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We have 15 pre-k schools in New Haven, CT! Compare and find the best pre-k school to fit your needs.

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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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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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Afterschool Learning Annex

44 Russell Street New Haven, CT

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,...
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Kokopelli Discovery Center

44 Smith Street Seymour, CT

5.0(1)
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Cooperative
Academic
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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Neighborhood Day Care

350 Burnt Plains Rd Milford, CT

State license verified

Day Care Openings in a fun and loving home. Your children will be safe and well cared for until ready for kindergarten. I am a provider with 23 years experience. I offer a nurturing and loving environment for all children. State licensed and CPR certified. Excellent personal and work references available upon request. Care4kids...
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First Congregational Church of Branford

1009 Main St Branford, CT

Child care
Kindergarten
Preschool
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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Country Bear Pre School

91 Church St Seymour, CT

Child care
Kindergarten
Preschool
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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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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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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Trinity Community Preschool

33 Center Rd Woodbridge, CT

State license verified

Faith based
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
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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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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Sandcastle Learning Center

301 Brewster Rd Milford, CT

Child care
Kindergarten
Preschool
Sandcastle Learning Center located at 301 Brewster Road, Milford, Connecticut, provides 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 school operates from six-thirty AM...
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Milford Recreation Pre School

188 Hillside Ave Milford, CT

Preschool
Milford Recreation Preschool is a child care facility located at 188 Hillside Ave. Milford, CT. Their establishment serves a maximum of 25 children per class. They seek to improve and enhance the child's mental, physical, emotional, intellectual, spiritual and social behavior.
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Woodruff Family YMCA

631 Orange Ave Milford, CT

Ages: 3 - 4 Our nationally accredited, state licensed programs will prepare your 3 or 4 year old for kindergarten! With an increased focus on literacy and learning through exploration, your child will develop social, emotional, physical and academic skills necessary for the beginning of his/her academic career. Our program...
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FAQs for finding a pre-k near you in New Haven, CT

Pre-k programs in New Haven, 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 New Haven, 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 New Haven, 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 New Haven, 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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