About
Our History
We strive to give each child enrolled in our program the best start to their educational journey while nurturing social and emotional development in a safe and comfortable atmosphere.
What sets us apart…
- • Private, family-owned business. No corporate offices or franchising.
- • Separate classrooms for each age group, no combined groups.
- • Head teacher in each classroom.
- • Large classroom space.
- • All staff certified in first aid, CPR, and medication administration.
- • Administrative staff with over 20 years experience in early childhood education!
- • Large, age specific playground space.
- • Private secure buildings with quiet parking lots.
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 Early Childhood Education or a related field. 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:
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