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

We have 4 pre-k schools in Groton, CT! Compare and find the best pre-k school to fit your needs.

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The Groton/Mystic Early Childhood Development Center

591 Poquonnock Road Groton, CT

< 1 mi

Child care
Preschool
The Groton Early Childhood Development Center is a NAEYC accredited program serving children 6 weeks to 5 years old. Our high quality program offers parents full time child care on a sliding scale basis. Our teaching staff is highly qualified with Bachelor's and Master's degrees in the field of Early Childhood Education. We accept children from New London, Groton and surrounding towns. Our pre-school program is funded by the State Department of Education School Readiness Grant and our infant toddler program is funded by the State Department of Education Child Day Care Grant. We are operated by Child and Family Agency which offers comprehensive services to our families including enrollment in our School Based Health Centers, Family Resource Centers and Child Guidance Clinics if needed. This comprehensive approach allows families to receive health care, resources and referrals for food, clothing, shelter and mental health services all in one place.
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Child Works Pre-School

3 Garvin St New London, CT

1.0(1)

3 mi

Preschool
Child Works Pre-School provides a quality, developmentally appropriate educational opportunity for children. The school serves children three to five years old that provides them with a balance of child-initiated and teacher-initiated activities. The school's program aims to develop the whole child and his/her physical, social, emotional and intellectual growth.

Little Learners

130 Gallup Hill Rd Ledyard, CT

6 mi

Child care
Preschool
Little Learners located at 130 Gallup Hill Road, Ledyard, Connecticut, offers basic childcare and learning services. It offers programs for infants, toddlers, early preschool and kindergarten prep. It offers before- and after- school programs, including summer camps and winter breaks. The center operates from six-thirty AM to six PM, Mondays through Fridays.

Kirsten's Childcare

73 Stonybrook Road Gales Ferry, CT

5 mi

* Kirsten's Childcare is a licensed in-home daycare. * Owned and operated by a experienced early childhood educator. (Kirsten has a Bachelor of Science Degree with a focus in Early Childhood Education & 9 years of early childhood teaching experience - preschool and kindergarten.) * Open 49 weeks/year, Monday-Friday 7am-5pm. * All meals are included - breakfast, a morning snack, lunch, and an afternoon snack. * Activities include (but are not limited to): school readiness activities (reading & writing, math skills, etc.), arts & crafts, music & movement, puzzles & games, manipulatives, outdoor play, cooking, and free play. * Conveniently located off of Route 12 in Gales Ferry. * Currently have space available for children 2 and older.

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FAQs for finding a pre-k near you in Groton, CT

Pre-k programs in Groton, 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 Groton, 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 Groton, 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 Groton, 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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