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Kiddie Academy of Rocky Hill

My children attended Kiddie Academy from 12 weeks until graduating Pre-K. The whole care team was loving, passionate, and took amazing care...

- Natalie V.

Kids Cave Daycare

Nevi took care of my son from age 7 weeks to almost 3 years old. I cannot say enough positive things about her daycare! Your child receives...

- Jenna S.

Learn & Play Home Daycare

This home daycare is amazing. My twin girls started attending since they were 9 mths old. They took the best care and treated them like...

- Tracey-ann G.

Top Preschools Near Portland

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Portland Youth Services Child Care

5 Lower Main St Portland, CT

Child care
Portland Youth Services Child Care is an early childhood center that offers day care services geared for preschool and school-age children. The company is based in Portland, Connecticut and enrolls kids between the ages of zero to eighteen years old. Portland Youth Services Child Care also provides after-school programs and...
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Kiddie Academy of Rocky Hill

158 NEW BRITAIN AVE ROCKY HILL, CT

5.0(1)

State license verified

Child care
Day Care
Preschool
Kiddie Academy offers educational, age-specific child care programs. Our flexible, standard based curriculum is uniquely designed to help your child thrive in both school and life, while our safe and nurturing environment allows them to have fun while they learn. Learn more about what makes Kiddie Academy a leader in early...

Natalie V. says "My children attended Kiddie Academy from 12 weeks until graduating Pre-K. The whole care team was loving, passionate, and took amazing care of my girls....

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Kids Cave Daycare

27 Judd RD. Wethersfield, CT

5.0(2)

State license verified

Dear Families, We are open when you need us! Finding the right care for your child should give you a sense of comfort and confidence in knowing your child's well-being and development is our priority!! We truly believe children learn best through play and socialization with others. We have a pre-school set up; our day...

Jenna S. says "Nevi took care of my son from age 7 weeks to almost 3 years old. I cannot say enough positive things about her daycare! Your child receives the love and...

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Learn & Play Home Daycare

416 Nott Street Wethersfield CT 06109 Wethersfield, CT

5.0(2)

State license verified

We provide an innovative, nurturing and stimulating environment where children develop independence, confidence and a positive sense of self and the world around them. Our curriculum is designed to involve children in experiences that enhance language, literacy, music, movement, art and socialization. Through play, all areas of...

Tracey-ann G. says "This home daycare is amazing. My twin girls started attending since they were 9 mths old. They took the best care and treated them like family... they...

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Middlefield Children's Center

390 Main Street Middlefield, CT

4.0(14)

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Cooperative
Preschool
Our program is child-centered and based upon the belief that play is the best way for children to learn. Our approach is individualized to meet each child's needs and interests. Each classroom is organized with centers for creative art, literature, science and pre-math, dramatic play, and cognitive and small motor development....

Katy says "MCC is a delightful play based preschool. We love the regular field trips to the local library and nature walks and hearing which centers our son chooses to...

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Kensington Nursery School

185 Sheldon Street Kensington, CT

5.0(1)
Developmental (play-based)
Cooperative
Preschool
Kensington Nursery School is a Family Centered nursery school in Kensington, CT. We offer two programs; a Tuesday/Thursday class for 3-year-olds, and a Monday/Wednesday/Friday program for 4 year-olds. Kensington Nursery School's program focuses on hands-on learning in a positive, child-centered environment. Our teachers...

Sylwia Z says "I love Kensington Nursery School! I have just enrolled my third child to attend in the fall. Children come home with projects, they learn how to write...

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Pumpkin Patch Preschool

11 Kirby Road Cromwell, CT

3.0(3)

State license verified

Academic
Child care
Preschool
Pumpkin Patch Preschool & Child Care Centers is a family owned business that has been in the business of serving families for over 30 years. We provide children with quality childcare in a safe, nurturing and stimulating atmosphere. Our centers are state licensed and conveniently located with an emphasis on personalized service...

Rebecca H says "Being a stay at home mom for the first few years made the thought of preschool terrifying! Having someone else look after my son seemed crazy. After...

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Kids Village Daycare

36 Hewitt St Wethersfield, CT

3.0(2)
At Kids Village Learning Center we offer full-time and part-time care for infants through age 5 years old along with before & after school care for children ages 5 years old through 12 years old. We will offer drop-in by the hour care for those who need last minute care. We are very flexible with time. We work around the...

Alisa L. says "Both of my kids go to kids village and they love it! Ms.Jasna and her team are great with kids. My son is 16 months and already knows his ABCs and can...

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LifeWay Learning Center

2172 BERLIN TPKE NEWINGTON, CT

5.0(5)

State license verified

Faith based
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Child care
Day Care
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LifeWay Learning Center provides quality childcare in a safe, fun, nurturing, and loving environment. Our programs are designed to help our future world changers develop physically, intellectually and emotionally. With smaller enrollment, each child enjoys personalized attention in a close-knit community. The childcare needs of...

