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Find Trusted Preschools Near Me in Darien, CT

We have 60 preschools in Darien, CT! Compare and find the best preschool to fit your needs.

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First Congregational Church Nursery School

14 Brookside Rd Darien, CT

< 1 mi

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 spiritual development.
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Evrika Learning Center

69 Noroton Ave Darien, CT

< 1 mi

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 aims to develop the whole child and his/her physical, social, emotional and intellectual growth.
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St John Preschool

1986 Post Rd Darien, CT

< 1 mi

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.
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Methodist Family Center Preschool Inc

345 Middlesex Rd Darien, CT

< 1 mi

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 relationships.
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ORDERED STEPS LEARNING CENTER

5.0(2)

3 mi

110 PROSPECT ST STAMFORD, CT

We are a nurturing and safe environment where children can grow, learn, and have fun! We offer a wide range of age-appropriate activities and educational programs that foster their physical, cognitive, and social development. Our team of experienced and dedicated caregivers ensures that each child receives personalized attention and support. We believe in creating a warm and loving atmosphere that feels like a home away from home for both children and parents. Our goal is to provide a positive and enriching experience for every child in our care.

Care Member says "My daughter is currently enrolled here and loves both the staff and her classmates. The communication is great, theres an app to get updates / pictures...

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GRACE DAYCARE & LEARNING CENTER

5.0(8)

4 mi

369 WASHINGTON BLVD STAMFORD, CT

Grace Daycare & Learning Center is a childcare provider serving the Stamford and Greenwich, CT areas. We offer care and early education programs for children ranging from 3 months to 6 years old, fostering growth and development in a nurturing, safe, and supportive environment. Our programs are designed to align with the Connecticut Early Learning and Development Standards (CT ELDS), focusing on the holistic development of each child through age-appropriate activities in literacy, art, motor skills, sensory experiences, and more.

Care Member says "My daughter has improved so much since attending grace. The teachers are so loving and the office ladies are always so kind. I’m grateful for this...

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Otter Tots Play And Learn

5.0(1)

6 mi

11 Carol Drive Norwalk, CT

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 happy when they arrive at Otter Tots and tired when they leave! From ages 3 Months to 3 years and after school, I take your child's day seriously. We have a very busy schedule and enjoy every moment of it. We will be busy from the time your child steps in the door until the time they go home. I will encourage growth in their imagination, curiosity and a strong desire to learn. Your child will love to go outside. They will love art and singing. They will enjoy reading because we will incorporate Stem Reading Activities. Your child will be ready to enter prek and enjoy a lifetime of learning.

Melissa P. says "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...

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Brum Brum Learning Preschool

5.0(2)

4 mi

536 Stillwater Rd Stamford, CT

I had been a licensed family daycare for thirteen years in Florida, and am now licensed in Connecticut. I have my National Child Development Associate (CDA) credential, National Association for Family Childcare Accreditation. And I continually update my education in this profession. Your child will be involved in many age appropriate activities such as stories, music, art projects, drawing, educational materials, group and individual play, as well as free play. While I provide many different activities, it is important that your child maintain a daily schedule with routine times for naps and meal time. It is my personal goal to not only expose your child to the wonders of learning and sharing, but to do so in a positive, happy, safe and clean environment. Warm regards, Rafaela

Kasia says "As a new parents, we had no experience with Daycares.We wanted a place that would be safe educational and close home. We found what we were looking for and...

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SMART START LEARNING CENTER

5.0(5)

6 mi

238 W ROCKS RD NORWALK, CT

Smart Start Learning Center is a newly established, high-quality childcare center dedicated to nurturing the children through a safe, engaging, and developmentally appropriate environment. Located in Norwalk, CT, our center offers care for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers, with a strong emphasis on sensory-rich learning, social-emotional growth, and early academic foundations. We are proud to offer: Montessori-inspired classrooms designed to promote independence and hands-on discovery. Live stream cameras in every room to give families peace of mind and transparency. Nutritious meals and snacks included daily. Certified staff who are trained in early childhood education, CPR/First Aid, and child development best practices. Enrichment activities including yoga, music, outdoor exploration, and art. Family partnerships built through open communication and a welcoming, community-centered approach. Smart Start Learning Center is more than a daycare—it's a launchpad for lifelong learning.

Care Member says "I just finished a tour and I’m absolutely in love! The director and staff are amazing, and the entire place is spotless. I especially loved the indoor...

