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Recent preschool reviews in Oakdale, CT

Leaps & Bounds

5.0

We used Miss Jill for our older daughter. Miss Jill is amazing, warm, kind, flexible, and was a joy to work with. She eased many of my fears about leaving my daughter under the care of someone else and was so gentle with our daughter. She has a wonderful space for children to play inside and...

- Fionnuala D.

United Methodist Child Care Center

5.0

UMCCC is a wonderful program that has taken care of my young child since she was an infant. Their staff is caring and nurturing. It is such a comfort to know that while I am at work, my daughter is being taken such good care of. Can't say enough good things about this childcare program!

- Diane F.

Mayflower Montessori School

5.0

This is a fabulous school!!! They treat you and your child like family. Very warm, loving atmosphere when you step in. My daughter went here for 3 years so when I had my son I knew where he was going. He just started a little over a month ago and doing great. He's never been with anyone but family...

- Christina S.

Preschools in Oakdale, CT

Leaps & Bounds

213 Black Ash Rd, Oakdale, CT

5.0

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My name is Jill. My Family Day Care Home has been licensed for 11 years. I currently have an opening for age 2 or older. I offer a professional preschool curriculum which includes a daily art project, reading and math readiness as well as fine and gross motor development. References provided upon...
5.0
"We used Miss Jill for our older daughter. Miss Jill is amazing, warm, kind, flexible, and was a joy to work with. She eased many of my fears about leaving my daughter under the care of someone else and was so gentle with our daughter. She has a wonderful space for...

Fionnuala D.


The Global Child, LLC is an early childhood school and care center offering second language Spanish exposure daily integrated with our proprietary curriculum that prepares your child for school and life success. Our school offers Infants, Toddlers, and Preschool programs. Our teachers are highly...

Family Tree Ministry

Family Tree Ministry

740 Colonel Ledyard Hwy.B1, LEDYARD, CT

Starting at $1460/mo

Family Tree Ministry (FTM) is a biblically-based children's ministry center that provides high-quality care for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers within a nurturing, faith-centered environment. What sets us apart is our focus on the spiritual, emotional, and educational development of each child,...

ST. LUKE GRINS & GIGGLES PRESCHOOL

ST. LUKE GRINS & GIGGLES PRESCHOOL

1830 ROUTE 12, GALES FERRY, CT

Starting at $475/mo

Our traditional nonprofit Christian preschool (NOT A DAYCARE) provides your toilet trained three, four or five year old child with a nurturing, stimulating environment designed to encourage individual growth. We operate M-F from 9-12:00 from September through June. Small class sizes of no more than...

THE GLOBAL CHILD, LEDYARD

THE GLOBAL CHILD, LEDYARD

740 Colonel Ledyard Hwy, LEDYARD, CT

Starting at $1440/mo

The Global Child, LLC is an early childhood school and care center offering second language Spanish exposure daily integrated with our proprietary curriculum that prepares your child for school and life success. Our school offers Infants, Toddlers, and Preschool programs. Our teachers are highly...

Tiny Sprouts Playhouse

Tiny Sprouts Playhouse

7 HURLBUTT RD UNIT A-2, GALES FERRY, CT

Starting at $1460/mo

Tiny Sprouts Playhouse is a small, privately owned facility located in Gales Ferry, CT. We service children from 6 weeks to 5 years old. The center offers a very diverse and multicultural staff who have a passion for children. If you are looking for somewhere your child can truly blossom come join...

FIRST IMPRESSIONS LEARNING ACADEMY

FIRST IMPRESSIONS LEARNING ACADEMY

758R COLONEL LEDYARD HWY, LEDYARD, CT

Starting at $1300/mo

We provide building block education to early age children. We pride ourselves in integrating critical thinking, problem-solving, and independent learning with a nurturing environment and community feel. Our goal is to equip our students with the mindset of learning, exploration, and the ability to...

