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

We have 23 pre-k schools in Hamden, CT! Compare and find the best pre-k school to fit your needs.

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The Smart Start Preschool and Learning Center

4133 Whitney Ave Hamden, CT

4 mi

The Smart Start Preschool and Learning Center is a state licensed preschool and child care center. It currently has PT and FT openings for children ages three to 5 years old. Located near the Hamden/Cheshire town lines. Certified Staff is trained in CPR and First Aid. Preschool program is dedicated to the physical, emotional, social and cognitive growth of young children. We want to prepare your child for Kindergarten. Lots of fun activities: outdoor play, music, writing, reading, field trips, visits from community helpers, arts and crafts. We offer flexible days and times and open enrollment. Rates are reasonable and vary depending on child's schedule. Accept Care 4 Kids and other tuition assistance programs.
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Carrot Patch Early Learning Center

235 Johnson Road Hamden, CT

4 mi

Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Child care
The Carrot Patch is a warm, community school providing a full-day nature-based program for children from 6 weeks of age til they begin their journey to kindergarten. We build on children's innate connection to the natural world as a way to integrate literacy, science, music and movement, arts, mathematics, social studies and social-emotional development in a balanced way. Hallmarks of our program: -An experienced professional staff--every teacher holds a bachelor's or master's degree -Low teacher- student ratios -Emphasis on nature and the environment -A beautiful wooded outdoor classroom with babbling stream and hiking trails We are proud to say that every one of our classroom teachers holds a Bachelor's or Master's Degree, and most are certified public school teachers with early elementary-level experience. Our Staff Developer has over 40 years experience in all aspects of early childhood education and works closely with our teaching staff. With over an acre of wooded hiking trails and a babbling brook, our outdoor nature classroom is an amazing laboratory for study of the natural world around us. Toddlers and preschoolers plant and tend organic vegetable gardens, yielding a bounty of fresh vegetables for summer snacks. The Carrot Patch subscribes to a healthy food policy for our children. We provide nutritious morning and afternoon snacks, offering whole grains, low-fat dairy products along with fresh organic fruits and vegetables. To supplement the children's garden harvest, we belong to the Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program at Hindinger Farms in Hamden, which provides a wide variety of farm fresh fruits and vegetables from June through November.
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KIDS WONDERLAND PRE-SCHOOL / CWT RESOLUTION TEEN CENTER

109 BOSTON POST RD ORANGE, CT

5.0(6)

7 mi

Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Day Care
Child care
Kid's Wonderland Preschool/CWT Resolution Teen Center With our progressive and holistic early childhood education philosophy, we understand that each child has unique needs and interests. We provide the environment and tools your child needs to thrive to the best of their abilities. When we expose children to different environments and various learning experiences, we allow them to explore their self-awareness and gain a sense of the world around them. Once they leave Kids Wonderland, they’re fully prepared for the next stage of their young lives.

Alaina X. says "Its great! They are wonderful. Everything is clean and they are great with the kids. "

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Kokopelli Discovery Center

44 Smith Street Seymour, CT

5.0(1)

8 mi

Academic
Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Preschool
Child care
We are a private preschool program that teaches students using the S.T.E.A.M approach. Children learn through hands on experiences and lessons that include science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics. We have a quality program where students feel confident in an environment that fosters creativity and promotes kindergarten readiness. We also include kids yoga, cooking, dance, music and movement, gardening, and so much more. All of our teachers are experienced caregivers with a love for education.

Christina G. says "My son started going to Kokopelli at the beginning if this years Pre-K program and i was so concerned with him adjusting to a new school being in a...

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Bethany Nursery Group

511 Amity Rd Bethany, CT

5 mi

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 investigate their world. The design of our program provides an appropriate balance of structured and self-initiated activities, allowing students to develop self esteem and independence. At Bethany Nursery Group we believe that the preschool years play an invaluable role in a child's development. Our goal is to develop a strong social and academic foundation to ensure future success. We strive to use a child's natural curiosity and thirst for knowledge to create a life-long love of learning. We carefully refine our program so that it not only appropriately meets the developmental needs of our students, but also follows the guidelines set up by NAEYC and the Bethany Board of Education. Individualized instruction also allows us to meet the specific needs of each student. Our goal is to make sure each child is ready not only for kindergarten, but for life! Bethany Nursery Group is confidently located to service: Bethany, Woodbridge, Seymour, Naugatuck, Beacon Falls, Prospect, Hamden, New Haven, and Cheshire.
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Little Einsteins Day Care

82 Prospect Pl Ext East Haven, CT

7 mi

Loving Home daycare were I treat your child as if they are my own. I am CPR/First Aid certified and accept care 4 Kids. I have my Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education.Have a big yard for kids to play, as well as a curriculum to prepare children for kindergarten
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Trinity Community Preschool

33 Center Rd Woodbridge, CT

5.0(1)

4 mi

Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Faith based
Preschool
Child care
We are a Faith-based Christian Preschool program, operating on a school year calendar. We use State of Ct. standards for Early Childhood Education for planning and assessment purposes, while integrating a nationally recognized and accepted Sunday school curriculum. Most of our teachers have a B.S degree or are state certified teachers with MA degrees. Our Preschool is well known in the area for having a nurturing, balanced play-based and Kindergarten readiness approach. Our Preschool is licensed as an Early Childhood Center by the State of Ct. and has been in operation for over 30 years.

Simpar L. says "We have had 2 generations of children at Trinity Community Preschool and they are the absolute best! We love not only the staff, but the awesome...

