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Mari's Place Family Daycare

Updated Review: I started out with my youngest son attending Miss Mari's daycare, we fell in love from the beginning the bright colors,...

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Clinton Child Care Service Inc

Clinton Childcare Center has an excellent program. After one year my daughter was completely prepared for kindergarten. They have a...

- Daniel

The Children's Tree Montessori School, Inc

This is a well rounded education that you won't find in any traditional or public school setting. It's such a nurturing environment for...

- Mara

Daycare Centers Near Essex

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Essex Kindercare

158 WESTBROOK RD ESSEX, CT

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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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Essex KinderCare

158 Westbrook Road Essex, CT

Get set for a thrill-filled summer! Our age-specific, kid-approved camps add up to a season of discovery and fun for preschool to school-age children. This year, our 12 weeks of camps fall into six great themes: Mighty Bodies, Bendy Brains; Awesome Art; Gravity Galore and More; The Wondrous World of Food; Wild about Water; and...
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Mari's Place Family Daycare

239 Elm Street Old Saybrook, CT

5.0(17)

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...

Care Member says "Updated Review: I started out with my youngest son attending Miss Mari's daycare, we fell in love from the beginning the bright colors, clean spaces,...

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Clinton Child Care Service Inc

160 E Main St Clinton, CT

4.0(6)

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...

Daniel says "Clinton Childcare Center has an excellent program. After one year my daughter was completely prepared for kindergarten. They have a fantastic and highly...

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The Children's Tree Montessori School, Inc

96 Essex Rd Old Saybrook, CT

3.0(8)

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...

Mara says "This is a well rounded education that you won't find in any traditional or public school setting. It's such a nurturing environment for toddlers all the way...

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Home Away From Home

97 Chittenden Road Killingworth, CT

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Welcome to Home Away From Home Day Care. It is our goal to promote children's happy, healthy, growth and development while in my care. At Home Away From Home, each child is given careful attention and affectionate care, in a calm home environment and are treated with RESPECT and LOVE. Your child's comforts and needs are...
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The Little City Kids

130 Little City Road Killingworth, CT

State license verified

Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
In-Home daycare
Whitney Loomis is the owner and operator of The Little City Kids home daycare located in Killingworth, CT. She graduated with her Bachelor's Degree in education and began exploring her career options. After having her first son in August of 2017, she decided to look into starting her own business. She new she wanted to care...
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Rainbow Hill Special Needs Program

P.O.Box 383 East Haddam, CT

Academic
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Special needs
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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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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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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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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Paulette's Home Daycare

22 Butter Jones Road Chester, CT

State license verified

Academic
Cooperative
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Special needs
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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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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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AMY'S ACTIVE LEARNING

366 MAIN ST OLD SAYBROOK, CT

State license verified

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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Home Away From Home Daycare

97 Chittenden Rd Killingworth, CT

Child care
Home Away From Home Daycare offers child care services for young children. It aims to provide a loving environment where children can develop and grow. It accommodates infants up to twelve-year-old children. The Daycare's operational hours is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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Academic
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Faith based
Special needs
+ 2 more
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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Daycare centers near you in Essex, CT offer a number of benefits to both children and their parents or guardians. For the kids, daycare is an opportunity to learn coping and social skills, explore the world, and form relationships with other children - all while staying active and stimulating their minds with educational activities. For parents and guardians, daycare often provides peace of mind that their children are supervised in a safe and nurturing environment with skilled professionals on board to tackle responsibilities such as discipline, problem solving strategies, and nutrition. All in all, daycare is a valuable resource for families by providing quality childcare and early childhood education services.

Daycares near you in Essex, CT provide a range of services that allow children to grow and develop in safe, secure environments. Daycare centers are staffed by qualified professionals who create a caring atmosphere that teach kids lessons fundamental to their well-being, and typically include activities such as playtime, meals, and learning opportunities designed to prepare young minds for the world ahead.

Finding the right daycare center near you in Essex, CT for your child can be an overwhelming experience, but the process can be streamlined with a clear understanding of what to look for. It's important to consider factors such as certification and accreditation, as well as any health and safety protocols that are in place. Factors such as cost, accessibility, and the quality of care provided are sure to be top of mind as well, and ultimately, selecting the best daycare center will depend on finding one that meets your expectations and your child’s specific needs.

Some questions you might consider asking daycare centers near you in Essex, CT include: What are the teacher-to-child ratios? What types of activities do you plan as part of the daily program? Is there an outdoor play area and what safety regulations are in place regarding that space? How often is communication provided to parents regarding their child's progress or issues that arise? Be sure to ask specifics about any policies related to enrollment fees, tuition payments, health and vaccination requirements and anything else that is important to you and your family as well.

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