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Paulette's Home Daycare

22 Butter Jones Road Chester, CT

State license verified

Academic
Cooperative
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Special needs
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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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The Sherwood School

45 Sherwood Ter Old Saybrook, CT

Preschool
Child care
The Sherwood School, Inc. in Old Saybrook, Connecticut is a Church-based Child Care provider that can accommodate up to 68 children from three years old 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 development.
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New Beginnings For Life, Llc.

263 South Main Street Niantic, CT

We care for physically or mentally disabled young adults and older to assist them in living independently!
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Kristin Foley

17A Green Hill Rd Killingworth, CT

Providing loving and quality childcare for over 18 years.
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Kiddie Kampus Learning Center

245 Flanders Rd Niantic, CT

Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
Kiddie Kampus Learning Center on Flanders Road, Niantic keeps their facility safe and secure that lets children explore and develop. Their center features contemporary methods, equipments, and activities designed to address the needs of growing children.
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Smallplanet Childcare Home Daycare

18 Ridge Rd East Haddam, CT

Smallplanet Childcare is a CT licensed family daycare located on a quiet cul de sac centrally located in East Haddam, It is close to Moodus center and the East Haddam Swing Bridge. I have been caring for the children of East Haddam and Moodus for over 15 years. I am married for over 20 years and have three almost grown children...
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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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Bushy Hill Day Camp

PO Box 577 Ivoryton, CT

Bushy Hill Day Camp in Ivoryton, CT is a childcare and a summer camp from six through fifteen years old by providing safe, enjoyable, and affordable child care. The center curriculum aims to provide a variety of age appropriate activities such as team building, sports, hiking, tracking, swimming, and exploring of the vast...
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Schoolmates Preschool

67 Main St Ivoryton, CT

Preschool
Child care
Located in Ivoryton, Connecticut, Schoolmates Preschool provides early childhood education to children. It offers a learning environment rich in language, math, science, and problem-solving. The Preschool uses the Common Core Curriculum that promotes every child's physical, social, emotional, intellectual, and cognitive growth....
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My Second Home

18 King St Old Saybrook, CT

Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Child care
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 3-5 Monday through Friday. My...
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AMY'S ACTIVE LEARNING

366 MAIN ST OLD SAYBROOK, CT

State license verified

Community Co-Op Nursery School

366 Main St Old Saybrook, CT

Child care
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 serves them Mondays through...
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Haddam Cooperative Nursery School

905 Saybrook Rd Haddam, CT

Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
Haddam Cooperative Nursery School is a non-profit, interdenominational, interracial organization located in Haddam, Connecticut that serves children ages three to five. The school established a creative atmosphere that encourages children to grow in knowledge about themselves and strives to foster a respect for self.
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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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Red Barn Children's Center, Inc.

125 Kelseytown Rd Clinton, CT

Child care
The Red Barn Children's Center, Inc. is a child care and learning facility located at 125 Kelseytown Road, Clinton, Connecticut. The center serves children ages three to eight years old and offers early education and summer programs. Red Barn features indoor and outdoor play areas equipped with playscape, swings, sandbox, and a...
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Incarnation Center Inc

253 Bushy Hill Rd Ivoryton, CT

The Incarnation Center, Inc. is a ministry of the Episcopal Church located in Ivoryton, Connecticut. It operates the Bushy Hill Nature Center, which is a perfect setting for school programs, summer camp, team building and workshops. The center provides guests opportunities to enhance their academic, social and physical skills...
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The Creative Playschool Inc

29 Society Rd Niantic, CT

Child care
The Creative Playschool, Inc located at 29 Society Road, Niantic, CT is a non-profit, non-denominational cooperative preschool for children ages three to six years old. The school offers extensive programs and curriculum designed to meet the developmental needs of the children.
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Daycare centers near you in Essex, CT offer a number of benefits to both children and their parents or guardians. For the kids, daycare is an opportunity to learn coping and social skills, explore the world, and form relationships with other children - all while staying active and stimulating their minds with educational activities. For parents and guardians, daycare often provides peace of mind that their children are supervised in a safe and nurturing environment with skilled professionals on board to tackle responsibilities such as discipline, problem solving strategies, and nutrition. All in all, daycare is a valuable resource for families by providing quality childcare and early childhood education services.

Daycares near you in Essex, CT provide a range of services that allow children to grow and develop in safe, secure environments. Daycare centers are staffed by qualified professionals who create a caring atmosphere that teach kids lessons fundamental to their well-being, and typically include activities such as playtime, meals, and learning opportunities designed to prepare young minds for the world ahead.

Finding the right daycare center near you in Essex, CT for your child can be an overwhelming experience, but the process can be streamlined with a clear understanding of what to look for. It's important to consider factors such as certification and accreditation, as well as any health and safety protocols that are in place. Factors such as cost, accessibility, and the quality of care provided are sure to be top of mind as well, and ultimately, selecting the best daycare center will depend on finding one that meets your expectations and your child’s specific needs.

Some questions you might consider asking daycare centers near you in Essex, CT include: What are the teacher-to-child ratios? What types of activities do you plan as part of the daily program? Is there an outdoor play area and what safety regulations are in place regarding that space? How often is communication provided to parents regarding their child's progress or issues that arise? Be sure to ask specifics about any policies related to enrollment fees, tuition payments, health and vaccination requirements and anything else that is important to you and your family as well.

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