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Building Blocks Stamford Camp Ave
5.0
My daughter has really enjoyed the infant room. She has reached so many milestones and her teachers have great communication. We love her school and all the friends she is making.
- Kyle W.
Building Blocks Wilton
5.0
My daughter has really enjoyed the infant room. She has reached so many milestones and her teachers have great communication. We love her school and all the friends she is making.
- Kyle W.
Building Blocks Stamford High Ridge
5.0
I am so grateful for the exceptional care my child receives at Building Blocks! From the moment we enrolled, the staff has been warm, professional, and genuinely passionate about their work. The teachers create a nurturing environment where my child feels safe, loved, and excited to learn each day....
- Alison G.
GRACE DAYCARE & LEARNING CENTER
5.0
My daughter has improved so much since attending grace. The teachers are so loving and the office ladies are always so kind. I’m grateful for this school and its community. If you want a home away from home where your children will grown and learn this is the place. We love grace!
- Care member
Otter Tots Play And Learn
5.0
Our son loves Otter tots. He is always excited to walk in the door and really loves his time there. He really likes both his friends and caretakers at Otter tots. As parents we also appreciate how informative and responsive Patti is and also knowing he is safe and well cared for.
- Melissa P.
Preschools in New Canaan, CT
Family Extensions Inc
45 Grove St, New Canaan, CT
Family Extensions Inc provides full-time and Full-Day early care and learning programs designed for young children. Based in New Canaan, CT, the facility operates daily from 5:00 A.M. to 5:30 P.M. Family Extensions Inc also provides before and after-school programs for school-age kids.
Playland Nursery School
800 Ponus Rdg, New Canaan, CT
Playland Nursery School is an educational child care facility located at 800 Ponus Ridge, New Canaan, Connecticut. It is part of Camp Playland and features complete facilities including classrooms, playgrounds, athletic fields, a pond and nature trails. The school provides programs and activities...
New Canaan Community Preschool
77 Old Norwalk Rd, New Canaan, CT
The New Canaan Community Preschool is an educational childcare facility located at 77 Old Norwalk Road, New Canaan, Connecticut. The school is a firm believer of the constructivist philosophy, which empowers children to make choices on their own, take initiative, and work collaboratively with...
The Tot's Spot New Canaan Preschool and Day Care
87 Old Stamford Rd, New Canaan, CT
The Tot's Spot New Canaan Preschool and Day Care is a child care facility located at 87 Old Stamford Rd. New Canaan, CT. They offer services for children from 18 months up to 4 years of age. They look towards meeting the developmental needs of young children rather than just moving them through an...
Playland Nursery School
802 Ponus Rdg, New Canaan, CT
Playland Nursery School is an early childhood education provider located in New Canaan, Connecticut. It serves children ages two to five years old, providing them with dedicated and qualified staff that ensure children are accorded with proper care and attention. The school is situated in an 18...
First Presbyterian Nursery School of New Canaan Inc
178 Oenoke Rdg, New Canaan, CT
Located in New Canaan, Connecticut, First Presbyterian Nursery School is a private, non-profit early childhood education provider. It strives to meet and care for young children. It provides a developmentally appropriate environment that encourages physical movement, freedom of expression, active...
Building Blocks Stamford Camp Ave
72 Camp Avenue, STAMFORD, CT
5.0
(2)
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 offer families the ideal care solution that fits their...
5.0
"My daughter has really enjoyed the infant room. She has reached so many milestones and her teachers have great communication. We love her school and all the friends she is making."
Kyle W.
Building Blocks Wilton
59 Danbury Road, WILTON, CT
5.0
(3)
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 offer families the ideal care solution that fits their...
5.0
"I am so grateful for the exceptional care my child receives at Building Blocks! From the moment we enrolled, the staff has been warm, professional, and genuinely passionate about their work. The teachers create a nurturing environment where my child feels safe,...
Alison G.
Building Blocks Stamford High Ridge
816 High Ridge Road, STAMFORD, CT
5.0
(2)
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 offer families the ideal care solution that fits their...
5.0
"My daughter has really enjoyed the infant room. She has reached so many milestones and her teachers have great communication. We love her school and all the friends she is making."
Kyle W.
5.0
(7)
Grace Daycare & Learning Center is a childcare provider serving the Stamford and Greenwich, CT areas. We offer care and early education programs for children ranging from 3 months to 6 years old, fostering growth and development in a nurturing, safe, and supportive environment. Our programs are...
5.0
"Grace Daycare & Learning Center has the absolute best learning program for the children. My daughter recently graduated, and is currently in kindergarten .. during my conference with her current teachers, it’s confirmed that my daughter is well beyond a...
Care member
Otter Tots Play And Learn
11 Carol Drive, Norwalk, CT
5.0
(1)
Otter Tots Play and Learn childcare is located in a quaint, clean family home right near Norwalk City Hall. We may be small in size, but we are mighty strong in learning! We follow all state guidelines for learning pillars; THE CT ELDS AND AGES TO STAGES development standards. Your child will be...
