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Find Trusted Preschools Near Me in New Haven, CT

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

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Gan Hayeled Nursery School

75 Rimmon Rd New Haven, CT

6 mi

Preschool
Child care
Gan Hayeled Nursery School in New Haven, Connecticut, provides a quality, developmentally appropriate educational opportunity for children. The school serves children from eighteen weeks 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, emotional and intellectual growth.
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Bethesda Nursery School Inc

305 Saint Ronan St New Haven, CT

1 mi

Preschool
Child care
The Bethesda Nursery School provides a licensed childcare program in New Haven, 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. The Bethesda Nursery School welcome infants through school-aged children and is open Mondays to Fridays from eight fifteen AM to three PM.
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Yale Law School Early Learning Center

127 Wall St New Haven, CT

1 mi

Preschool
Child care
Yale Law School Early Learning Center is a private, non-profit early childhood center that offers educational day care programs for young children. Based in New Haven, Connecticut, the company serves the Yale University and the Yale Law School Community. The center operates Mondays through Fridays and provides morning and afternoon sessions.
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Westville Community Nursery School

34 Harrison St New Haven, CT

3 mi

Westville Community Nursery School in New Haven, Connecticut, provides a quality, developmentally appropriate educational opportunity for children. The school serves children of all ages 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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Millies Daycare

178 Gilbert Ave New Haven, CT

1 mi

Child care
Millie’s Daycare is a licensed child care facility that offers educational child care programs for preschool children. The company serves the New Haven, Connecticut area and admits children of up to six years of age, infants up to preschoolers. Millie’s Daycare is open Mondays through Fridays from six in the morning until five in the afternoon.
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Montessori School On Edgewood, Inc.

230 Edgewood Ave New Haven, CT

1 mi

Preschool
Child care
Montessori School On Edgewood, Inc. is an institution situated in New Haven, CT that offers a quality educational facility and curriculum in the community for the children ranging from the ages of infants to five years old. Through utilizing the Montessori philosophy, students are using their natural curiosity in learning the academic requirements for early childhood.
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Bebsie Daycare LLC

705 Russell St New Haven, CT

3 mi

Child care
Bebsie Daycare LLC is a childcare facility located at 705 Russell Street, New Haven, Connecticut. This daycare is licensed to accommodate up to six children in its safe and secure facility. It is open Mondays through Fridays, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, providing care and education for infants, toddlers and preschoolers in a safe and stimulating educational environment.
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Butterfly Child Care

64 Plymouth St New Haven, CT

1 mi

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Butterfly Child Care is a child care center that provides day care for young children. Additionally, it offers before and after school care as well, for children in kindergarten up to twelve-year-old children. It promotes learning through play, independence, and exploration. It operates Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
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Afterschool Learning Annex

44 Russell Street New Haven, CT

3 mi

The ALA was started by a retired mom who was concerned about the quality of after school care available to children today, and decided to do something about it in her neighborhood. It was started in September 2007, and the ALA serves children ages kindergarten through sixth grade. The program tutors in math, reading, writing, and homework help. They also give classes in life skills such as cooking, gardening, and music.
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KinderCare Learning Center

