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Edgewood Academy
5.0
My family has been with Edgewood Academy since 2017. I had both my son Ben and daughter Ava there. It became our family. The stuff is highly qualified and very loving and caring. Ms.Bee treats kids like her own, and gives them 100% of herself. This the best daycare in Stamford. I feel blessed that...
- Anna K
Mother Goose Day Care
5.0
We feel so luck to have found Ms. Kim! Our daughter started with her at 15 months. We were worried about her transitioning to care outside of our house, but she adjusted very well and quickly with the help of Ms. Kim's warm, welcoming, and confident style. Our daughter is now almost 2 and is excited...
- Lauren C
Otter Tots Play And Learn
5.0
Our son loves Otter tots. He is always excited to walk in the door and really loves his time there. He really likes both his friends and caretakers at Otter tots. As parents we also appreciate how informative and responsive Patti is and also knowing he is safe and well cared for.
- Melissa P
Round Hill Nursery School
5.0
This school is amazing!! The teachers are so knowledgeable and understanding. My kids loved school and learned so much. The school is the perfect size and the Round Hill community was great. I can't say enough good things about RHNS.
- Natalie R
Beginner Steps Daycare Llc
5.0
Beginner Steps has been a great daycare choice for our family. Our son started at 3 months old and although going back to work was hard, I have never doubted that he is in great hands. Strong focus on developmental milestones and having fun which is important to us!
- Toni
Preschools in Darien, CT
Methodist Family Center Preschool creates a supportive, nurturing, and safe environment to ensure parents' confidence in their child’s safety, happiness, and well-being. The program is play-based, developmental, and designed to create the foundation for a lifetime of successful learning and...
St. John Preschool is committed to teaching Christian morals and values. They create a caring and safe environment fostering curiosity and love for learning. The program is designed to promote the emotional, social, spiritual, cognitive, and physical development of each child.
Evrika Learning Center in Darien, Connecticut, provides a quality, developmentally appropriate educational opportunity for children. The school serves children from two to seventeen years old that provides them with a balance of child-initiated and teacher-initiated activities. The school's program...
First Congregational Church Nursery School located in Darien, CT provides a rich preschool experience for more than 100 children ages three to five years old. The school offers a high-quality early childhood education program focusing on children's physical, social, emotional, cognitive, and...
4.8
(15)
Nestled in a beautiful botanical setting our small home-based daycare center offers top of the line child care service and unique nature-oriented program that fosters children's natural sense of wonder and joy of discovery, nurtures their imagination and stimulates them towards learning in general....
5.0
"Our now 5yr old absolutely loved this place. He was always excited to go to school and always had a good time. The teachers were welcoming and were always ready to help the children with whatever they needed. I love the fact that they spent a lot of time outside....
Lucie G
5.0
(14)
Mother Goose Day Care is a state licensed family child care center, which provides a loving, caring, and nurturing environment, while focusing on learning and play! Well-established local business, centered loosely around a play based style of learning. All children aged newborn through elementary...
5.0
"Mother Goose is a wonderful place! I send both of my children (3.5 and 1.5 years old) here. They run inside the door every day and never want to leave at the end of the day. The children get fresh air almost every day (weather permitting) and during Covid, it...
Nadine G
5.0
(1)
Otter Tots Play and Learn childcare is located in a quaint, clean family home right near Norwalk City Hall. We may be small in size, but we are mighty strong in learning! We follow all state guidelines for learning pillars; THE CT ELDS AND AGES TO STAGES development standards. Your child will be...
5.0
"Our son loves Otter tots. He is always excited to walk in the door and really loves his time there. He really likes both his friends and caretakers at Otter tots. As parents we also appreciate how informative and responsive Patti is and also knowing he is safe...
Melissa P
5.0
(1)
Round Hill Nursery School was founded in 1946 to provide a quality first learning experience for three and four-year-old children in the back country of Greenwich. In 1984, recognizing and responding to the changing needs of families in Greenwich and the surrounding communities, the First Step...
5.0
"This school is amazing!! The teachers are so knowledgeable and understanding. My kids loved school and learned so much. The school is the perfect size and the Round Hill community was great. I can't say enough good things about RHNS."
