Who? What? Where? When? in Greenwich, CT Mon - Fri, 9 am - 3 pm (203) 612-9590 communityanswers.org PRESCHOOLS & CHILDCARE Who? What? Where? When? in Greenwich, CT Mon - Fri, 9 am - 3 pm (203) 612-9590 communityanswers.org COMMUNITY ANSWERS is an information and referral program located in Greenwich United Way at 1 Lafayette Court, Greenwich, CT. We have been serving the Town for almost 50 years and have been the go-to source for eve- rything Greenwich, connecting you to your community. Special Thanks to: Jenny Byxbee, Youth Services Coordinator for the United Way Greenwich Early Childhood Director’s Group & Greenwich Hospital— Community Health have generously underwritten the initial printing of this publication. COMMUNITY ANSWERS relies on information provided to us and is not re- sponsible for the accuracy of the information or the quality of the programs. Printed November, 2014 Updated January 2016 2 Contents How to Find the Best Program for Your Child………………………………………. 4 Preschools & Childcare ………………………………………………………………………. 5 Bridges School …………………………………………………………………………………….. 5 Brunswick ………………………………………………………..……………………………..….. 5 Chabad Preschool………………….…………………………………………………………….. 5 Childcare Learning Centers ………………………………………………..……………….. 5 Children’s Day School, Inc ……………………………….………………………………….. 5 Christ Church Nursery School …………………………………………………………….. 5 Convent of the Sacred Heart-Barat Center for Early Childhood …………… 6 Cos Cob Preschool ………………………………………………………………………….…… 6 Family Centers …………………………………………………………………………………… 6 First Church Preschool ………………………………………………………………………… 6 First Presbyterian Church Nursery School …………………………………………… 6 Greenwich Academy ………………………………………………………………………...… 6 Greenwich Catholic School ……………………………………………………………..…… 7 Greenwich Christian Preschool ……………………………………………...…….……… 7 Greenwich Country Day School ……………………………………………………...…… 7 Greenwich International Preschool at Wideworld Children’s Corner …… 7 Greenwich Public Schools Preschool Program ……………………………………… 7 Greenwich Reform Synagogue ………………………………………………………..…… 7 Greenwich Spanish School …………………………………………….………………..…… 7 Little Friends ………………………………………………………………………………..……… 8 Mencius Mandarin Preschool ………………………………………………………….…… 8 Pat - a - Cake Preschool and Child Care Center ……………………………..……… 8 Putnam Indian Field School ……………………………………………………………..…… 8 Round Hill Nursery School ……………………………………………………….…………… 8 Saint Paul’s Day School …………………………………………………………………...…… 8 Saint Saviour’s Church Nursery School ………………………………………….……… 8 Selma Maisel Nursery School ……………………………………………………..………… 9 The Stanwich School PreK & K - Wildwood ………………………………...………… 9 The Preschool at Second Congregational Church ……………………….………… 9 Whitby School …………………………………………………………………………………..… 9 YMCA of Greenwich Childcare ……………………………………………….…………… 9 YWCA Preschool ……………………………………………………………………….………… 9 Enrichment …………………………………………………………………………………....…… 10 Astronomical Society of Greenwich …………………………………………..………… 10 Audubon Center in Greenwich ………………………………………………….………… 10 Bruce Museum ……………………………………………………………………………….…… 10 Dorothy Hamill Skating Rink ……………………………………………………...………… 10 Garden Education Center ……………………………………………………………..……… 10 Greenwich Libraries ……………………………………………………………………...