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Find Trusted Family Daycares Near Me in Centerbrook, CT

We have 9 family daycares in Centerbrook, CT! Compare and find the best family daycare to fit your needs.

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The Nest

18 Cedar Street Centerbrook, CT

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The Nest Home Day Care is a safe, nurturing, and encouraging atmosphere for children 6 weeks through 5 years old. My goal is to provide a stimulating and fun environment for children while encouraging social, emotional, intellectual, and physical development. Your child will receive quality personal and individualized care in a warm and loving environment. At The Nest, I believe that children learn best through play and exploration. Whether it is investigating the dirt box outside, playing fun games indoors, or spending time exploring books all on their own, I will help to facilitate activities that children enjoy. Special seasonal activities will also be a regular part of time spent at The Nest, including summer days playing in the sprinkler or plenty of fun in the snow in the winter! I believe in positive reinforcement and redirection when children are testing the limits and learning the rules. I will provide a structured environment that is flexible enough to respect the child and their individuality while at the same time providing routine that children need to learn and flourish. And above all else, I believe that it is most important to treat children with love and respect.
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Clinton Child Care Service Inc

160 E Main St Clinton, CT

4.0(6)

7 mi

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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 children live in every day. We believe that children have the right to a nurturing, safe environment. It is the job of the center staff to provide a variety of opportunities and experiences to promote growth in the areas of physical, social and intellectual development. It is our mission to provide high quality services to the community. We recognize that the family is the primary unit in each child's development. It is our goal to work in partnership with families to develop programs to meet the individual needs of each child.

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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Mari's Place Family Daycare

239 Elm Street Old Saybrook, CT

5.0(17)

3 mi

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 of young minds. I was born in Dominican Republic, and my Native Language is Spanish. I have been in United States for more than 25 years. In 2002, I graduated from the City University of New York and received my Bachelors in Psychology. In 2003, I pursue a Master Degree in Early Childhood Education, and completed 16 credits of coursework. In 2006, I started to work as the neighborhood nanny in Massachusetts. Later, I became a certify Pre-school Teacher and worked in many different childcare settings. Today, I am an entrepreneur operating a licensed family daycare in Old Saybrook, CT offering high quality childcare services to my community.

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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Wholehearted Early Learning Center

37 Morgan Park Clinton, CT

7 mi

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 experience teaching within PreK and Kindergarten. She holds a Masters in Early Childhood Education and has a passion for working with children. Her dedication to her family and to the field of early childhood education are what brought her out of the public school setting and into our PreK program here at WHELC. We practice a hybrid of approaches to teaching and follow the Opening the World of Learning (OWL) curriculum along with the CT ELDS. We focus on all areas of development and believe that children learn best through hands-on experiences. We are mindful of each student's needs and interests, so you may see a little Reggio Emilia, a dash of Montessori, and a sprinkle of High Scope topped with Waldorf within our PreK work and environment.
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Home Away From Home

97 Chittenden Road Killingworth, CT

9 mi

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 always our priority. The care is personal and individualized to suit children of all ages and abilities. Your questions, comments and input are always important so we can work together to achieve the very best experiences for your child. Your Little one is our utmost priority. We are centrally located in Killingworth, very close to the traffic circle. This allows for easy access to Route 9 and Interstate 95 . A little about me, Diane.. I have lived in Killingworth all my life except for a short time where I lived in Guilford CT. I graduated from Haddam-Killingworth High School. After graduation I went to work for The Clinipad Corporation in Guilford CT. Where in my 16 years of employment with them I held many positions in Production, Quality Assurance and ending up with 8 years in Upper Management. When the corporation relocated to Charlotte N.C. I decided to pursue my aspiration to care for children. I opened my home to children as a licensed day care provider in March of 1998. In 1999 I earned a Diploma in Child Day Care Management. I also maintain certification in C.P.R., Medication Administration and First Aid. In addition to the above, I belong to our regional child day care association, and attend continuous classes and trainings to better the quality of care in my home. I am also a Justice of the Peace. In 2005 I earned National Certification in EKG and Phlebotomy. My mother Eleanor Sanderson ( AKA - Grandma ) also lives with us and she is a State approved day care Assistant / Substitute. We look forward to hearing from you.. Sincerely, Diane
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Salt Meadow Academy

