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We have 22 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

State license verified

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,...
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Carrot Patch Early Learning Center

235 Johnson Road Hamden, CT

Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Child care
Preschool
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...
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Kokopelli Discovery Center

44 Smith Street Seymour, CT

5.0(1)
Cooperative
Academic
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Child care
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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...

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

State license verified

Child care
Preschool
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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Little Einsteins Day Care

82 Prospect Pl Ext East Haven, CT

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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Buttons 'n Bows Preschool and Daycare

980 Rubber Ave Ste 2 Naugatuck, CT

Kindergarten
Preschool
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...
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The Play School Pre-K Learning Center

3 Trumbull Pl North Haven, CT

Kindergarten
Preschool
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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First Congregational Church of Branford

1009 Main St Branford, CT

Kindergarten
Preschool
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...
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Good Shepherd Christian Pre-School

20 N Whittlesey Ave Wallingford, CT

Child care
Preschool
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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Country Bear Pre School

91 Church St Seymour, CT

Kindergarten
Preschool
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...
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Lulac Head Start Inc

250 Cedar St New Haven, CT

Child care
Preschool
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...
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Ivy Day Care

21 Elizabeth Street West Haven, CT

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...
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K Bee's Day Care

458 2nd Ave West Haven, CT

Child care
Preschool
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...
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Children's Preschool

608 Whitney Ave New Haven, CT

Child care
Preschool
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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Butterfly Child Care

64 Plymouth St New Haven, CT

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...
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Kids Towne Daycare

1355 Middletown Ave Northford, CT

Child care
Kindergarten
Kids Towne Daycare offers Full-Day child care and early learning services designed for kindergarten children. Located at 1355 Middletown Ave, the company’s services are open to children and families living in Northford, CT. Kids Towne Daycare operates during weekdays from 6:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M.
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Sonshine Christian Pre-Sch

120 Church St Wallingford, CT

Child care
Preschool
Sonshine Christian Preschool is an establishment situated in Wallingford, CT that is providing services for the students in the community. This child care organization currently accepts children in the surrounding areas ranging from 3 to 5 years old. This child care center started operating in the year 2010 and is accommodating...
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Salem Community Child Care

14 Salem St Naugatuck, CT

Kindergarten
Preschool
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...
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Trinity Community Preschool

33 Center Rd Woodbridge, CT

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Faith based
Child care
Preschool
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...
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The Wallingford Community Day Care Center Inc

80 Wharton Brook Dr Wallingford, CT

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,...
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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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