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Find Trusted Pre-K Schools Near Me in New Haven, CT

We have 16 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

1 mi

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

1 mi

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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Afterschool Learning Annex

44 Russell Street New Haven, CT

3 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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Lulac Head Start Inc

250 Cedar St New Haven, CT

1 mi

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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Neighborhood Day Care

5.0(8)

8 mi

350 Burnt Plains Rd Milford, CT

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 accepted.. HOURS -7:30-5:30, Monday-Friday.

Iren V says "Personally I know Betty over 30 years! What an amazing mother, grandmother and a great daycare provider she is. She is not only just watching the kids, she...

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KIDS WONDERLAND PRE-SCHOOL / CWT RESOLUTION TEEN CENTER

5.0(6)

4 mi

109 BOSTON POST RD ORANGE, CT

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

5.0(1)

10 mi

44 Smith Street Seymour, CT

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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Trinity Community Preschool

5.0(1)

6 mi

33 Center Rd Woodbridge, CT

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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First Congregational Church of Branford

1009 Main St Branford, CT

7 mi

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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Kids Towne Daycare

1355 Middletown Ave Northford, CT

9 mi

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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Country Bear Pre School

91 Church St Seymour, CT

10 mi

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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Woodruff Family YMCA

631 Orange Ave Milford, CT

8 mi

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 includes: *Swimming lessons *Field trips and special events *Music and movement/socialization *Sight word recognition and guided reading practices *Development of fine and gross motor skills *Language development-focusing on reading, writing, listening, and speaking connections. We also offer extended care until 5:30 p.m. Preschool registration is ongoing and spaces are limited. Please contact our Child Care Coordinator at ext. 3130 for more information.
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The Smart Start Preschool and Learning Center

4133 Whitney Ave Hamden, CT

8 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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Sandcastle Learning Center

301 Brewster Rd Milford, CT

8 mi

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 to six PM, Mondays through Fridays.
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Milford Recreation Pre School

188 Hillside Ave Milford, CT

8 mi

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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Carrot Patch Early Learning Center

235 Johnson Road Hamden, CT

8 mi

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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Recent pre-k school reviews from local parents in New Haven, CT

Pre-K Schools in New Haven, CT are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 16 listed pre-k schools

Neighborhood Day Care

Personally I know Betty over 30 years! What an amazing mother, grandmother and a great daycare provider she is. She is not only just...

- Iren V

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.

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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