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

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

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K Bee's Day Care

458 2nd Ave West Haven, CT

< 1 mi

Child care
Preschool
K Bee's Day Care is a childcare and learning facility located at 458 2nd Avenue, West Haven, Connecticut. It offers childcare and early childhood education programs from Monday through Sunday, 5:30 AM to 9:30 PM. This childcare facility offers a nurturing environment and engages children in hands-on learning activities that enhance their physical and intellectual growth, as well as their social skills.
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Ivy Day Care

21 Elizabeth Street West Haven, CT

< 1 mi

Ivy Day Care is a Connecticut State Licensed Family day care. In our center, we provide day care service to infants (60 days +), toddlers, preschool kids and before/after school K-12 child care. After obtained her Bachelor Degree of Educational Psychology, the main care provider Ivy worked as a teacher for years, and pursued two master's degrees. Right now she is a mother of eight months old baby, who understands the needs of parents and decides to open this high qualified, English/Chinese bilingual day care. Ivy Day Care opens from 7:30 am to 6:00pm in weekdays, and we could look after your kids before 7:30am and after 6:00pm in weekdays and the whole days in weekend. 7/24 child care service.
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Kokopelli Discovery Center

44 Smith Street Seymour, CT

5.0(1)

10 mi

Outdoor/nature
Cooperative
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Child care
Preschool
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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Neighborhood Day Care

350 Burnt Plains Rd Milford, CT

5.0(8)

5 mi

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

109 BOSTON POST RD ORANGE, CT

5.0(6)

1 mi

Developmental (play-based)
Child care
Day Care
Preschool
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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Little Bluebird Daycare

41 Ann Terrace Stratford, CT

9 mi

I offer a preschool program at my daycare, certified teacher in early childhood education. Small group of children with a fun learning environment, preparing your child for kindergarten. I've been in business for twenty years,excellent references. I offer over a half acre of property allowing plenty of fun outside play, swimming in my small 30&quot; pool and picnics outside everyday during my summer program. My emphasis is on learning in a fun,loving environment. Your child will be ready for kindergarten and have some great memories from their time with me.its so important where our little ones spend their days they are only young once, why can't it be a fantastic childhood.
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ABC Child Care and Learning Center

2740 Broadbridge Ave Stratford, CT

3.0(1)

9 mi

Child care
Preschool
ABC Child Care and Learning Center is a child care facility located at 2740 Broadbridge Ave. Stratford, CT. Their facility provides services for children from 6 weeks up to pre-kindergarden years. They offer a place where children can build their physical, intellectual, social and emotional needs.

Rebecca T. says "I had my son at ABC for approximately 2 months. His first few weeks went great and he was really happy there. He wouldn't cry when I dropped him off and...

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Trinity Community Preschool

33 Center Rd Woodbridge, CT

5.0(1)

6 mi

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 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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Pumpkin Preschool of Shelton

100 Beard Saw Mill Rd Shelton, CT

9 mi

Child care
Preschool
Early learning centers and Pre-Kindergarten readiness program with degreed teachers, fostering optimum education with a creative curriculum in music, dance, art, science, physical education, woodworking, computer learning, reading, writing, language enrichment including French or Spanish lessons! Full and part time care. Nurturing staff and innovative programs. Affordable quality, safe education. Ages 6 weeks to 6 years. Our hours are 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday- Friday.
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Country Bear Pre School

91 Church St Seymour, CT

10 mi

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 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

5 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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First Congregational Church of Branford

1009 Main St Branford, CT

9 mi

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 5:00 P.M.
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Sandcastle Learning Center

301 Brewster Rd Milford, CT

5 mi

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

188 Hillside Ave Milford, CT

5 mi

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

Pre-K Schools in West Haven, CT are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 14 listed pre-k schools

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.

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.

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

Pre-k programs in West 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 West 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 West 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 West 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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