… 10,11 Maritime Aquarium ……………………………………………………………………...……… 11 Neuberger Museum of Art ……………………………………………………………...…… 11 Stamford Museum and Nature Center ……………………………………….………… 11 Stepping Stones Museum for Children ……………………………………….………… 11 Town of Greenwich ………………………………………………………………………...…… 11 YMCA …………………………………………………………………………………………………… 11 YWCA ………………………………………………………………………………………………...… 11 3 PRESCHOOLS & CHILDCARE How to Find the Best Program for Your Child COMMUNITY ANSWERS has detailed information on each school and program in the Greenwich Community on our website, www.communityanswers.org. Suggested questions to ask schools: What is special or different about your program? Does the school have a particular educational philosophy, mission or focus? Are you accredited? Does your program follow the CT Curriculum Framework? What is the average class size? Do you have extended day, a summer program, or extracurricular opportunities? Do you follow the Greenwich Public School Calendar? Is transportation available? What about snow days? Does my child have to be potty trained? Do you have bilingual staff? Is there religious instruction? How do you maintain communication with parents? Do you offer any tuition assistance or sibling discount? Do you accept Care 4 Kids? What is your application process? Key: * = Full Day - Year-round $ = Financial Assistance Available ** = Through 8th grade † = Through 9th grade †† = Through 12th grade 4 PRESCHOOLS & CHILDCARE BRIDGES SCHOOL www.bridgesschool.org 203-637-0204 296 Valley Road, Cos Cob Ages 1 - 5 Years, Half and Full Day, Summer Session BRUNSWICK †† www.brunswickschool.org 203-625-5850 116 Maple Avenue, Greenwich All boys. Ages 4 - 6 Years Half, Full and Extended Day CHABAD PRESCHOOL www.chabadgreenwich.org 203-869-1742 75 Mason Street, Greenwich YMCA, 50 East Putnam Avenue, Greenwich Ages 18 Months - 5 Years. Half Day and Extended Day, Summer Camp CHILDCARE LEARNING CENTERS * $ www.clcstamford.org 203-989-0090 64 Palmers Hill Rd., Stamford Ages 6 Weeks - 5 Years, Full Day, Year-round CHILDREN’S DAY SCHOOL, INC * $ www.childrensdayschool.net BENDHEIM WESTERN GREENWICH CIVIC CENTER 203-532-1190 449 Pemberwick Rd., Greenwich JUNIOR LEAGUE OF GREENWICH CHILD CARE 203-637-1122 8 Riverside Ave., Riverside Ages 6 Weeks - 5 Years, Full Day, Year-round CHRIST CHURCH NURSERY SCHOOL www.ccnsgreenwich.org 203-869-5334 254 East Putnam Ave., Greenwich Ages 2 - 5 Years, Morning, Extended Day - 2 pm 5 CONVENT OF THE SACRED HEART †† BARAT CENTER FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD www.cshgreenwich.org 203-532-3534 1177 King Street, Greenwich All girls. Ages 3 & 4 Years, Half and Full Day COS COB PRESCHOOL * $ www.greenwichct.org 203-637-4583 Run by Department of Parks and Recreation 54 Bible Street, Cos Cob Ages 3 & 4 Years, Half Day FAMILY CENTERS * $ www.familycenters.org 203-869-4848 Full Day/Year Round JOAN MELBER WARBURG EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER 22 Bridge Street, Ages 6 Weeks - 2 Years ARCH STREET PRESCHOOL 40 Arch Street, Ages 3 - 5 Years GATEWAY PRESCHOOL 2 Chapel Street, Ages 2 - 5 Years DANCING DOLPHINS and FRIENDLY FISH SCHOOL READINESS PROGRAM First Steps building in Armstrong Court., Ages 3 - 5 Years GREENWICH HEAD START