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Preschools in Hamden, CT are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 5 reviews of the 60 listed preschools

Catbells Home Daycare

Diana provided outstanding childcare for my two children, both at her in-home daycare and at a childcare facility in our town. I first met...

- Alison H

Educare Learning Academy, LLC

We have been with Educare for 18 months. The experience has exceeded our expectations. Our child was Spanish speaking and within 6 months...

- David D

Noah's Ark Day Care

Noahs ark in a great place the staff are professional and very loving towards the children. No child is a number. They are very flexible....

- Mother

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Catbells Home Daycare

932 Dunbar Hill Road Hamden, CT

5.0(1)
Catbells is a flexible program, focused on creating a nurturing environment that will enrich the lives of young children. Owned and operated by Diana Theriault, it is fully licensed as a home daycare. Diana began working with children when her daughter was about a year old. She started as a teaching assistant in the Step By...

Alison H says "Diana provided outstanding childcare for my two children, both at her in-home daycare and at a childcare facility in our town. I first met Diana when my...

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Developmental (play-based)
International
Special needs
Preschool
Child care
Infant and Toddler learning center, encouraging children to be amazing individuals and learn, play, grow to their full potential!

David D says "We have been with Educare for 18 months. The experience has exceeded our expectations. Our child was Spanish speaking and within 6 months was bilingual...

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Noah's Ark Day Care

206 Lane St Hamden, CT

4.0(1)
Child care
Noah’s Ark Day Care, Hamden, CT, is a child care center established in 2008. It is a state certified preschool and daycare center. They provide an age-appropriate programs for children ages 3 to 12 years of age. They have a certified CPR and first aid trained staff.

Mother says "Noahs ark in a great place the staff are professional and very loving towards the children. No child is a number. They are very flexible. And work with...

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Sunshine Preschool

20 Augur Street Hamden, CT

5.0(1)
Academic
Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
Child care

Care Member says "I highly recommend this school. If you want to prepare your child for elementary school then this is the place for it. The staff is caring and the kids...

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The Nest Schools Hamden

1315 DIXWELL AVE HAMDEN, CT

State license verified

Preschool
Day Care
Child care
At The Nest Schools, each day holds a promise to our families. We create a culture of kindness, build the foundations for wellness for life, make learning fun, and continually take our best and make it better. Everything we do is intended to foster a love of learning and set our children up for a lifetime of happiness and...
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Building Blocks Hamden

40 LONDON DR HAMDEN, CT

State license verified

Preschool
Day Care
Child care
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 Hamden combines an...
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THE LEARNING CURVE DAYCARE CENTER

60 CONNOLLY PKWY BLDG 18 HAMDEN, CT

State license verified

Academic
Cooperative
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Special needs
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The Learning Curve is a daycare with child-centered classrooms created for responsiveness to the children’s needs where they are likely to flourish. A child-centered classroom differs from a teacher-directed in the materials, questions, and activities introduced by the teacher are open-ended. There are many possible...
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Educare Learning Academy

1911 State Street Hamden, CT

State license verified

Academic
Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
International
Special needs
+ 2 more
We Care for your Child's Education We promote in children self-confidence and the love for learning, by providing a safe and nurturing environment where children reach their full potential. We regard families as a child's first and most important educator. We wish to support parent's efforts in raising a healthy and happy...
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Friendly Forest Daycare

100 Knob Hill Dr. Hamden, CT

At home daycare in a family friendly neighborhood owned and operated by a caring, well qualified professional. Open Monday through Friday 7:30am-5:30 pm. We have a variety of programs to suit many schedules. Please call or email for additional information and available openings. Friendly Forests' owner, Kaitlin, graduated...
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Leamsy's Nest

30 Taft St Hamden, CT

Leamsy's Nest (203)-717-2460 Are you looking a home day care that will provide your children with a structured routine, a jump start to educational activities such as arts & crafts, storytelling, Puzzles and critical thinking? Do you want your children to gain interpersonal skills that...
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Kabs 4 Kidz

105 Sanford Street Hamden, CT

Kabs 4 Kidz is a transportation service exclusively created to transport children, up to 21 years of age. We provide transportation to and from school, before/after school programs, boarding schools, centers/daycare facilities, emergency child sick pick up, field trips, and extra curricula activity, sport practices/games, or any...
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Duck Pond Day Care Inc

84 Washington Avenue Hamden, CT

Duck Pond Day Care offers care for Infants, Toddlers and Preschool age children.
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Carrot Patch Early Learning Center

235 Johnson Road Hamden, CT

Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Child care
The Carrot Patch is a warm, community school providing a full-day nature-based program for children from 6 weeks of age til they begin their journey to kindergarten. We build on children's innate connection to the natural world as a way to integrate literacy, science, music and movement, arts, mathematics, social studies and...
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St Stephen School

412 Ridge Rd Hamden, CT

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St. Stephen School provides an after-school childcare program in Hamden, 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 in a Catholic environment. St Stephen School...
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Zulma's Home Daycare

67 Jesswig Dr Hamden, CT

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Zulma's Home Daycare is a licensed childcare facility and early education provider that can accommodate up to six children and located at 67 Jesswig Drive, Hamden, Connecticut. The facility is open form Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers. It provides children with an environment...
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Hamden Youth Services Bureau Child Care is a childcare facility that accepts young children three to twelve years of age throughout the Hamden community of Connecticut. The center can accommodate up to 56 children and seeks to provide a wide array of early childhood education programs for preschoolers and school-age students.
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Harris & Tucker School Inc

412 Newhall Street Hamden, CT

State license verified

Preschool
Child care
Harris & Tucker School is the oldest family owned and operated child care programs based on the New Haven, Hamden border. We are a faith based program that focuses on the whole child and developmentally appropriate curriculum. Preschool culinary arts with a farm to table program and a security system that is second to none.
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Babysitter

31 First St. Hamden, CT

I'm a student at Hamden High School. I'm a senior and I love taking care of kids. I like spending time with children such as playing games,tutoring, etc. I'm really caring and responsible and is willing to babysit after school. around 1:30 p.m. the latest 2p.m. Thanks, Lucero
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The Smart Start Preschool and Learning Center

4133 Whitney Ave Hamden, CT

State license verified

The Smart Start Preschool and Learning Center is a state licensed preschool and child care center. It currently has PT and FT openings for children ages three to 5 years old. Located near the Hamden/Cheshire town lines. Certified Staff is trained in CPR and First Aid. Preschool program is dedicated to the physical,...
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Cat Bells Daycare

932 Dunbar Hill Rd Hamden, CT

Preschool
Child care
Creating a nurturing atmosphere, Cat Bells Daycare in Hamden, CT enriches young children's lives. They provide a loving and consistent environment that is rich in developmental activities that will allow for individual play and discoveries. They adapt to the student's needs while providing attention and care to help the kids...
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FAQs for finding preschools near you in Hamden, CT

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

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

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

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