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Essex Kindercare

158 WESTBROOK RD ESSEX, CT

State license verified

Essex KinderCare in Connecticut! We're located within a convenient distance from each of our three villages. Our teachers recognize the importance of offering a full and diverse education, and they bring their passion for art, music, and literature to the classroom. We build a warm, welcoming, and supportive environment for...
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Red Barn Children's Center Inc

125 Kelseytown Rd Clinton, CT

3.0(8)

State license verified

Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Red Barn Children's Center preschool includes two classroom areas the Little Barn and the Gray Barn. In the classrooms, children will find a variety of toys, games, books, art materials and educational aids. A play area provides the setting for dramatic and block play, while an area with tables and stocked shelves provides an...

Jillian W. says "Our family has had a wonderful experience at Red Barn, and we'd recommend them to anyone. The teachers are loving, nurturing, and always seem to have...

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Clinton Child Care Service Inc

160 E Main St Clinton, CT

State license verified

Child care
Clinton Child Care Service, Inc. is a full-service, private, non-profit child development center founded in 1978. We serve children from 6 weeks of age to 12 years of age. We utilize a number of philosophies, taking into consideration both the latest research of early childhood development, as well as the family context...
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CDE Co-Op PreSchool

24 River St Deep River, CT

Academic
Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Preschool
OUR MISSION: Our mission is to provide children with a developmentally appropriate preschool experience in a safe and nurturing environment. This tradition of creating life long learners is a mission to which Chester, Deep River, Essex Co-Operative Nursery School has remained true for 70 years. In our spacious, multi-age...
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The Children's Tree Montessori School, Inc

96 Essex Rd Old Saybrook, CT

State license verified

Academic
Outdoor/nature
Montessori
International
Preschool
+ 2 more
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
International
Faith based
Developmental (play-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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Wholehearted Early Learning Center

37 Morgan Park Clinton, CT

Whole Hearted Early Learning Center (WHELC) is a licensed play-based and community focused at home center located in Clinton. WHELC emphasizes the importance of viewing each child as an individual. We serve families with children between the ages of 2.9-4 years old. The Head Teacher for our PreK program has over 7 years...
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Preschool
Child care
Cde Co-Op Nursery School is a cooperative, non-profit, non-sectarian, inclusive preschool with a staff and membership of families who are dedicated to providing the very best in preschool education to children ages 2, 3, 4 and 5. The school appreciates and respects the uniqueness of every child. They believe in identifying...

LE says "Fantastic teachers who adore their students. Its evident as soon as you walk in that the children are enthusiastic about being at school and love being...

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Kiddie Kampus Learning Center

245 Flanders Rd Niantic, CT

Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
Kiddie Kampus Learning Center on Flanders Road, Niantic keeps their facility safe and secure that lets children explore and develop. Their center features contemporary methods, equipments, and activities designed to address the needs of growing children.
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Paulette's Home Daycare

22 Butter Jones Road Chester, CT

State license verified

Academic
Cooperative
Special needs
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
+ 1 more
I offer creative play and crafts, imaginative playtime, nature time (as much outdoor play as possible), cooking, and quiet time for reading or napping. I have a small nature trail in the backyard and a medium sized yard for outdoor play. We go on small local field trips to parks, nature centers, and beaches. I have experience...
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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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Two of My Own Day Care

63 Bushy Hill Rd Ivoryton, CT

Child care
Two of My Own Day Care is designed to develop the personality of the whole child. The center provides a calm and supportive atmosphere for children, in which qualities of independence, self-discipline, caring for the environment and others can be encouraged through the love of learning and having fun.
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Pansy Patch Daycare, LLC

256 N Parker Hill Rd Killingworth, CT

Child care
Pansy Patch Daycare, LLC based in Killingworth, CT is a family daycare provider serving exceptional care for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. The center offers full-time, part-time, and hourly care including before and after school programs. They also take pride in their secure indoor and outdoor play areas and...
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COMMUNITY RENEWAL TEAM INC

82 W Main St Clinton, CT

Preschool
Child care
Community Renewal Team Inc is a social services provider that offers a wide range of community-based programs for children and adults. Based in Clinton, Connecticut, the company offers a licensed day care geared for infants and toddlers, a head start program for preschoolers, and after-school programs for school-age children and...
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Red Barn Children's Center, Inc.

125 Kelseytown Rd Clinton, CT

Child care
The Red Barn Children's Center, Inc. is a child care and learning facility located at 125 Kelseytown Road, Clinton, Connecticut. The center serves children ages three to eight years old and offers early education and summer programs. Red Barn features indoor and outdoor play areas equipped with playscape, swings, sandbox, and a...
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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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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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Old Lyme Children's Learning Center

57 Lyme St Old Lyme, CT

Child care
Old Lyme Children's Learning Center is an NAEYC-accredited childcare facility in Old Lyme, Connecticut that takes care of children between the ages of six weeks and fifth grade. The center takes pride in their constructive, play-based curriculum that aims to enhance the children's socio-emotional, language, cognitive, and small...
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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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Smallplanet Childcare Home Daycare

18 Ridge Rd East Haddam, CT

Smallplanet Childcare is a CT licensed family daycare located on a quiet cul de sac centrally located in East Haddam, It is close to Moodus center and the East Haddam Swing Bridge. I have been caring for the children of East Haddam and Moodus for over 15 years. I am married for over 20 years and have three almost grown children...
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Child care centers near you in Essex, CT provide a number of crucial benefits for both parents and children. Most importantly, these establishments can offer a safe and nurturing environment for young ones, providing educational resources and enriching activities in the process. Additionally, children can build important skills in communication and collaboration with others by interacting with peers at child care centers. Parents will feel at ease knowing that their little loved ones are being looked after in an organized structure with trained professionals who are properly certified.

A child care center can be an ideal environment for children to develop and explore. Typically, the staff at child care centers near you in Essex, CT have experience dealing with young kids and are experts at developing creative activities that encourage learning. Your child will be able to participate in structured games and free play with their peers, receive help with academics, and practice healthy habits such as proper nutrition and exercise. They'll also have access to art materials to allow them to express themselves. By interacting with other kids and the staff, your child will build the emotional skills necessary for their social development.

You can use Care.com to kick off your search for a child care center near you in Essex, CT. You can start by simply sorting child care center profiles by the location that is most convenient for you. Some parents may want to choose a location close to home and others may want one close to their workplace. Then you can read reviews from other parents to learn about their experiences with each child care center you’re considering.

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