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Catbells Home Daycare

5.0

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 oldest was not quite two years old, and Diana was in charge of the babysitting area at Xanadu Family Center in Hamden CT. I had never left my...

- Alison H

Donna's Little Darlings

5.0

Me and my family have known Donna now for over 10 years. She is considered family, there is no other daycare I would ever imagine sending my children to. I am able to work in confidence knowing my children are well cared for and that they are in a safe loving and learning environment.

- Kathleen P.

Bounces & Giggles

5.0

We have been using this daycare for the past 5 years. I have loved knowing that my girls were at a second home. They were always treated as family and were well loved and cared for. I knew that if I had a special need or if something was worrying me about my children the providers were there to help...

- Lauren

Myrian's Family Daycare

5.0

My daughter went to myrian's family daycare for 2 years and Myrian was fantastic. Great hours and availability. My daughter always asked when she was going back. We only left due to my daughter starting preschool but I recommend this daycare 100%! We were sad to leave and hope other families will...

- Erica

Precious Treasures Academy LLC

5.0

I'm incredibly grateful for the outstanding care my triplets receive at Precious Treasures. The staff's dedication, warmth, and professionalism create a nurturing and safe environment where my kids thrive. I highly recommend Precious Treasures to any family!

- Care member

Drop-in daycares in New Haven, CT

Catbells Home Daycare

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...
5.0
"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 oldest was not quite two years old, and Diana was in charge of the babysitting area at Xanadu Family Center in...

Alison H


Donna's Little Darlings

Donna's Little Darlings

55 Judson Place, Milford, CT

5.0

(2)

I operate a family based daycare located in Milford, CT and have 20+ years of experience My home is easy access to I95. I provide a warm, caring environment. My mission statement is to teach social skills, courtesy and manners along with ABC's and 123's. I run a loosely organized day based on...
5.0
"Me and my family have known Donna now for over 10 years. She is considered family, there is no other daycare I would ever imagine sending my children to. I am able to work in confidence knowing my children are well cared for and that they are in a safe loving and...

Kathleen P.


Bounces & Giggles

Bounces & Giggles

11 Autumn Court, Northford, CT

5.0

(6)

Experienced, caring daycare provider with 10 years of in-home child care experience and 2 years' prior daycare center experience. I am licensed by the State of CT, have one employee (with 16+ years' experience) and we are both CPR and First Aid certified. I have raised three of my own children, ages...
5.0
"I have been using Bounces and Giggles daycare for my boys since 2011. From the first visit, I knew that my children would be treated like their own and they have. They are loving and nurturing and provided both my boys with routine and structure (which they need)....

Annie


Friendly Forest Daycare

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...

Little Tikes Daycare

Little Tikes Daycare

189 Yale Ave, Milford, CT

Little Tikes Daycare is a Ct Licensed family daycare located in Milford, CT that accepts children starting from 6 weeks of age. Little Tikes Daycare provides a safe, loving, nurturing environment and engages children in hands on learning activities that build their physical, intellectual growth as...

Tati's Daycare

Tati's Daycare

143 Jackson Street, Ansonia, CT

I am looking for 3 to 6 kids to open up my daycare. I am currently a nanny seeking to open up my daycare at my own home. I had my daycare for 6 years from my house with only 1 child. His mom then got laid off and I went out to work as a nanny. But I miss taking care of kids from my house and would...

Samantha's In Home Child Care

Samantha's In Home Child Care

4 Ray St, Seymour, CT

Mrs Samantha has worked with children of all ages for the past 5+ years. She worked in Stamford, CT at a home child Daycare/Preschool for the past 3 years and in Norwalk, CT as a Color Guard Instructor for Norwalk Marching Bears Inc. She is now a stay at home mother who would like to watch a few...

Leamsy's Nest

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...

Myrian's Family Daycare

Myrian's Family Daycare

8 Stoddard St, Seymour, CT

5.0

(2)

Are you looking for a like home environment daycare? Affordable, reliable,clean,smoke free, and a loving place for your most precious little one? *Licensed Family Home Daycare *First Aid/CPR certified *Preschool Curriculum *Large Playroom *Indoor/Outdoor activities *Reasonable...
5.0
"My daughter went to myrian's family daycare for 2 years and Myrian was fantastic. Great hours and availability. My daughter always asked when she was going back. We only left due to my daughter starting preschool but I recommend this daycare 100%! We were sad to...

Erica


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...
5.0
"I'm incredibly grateful for the outstanding care my triplets receive at Precious Treasures. The staff's dedication, warmth, and professionalism create a nurturing and safe environment where my kids thrive. I highly recommend Precious Treasures to any family!"

Care member


Woodbridge Child Center, Inc.

4 Meetinghouse Lane, Woodbridge, CT

5.0

(14)

5.0
"Great childcare center, by far the best one we have experienced!! Excellent, warm and knowledgeable teachers (our son in pre-school program). The teachers are creative and help our son learn through play. Great curriculum, a beautiful facility that is secure and...

Mary


Kiddie Care Learning Center

Kiddie Care Learning Center

375B Main St, ANSONIA, CT

Kiddie Care Learning Center creates a safe, nurturing environment for families and children to grow together. Our goal is to assist children in developing their social, emotional, cognitive, and physical skills while preparing for a sound educational future for preschoolers, toddlers and infants .

Tutor Time

Tutor Time

470 Bridgeport Ave, Milford, CT

Every child is different. Every child is one-of-a-kind. So at Tutor Time, every child's unique set of skills and interests are utilized to his or her advantage in the way that they learn, grow, build self-esteem, and develop their imagination. It's our job to bring out their best. Your child's day...

Giggle Patch Family Child Care

371 Monticello Drive, Branford, CT

Hi Mom and Dad, I have a new home daycare opening this summer. I have a degree in Early Childhood Education and I have served as the director / preschool teacher in a shoreline center for 15 years. I have 20 years of experience working with children and I have received several awards for...

Lindrew Inc

470 Bridgeport Ave Ste C, Milford, CT

Lindrew Inc provides child care and school readiness programs for preschoolers. The company also provides before and after-school enrichment programs and summer camps for school-age kids. Lindrew Inc uses the School Readiness Pathway Curriculum, which uses materials and activities designed to...

Sweet Child Of Mine

65 Skylark Dr, Northford, CT

Hi my name is Victoria! I run an at home daycare. I consider myself to be so lucky to be able to work with children doing what I love everyday! I have a very fun interactive learning environment. I am not strict or mean but I do make sure that everyone is safe and has fun while learning. Everyday...

Explorers Learning Center

Explorers Learning Center

30C Progress Ave, Seymour, CT

We offer a Nature Enriched Curriculum for Childcare - Daycare - Nursery School - Infant - Toddler - Preschool - After-school. Explorers Learning Center is a childcare center licensed for children ages 6 weeks to 12 years old. We offer educational programs designed to enhance the emotional, social,...

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

Since 1978, Surreybrook Preschool & Child Development Center has provided quality child care for local families. Surreybrook Preschool & Child Development Center serves its community of parents by providing a safe, fun environment for children. Surreybrook Preschool & Child Development Center is...

Camp Rising Sun

P.O. Box 472, Branford, CT

Camp Rising Sun welcomes any child aged 5-17 who has faced a diagnosis of cancer to a week of fun and friendship. Campers can be in treatment, in remission, or anywhere in between. Camp is held in the beautiful hills of Colebrook, Connecticut at the facilities of Camp Jewell, a YMCA campground....

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