Our History
A dedicated staff of over 70 employees contribute to the success of the program.
Our spacious classrooms exceed the licensing requirement of 35 square feet per child.
Dedicated Staff
A dedicated staff of over 70 employees contribute to the success of the program. Head teachers in each of our classrooms are State approved and hold either a CDA, Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Education or Early Childhood. Staff and administrators are trained in CPR, First Aid and medication administration. We have a nurse consultant on staff once a week in both locations.
Spacious Classrooms
Our spacious classrooms exceed the licensing requirement of 35 square feet per child. A Child’s Garden's Shelton school, serving infants through Kindergarten, is located on our own private 2.1 acre lot. Our Fairfield preschool, serving infants through Alternative Kindergarten is housed in a former elementary school, offering large and appropriate classroom space.
Personalized early education
At A Child’s Garden, we strive to offer lower staff-to-child ratios than required by the state, by adding aides to assist teachers. Each age group has separate classrooms to learn and develop age-appropriate skills. We provide quality early care and education to over 300 children per year.
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: