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Recent child care center reviews in Portland, CT

Middlefield Children's Center

4.0

MCC is a delightful play based preschool. We love the regular field trips to the local library and nature walks and hearing which centers our son chooses to play in each day. In addition to developmentally appropriate crafts, there are literacy based activities that the children simply think of as...

- Katy

Marlborough Elementary Child Care Association (MECCA)

5.0

I haved worked at this place and it felt like a friendly family environment. The staff work really well together. Tons of outside events happen in and out of the program. I Recommend this program to anyone who wants a happy, professional, and family environment

- Donna V.

Pumpkin Patch Preschool

5.0

Being a stay at home mom for the first few years made the thought of preschool terrifying! Having someone else look after my son seemed crazy. After touring a few preschools, we decided on Pumpkin Patch! Ms. Christine (director) and Ms. Ashley were a pleasure to meet and seemed so down to earth, you...

- Rebecca H

Kensington Nursery School

5.0

I love Kensington Nursery School! I have just enrolled my third child to attend in the fall. Children come home with projects, they learn how to write their name, address, phone number along with the basics of ABCs, numbers, shapes, and make friends. The teachers are amazing and truly care about...

- Sylwia Z

Kids Village Daycare

5.0

Both of my kids go to kids village and they love it! Ms.Jasna and her team are great with kids. My son is 16 months and already knows his ABCs and can count to 10 on his own. They are the best!

- Alisa L.

Child care centers in Portland, CT

Day Care Centers Nurseries

81 High St, Portland, CT

Offering quality child care services, Day Care Centers Nurseries features enrichment learning programs to young children. Nurturing the necessary skills to students, this child care organization in Portland, CT promotes values, love, and respect. They educate the kids while having fun and support...

Portland Youth Services Child Care

5 Lower Main St, Portland, CT

Portland Youth Services Child Care is an early childhood center that offers day care services geared for preschool and school-age children. The company is based in Portland, Connecticut and enrolls kids between the ages of zero to eighteen years old. Portland Youth Services Child Care also provides...

Little Rascals Daycare

14 Commerce St, Portland, CT

Little Rascals Daycare is a childcare provider that serves the community of Portland CT. It offers a warm and loving environment where children are free to explore, discover and learn. It provides age-appropriate activities that enhance children's social skills, emotional stability, and intellectual...

Family Day Care Home

9 Scenic Dr, Portland, CT

Family Day Care Home is a childcare provider that serves the community of Portland CT. It offers a warm and friendly environment and provides age-appropriate activities that foster holistic development among children. The center aims to strengthen children's educational foundation and life skills to...

4.9

(14)

Our program is child-centered and based upon the belief that play is the best way for children to learn. Our approach is individualized to meet each child's needs and interests. Each classroom is organized with centers for creative art, literature, science and pre-math, dramatic play, and cognitive...
4.0
"MCC is a delightful play based preschool. We love the regular field trips to the local library and nature walks and hearing which centers our son chooses to play in each day. In addition to developmentally appropriate crafts, there are literacy based activities...

Katy


The MECCA Philosophy: To provide high quality, developmentally appropriate child care for all families in the community in a safe, warm, caring and educational environment. We focus on the individual child's age and ability to stimulate their social, cognitive, physical and emotional growth. Our...
5.0
"We have 2 children attending MECCA and have had an incredible experience both with the Pre-School program and with the After School program. The director and staff are caring and knowledgeable. They have handled a few situations with the attention that it needed,...

Alane W.


Pumpkin Patch Preschool

Pumpkin Patch Preschool

11 Kirby Road, Cromwell, CT

3.7

(3)

Pumpkin Patch Preschool & Child Care Centers is a family owned business that has been in the business of serving families for over 30 years. We provide children with quality childcare in a safe, nurturing and stimulating atmosphere. Our centers are state licensed and conveniently located with an...
5.0
"Being a stay at home mom for the first few years made the thought of preschool terrifying! Having someone else look after my son seemed crazy. After touring a few preschools, we decided on Pumpkin Patch! Ms. Christine (director) and Ms. Ashley were a pleasure to...

Rebecca H


Kensington Nursery School

Kensington Nursery School

185 Sheldon Street, Kensington, CT

5.0

(1)

Kensington Nursery School is a Family Centered nursery school in Kensington, CT. We offer two programs; a Tuesday/Thursday class for 3-year-olds, and a Monday/Wednesday/Friday program for 4 year-olds. Kensington Nursery School's program focuses on hands-on learning in a positive,...
5.0
"I love Kensington Nursery School! I have just enrolled my third child to attend in the fall. Children come home with projects, they learn how to write their name, address, phone number along with the basics of ABCs, numbers, shapes, and make friends. The teachers...

Sylwia Z


Kids Village Daycare

Kids Village Daycare

36 Hewitt St, Wethersfield, CT

3.0

(2)

At Kids Village Learning Center we offer full-time and part-time care for infants through age 5 years old along with before & after school care for children ages 5 years old through 12 years old. We will offer drop-in by the hour care for those who need last minute care. We are very flexible with...
5.0
"Both of my kids go to kids village and they love it! Ms.Jasna and her team are great with kids. My son is 16 months and already knows his ABCs and can count to 10 on his own. They are the best!"

Alisa L.


Building Blocks Middletown

Building Blocks Middletown

800 East Street, MIDDLETOWN, CT

Welcome to Building Blocks Early Learning Center in Middletown, 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...

YMCA Childcare and Program Center

YMCA Childcare and Program Center

10 Chamberlain Highway, Berlin, CT

Children are like sponges they watch and absorb knowledge, skills and values from everything and everyone around them. At the Y, we believe the values and skills learned early on are vital building blocks for quality of life and future success. That s why our child care, afterschool, learning...

Educational Playcare

Educational Playcare

1193 Hebron Avenue, Glastonbury, CT

The future of childcare and preschool is here! Educational Playcare was established in 1986 to provide full- and part-time educational childcare programs and for children from 6 weeks to 12 years old. We are proud of our reputation as the provider of the highest-quality childcare and preschool...

Kiddie Academy of Rocky Hill

Kiddie Academy of Rocky Hill

158 New Britain Avenue, ROCKY HILL, CT

Kiddie Academy offers educational, age-specific child care programs. Our flexible, standard based curriculum is uniquely designed to help your child thrive in both school and life, while our safe and nurturing environment allows them to have fun while they learn. Learn more about what makes Kiddie...

Bright Beginnings Family Child Care

Bright Beginnings Family Child Care

44 Newberry Way, Middletown, CT

Full-service family child care development facility that cares for infants, toddlers, preschool and elementary students (ages 3 months - 12 years). Bright Beginnings is more than a simple babysitting facility. It's a loving and fun program that offers socialization skills, arts and crafts, music,...

Little Scholars Preschool

Little Scholars Preschool

805 Old Main Street, Rocky Hill, CT

Little Scholars Preschool offers an enriched child-centered curriculum that creates a stimulating environment for growth in five fundamental areas of development: social, emotional, cognitive, language, and physical. We provide quality play experiences and school readiness for preschool children...

KIDCO Child Care Center

KIDCO Child Care Center

2175 Berlin Tpke, Newington, CT

KIDCO Child Care Center in Newington, Connecticut is a Child Care provider that can accommodate up to 280 children from infants 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...

Educational Playcare

Educational Playcare

9 High Road, Berlin, CT

The future of childcare and preschool is here! Educational Playcare was established in 1986 to provide full- and part-time educational childcare programs and for children from 6 weeks to 12 years old. We are proud of our reputation as the provider of the highest-quality childcare and preschool...

MY SCHOOL

MY SCHOOL

1 SINCO PL, EAST HAMPTON, CT

My School!: Philosophy We believe that a high quality children’s program provides a safe and nurturing environment that promotes the physical, social, emotional and cognitive development of young children while responding to the needs of their families. All of our programs will be developmentally...

HK Cubs Childcare Center

HK Cubs Childcare Center

57 Little City Road, Higganum, CT

Teachers, parents and the school community share in an effort to create an exciting and challenging place for children to learn and grow. *Open year round, 7:00am to 5:00pm. *Infants through Preschool. *Experienced and loving staff. *CPR/First Aid/Medication Admin....

Klub Kid Inc

Klub Kid Inc

286 Naubuc Ave, Glastonbury, CT

A Child Care Center that will Exceed Your Expectations! Welcome to Klub Kid, an educationally based childcare center which provides full and part-time childcare for children from 6 weeks to 12 years old. We realize the tremendous level of trust you place in a childcare provider. Klub Kid is...

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