555 Longwharf Drive New Haven, CT

1 mi

MELISSA CAMPOLI 4 Salem Walk ● Milford, CT 06460 203.654.1402 ● melissa.l.campoli@gmail.com ________________________________________ QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY  Objective: Ultimately seeking a career in the Family Studies profession, utilizing well developed communication skills, problem-solving skills, and organizational skills.  Computer Skills: Well-developed typing skills, proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, excellent attention to detail  Administration and Communication: Excellent and well developed communication skills, customer service skills, personable and easily approachable. Prioritize and organize workloads to meet strict deadlines. Establish and maintain positive working relationships with staff, management, and clientele.  Strengths and Accomplishments: Excellent time management skills, organizational skills, and leadership skills. Chosen for President and Vice President for Youth Group two years in a row, served as Comedy Chair for SUBOG, a well known UCONN Student Activities organization, for a year. ________________________________________ EXPERIENCE/EMPLOYMENT KinderCare Learning Center, New Haven, CT Preschool Teacher/Floater, July 2014-Present Teach children ages 3-5. Attend workshops, trainings, and Professional Development Days to help enhance children s learning. Supervise and play with children on the playground. Clean and organize the classrooms, prepare snack for children. Assist children during naptime. Aide other teachers in the center by working with children in their classrooms. Assist children in the Potty Training process. Communicate daily with children s parents through conferences, face-to-face interactions, and Daily Communication Forms. Conduct Morning Circle Time, art projects, and daily learning activities Great Beginnings Preschool, Milford, CT Teacher s Aide/Art Teacher, June 2011-July 2014 Supervised and played with children on the playground. Created, structured, and prepared weekly lesson plans for art projects. Cleaned and organized the classrooms, prepared snack for children. Taught children ages 3-5. Answered telephones and recorded messages for employer. Assisted children during naptime Mansfield Youth Services Bureau, Mansfield, CT Intern, January 2011-May 2011 Attended department meetings with supervisor. Assisted in organizing Grief Matters, a children s grief support group. Assisted in facilitating Grief Matters sessions. Organized projects using Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word Child Development Labs, Storrs, CT Student Child Care Trainee, August 2010-December 2010 Supervised children at various learning stations throughout the day Read, played with, and taught children ages 3-4. Cleaned and organized the classroom, prepared snack for children Windham Heights Afterschool Program, Windham Heights, CT Tutor, September 2007-April 2008 Tutored children grades 1-4 in various subject areas. Played with children outside and supervised children on the playground Saint Mary Church, Milford, CT Catholic Religious Education Instructor for 1st Graders, April/May 2007-April/May 2008 Read to children in 1st grade. Instructed a class of approximately 20 1st Graders ________________________________________ EDUCATION Fairfield University, Fairfield, CT- Masters in Family Studies Projected Graduation May 2015 University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT- B.A. in Human Development and Family Studies, Psychology Minor May 2011 ________________________________________ ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCES Saint Thomas Aquinas Chapel, Storrs, CT Office Clerk, September 2007-May 2011 Copied, faxed, and filed documents . Answered telephones. Assisted walk-ins with questions or need of direction SUBOG Comedy Chairperson, Storrs, CT Comedy Chair for the Student Union Board of Governors, August 2009-May 2010 Attended weekly Board meetings, training and team-building retreats. Planned, organized, and ran weekly committee meetings. Conversed with agencies and selected comedians for fall semester; facilitated selection process among committee members for spring semester. Assigned roles to committee members during Comedy Shows. Introduced Comedians in theatre settings and oversaw all operational details of shows Peer Group Involvement, Storrs, CT Team Leader for First Year Experience Seminar (FYE), Spring 2008 Elected from a class of approximately 20 first year students. Acted as class representative and attended monthly business luncheons to share ideas with other FYE Team Leaders and presented in front of the class. Planned a school-wide event Natural Helpers, Milford, CT Peer Mentor, September 2006-June 2007 Counseled peers with day to day stressors and other problems. Attended monthly training meetings to enrich peer helping skills. Participated in volunteer work outside of school, including a bake sale for Hurricane Katrina
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Tiny Blessings Daycare LLC.

138 Hubinger St. 2nd Fl. New Haven, CT

1 mi

Tiny Blessings Daycare LLC. has immediate openings in our family daycare. Are you looking for a safe, comfortable learning environment for your child ? Tiny Blessings Daycare can offer you peace of mind, knowing your child is in the care of professional state licensed and insured full service childcare. Currently accepting applications for children 6 wks- 12 years old. Full- time & before & after school care available. Hours of care are flexible 7:30 am- 5:30 pm **********We are now offering over night childcare !************* Care 4 kids accepted CPR, First Aid, & Med Certified Free healthy meals & snacks Quiet & safe neighborhood Developmentally appropriate activities Outdoor play area & free field trips Provider has experience working with special needs children. Call to set up a meet & greet, space is limited. Close to Yale University & Yale New Haven Hospital.
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KIDS WONDERLAND PRE-SCHOOL / CWT RESOLUTION TEEN CENTER

109 BOSTON POST RD ORANGE, CT

5.0(6)

4 mi

starting at
$320/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Child care
Preschool
Day Care
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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WOODBRIDGE CHILD CENTER

4 MEETINGHOUSE LN WOODBRIDGE, CT

5.0(3)

6 mi

starting at
$1452/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Child care
Nestled in the heart of Woodbridge, just steps away from the Town Library, Fire Station, Police Station, and Town Hall, Woodbridge Child Center has been a trusted part of the community for nearly 30 years. We provide a warm, nurturing environment where your child can explore, learn, and grow through play.

Care Member says "Have been thrilled with the WCC for our first child who is currently enrolled there. WCC is open more days than most daycares, recognizing how busy...

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Young Heart's Day Care Center

143 LEEDER HILL DR HAMDEN, CT

5.0(3)

3 mi

starting at
$1500/mo
Faith based
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Child care
Preschool
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Welcome to our Day Care Center, where we prioritize quality child care in a nurturing and stimulating environment. Our center is designed to support the holistic development of children, addressing their mental, emotional, physical, and social needs. We provide a comfortable space that encourages exploration and creativity, featuring engaging activities tailored to various age groups. Our dedicated staff fosters a warm and supportive atmosphere, ensuring each child feels valued and secure. Through a balanced curriculum of play-based learning, social interaction, and physical activities, we help children build essential skills while having fun. Join us in creating a foundation for lifelong learning and growth in your child!