5.0
"Our son loves Otter tots. He is always excited to walk in the door and really loves his time there. He really likes both his friends and caretakers at Otter tots. As parents we also appreciate how informative and responsive Patti is and also knowing he is safe...
Melissa P.
Edgewood Academy
18 Edgewood Ave, Stamford, CT
4.8
(16)
Nestled in a beautiful botanical setting our small home-based daycare center offers top of the line child care service and unique nature-oriented program that fosters children's natural sense of wonder and joy of discovery, nurtures their imagination and stimulates them towards learning in general....
5.0
"Nothing but good things to say, a great learning environment, really caring, lots of attention, active and involved with the kids."
Chris L
Mother Goose Day Care
8 Park Lane, Westport, CT
5.0
(15)
Mother Goose Day Care is a state licensed family child care center, which provides a loving, caring, and nurturing environment, while focusing on learning and play! Well-established local business, centered loosely around a play based style of learning. All children aged newborn through elementary...
5.0
"We feel so luck to have found Ms. Kim! Our daughter started with her at 15 months. We were worried about her transitioning to care outside of our house, but she adjusted very well and quickly with the help of Ms. Kim's warm, welcoming, and confident style. Our...
Lauren C.
Brum Brum Learning Preschool
536 Stillwater Rd, Stamford, CT
5.0
(2)
I had been a licensed family daycare for thirteen years in Florida, and am now licensed in Connecticut. I have my National Child Development Associate (CDA) credential, National Association for Family Childcare Accreditation. And I continually update my education in this profession.
Your child...
5.0
"What an amazing and loving place! You can drop your kids off and know that they're not just being watched? They're learning so much!"
Rafaela A.
THE GODDARD SCHOOL OF STAMFORD
225 HIGH RIDGE RD STE 100W, STAMFORD, CT
The Goddard School of Stamford is a nurturing place that provides safe, loving and consistent care and celebrates meaningful learning experiences for young children. From the education and professionalism of our teachers, to the strong Creative Curriculum, we nurture innate preschool curiosity and...
Union Memorial Preschool
58 Church St., Stamford, CT
We are an independent preschool located in Stamford, CT. We are proud to provide a high quality play based curriculum by utilizing the British model of Early Learning. Union Memorial Preschool offers a safe and caring space for little ones to grow, learn and be themselves! We enroll children, 18...
Round Hill Nursery School
466 Round Hill Road, Greenwich, CT
Round Hill Nursery School was founded in 1946 to provide a quality first learning experience for three and four-year-old children in the back country of Greenwich. In 1984, recognizing and responding to the changing needs of families in Greenwich and the surrounding communities, the First Step...
The Long Ridge School
478 Erskine Road, Stamford, CT
Janets Child Care
3 Daphne Dr, Norwalk, CT
I have a family child care in my home. I'm licensed for 6 children full time and 3 before and after school. I live in the Cranbury/Wolfpit area of Norwalk.
We have been here for 50 years and have a happy loving home for the children. We have a large outdoor play area and a large indoor playroom. I...
Creative Child's Play
31 Cascade Rd, Stamford, CT
CREATE, PLAY, LEARN.
Our Pre School art classes are geared towards the enrichment of our students fine motor skills,language,cognitive skills as well as the development of peer socialization skills.
~Art Enrichment Play Groups
~Age Groups 2-4Years Old
~2 Hour Drop Off Classes
~1 Hour Art/1...
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FAQs for finding preschools near you in New Canaan, CT
In 2025 what types of preschools can I find near me in New Canaan, CT?
There are two main types of preschool programs near you in New Canaan, CT. The first is a full-time program that usually works best for parents working full-time shifts, and the second is a part-time preschool where your child would attend only two to three days per week and typically choose between a morning and afternoon shift. A part-time preschool can be a great option if you want to ease the transition of this new learning experience for your child! You can also check your options in New Canaan, CT for traditional preschool centers, or private home-based preschools.
What should I look for in a good preschool program near me in New Canaan, CT?
When you begin looking for preschools near me in New Canaan, CT, consider your priorities and ask administrators about their philosophies and approach to common child care issues or occurances. You may also want to ask about the ratio of learning time to supervised play time so you can get a good sense of whether you believe your child's needs will be met. From there, ask about what a typical day consists of, what the safety protocols are and how discipline will be handled. Also, make sure to check directly with the preschool for information about their local licensing and credentials in New Canaan, CT.
How can I find a preschool near me in New Canaan, CT?
When looking for a preschool near you in New Canaan, CT on Care.com, you'll be able to review preschools by distance from you ZIP code. From there, you can compare between preschool programs by traditional facility-based preschools and private, in-home preschools. Be sure to check any reviews from other families in New Canaan, CT who have previously sent their kids to any of the preschools you are interested in.