Providing a Strong
Foundation for Every Child.

We provide comprehensive care and education for children in a warm, secure and nurturing environment.

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Providing a Strong
Foundation for Every Child.

We provide comprehensive care and education for children in a warm, secure and nurturing environment.

learn more

Providing a Strong
Foundation for Every Child.

We provide comprehensive care and education for children in a warm, secure and nurturing environment.

learn more
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Exceptional Early Care and Educational Programs

As a family-owned business, we’ve proudly served parents, children and the community for 44+ years. We are committed to creating a safe, healthy environment for children – fostering curiosity and creativity, supporting independence, nurturing self-worth, sparking their desire to learn, and modeling respect for the uniqueness of others.
A Child's Garden

Learning Programs that Support Developmental Growth

Our Curriculum meets or exceeds the CT State Benchmarks to prepare children for Kindergarten. Learning experiences encompass age-appropriate and fun activities designed to pique your child's interest and create a desire to learn. We welcome you to schedule a visit to either of our locations. We offer a range of programs including:

Testimonials

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We have had three children attend ACG. The programs are engaging, and the teachers know your child very well and provide personalized care. My older kids keep wanting to go back each summer for camp!”

- Kristen and Jake Frame

We are lucky enough to have a baby who started ACG this past summer, so we will be here for another 4 years.  When we dropped her off on her first day the teachers told me we could call to check on her if we wanted to, but there was no need for that because like our son we knew she was in good hands."

- Stephanie & Robert Franchini
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44+ Years of
Nurturing Care

Since 1981, the Miklus Family has enjoyed a stellar reputation for providing top-quality childcare. Founders Craig & Leslie have passed the reins to their son Michael and his wife Sandy, whom currently own and manage the operations.
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Keep Track of Your
Child’s Activities

We love taking care of your child, and we understand that you want to know what they’re doing during the day. It’s why we use the Brightwheel App to provide you with personalized updates throughout the day, including pictures, activities, meal consumption, and more; sent right through our app! Never miss a moment!

Resources –
Handbooks and Forms

Access the materials, handbooks and forms to help you understand the policies and procedures set in accordance with regulations of the Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, and our decades of experience providing quality care for children.

Locations in Shelton
and Fairfield

We currently own and operate two secure, clean, modern and convenient locations including a facility in Shelton and one in Fairfield. We welcome you to schedule a visit to either of our locations.

What's Happening
at A Child's Garden

Wednesday, September 11th -
Please wear red, white & blue for Patriot’s Day Friday,
September 19th –
Soccer Shots Starts

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