Preschools locations near Bridgeport, CT

Pumpkin Preschool, Inc

Preschools

📍 449 Gransmere Ave, Fairfield, CT, 06824

📞 203-255-7505

Pumpkin Preschool, Inc has been an excellent child care provider in Fairfield for more than 25 years. This day care center is committed to nurturing all children in a loving environment, preparing them to become lifelong learners. Their holistic philosophy seeks to foster all aspects of a child's development through discovery-based learning, student-led activities, and age-appropriate curriculum, all supported by a staff of certified teachers. This progressive early learning center has programs for children aged six weeks to eight years old. At each level, children are cared for and encouraged to grow through their developmentally appropriate curriculum: * The Infant Program's safe and warm atmosphere centers on routine: Babies engage in sensory stimulating activities like singing, story time, instruments, tummy time, and exploration through movement. Caregivers tend to each child's needs while also helping them develop self-soothing skills. * The Toddler Program introduces new daily activities: During circle time, toddlers sing, share stories, listen, show and tell, and more. Toddlers use their large motor skills outside as they run, jump, slide, and bounce balls. * The Three's Program teaches key preschool concepts: Children become familiar with counting, shapes and colors. Topics like the weather and days of the week are discussed during circle time. Dramatic play and arts and crafts deepen each child’s social skills and self-awareness. * The Pre-Kindergarten Program is a Kindergarten Readiness Program: From computer time to puzzles to building literacy skills, this pre-K program challenges four-year-olds in a developmentally appropriate manner. Communication skills are taught through various types of play, and kids have plenty of free time indoors and out. * The School Age Program is available for kids in kindergarten through 2nd grade: Before and after-school programs, as well as half-day AM and PM classes for kinder...

Strong Start Early Care & Education

Preschools

📍 56 Quarry Rd, Trumbull, CT, 06611

📞 203-816-6884

"AN EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHY FOR YOUR CHILD’S MOST IMPORTANT YEARS. The philosophy of Strong Start is that all children deserve the best possible early care and education through: An inquiry-based curriculum that responds to children’s curiosity and interests, while at the same time teaching skills and dispositions necessary for academic and life success Providing an educational experience that happens “from the inside out” so that intrinsic motivation to learn develops Fostering social and emotional intelligence using positive behavior guidance that teaches self-regulation and confidence A spacious and comfortable learning environment where children are physically and emotionally secure Qualified teachers that are intentional, responsive, and reflective in planning learning experiences that address the intellectual, social, emotional, and physical needs of young children State of the art equipment and research-based instruction that provide every advantage in supporting learning and development Developmentally appropriate utilization of technology Supporting family needs in every possible way The curriculum is built upon the Connecticut Early Learning and Development Standards that begin a continuum of learning from birth through preschool, and aligns with state and national standards for kindergarten through grade three."