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Building Blocks Stamford Camp Ave

5.0(3)

2 mi

72 CAMP AVE STAMFORD, CT

Building Blocks offers the early learning experience you are looking for – whether it’s a trusted preschool program or nurturing infant and toddler classrooms that are more than just “daycare,” our full-time and part-time options offer families the ideal care solution that fits their needs. Building Blocks Stamford Camp Ave was the first location we opened back in 2009. This spacious school, far exceeding the state requirements for an early childhood learning center in Connecticut, includes two indoor gyms, a STEAM lab, and a fully fenced outdoor playground that inspire a multitude of enrichment opportunities in addition to our colorful, engaging classrooms. Building Blocks Stamford Camp Ave is located on the border of Darien, CT with easy access to I-95 and the Merritt Parkway, and near two metro north stations, making the school an ideal child care location for commuters with infants, toddlers, or preschool-aged children.

Kyle W. says "My daughter has really enjoyed the infant room. She has reached so many milestones and her teachers have great communication. We love her school and all the...

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CHILDREN'S DAY SCHOOL OF RIVERSIDE

4.0(11)

6 mi

8 RIVERSIDE AVE RIVERSIDE, CT

Children’s Day School provides high-quality early care and education for children ages 6 weeks through five years. Our school strives to provide a program that meets the needs of all children in the classroom. Teachers ensure curriculum activities are developmentally appropriate, engaging and exciting. Children’s Day School values the culture and diversity of our staff and families. As an educational program, we are inclusive of family cultures to allow our children to feel included, to boost their cultural awareness, and to give them a sense of belonging. We support the children’s diverse learning experiences to enable them to understand themselves and the world around them. We encourage our students to engage in the world with curiosity and kindness and to learn the value of other enriching cultures around them. At Children’s Day School, our preschool program provides a rich, developmentally appropriate learning environment grounded in the Connecticut Early Learning and Development Standards (CT ELDS) and supported by the Connecticut Documentation & Observation for Teaching System (CT DOTS). Our goal is to support the whole child—cognitively, socially, emotionally, and physically—while laying the foundation for a successful transition to kindergarten.

Care Member says "My daughter has been enrolled at this preschool since she was 5 months old, and we have had such a positive experience. Every class she has been in has...

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Building Blocks Stamford High Ridge

5.0(3)

4 mi

816 HIGH RIDGE RD STAMFORD, CT

Building Blocks offers the early learning experience you are looking for – whether it’s a trusted preschool program or nurturing infant and toddler classrooms that are more than just “daycare,” our full-time and part-time options offer families the ideal care solution that fits their needs. Building Blocks Stamford High Ridge offers a secure, nurturing, spacious and comfortable educational setting for your child to learn and grow. Our classroom environments enhance the creative process and encourage children to embrace their sense of curiosity – whether it be in our infant, toddler, or preschool program. Laughter fills the air outside of our classrooms walls, where nature-based learning and outdoor activities connect children with the natural world around them in our new, hands-on, interactive 3,000 square-foot outdoor area.

Alison G. says "I am so grateful for the exceptional care my child receives at Building Blocks! From the moment we enrolled, the staff has been warm, professional, and...

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A PLACE LIKE HOME

5.0(2)

8 mi

2810 LONG RIDGE RD STAMFORD, CT

A Place Like Home is a Childcare Center committed to offer quality education for children and their families. We believe that learning takes place in a fun, loving, safe and healthy environment. We will guide and support your child all the way to success! Every child is unique and we believe that success and growth come from encouragement and guidance. Our teachers focus on building every child’s self esteem and confidence through positive feedback and modeling behaviors. A child sees the world around them with wonder and awe, we believe in encouraging their natural curiosity.

Kaya K. says "I have 2 kids who attend there, my son has been there for almost 3 years, and my daughter since September of last year. I love all of the teachers, they are...

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Building Blocks Wilton

5.0(3)

7 mi

59 DANBURY RD WILTON, CT

Building Blocks offers the early learning experience you are looking for – whether it’s a trusted preschool program or nurturing infant and toddler classrooms that are more than just “daycare,” our full-time and part-time options offer families the ideal care solution that fits their needs. Building Blocks Wilton features warm, nurturing daycare classrooms and an engaging preschool space that both inspires curiosity and instills a love for learning. Sprawling over 12,500 square feet and conveniently located off I-95 and the Merrit Parkway along Route 7 (close to many major office parks and a pediatric office), our school features both indoor and outdoor play areas, ensuring children have plenty of room to run, climb, dance, and shake off that seemingly endless energy - no matter the weather or the time of year. Infants, toddlers, and preschoolers alike will find their curiosity sparked and their minds engaged while within the compassionate and attentive care of our teachers. Our modern, spacious facilities and exceptionally low student-to-teacher ratio are designed to provide the very best educational environment for your child, providing them a home-away-from-home where they can begin to establish a true sense of self. Take a tour with us today, and learn why our center offers the best child care and early learning experience in Wilton!