Jose R. says " They have an app that keeps you up to date with your what your child is doing. The communication is A+. They are amazing. "

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Marlborough Elementary Child Care Association (MECCA)

25 School DR Marlborough, CT

5.0(2)

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Academic
Child care
Preschool
The MECCA Philosophy: To provide high quality, developmentally appropriate child care for all families in the community in a safe, warm, caring and educational environment. We focus on the individual child's age and ability to stimulate their social, cognitive, physical and emotional growth. Our program is carefully designed to...

Donna V. says "I haved worked at this place and it felt like a friendly family environment. The staff work really well together. Tons of outside events happen in and out...

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Little Hands Big Hearts Childcare, LLC

84 Coolidge Avenue Newington, CT

5.0(2)

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Academic
In-Home daycare
Preschool
Welcome! Little Hands Big Hearts is a home-based childcare facility located in Newington, CT. Our number one goal is to provide a fun, educational, safe and healthy environment for the children. We will make every effort to provide only the best care possible for your child. We offer care for infants, toddlers, preschoolers and...

Ania M. says "My kids started at Little Hands Big Hearts in May of 2017. At that time my daughter was 20 months and my son 4 months shy of his 4th bday. I wasn't happy...

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RAINBOW CENTER FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

80 GARDEN ST WETHERSFIELD, CT

5.0(2)

State license verified

starting at
$1240/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Child care
Preschool
We are a small comprehensive child care center where we know all our families and strive to meet the needs of all children. Our teachers become "extended family" for the children who form long lasting connections within our program. With our small teacher-student ratios and home like setting in a quiet neighborhood, children...

Care Member says "I have enrolled both of my children there and over the years have witnessed exceptional care for each of them. The director and staff are very easy to...

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MY SCHOOL

1 SINCO PL EAST HAMPTON, CT

Outdoor/nature
Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Child care
+ 2 more
My School!: Philosophy We believe that a high quality children’s program provides a safe and nurturing environment that promotes the physical, social, emotional and cognitive development of young children while responding to the needs of their families. All of our programs will be developmentally appropriate - both age...
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YMCA Childcare and Program Center

10 Chamberlain Highway Berlin, CT

Child care
Preschool
Children are like sponges they watch and absorb knowledge, skills and values from everything and everyone around them. At the Y, we believe the values and skills learned early on are vital building blocks for quality of life and future success. That s why our child care, afterschool, learning centers and Child Watch programs...
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Educational Playcare

1193 Hebron Avenue Glastonbury, CT

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Child care
Preschool
The future of childcare and preschool is here! Educational Playcare was established in 1986 to provide full- and part-time educational childcare programs and for children from 6 weeks to 12 years old. We are proud of our reputation as the provider of the highest-quality childcare and preschool programs for children that can be...
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-Building Blocks Middletown

800 EAST ST MIDDLETOWN, CT

State license verified

Child care
Day Care
Welcome to Building Blocks Early Learning Center in Middletown, CT 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...
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Building Blocks Middletown

800 EAST ST MIDDLETOWN, CT

State license verified

Child care
Day Care
Welcome to Building Blocks Early Learning Center in Middletown, CT 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...
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Bright Beginnings Family Child Care

44 Newberry Way Middletown, CT

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Child care
Full-service family child care development facility that cares for infants, toddlers, preschool and elementary students (ages 3 months - 12 years). Bright Beginnings is more than a simple babysitting facility. It's a loving and fun program that offers socialization skills, arts and crafts, music, physical education, colors,...
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Little Scholars Preschool

805 Old Main Street Rocky Hill, CT

State license verified

Child care
Kindergarten
Preschool
Little Scholars Preschool offers an enriched child-centered curriculum that creates a stimulating environment for growth in five fundamental areas of development: social, emotional, cognitive, language, and physical. We provide quality play experiences and school readiness for preschool children ages 3 through 5. Our...
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KIDCO Child Care Center

2175 Berlin Tpke Newington, CT

State license verified

Child care
Preschool
KIDCO Child Care Center in Newington, Connecticut is a Child Care provider that can accommodate up to 280 children from infants to school age. Their curriculum seeks to provide a high quality, nurturing, fun and safe learning environment that is appropriate for the child's overall growth and development.
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FAQs for finding preschools near you in Portland, CT

There are two main types of preschool programs near you in Portland, 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 Portland, CT for traditional preschool centers, or private home-based preschools.

When you begin looking for preschools near me in Portland, 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 Portland, CT.

When looking for a preschool near you in Portland, 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 Portland, CT who have previously sent their kids to any of the preschools you are interested in.

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