Natalie R
5.0
(2)
A childcare provider that assumes responsibility for the care, growth, and development of children in their parent's absence. A daycare that meets the needs of infants, toddlers, and preschoolers and more. Infants need continuity of caregivers to form strong loving relationships that help them feel...
5.0
"We love this place!Our daughter started the program when she was 3 months old.
Debbie the owner is just wonderful.She takes very good care of the children.She sends texts and pictures throughout the day to let you know what your child is doing.Also,at the end of...
Marta
5.0
(1)
Welcome to the world of Kiddy Care Playschool. We have been established in the area of the Ridges of Stamford for 32 years!
We provide learning experiences for children from infants to five years old. We offer a curriculum and learning opportunities appropriate to your child's age and needs. We...
5.0
"Amazing place. Real caretakers."
Sarah F
The Riverbrook Regional Y Preschool Program is a state-licensed learning program for 3-5 year olds, with a 1-8 ratio of teachers to children. The program seeks to provide a nurturing environment that builds upon your child's natural curiosity, imagination and creativity.
The overall philosophy of...
We are all-inclusive preschool & childcare, Children from 3 months to 5 years old,
Affordable pricing.
We are committed to excellence.
We provide live streaming for parents
Innovative and creative curriculum
Continuous summer program
Registered nurse on staff
Free parent date night.
All...
Whitby School is an independent, coeducational private day school for students ages 18 months through eighth grade located in Greenwich, Connecticut.
Whitby School's Children s House is dedicated to educating our youngest learners. The motto here is Follow the Child . In well-ordered,...
CREATE, PLAY, LEARN.
Our Pre School art classes are geared towards the enrichment of our students fine motor skills,language,cognitive skills as well as the development of peer socialization skills.
~Art Enrichment Play Groups
~Age Groups 2-4Years Old
~2 Hour Drop Off Classes
~1 Hour Art/1...
We are an independent preschool located in Stamford, CT. We are proud to provide a high quality play based curriculum by utilizing the British model of Early Learning. Union Memorial Preschool offers a safe and caring space for little ones to grow, learn and be themselves! We enroll children, 18...
Preschool for children ages 3 to 5, The ELLI Lab School at Stepping Stones Museum for Children offers engaging, play-based experiences in a sensory- and language-rich environment. Nurturing educators and an exciting curriculum are focused on building the skills, knowledge and attitudes in...
We are a small home based daycare located in a quiet residential area off of Hogh Ridge road in Stamford. We offer childcare for very flexible full and part time schedules. We are open 6am-6pm Monday thru Friday. We accept infants/school age (before and after school). Meals are included, breakfast,...
I am Nancy.
I was a live-in aunt for two and a half years, and then a teaching assistant in a small class of Chinese preschool for four years.
As an assistant, I mainly assisted the bishop teacher, took care of the children's safety, played toys with them, taught basic vocabulary and read stories...
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FAQs for finding preschools near you in Darien, CT
In 2024 what types of preschools can I find near me in Darien, CT?
There are two main types of preschool programs near you in Darien, CT. The first is a full-time program that usually works best for parents working full-time shifts, and the second is a part-time preschool where your child would attend only two to three days per week and typically choose between a morning and afternoon shift. A part-time preschool can be a great option if you want to ease the transition of this new learning experience for your child! You can also check your options in Darien, CT for traditional preschool centers, or private home-based preschools.
What should I look for in a good preschool program near me in Darien, CT?
When you begin looking for preschools near me in Darien, CT, consider your priorities and ask administrators about their philosophies and approach to common child care issues or occurances. You may also want to ask about the ratio of learning time to supervised play time so you can get a good sense of whether you believe your child's needs will be met. From there, ask about what a typical day consists of, what the safety protocols are and how discipline will be handled. Also, make sure to check directly with the preschool for information about their local licensing and credentials in Darien, CT.
How can I find a preschool near me in Darien, CT?
When looking for a preschool near you in Darien, CT on Care.com, you'll be able to review preschools by distance from you ZIP code. From there, you can compare between preschool programs by traditional facility-based preschools and private, in-home preschools. Be sure to check any reviews from other families in Darien, CT who have previously sent their kids to any of the preschools you are interested in.