Care Member says "My son started at the age of 2 months old until 5 years old. He was well prepared for kindergarten. Spelling his name by the age of 4, counting and...

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Catbells Home Daycare

932 Dunbar Hill Road Hamden, CT

5.0(1)

5 mi

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 Step (two's transition) program at Xanadu Family Center. After a short time, she began designing her own curriculum for a program called Play To Learn. Upon Xanadu's closing, Diana designed and taught a private class to several children from the Xanadu program. When her son was born, she began teaching a baby class geared toward offering developmentally appropriate activities to children under a year, while helping mothers to connect with other mothers. Diana has worked as a nanny to a family in Cheshire with three children, and has designed and taught after school art classes at Bear Path Elementary.

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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PRECIOUS TREASURERS ACADEMY

999 FOXON RD STE 2 N BRANFORD, CT

5.0(7)

7 mi

starting at
$1300/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Child care
Preschool
Day Care
At Precious Treasures Academy, we take great pride in always providing quality childcare as well as providing strong educational programs to the children we serve. We are dedicated to ensuring that each child not only thrives socially in our structured environment but also emotionally, physically and academically. Our primary goal is to provide each child with a safe, comfortable and healthy environment to showcase their strengths while acquiring new skills as part of our culturally diverse community. Our highly experienced staff members have been hand-selected and trained to help build confidence and self-esteem in our young learners. While in the center students are presented daily with age-appropriate challenges to help them develop the skills they need to become generational leaders. Through daily lessons Precious Treasures Academy staff strive to build positive traits while strengthening new bonds between students and peers. Our promise is to provide compassionate and personalized attention to your child while building a trusting relationship with them and their caregivers.

Care Member says "I couldn't be happier with my experience at this daycare. The staff is exceptional, always attentive, and caring towards the children. Communication...

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Kokopelli Discovery Center

44 Smith Street Seymour, CT

5.0(1)

10 mi

Outdoor/nature
Academic
Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
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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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The Nest Schools Hamden

1315 DIXWELL AVE HAMDEN, CT

3 mi

Child care
Preschool
Day 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 success. We are an Eco-Healthy Child Care Endorsed Provider and hold the health and safety of the children in our care as our top priority. Between keyless entry pads, state-of-the-art air purifiers, and ample emergency procedure trainings, we ensure your child is safe when away from home. The Nest Play Curriculum is based on the most current research in early development to best prepare children for their future in and out of the classroom. Each day we are re-imaging learning through creative play opportunities and our three enrichment programs: Art of Living, Fit Buddies, and Paints and Pianos. We encourage children to wonder, question, work with their peers, and experiment with different possibilities. We believe that outdoor play spaces are much more than playgrounds, they are an extension of the classroom in nature. All of our outdoor play spaces were designed to engage children with natural elements, exciting play themes, and varied physical challenges with their safety, health, and skill-building in mind. Check out The Nest Difference today!
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TRINITY COMMUNITY PRESCHOOL

33 CENTER RD WOODBRIDGE, CT

5 mi

starting at
$535/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Outdoor/nature
Faith based
Preschool
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At Trinity Community Preschool, we believe that early childhood education lays the foundation for lifelong learning. Our program is designed to nurture curiosity, creativity, and confidence in children ages 2 to 5, through a play-based curriculum that integrates social-emotional development, early literacy, Stem exploration, and the arts. We offer: • Small class size with personalized attention • Research backed curriculum aligned with early learning standards • A safe, inclusive, and joyful environment • Experienced educators passionate about early childhood development • Part-time/full-time options We would like to share more about our program with the community. If your family is seeking a quality preschool program, we’d be honored to be considered.
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Friendly Forest Daycare

100 Knob Hill Dr. Hamden, CT

8 mi

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 cum laude from SCSU with bachelor's degrees in Elementary Education and Psychology. Kaitlin's love for children started at a very young age. She grew up in a household where her mother provided both home daycare and foster care for many years. During high school and college, she took every opportunity to volunteer and work with children. Following in her mother's footsteps, after the birth of their first child, Kaitlin and her husband, Michael, opened a home daycare. With Kaitlin's training and experience as a teacher, she has created an inviting, educational environment. Children will have fun playing in the "Forest" while being introduced to language, simple mathematics, science, music and the arts. Come grow with us at Friendly Forest!
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Recent preschool reviews from local parents in New Haven, CT

Preschools in New Haven, CT are rated 3.6 out of 5 stars based on 6 reviews of the 60 listed preschools

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.

WOODBRIDGE CHILD CENTER

Have been thrilled with the WCC for our first child who is currently enrolled there. WCC is open more days than most daycares, recognizing...

- Care member

Young Heart's Day Care Center

My son started at the age of 2 months old until 5 years old. He was well prepared for kindergarten. Spelling his name by the age of 4,...

- Care member

FAQs for finding preschools near you in New Haven, CT

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

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

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

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