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1.Family Tree Ministry

740 COLONEL LEDYARD HWY STE B1 LEDYARD, CT

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13 mi

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Family Tree Ministry (FTM) is a biblically-based children's ministry center that provides high-quality care for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers within a nurturing, faith-centered environment. What sets us apart is our focus on the spiritual, emotional, and educational development of each child, rooted in Christian values. Our teaching methods integrate religious education into daily activities, helping children grow in faith while achieving important developmental milestones. Religious…
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Care Member says "Family Tree Ministry has been a blessing for my family. My children have learned and developed so much while enrolled. They come home singing song about Jesus and telling us stories about the Bible. They all tell us about all the friends they have made and how much they love their teachers. If you’re looking for a trusted place with amazing staff, this is the place."
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55 OTROBANDO AVE NORWICH, CT

10 mi

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The Global Child, LLC is an early childhood school and care center offering second language Spanish exposure daily integrated with our proprietary curriculum that prepares your child for school and life success. Our school offers Infants, Toddlers, and Preschool programs. Our teachers are highly qualified and provide a loving, nurturing environment in which your child will flourish! Enrich Your Child's World!
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57 LAFAYETTE ST NORWICH, CT

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7 HURLBUTT RD UNIT A-2 GALES FERRY, CT

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10 mi

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Tiny Sprouts Playhouse is a small, privately owned facility located in Gales Ferry, CT. We service children from 6 weeks to 5 years old. The center offers a very diverse and multicultural staff who have a passion for children. If you are looking for somewhere your child can truly blossom come join our family.
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1830 CT-12 GALES FERRY, CT

10 mi

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Our traditional nonprofit Christian preschool (NOT A DAYCARE) provides your toilet trained three, four or five year old child with a nurturing, stimulating environment designed to encourage individual growth. We operate M-F from 9-12:00 from September through June. Small class sizes of no more than ten children provide one-on-one teacher/student attention which is so important to this age group. Our curriculum provides a variety of developmentally appropriate materials and activities which…
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7 VAUXHALL ST NEW LONDON, CT

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Rachel G. says "My daughter has attended since she 4 months old and is now 4! I started my daughter at this center because it was close to my work but I am so glad I found it. I have always felt secure leaving her in the care of the teachers. They have always been receptive to any additional needs my daughter has. I definitely would suggest it to anyone looking for care!"
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76 FEDERAL ST NEW LONDON, CT

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12 mi

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Jessica I. says "The are always clean, the staff is nice with the kids. They are really good at teaching the children to read and learn. Their summer program takes them to the beach and the park, I really like it!"
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22 Butter Jones Road Chester, CT

13 mi

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I offer creative play and crafts, imaginative playtime, nature time (as much outdoor play as possible), cooking, and quiet time for reading or napping. I have a small nature trail in the backyard and a medium sized yard for outdoor play. We go on small local field trips to parks, nature centers, and beaches. I have experience with special needs children and I have watched over kids from birth to twelve years old.
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758R COLONEL LEDYARD HWY LEDYARD, CT

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13 mi

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We provide building block education to early age children. We pride ourselves in integrating critical thinking, problem-solving, and independent learning with a nurturing environment and community feel. Our goal is to equip our students with the mindset of learning, exploration, and the ability to show in the world as their authentic selves. Our facility offers bright classrooms and four beautiful playgrounds for each age group in our care.
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Justin S. says "Our child attends the Pre-K program at First Impressions Learning Academy and has done very well in such a caring and welcoming environment. His teachers encourage independent learning, teamwork, kindness and resilience among the kids. They are learning academic skills in reading, writing, math and science, but more importantly, they are also being taught how to be good humans. Teachers are able to appropriately challenge students of all abilities. The entire staff works…
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740 COLONEL LEDYARD HWY LEDYARD, CT

13 mi

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The Global Child, LLC is an early childhood school and care center offering second language Spanish exposure daily integrated with our proprietary curriculum that prepares your child for school and life success. Our school offers Infants, Toddlers, and Preschool programs. Our teachers are highly qualified and provide a loving, nurturing environment in which your child will flourish! Enrich Your Child's World!
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14 GRISWOLD AVE GROTON, CT