United Methodist Child Care Center

10 Chapman Ln, Gales Ferry, CT

5.0

(1)

United Methodist Child Care Center is a state-licensed educational childcare facility in Gales Ferry, Connecticut that has been serving children and families for over 40 years. It is open Mondays through Fridays, from 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM, providing children with worthwhile activities that stimulate...
5.0
"UMCCC is a wonderful program that has taken care of my young child since she was an infant. Their staff is caring and nurturing. It is such a comfort to know that while I am at work, my daughter is being taken such good care of. Can't say enough good things about...

Diane F.


Mayflower Montessori School

1 Thames River Place, Norwich, CT

5.0

(1)

5.0
"This is a fabulous school!!! They treat you and your child like family. Very warm, loving atmosphere when you step in. My daughter went here for 3 years so when I had my son I knew where he was going. He just started a little over a month ago and doing great. He's...

Christina S.


Champion's At Stanton Elementary School

386 New London Tpke, Norwich, CT

Champion's At Stanton Elementary School located at 386 New London Turnpike, Norwich, Connecticut, provides childcare and learning services. It offers programs for infants, toddlers, early preschool and kindergarten prep. It offer before- and after- school programs, including summer camps and winter...

The Creative Playschool Inc

29 Society Rd, Niantic, CT

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.

Family Tree Ministry

Family Tree Ministry

740 Colonel Ledyard Hwy, LEDYARD, CT

Starting at $1300/mo

Family Tree Ministry stands as a beacon of nurturing environments, strong community bonds, and Christian values within our vibrant church community. Our commitment to providing a safe and trusting environment is unwavering, with employees meticulously vetted through background checks and equipped...

Play & Learn Child Development Center

10 Wininger Dr, Preston, CT

Play & Learn Child Development Center based at 10 Wininger Drive, Preston, CT 06365 operates Mondays through Fridays from 6:30 AM to 6 PM and specializes in children ages six weeks to twelve years old. The center offers Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, and School-age programs.

Kirsten's Childcare

73 Stonybrook Road, Gales Ferry, CT

* Kirsten's Childcare is a licensed in-home daycare. * Owned and operated by a experienced early childhood educator. (Kirsten has a Bachelor of Science Degree with a focus in Early Childhood Education & 9 years of early childhood teaching experience - preschool and kindergarten.) * Open 49...

Ballestrini's Child Care Center

90 Rope Ferry Rd, Waterford, CT

At Ballestrini's Child Care Centers, our goal is to provide each child with the highest level of quality care in a group setting. We believe that as children grow, they need a positive self-image, supportive role-models, and both structured and creative learning opportunities to effectively guide...

Child Works Pre-School

3 Garvin St, New London, CT

Child Works Pre-School provides a quality, developmentally appropriate educational opportunity for children. The school serves children three to five years old that provides them with a balance of child-initiated and teacher-initiated activities. The school's program aims to develop the whole child...

Ballestrini's Daycare Center

11 Centre St Ste 2, Salem, CT

Ballestrini's Daycare Center offers educational child care programs geared towards infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Based in Salem Connecticut, the company also provides enrichment for kindergarten students, before and after-school care for school-age children, and summer camp programs....

TVCCA Early Care and Education and Head Start Center

380 Taftville Occum Rd, Taftville, CT

The TVCCA Early Care and Education and Head Start Center in Taftville, Connecticut offers child care and preschool education to children from low-income families, from six weeks old up to five years old. Head Start prepares the children for further education by providing activities that stimulate...

Pooh Corner Preschool Learning Center, Inc.

55 Otrobando Ave, Norwich, CT

Located in Norwich, Connecticut, Pooh Corner Preschool Learning Center, Inc. is a full-day child care and early education facility for children ages six weeks through five years old. It believes in the philosophy that children learn best by doing. The Center provides an age-appropriate classroom...

Yesi's Daycare

2 Dellwood Rd, Norwich, CT

Lovely home based family daycare in a quiet, desirable Norwich neighborhood. Servicing children between the ages of two months and 12 years of age before and after school. Also serving children with special needs. Affordable sliding scale rates. Bilingual English and Spanish.

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