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We have 14 pre-k schools in Manchester, CT! Compare and find the best pre-k school to fit your needs.

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Nikki's Child Care

88 Santina Drive Manchester, CT

5.0(10)
I'm a mother of seven children ages ranging from 18-29. I was a Pre-K aide for seven years until my daughter was diagnosed with diabetes. Since then, I have been watching other people's children in my home. I'm very flexible and will try to accommodate you in anyway I can. As you can see, I am very good with children and enjoy...

Lynne M. says "Nikki has been caring for for my 5 year old grandson since he was 2 months old. She is his second mother at his second home!! She provides a safe,...

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Kindergarten
Preschool
Sonshine Day Care Center Inc located in Manchester, CT is a non-profit corporation that provides an excellent preschool education and high-quality early childhood care for children from three years old through Kindergarten age. The center offers developmentally appropriate play-oriented programs in a safe, loving Christian...
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Cadence Academy Preschool

1 State Street HARTFORD, CT

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We provide parents with peace of mind by giving children an exceptional education every fun-filled day in a place as nurturing as home. We offer childcare and early educational programs for infants, toddlers, preschoolers and kindergarteners. We also have before & after school care and summer camp for school age children.
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Kids Cave Daycare

27 Judd RD. Wethersfield, CT

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Dear Families, We are open when you need us! Finding the right care for your child should give you a sense of comfort and confidence in knowing your child's well-being and development is our priority!! We truly believe children learn best through play and socialization with others. We have a pre-school set up; our day...
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Rockville YMCA Child Development Center

23 Elm St VERNON-ROCKVILLE, CT

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Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Child care
Day Care
Preschool
Our year-round, NAEYC accredited, child care program is for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years. We have newly renovated & updated classrooms where our experienced and highly educated teachers & staff will get your child off to a great start for their school career. Our center accepts Care4Kids, and offers an income based sliding...
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Just Like Home Family Childcare

2943 Main Street Coventry, CT

Just Like Home Family Childcare is an in-home childcare offering a before and after school program for children in kindergarten to grade 5 in Coventry, CT. Just Like Home has been open since 2004, and Leah has cared for children from infancy through 5th grade. The recent change to a focus on before and after school children is...
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Ann L. Gilnack Daycare

85 Margaret Lane Glastonbury, CT

5.0(3)
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Child care
In-Home daycare
Preschool
Welcome to Gilnack Daycare. Being the oldest of five children I have always had a love of and cared for children. My 30+ year state licensed group home daycare cares for children from the age of 6 weeks to 12 years from 7am-5pm, Monday to Friday. Both my sister and I have an early childhood education foundation from Central...

Christina M. says "I have two children 5 (J) months and 22(A) months enrolled here. My oldest has been there since she was 4 months. A is learning so much here, she has...

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Joy Duffy

219 Cedar Swamp Rd Coventry, CT

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Joy Duffy provides a child care program in Coventry, 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. Joy Duffy's registered child care home accepts up to six pre-K aged...
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Andrea Castillo

175 Brown St Hartford, CT

Andrea Castillo provides a child care program in Hartford, 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. Andrea Castillo's registered child care home accepts up to six...
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Jonis Child Care

1 State St Ste 420 Hartford, CT

Child care
Preschool
The Jonis Childcare is an NAEYC accredited center in Hartford. They serve children from ages 6 weeks to 8 years of age. They can cater full time to a maximum of 96 children. They have an available program for infants, toddlers, preschoolers and pre-kindergarten children. Operational Hours is from 7 in the morning till 6 in the...
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Annie F Montessori Magnet

280 Plainfield Street Hartford, CT

Annie Fisher Montessori Magnet is an AMI Public Montessori School. We have a tuition free Primary Program for children PK3-K. AFM offers a caring, nurturing, diverse environment.
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Tott's Inn Daycare & Learning Center Llc

12 Oakwood Street East Hartford, CT

Tott's Inn Daycare & Learning Center overs offers over 14 years of licensed childcare experience in a colorful, fun filled, nurturing home childcare center which transitions children from age 18 months to preschool. Tott's Inn Daycare & Learning Center offers an age appropriate curriculum, kindergarten preparation, nutritious...
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MT OLIVE DAY CARE PROGRAMS INC

30 Battles St Hartford, CT

Child care
Preschool
MT OLIVE DAY CARE PROGRAMS INC in Hartford, CT offers programs for kindergarten, infants, preschool, and toddler kids including summer camps. They feature a nationally accredited environment that meet the children's needs at their developmental levels. They create an atmosphere of love that develops the students creatively,...
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Annie Fisher Montessori Magnet School

280 Plainfield Street Hartford, CT

"WE ARE SEEKING CAREGIVERS TO WORK IN OUR MONTESSORI SETTING. PLEASE CONTACT US IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN BEING PART OF A BEAUTIFUL AND DIVERSE COMMUNITY!" The Montessori Method, based on the highly successful theories of Marie Montessori, is taught in 125 countries in 22,000 schools. The goal of a Montessori education...
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FAQs for finding a pre-k near you in Manchester, CT

Pre-k programs in Manchester, 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 Manchester, 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 Manchester, 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 Manchester, 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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