Kyle W. says "My daughter has really enjoyed the infant room. She has reached so many milestones and her teachers have great communication. We love her school and all the...

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Edgewood Academy

4.0(16)

2 mi

18 Edgewood Ave Stamford, CT

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. At Edgewood Academy we believe that children learn best through direct experiences and interaction with people and the world around them. While emphasizing the development of the whole child, we are focusing on strengthening cognitive skills, gross and fine motor skills, language and communication skills through active, hands-on learning where nature-related experiences play one of the most important roles. Edgewood Academy is dedicated to providing a warm and inviting atmosphere that allows children to develop at their own pace. Your child's individual needs are respected and attentively taking care of. In our center you will see no lines to stand, only games to play; no school games, only preschool games; no patterns to follow, only materials with which to create; no complicated, abstract meaning that the child cannot comprehend; only ideas and things to talk about, relate to, compare with, match, fit into, try out, invent, discover and enjoy. Yet, at all times children are being continuously challenged by learning goals we set for them. At Edgewood Academy we foster your child's positive self image, along with his developmental growth in the areas of intellectual, social, physical, and emotional skills, through a variety of group activities, individual play, and quiet periods. Our program makes use of many play and learning materials that help the children gain confidence in their abilities to do and make things. We encourage and teach children to interact and communicate with others while retaining proper discipline without criticism. At Edgewood Academy we are parent-friendly. We welcome parent visit anytime, and we seriously consider all parent suggestions and comments.

Care Member says "The Edgewood Academy is the perfect setting for anyone who wants a friendly and loving environment for their kids. My son attended for two years and...

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Round Hill Nursery School

5.0(1)

9 mi

466 Round Hill Road Greenwich, CT

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 program was established. This program provides for the social and emotional development of 16 two-year-olds exclusively. Today, seven decades after its founding, Round Hill Nursery School provides a superior early learning experience for 80 children from Greenwich and neighboring towns.

Natalie R. says "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...

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Beginner Steps Daycare Llc

5.0(2)

3 mi

54 Hirsch Road Stamford, CT

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 secure. Infants have the need to develop body movements and explore the world around them while being provided an environment that is safe and as unrestricted as possible. Toddlers are busy and energetic, persistent, and wants to be independent, we encourage our toddlers to do things on their own; as they are working to become independent and self-directed. Preschoolers are natural learners. They love to play, and they learn best through play experiences. Curious and energetic, generally happy, and eager to explore the world around them. Beginner Steps Daycare develops a curriculum considering all the domains of the individual child, what can be challenged, what can be scaffold, and what needs to be structured or unstructured, so every child grows developmentally and educationally. Representing a warm, loving family atmosphere. After all, when you realize that society's most important resource is our children, you begin to see the reason why Beginner Steps Daycare feels this is one of the most important jobs in the world. All meals included, only organic food served whether we are eating or planting our vegetables with organic dirt.

Toni P. says "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...

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The Long Ridge School

478 Erskine Road Stamford, CT

6 mi

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Cadence Academy Preschool

770 CONNECTICUT AVE NORWALK, CT

2 mi

About Cadence Academy Preschool in Norwalk, CT Cadence Academy Preschool (formerly Anna and Jack’s Treehouse) provides high-quality care to children ages 6 weeks through 10 years, your child is nurtured and supported in a way that promotes positive self-esteem and provides optimal growth in every area of development. *We are now offering Flexipass. With Flexi-Pass, families can purchase 5 full days of prepaid care to use one at a time or all at once. There are no registration fees, no ongoing tuition, and no long-term commitment — just trusted care at a lower per-day cost.*
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Creative Child's Play

31 Cascade Rd Stamford, CT

6 mi

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 Hour Play & Socialization ~Individualized curriculums Located not far off of High Ridge Rd in Stamford CT. *Ask about our Free Trial! Creativechildsplay.com
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Preschools in Darien, CT are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed preschools

ORDERED STEPS LEARNING CENTER

My daughter is currently enrolled here and loves both the staff and her classmates. The communication is great, theres an app to get updates...

- Care member

GRACE DAYCARE & LEARNING CENTER

My daughter has improved so much since attending grace. The teachers are so loving and the office ladies are always so kind. I’m grateful...

- Care member

Otter Tots Play And Learn

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...

- Melissa P.

FAQs for finding preschools near you 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.

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.

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.

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