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Find Trusted Pre-K Schools Near Me in Clinton, CT

We have 5 pre-k schools in Clinton, CT! Compare and find the best pre-k school to fit your needs.

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Wholehearted Early Learning Center

37 Morgan Park Clinton, CT

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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 experience teaching within PreK and Kindergarten. She holds a Masters in Early Childhood Education and has a passion for working with children. Her dedication to her family and to the field of early childhood education are what brought her out of the public school setting and into our PreK program here at WHELC. We practice a hybrid of approaches to teaching and follow the Opening the World of Learning (OWL) curriculum along with the CT ELDS. We focus on all areas of development and believe that children learn best through hands-on experiences. We are mindful of each student's needs and interests, so you may see a little Reggio Emilia, a dash of Montessori, and a sprinkle of High Scope topped with Waldorf within our PreK work and environment.
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The Children's Tree Montessori School, Inc

96 Essex Rd Old Saybrook, CT

3.0(8)

7 mi

Academic
International
Montessori
Outdoor/nature
Preschool
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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 accreditation with the American Montessori Society and NCPSA. Our mission is to provide a carefully planned, stimulating environment in which children can develop a solid foundation and love of learning, using the Montessori Method regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, or financial ability. We offer over $100,000 in scholarships to families in the community each year to ensure that all children receive a quality Montessori education. Goals for Our Students At Children's Tree we help our students: -develop positive attitudes towards themselves, learning and their lives -become self-confident, independent learners -form habits of concentration in their work -develop initiative and persistence -achieve inner security and a sense of order -develop sensory motor skills -refine social skills -achieve a higher level of intelligence and imagination Come and visit us to see what sets us apart from the rest.

Mara says "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...

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Mari's Place Family Daycare

239 Elm Street Old Saybrook, CT

5.0(17)

7 mi

Mari's Place Family Daycare is a Connecticut licensed child nurturing, developmental oriented and child-safe home environment. About me: I have worked with children for a period over fifteen years and I can truly say that there is nothing is this world that gives me more satisfaction than to guide and witness the development of young minds. I was born in Dominican Republic, and my Native Language is Spanish. I have been in United States for more than 25 years. In 2002, I graduated from the City University of New York and received my Bachelors in Psychology. In 2003, I pursue a Master Degree in Early Childhood Education, and completed 16 credits of coursework. In 2006, I started to work as the neighborhood nanny in Massachusetts. Later, I became a certify Pre-school Teacher and worked in many different childcare settings. Today, I am an entrepreneur operating a licensed family daycare in Old Saybrook, CT offering high quality childcare services to my community.

Care Member says "Updated Review: I started out with my youngest son attending Miss Mari's daycare, we fell in love from the beginning the bright colors, clean spaces,...

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Temple Beth Tikvah Nursery School

196 Durham Rd Madison, CT

6 mi

Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Temple Beth Tikvah Preschool - where creativity, love of learning and joy combine to make a wonderful day for your child. Temple Beth Tikvah Preschool serves children from Madison, Guilford, Clinton and other neighboring communities and of varied religious and cultural backgrounds. We are located minutes from I-95 and Route 1. Our play-based philosophy is known for sending students from our preschool to their kindergarten experience &quot;ready to learn.&quot; We have programs for children 2 to 5 years old.
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Guilford Kindercare

1445 BOSTON POST RD GUILFORD, CT

9 mi

Welcome to Guilford KinderCare in Connecticut, located on Boston Post Road, less than a mile off of I-95. Every day, our staff works hard to help children develop confidence for life. Whether your child has first words or Kindergarten on the horizon, our fun curriculum-based program boosts school readiness and helps prepare your child for what lies ahead. It's our mission from the moment you walk into our center that you feel welcomed and a part of our KinderCare family!
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FAQs for finding a pre-k near you in Clinton, CT

Pre-k programs in Clinton, CT offer an opportunity to introduce your child to school activities, develop social skills, and foster an enthusiasm for learning. Early exposure to education, including math, science, and language arts provides pre-k students with important foundations for the rest of their academic career. Pre-k also teaches kids important life skills such as sharing and caring for others and independence from home. Many parents find pre-k essential to developing the necessary skills to succeed in a classroom setting!

We recommend checking whether pre-k is mandatory or voluntary in Clinton, CT, as well as reviewing pre-k curriculum at your top choices to make sure it meets your child's needs. You should be prepared to ask questions around the staff's qualifications, safety standards, extracurricular activities and hours of operation, and of course, tuition costs.

Many parents believe pre-k is an important step for young learners, teaching them essential education and social skills. The pre-k curriculum near you in Clinton, CT typically includes activities such as creative expression, physical development, emergent reading and pre-math/counting lessons. Socially, students are encouraged to practice problem solving and to develop positive relationships with their peers. All pre-k classes provide developmentally appropriate learning experiences tailored to each age level of young children, and each center will have their own approach. Be sure to ask for any specific subjects or fundamentals you have in mind!

Pre-k is designed to give children get a jump start on their education journey, and most pre-k programs near you in Clinton, CT programs begin teaching basic math, writing and language arts skills. On top of this, pre-k teachers also use social and emotional experiences to ensure the students are well-prepared to enter school and develop their interpersonal skills. How a pre-k approaches these areas will vary, but you can count on a well-rounded approach to learning and development with these tenents in mind.

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