PROGRAM Armstrong Court, Ages 3 - 5 Years FIRST CHURCH PRESCHOOL www.firstchurchpreschool.org 203-637-5430 108 Sound Beach Ave., Old Greenwich Ages 3 - 5 Years, am and/or pm, Extended Day, Summer Camp FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH NURSERY SCHOOL www.fpcg.org/nursery-school 203-869-7782 37 Lafayette Place, Greenwich Ages 2-5 Years, Morning, Extended Day, and Summer Camp GREENWICH ACADEMY †† www.greenwichacademy.org 203-625-8995 200 North Maple Ave., Greenwich All girls. Ages 3 - 6 Years, Half and Full Day 6 GREENWICH CATHOLIC SCHOOL ** www.greenwichcatholicschool.org 203-869-4000 471 North Street, Greenwich Ages 3 - 5 Years, Extended Day GREENWICH CHRISTIAN PRESCHOOL www.gcpreschool.org 203-869-8199 10 Indian Rock Lane, Greenwich Ages 2 - 4 Years, 9 am - 11:45 am GREENWICH COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL † www.greenwichcds.org 203-863-5680 401 Old Church Rd., Greenwich Nursery and Pre-K GREENWICH INTERNATIONAL PRESCHOOL AT WIDEWORLD CHILDREN’S CORNER www.greenwichkokusai.org 203-629-5567 521 East Putnam Avenue, Cos Cob Ages 2 - 6 Years, Half, Full & Extended Day, Summer Program GREENWICH PUBLIC SCHOOLS PRESCHOOL PROGRAM $ www.greenwichschools.org 203-698-7796 Various locations Ages 3 & 4 Years, 8:30 am - 1:30 pm, Summer Programs GREENWICH REFORM SYNAGOGUE www.grs.org 203-629-0018 257 Stanwich Road, Greenwich Holiday Happenings: Ages 2 - 5 Years Sun, Once a Month, 9:30 am - 11:30 am GREENWICH SPANISH SCHOOL www.greenwichspanish.org 203-698-1500 6 Riverside Ave., Riverside Ages 3 - 5 Years, Half Day, Full Day, Extended Day & Saturday Summer Programs 7 LITTLE FRIENDS * $ www.littlefriendsgwc.com 203-861-6549 25 Valley Dr., Greenwich Ages 6 Weeks - 5 Years, Half, Extended Day & Full Day, Year Round MENCIUS MANDARIN PRESCHOOL www.menciusmandarin.com 203-540-5770 59 E. Putnam Ave., Greenwich Ages 2 - 5 Years, 8:45 am - 11:45 am Extended Day, Summer Session PAT - A - CAKE PRE-SCHOOL AND CHILD CARE CENTER * $ www.pat-a-cake.org 203-531-6550 40 Gold St., Greenwich Ages 3 Months - 5 Years, 7:00 am - 5:30 pm, Full day PUTNAM INDIAN FIELD SCHOOL www.pifs.net 203-661-4629 101 Indian Field Road, Greenwich Ages 2-5 Years, 8 am - 12 pm and 12:30 - 3:30 pm Optional Lunch Program Optional Morning and Afternoon Enrichment Programs Summer Program ROUND HILL NURSERY SCHOOL www.roundhillnurseryschool.com 203-869-4910 466 Round Hill Rd., Greenwich Ages 2 - 4 Years, 9 am - 11:30 am, Extended Day, Camp SAINT PAUL’S DAY SCHOOL www.stpaulsriverside.org 203-637-3503 200 Riverside Ave., Riverside Ages 2 - 5 Years, am or pm, Extended Day SAINT SAVIOUR’S CHURCH NURSERY SCHOOL www.sscns.org 203-698-1303 350 Sound Beach Ave., Old Greenwich Ages 3 & 4 Years, 9 am - 12:45 pm, Extended Day 8 SELMA MAISEL NURSERY SCHOOL www.templesholom.com/smns 203-622-8121 300 E. Putnam Ave., Greenwich Ages 2 - 5 Years, 9 am - 1 pm, Extended Day Little Explorers/Mommy & Me, Ages 1 & 2 - Thurs am Itsy Bitsy Group - Newborn - 2 Years THE STANWICH SCHOOL PreK & K - WILDWOOD COTTAGE † www.stanwichschool.org 203-542-0035 257 Stanwich Road, Greenwich Ages 3 & 4 Years, 8:30 am - 2:30 pm THE PRESCHOOL AT SECOND CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH www.thepreschoolgreenwich.com 203-869-8388