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Kenyon's Home Daycare

8 Poppy Lane East Lyme, CT

I have been a home daycare provider for 28 years. certified in CPR & first aid. I have also worked with children with disabilities. I am located in the Flanders school district. Meals are included. I love children! caring for them & watching them grow. They are all so unique. We have a large outdoor play area. inside everyone...
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Essex Preschool Ltd

6 Methodist Hill Essex, CT

State license verified

Academic
Cooperative
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Essex Preschool Ltd, organized in 1968, is a private preschool offering programs for children, 2.5 to 5 years of age. Its purpose is to make available an enriching preschool atmosphere fostering healthy physical, emotional, and intellectual growth. We are open September to June. Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm.
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The Children's Tree Montessori School, Inc

96 Essex Rd Old Saybrook, CT

State license verified

Academic
Outdoor/nature
International
Montessori
Preschool
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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...
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Rainbow Hill Special Needs Program

P.O.Box 383 East Haddam, CT

Academic
Outdoor/nature
Special needs
Developmental (play-based)
Faith based
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We provide early child-hood day services as well as an after-school program. We specialize in helping children with special needs but all children are welcome.
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ST. LUKE GRINS & GIGGLES PRESCHOOL

1830 CT-12 GALES FERRY, CT

State license verified

starting at
$475/mo
Academic
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Faith based
Preschool
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...
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Mari's Place Family Daycare

239 Elm Street Old Saybrook, CT

State license verified

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...
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Tiny Sprouts Playhouse

7 HURLBUTT RD UNIT A-2 GALES FERRY, CT

1.0(2)

State license verified

starting at
$1200/mo
Academic
Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Day Care
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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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Leaps & Bounds

213 Black Ash Rd Oakdale, CT

5.0(1)
My name is Jill. My Family Day Care Home has been licensed for 11 years. I currently have an opening for age 2 or older. I offer a professional preschool curriculum which includes a daily art project, reading and math readiness as well as fine and gross motor development. References provided upon request.

Fionnuala D. says "We used Miss Jill for our older daughter. Miss Jill is amazing, warm, kind, flexible, and was a joy to work with. She eased many of my fears about...

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The Creative Playschool Inc

29 Society Rd Niantic, CT

Child care
The Creative Playschool, Inc located at 29 Society Road, Niantic, CT is a non-profit, non-denominational cooperative preschool for children ages three to six years old. The school offers extensive programs and curriculum designed to meet the developmental needs of the children.
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Child Works Pre-School

3 Garvin St New London, CT

Preschool
Child Works Pre-School provides a quality, developmentally appropriate educational opportunity for children. The school serves children three to five 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,...
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Community Co-Op Nursery School

366 Main St Old Saybrook, CT

Child care
Community Co-Op Nursery School is a childcare and education provider that serves the community of Old Saybrook CT. It offers a nurturing environment and provides age-appropriate programs that foster holistic development among children age three to five. The center has a capacity of 27 children and serves them Mondays through...
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The Children's Gathering

221 Roxbury Rd Niantic, CT

Preschool
Child care
The Children's Gathering is a childcare facility in Niantic, Connecticut. It has a maximum capacity of 19 children between the ages of six weeks and twelve years old. The center offers comprehensive, stimulating early childhood education and care on a full-time basis.
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The Sherwood School

45 Sherwood Ter Old Saybrook, CT

Preschool
Child care
The Sherwood School, Inc. in Old Saybrook, Connecticut is a Church-based Child Care provider that can accommodate up to 68 children from three years old to school age. Their curriculum seeks to provide a high quality, nurturing, fun and safe learning environment that is appropriate for the child’s overall growth and development.
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Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
Quality Day Care & Cooperative Nursery recognizes and respects the individuality of each child. The staff explores and encourages a child’s individuality by creating an atmosphere of unconditional acceptance. The school fosters the individual development of each child and enhance confidence and self-direction.
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Ballestrini's Child Care Center

90 Rope Ferry Rd Waterford, CT

Preschool
Child care
At Ballestrini's Child Care Centers, our goal is to provide each child with the highest level of quality care in a group setting. We believe that as children grow, they need a positive self-image, supportive role-models, and both structured and creative learning opportunities to effectively guide them through their...
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Child and Family Agency of Southeastern Ct Inc

255 Hempstead St New London, CT

Child care
Daycare services and after school programs
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My Second Home

18 King St Old Saybrook, CT

Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Child care
My Second Home offers all day childcare for children aging from 8 weeks to 10 years old. Early morning care is available as the center opens at 6:30 am. Before school and after school care is also available until 6:00 pm Monday through Friday. My Second Home also offers a Preschool Program for ages 3-5 Monday through Friday. My...
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Ballestrini's Daycare Center

11 Centre St Ste 2 Salem, CT

Child care
Ballestrini's Daycare Center offers educational child care programs geared towards infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Based in Salem Connecticut, the company also provides enrichment for kindergarten students, before and after-school care for school-age children, and summer camp programs. Ballestrini's Daycare Center is open...
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Linda's Daycare

49 Warren St New London, CT

I have been licensed by the State of Connecticut Department of Public Health since February 1987. I have cared for many children over the years. Some of those children now have their own child who has attended my daycare. I am a mother of 3 grown children and a grandmother of a 2 year old boy who also attends my daycare daily....
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Academic
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Developmental (play-based)
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Special needs
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We offer child day care and after-school art, music, and educational activities. We also offer hourly care. We provide excellent services to the children and specialize in helping children with disabilities.
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FAQs for finding preschools near you in East Lyme, CT

There are two main types of preschool programs near you in East Lyme, 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 East Lyme, CT for traditional preschool centers, or private home-based preschools.

When you begin looking for preschools near me in East Lyme, 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 East Lyme, CT.

When looking for a preschool near you in East Lyme, 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 East Lyme, CT who have previously sent their kids to any of the preschools you are interested in.

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