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Buttons 'n Bows Preschool and Daycare

980 Rubber Ave Ste 2 Naugatuck, CT

10 mi

Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
Buttons 'n Bows Preschool and Daycare provides nurturing day care and creative learning in a safe, home-like environment. The School Readiness Pathway was designed to empower you with educational options to create the most fitting path for your child and to address each child's specific developmental needs. It offers specialized curriculum in our infant care, toddler care, early preschool, preschool, Pre-K/Pre-Kindergarten, junior Kindergarten and private Kindergarten programs.
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K Bee's Day Care

458 2nd Ave West Haven, CT

7 mi

Preschool
Child care
K Bee's Day Care is a childcare and learning facility located at 458 2nd Avenue, West Haven, Connecticut. It offers childcare and early childhood education programs from Monday through Sunday, 5:30 AM to 9:30 PM. This childcare facility offers a nurturing environment and engages children in hands-on learning activities that enhance their physical and intellectual growth, as well as their social skills.
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First Congregational Church of Branford

1009 Main St Branford, CT

10 mi

Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
First Congregational Church of Branford offers child care and child development programs for infants, toddlers, and pre-kindergarten children. The facility provides its services to children ages six weeks to six years old. First Congregational Church of Branford operates during weekdays, Monday through Friday, from 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
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The Play School Pre-K Learning Center

3 Trumbull Pl North Haven, CT

4 mi

Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
The Play School Pre-K Learning Center located in North Haven, CT is a state-licensed, non-religious, non-profit preschool that serves children ages three to five years old. The center provides a comprehensive kindergarten readiness program and carefully planned thematic curriculum to help children achieve their full potential.
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Country Bear Pre School

91 Church St Seymour, CT

8 mi

Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
The Country Bear Preschool provides a childcare program in Seymour, Connecticut. They encourage the children's holistic growth through play-based and child-centered activities. They also aim to develop the children's social skills, emotional growth, and physical coordination. They welcome pre-K children and are open Mondays to Fridays. Country Bear Preschool also offers enrichment classes with a wide array of physical activity.
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Salem Community Child Care

14 Salem St Naugatuck, CT

10 mi

Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
Salem Community Child Care located at 14 Salem Street, Naugatuck, Connecticut, provides childcare and learning services. It provides programs for infants, toddlers, early preschool and kindergarten prep. It offers before- and after- school programs, including summer camps and winter breaks. The school is open from six-thirty AM to six-thirty PM, Mondays through Fridays.
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Lulac Head Start Inc

250 Cedar St New Haven, CT

5 mi

Preschool
Child care
Lulac Head Start Incorporated located at 250 Cedar Street, New Haven, 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 seven-thirty AM to five-thirty PM, Mondays through Fridays.
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The Wallingford Community Day Care Center Inc

80 Wharton Brook Dr Wallingford, CT

9 mi

Child care
The Wallingford Community Day Care Center offers quality, affordable childcare and education for families in Wallingford, Connecticut. The center provides children with a safe and healthy environment where they could participate in learning activities that stimulate growth and development. The center serves infants, toddlers, preschoolers, kindergarteners and school age children.
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Children's Preschool

608 Whitney Ave New Haven, CT

4 mi

Preschool
Child care
Children's Preschool provides Full-Day and Half-Day early childhood education programs designed for pre-kindergarten children. The facility accepts kids who are between the ages of three and five years old. Children's Preschool operates during weekdays from 8:00 A.M. to 5:30 P.M.
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Afterschool Learning Annex

44 Russell Street New Haven, CT

5 mi

The ALA was started by a retired mom who was concerned about the quality of after school care available to children today, and decided to do something about it in her neighborhood. It was started in September 2007, and the ALA serves children ages kindergarten through sixth grade. The program tutors in math, reading, writing, and homework help. They also give classes in life skills such as cooking, gardening, and music.
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Good Shepherd Christian Pre-School

20 N Whittlesey Ave Wallingford, CT

9 mi

Preschool
Child care
Good Shepherd Christian Pre-School is a child care facility located at 20 N Whittlesey Ave. Wallingford, CT. They strived to provide Christian support and encouragement of parents in their task of child rearing. They schedule family friendly activities and involve parents in the classroom.
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Butterfly Child Care

64 Plymouth St New Haven, CT

5 mi

Child care
Butterfly Child Care is a child care center that provides day care for young children. Additionally, it offers before and after school care as well, for children in kindergarten up to twelve-year-old children. It promotes learning through play, independence, and exploration. It operates Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
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Ivy Day Care

21 Elizabeth Street West Haven, CT

7 mi

Ivy Day Care is a Connecticut State Licensed Family day care. In our center, we provide day care service to infants (60 days +), toddlers, preschool kids and before/after school K-12 child care. After obtained her Bachelor Degree of Educational Psychology, the main care provider Ivy worked as a teacher for years, and pursued two master's degrees. Right now she is a mother of eight months old baby, who understands the needs of parents and decides to open this high qualified, English/Chinese bilingual day care. Ivy Day Care opens from 7:30 am to 6:00pm in weekdays, and we could look after your kids before 7:30am and after 6:00pm in weekdays and the whole days in weekend. 7/24 child care service.
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Recent pre-k school reviews from local parents in Hamden, CT

Pre-K Schools in Hamden, CT are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 23 listed pre-k schools

KIDS WONDERLAND PRE-SCHOOL / CWT RESOLUTION TEEN CENTER

Its great! They are wonderful. Everything is clean and they are great with the kids.

- Alaina X.

Kokopelli Discovery Center

My son started going to Kokopelli at the beginning if this years Pre-K program and i was so concerned with him adjusting to a new school...

- Christina G.

Trinity Community Preschool

We have had 2 generations of children at Trinity Community Preschool and they are the absolute best! We love not only the staff, but the...

- Simpar L.

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

Pre-k programs in Hamden, 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 Hamden, 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 Hamden, 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 Hamden, 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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