CURVE DAYCARE CENTER

60 CONNOLLY PKWY BLDG 18 HAMDEN, CT

State license verified

Academic
Special needs
Cooperative
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
+ 3 more
The Learning Curve is a daycare with child-centered classrooms created for responsiveness to the children’s needs where they are likely to flourish. A child-centered classroom differs from a teacher-directed in the materials, questions, and activities introduced by the teacher are open-ended. There are many possible...
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Bounces & Giggles

11 Autumn Court Northford, CT

Experienced, caring daycare provider with 10 years of in-home child care experience and 2 years' prior daycare center experience. I am licensed by the State of CT, have one employee (with 16+ years' experience) and we are both CPR and First Aid certified. I have raised three of my own children, ages 24, 22 & 12. I have a...
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Hillside Preschool & Child Care

36 Hillside Avenue Cheshire, CT

With over 14 years of experience with children from infancy to age twelve; Hillside Preschool and Child Care was created to give your child the opportunity to learn and grow in a home atmosphere. With extended hours Monday through Sunday we are here to give you what a center cannot.
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Educational Playcare

1430 Highland Ave Cheshire, CT

Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Child care
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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BASREP INC.

144 Pickett Ln Durham, CT

Cooperative
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Special needs
Child care
Basrep is organized to provide quality activities for children in grades K-6, before and after school hours and certain full days, that school is closed but we remain open (Professional Days, Vacation Days, Summer). We are a parent-run program, designed to encourage childrens' cognitive, social, physical, and emotional groth,...
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Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
Twin Lake Childrens Center Inc in North Branford, Connecticut, provides a quality, developmentally appropriate educational opportunity for children. The school serves children from infant, toddler, preschool that provides them with a balance of child-initiated and teacher-initiated activities. The school's program aims to...

Mukund N. says "Our daughter never got used to the staff ( generally she is friendly and able to let go of mom and dad within half an hour or so) We also had some issues...

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Educare Learning Academy, LLC

1909 State Street Hamden, CT

5.0(2)
Developmental (play-based)
International
Special needs
Preschool
Child care
Infant and Toddler learning center, encouraging children to be amazing individuals and learn, play, grow to their full potential!

David D says "We have been with Educare for 18 months. The experience has exceeded our expectations. Our child was Spanish speaking and within 6 months was bilingual...

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Child care centers near you in Wallingford, 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 Wallingford, 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 Wallingford, 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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