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

We have 13 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

5.0(12)

< 1 mi

88 Santina Drive Manchester, CT

I'm a mother of seven children ages ranging from 24-35. A grandmother to six, ages 4months-5 years. 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 being around them. I am comfortable watching children of all ages.

Care Member says "For the past 4 years, Nikki has been providing daytime care for my son since he was 2 months old. She is great at communicating, providing me with daily...

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Sonshine Day Care Center Inc

302 Hackmatack St Manchester, CT

< 1 mi

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 environment.
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Rockville YMCA Child Development Center

5.0(2)

7 mi

23 ELM ST VERNON, CT

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 fee scale with School Readiness and CDC grant spaces to reduce the cost of tuition. Classrooms are cleaned daily with ZONO disinfecting technology. We provide breakfast, lunch, & snack. We offer all our families actively enrolled in our full-day child care program the benefit of a complimentary full-facility family membership to the Indian Valley YMCA! We also offer before & after school care at Windermere, Center, and Crystal Lake Schools for children in Kindergarten through 5th grade. Call us today for more details! Center hours: Monday-Friday 7:00am - 6:00pm.

Suzanne C. says "My son attended for over 4 years and had any concerns!"

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Kids Cave Daycare

5.0(2)

10 mi

27 Judd RD. Wethersfield, CT

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 consists of circle time, arts and crafts, story time, age appropriate activities and tons of indoor/outdoor play! All children are given individual attention. Tons of fun is encouraged in a safe and loving environment. BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL CARE AVAILABLE HOLIDAY CARE DATE NIGHT CARE DROP IN BY HOUR KIDS CAVE DAYCARE CT 06109 OPEN NOW FOR TOURS

Jenna S. says "Nevi took care of my son from age 7 weeks to almost 3 years old. I cannot say enough positive things about her daycare! Your child receives the love and...

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Just Like Home Family Childcare

2943 Main Street Coventry, CT

9 mi

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 an exciting one! The plan is to offer an engaging, age appropriate program that includes some time for homework/homework help as well as engagement in STEAM activities, music, and plenty of time outside when the weather permits. Send me a message or give me a call for more details!
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Ann L. Gilnack Daycare

5.0(3)

5 mi

85 Margaret Lane Glastonbury, CT

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 Connecticut State College. We strive to lovingly nurture, guide, and educate children in a safe and caring home environment. I have a full preschool program incorporating various periodicals (Let's Find Out! and Science Spin) and crafts to fully prepare children for Kindergarten. We read stories many times during the day to encourage the children's love of books. We are conveniently located on a cul-de-sac off Hebron Avenue and in the Hebron Avenue and Glastonbury/East Hartford Magnet School districts for before and after daycare. We currently have availability for children over 1 year of age. Please call for more information and to discuss fees for full or part time daycare.

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

9 mi

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 children.
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Jonis Child Care

1 State St Ste 420 Hartford, CT

9 mi

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 evening.
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Andrea Castillo

175 Brown St Hartford, CT

9 mi

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 pre-K children.
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Tott's Inn Daycare & Learning Center Llc

12 Oakwood Street East Hartford, CT

6 mi

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 meals, early bird hours, CPR & First Aid, CDA certified provider, arts & crafts, music, basic Spanish as a secondly language, potty training, a small group setting for individualized attention, computer lab, music & movement, basic science, basic math, a weekly lesion plan, home security, yearly school pictures, playground in large yard, and MORE!
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Annie F Montessori Magnet

280 Plainfield Street Hartford, CT

10 mi

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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Annie Fisher Montessori Magnet School

280 Plainfield Street Hartford, CT

10 mi

&quot;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!&quot; 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 is to graduate students with a vision of what the world can be and the wherewithal to lead and accomplish that mission. The children's inherent &quot;love of learning&quot; is encouraged by giving them opportunities to engage in spontaneous, meaningful activities. Montessori students use hands-on materials to explore and discover. Through their work, the children develop concentration, motivation, persistence and discipline. Montessori classrooms are multi-age with three age groupings: primary, ages 3-6; lower elementary, ages 6-9; and upper elementary, ages 9-12. Based on the 2011-12 enrollment data, the school meets the state integration standard. Why AFM? -Quality Public Montessori Program at no cost -Beautiful New Facilities Opened in August 2009 -Growing from Pre-Kindergarten to Grade Six -Newly Furnished and Fully Equipped Classrooms -All teachers hold AMI Certification and State of Connecticut Certification -Racial, ethnic and economically integrated school -Discovery-based Curriculum -Students from 21 CT towns -Supportive Administration -Active Montessori Parent Teacher Community (MPTC) -Accessible, responsive teachers -After school care for full day students -Transportation for full day students from certain locations -Children work at their own pace -Multi-age Classrooms PROGRAM OFFERINGS: Full-day Kindergarten Fully equipped classrooms with specialized materials approved by American Montessori International (AMI) Faculty holds AMI Montessori diploma and Connecticut State Certification SPECIAL FEATURES: Partnerships with: University of Hartford Department of Environmental Protection Park River Watershed Revitalization Initiative Community Farm of Simsbury
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MT OLIVE DAY CARE PROGRAMS INC

30 Battles St Hartford, CT

8 mi

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, socially, cognitively, emotionally, and physically.
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Recent pre-k school reviews from local parents in Manchester, CT

Pre-K Schools in Manchester, CT are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 12 reviews of the 13 listed pre-k schools

Nikki's Child Care

For the past 4 years, Nikki has been providing daytime care for my son since he was 2 months old. She is great at communicating, providing...

- Care member

Rockville YMCA Child Development Center

My son attended for over 4 years and had any concerns!

- Suzanne C.

Kids Cave Daycare

Nevi took care of my son from age 7 weeks to almost 3 years old. I cannot say enough positive things about her daycare! Your child receives...

- Jenna S.

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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