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13 mi

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I have been a Family Home Childcare provider for 28 years. I help children achieve their developmental milestones , help get children ready for Kindergaten by working on socialization, letters, number's. We do arts and crafts I provide a fenced in play area. I give the children time to play , and provide love and respect for both the children and families.
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Care Member says "Two of my kids went to Karen's Daycare Korner, from infancy to pre-kindergaten. Karen is a professional caregiver and teacher. You can tell her love for the kids and her job. She was attentive to my requests. Breasfeeding, as long as possible, was important for me and she supported me with that. She helped my kids with potty training. She taught them how to spell and write their names, and read sight words! She read a lot (a lot) with the kids, which fosters their passion…
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239 Elm Street Old Saybrook, CT

14 mi

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Mari's Place Family Daycare is a Connecticut licensed child nurturing, developmental oriented and child-safe home environment. About me: I have worked with children for a period over fifteen years and I can truly say that there is nothing is this world that gives me more satisfaction than to guide and witness the development of young minds. I was born in Dominican Republic, and my Native Language is Spanish. I have been in United States for more than 25 years. In 2002, I graduated from the…

96 Essex Rd Old Saybrook, CT

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14 mi

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The Children's Tree Montessori School is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) offering full and part time classes for toddler 18-36 months, preschool and kindergarten children ages 3-6 years and elementary school for children in K-6th grade from 6-12 yrs old, with plans to open a middle school in the near future. The school holds dual national accreditation with the American Montessori Society and NCPSA. Our mission is to provide a carefully planned, stimulating environment in which children can develop a…
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Care Member says "We’ve been really happy with CTMS so far. Our toddler settled in way faster than we expected and is excited to go in the mornings. Her teachers are patient and really know all the kids. They’re super attentive and it feels good knowing our child is loved and taken care of. We’ve noticed more independence at home and potty training has been going really well with support from her teachers. Communication is great. We love seeing the photos they share and always feel comfortable…
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25 School DR Marlborough, CT

14 mi

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The MECCA Philosophy: To provide high quality, developmentally appropriate child care for all families in the community in a safe, warm, caring and educational environment. We focus on the individual child's age and ability to stimulate their social, cognitive, physical and emotional growth. Our program is carefully designed to nurture your child's imagination and encourage lifelong positive values. The Marlborough Elementary Child Care Association is a non-profit organization which values…
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591 POQUONNOCK RD GROTON, CT

15 mi

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366 MAIN ST OLD SAYBROOK, CT

15 mi

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22 Pautipaug Hill Rd Baltic, CT

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15 mi

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Kymberli J. says "My son attends 5 days a week for Before/After school care. Miss Carol runs a caring structured program with an inviting family atmosphere. She is patient, nurturing and clear in her developmentally appropriate expectations. I would highly recommend her to anyone wanting high quality care for children of all ages."

33 Scarboro Rd Hebron, CT

15 mi

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Nurturing, fun, structured learning environment. Large playroom, Backyard & gated Deck. Arts &Crafts,Colors,Shapes,Letters,Numbers, Sharing, Social Skills. STATE LICENSED with LICENSED ASSISTANT, Competitive Rates, Meals and Snacks provided,Sibling Discount. CPR/First Aid Certified, EPI-PEN/ALLERGY Trained. NEW OPENINGS!!!

42 Terry Rd Mystic, CT

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Safe and Sound Daycare is a licensed family home daycare facility, that has been in operation for nearly ten years. We offer full time, part time, before and after school care in the Mystic, Groton area. Our focus is to provide an environment that is fun, safe and educational. At Safe and Sound Daycare we understand the difficulties of having a child in daycare. That is why we offer flexibility, affordability and most of all reliability. We are also a bilingual facility in Spanish and…
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Care Member says "El mejor daycare gracia la persona que tienen que son súper especializadas en cuido de niños. Lo recomiendo al 100%100 ."
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Recent pre-k school reviews from local parents

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Family Tree Ministry

Family Tree Ministry has been a blessing for my family. My children have learned and developed so much while enrolled. They come home…

- Care member

New London Day Nursery

My daughter has attended since she 4 months old and is now 4! I started my daughter at this center because it was close to my work but I am…

- Rachel G.

THE CENTER: DROP-IN COMMUNITY LRNG & RESOURCE CTR

The are always clean, the staff is nice with the kids. They are really good at teaching the children to read and learn. Their summer…

- Jessica I.

FAQs for finding a pre-k near you in Salem, CT

Pre-k programs in Salem, 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 Salem, 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 Salem, 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 Salem, 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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