15 Bluff Avenue Clinton, CT

7 mi

Ct Licensed Family Day Care Home #56306. Salt Meadow Academy is a Reggio inspired, nature-based, licensed family home childcare and preschool program in Clinton, Connecticut that offers an environment where the child's natural desire to learn is stimulated through meaningful, appropriate, and playful learning experiences; one that meets the needs of each child as an individual. Salt Meadow Academy is owned and operated by Jillian Shepard who is a state approved designated head teacher for birth to 5 and school-age children. Jillian holds a Bachelors and a Masters Degree and has over 15 years of childcare experience and education. Offering full-time and part-time childcare with a developmentally appropriate curriculum for all children in attendance. Salt Meadow Academy is open Monday - Friday 7:30am to 5:30pm. Payment Methods Accepted: Cash, Personal Check Salt Meadow Academy was the first provider in the area endorsed by Eco-Healthy Childcare. Eco-Healthy Child Care is a national program that ensures child care settings are as happy, healthy, safe and green as possible by reducing children's exposure to toxins. The yard at Salt Meadow Academy is a Certified Wildlife Habitat by the National Wildlife Federation. In order to be certified, our property needs to provide the four basic habitat elements needed for wildlife to thrive: food, water, cover, and places to raise young.
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Smallplanet Childcare Home Daycare

18 Ridge Rd East Haddam, CT

8 mi

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 of my own. I have lived in Moodus or East Haddam since 1996. I have room for 6 total children, two of which may be infants under two years old. I strive to offer your children developmentally appropriate play and exercise, with a focus on kindergarten readiness. I will assist your child in developing important values such as good manners, caring, sharing, patience and responsibility as well as effective communication and teamwork. We learn though play, arts and crafts, story time, circle time and games. I have one medium sized friendly dog, two cuddly cats and two outside bunnies. I am open Monday through Friday from 7am until 5pm. I now accept Care 4 Kids.
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Kristin Foley

17A Green Hill Rd Killingworth, CT

9 mi

Providing loving and quality childcare for over 18 years.
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Kenyon's Home Daycare

8 Poppy Lane East Lyme, CT

9 mi

I have been a home daycare provider for 28 years. certified in CPR & first aid. I have also worked with children with disabilities. I am located in the Flanders school district. Meals are included. I love children! caring for them & watching them grow. They are all so unique. We have a large outdoor play area. inside everyone gets a bed. no floor mats. Books, coloring, puzzles, painting, something for everyone & age group. Come for a visit. Hopefully you'll like what you see and stay!
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FAQs for finding a family daycare near you in Centerbrook, CT

When looking for a family daycare near you in Centerbrook, CT, the most important thing to consider is the safety, comfort, and well-being of your child. Depending on your family's needs, make sure to inquire about the family daycare provider's experience in caring for children of similar ages. Ask about their qualifications, resources available for learning and development, such as toys or educational materials. Additionally, consider inquiring about how the family daycare provider structures their days; if they provide meals or snacks; and if they allow you to have a tour of their facility. It is also important that you feel comfortable with the family daycare provider and that they understand your family's values and priorities. Taking these points into consideration when selecting a family daycare can help ensure that your child has a safe and nurturing environment in which to thrive.

When selecting a family daycare provider, families may want to consider factors such as location, value for costs, hours of operation, and licensing requirements and monitoring standards. Additionally, it is worth evaluating any safety regulations in place at the facility and paying attention to reviews from past or current clients. Upon visiting the family daycare near you in Centerbrook, CT, there should be a sense that it is clean and well-organized, and the staff should be friendly and welcoming. All of these aspects help ensure that not only are the family's needs met and children are receiving the best possible care.

When choosing family daycare near you in Centerbrook, CT, it is essential to be thorough! Consider what's most important to you and when choosing a child care provider, and don't be afraid to ask questions when interviewing potential daycares. You should also schedule a visit to meet with the family daycare provider and observe the environment. You may ask them questions such as: How does the daycare staff interact with the children? Are there toys, materials, and appropriate activities for the age group of children in their care? Are there any qualifications, certifications, background checks, and child-to-adult ratio of staff information they can share with you? All of these questions as well as any additional considerations that are important to you should help you make an informed decision.

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