Drop-In Daycares near Hamden, CT
Welcome to Kylie’s Daycare World in Meriden, CT! Inspired by my journey as a mom of a 26-week preemie, our daycare is built on love, safety, and trust. We provide nurturing infant care, fun,...
Infant Care
Our Infant Care Program provides a safe, nurturing environment where babies grow through individualized attention, tummy time, sensory play, music, and reading. We follow safe sleep practices and work closely with families to support feeding schedules, routines, and early developmental milestones.
Toddler Care
Our Toddler Program encourages independence and learning through structured play, language development, motor skills activities, and social interaction. We support potty training, early literacy, and hands-on exploration in a safe, engaging environment that builds confidence.
Also offers: Preschool Care
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Tutor Time brings a fun-filled approach to early learning and child care. In a bright, friendly, engaging environment, we provide quality experiences for infants to school-age students (up to age 12)...
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Tutor Time brings a fun-filled approach to early learning and child care. In a bright, friendly, engaging environment, we provide quality experiences for infants to school-age students (up to age 12)...
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Cadence Academy Preschool is a full-service, premium early childhood education facility and preschool that supports the growth and development of each child. The preschool program is designed to...
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Child care center and preschool providing learning and age-appropriate activities that promote creativity, expressive language, positive self-esteem, and problem-solving skills. Curriculum includes...
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Child care center and preschool providing learning and age-appropriate activities that promote creativity, expressive language, positive self-esteem, and problem-solving skills. Curriculum includes...
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Early education and childcare center serving infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Curriculum focuses on learning through play, early academics, literacy, and social-emotional development. Daily...
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Rainbow World is a licensed child care home offering toddler care programs located in Whitneyville in Hamden, CT. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
Speaks Spanish
Home-based child care program offers opportunities for children to grow and learn. Provider does not charge teachers for April, December break, or summer break.
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We are a Licensed Family Home Day Care. Here your littles are in great hands. We accept Care 4 Kids and Private Care.
Speaks Spanish
Childcare program catering to infants through school-age children in a home setting. Goal is to help children learn social, emotional, and behavioral skills that offer preparation for a successful...
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Child care provider offers a homelike learning environment for children. Daily activities include arts and crafts, dancing, singing, outdoor play, and Spanish lessons. Television is not used within...
Speaks Spanish
Daycares near Hamden, CT
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Childcare center offering early education and enrichment with a focus on literacy, art, early academics, physical education, and social skills. Utilizing a play-based curriculum designed to inspire a...
Infant Daycare
Infant program offering a physically and emotionally safe place for your baby to explore and learn about the world around them. Shoe-free policy ensures that classrooms are clean and safe for little ones to move around. Daily routine includes time outdoors, group time, and discovery baskets for sensory exploration. Trained teachers spend time cuddling, singing, and reading to your child.
Toddler Daycare
Toddlers are on the go, exploring and learning new things throughout each day. Classrooms are kid-size in design, allowing children to do more things independently, building their self-confidence. Photos of the children’s families cover the walls of the classroom, creating a sense of community. Daily routine includes: outdoor play, circle time, dance & movement, reading, art, music, and free play.
Also offers: Preschool Program
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Early education and childcare center serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers. Play-based curriculum focuses on early academics, literacy, science, social-emotional development and creativity....
Infant Daycare
Infant program offering a physically and emotionally safe place for your baby to explore and learn about the world around them. Shoe-free policy ensures that classrooms are clean and safe for little ones to move around. Daily routine includes time outdoors, group time, and discovery baskets for sensory exploration. Trained teachers spend time cuddling, singing, and reading to your child.
Toddler Daycare
Toddlers are on the go, exploring and learning new things throughout each day. Classrooms are kid-size in design, allowing children to do more things independently, building their self-confidence. Photos of the children’s families cover the walls of the classroom, creating a sense of community. Daily routine includes: outdoor play, circle time, dance & movement, reading, art, music, and free play.
Also offers: Discovery Preschool, Preschool Program, Prekindergarten Program
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Speaks Spanish
Building Blocks offers the early learning experience you are looking for – whether it’s a trusted preschool program or nurturing infant and toddler classrooms that are more than just “daycare,” our...
Infants
From tummy time, to sitting up, to crawling and taking their first steps, the children are guided through their physical development. While developing language skills, the children are introduced to our sign language program as a means of communication. While adapting to the their new environments, the children learn to trust caring adults and interact with children which is important for their social emotional development.
Toddlers
We use the Reggio Emilia approach to create environments that serve as a Third teacher. Teachers become observers in the learning process and track the children’s interests through observations during play.
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Building Blocks offers the early learning experience you are looking for – whether it’s a trusted preschool program or nurturing infant and toddler classrooms that are more than just “daycare,” our...
Infants
Our goal is to create a safe atmosphere while your child grows and develops using a curriculum that incorporates the following domains: physical and health, social and emotional, cognitive, language, and creative arts.
Toddlers
We use the Reggio Emilia approach to create environments that serve as a Third teacher. Teachers become observers in the learning process and track the children’s interests through observations during play.
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A home away from home environment that works on milestones and self-care needs while helping with life skills and teaching kindness and caring by example, and how to show love toward each other. Bible...
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Toddler Program
Our toddler room starts at 1 year to 2.8, when space becomes available or if the child is ready we will move them up to the preschool room.
Also offers: Preschool Program
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Speaks Spanish
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Childcare Costs in Connecticut
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Childcare Assistance in Connecticut
Explore financial assistance programs available in Connecticut, including childcare subsidies, tax credits, and free preschool options for eligible families.
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What Is Drop-in Daycare?
As more parents shift to remote work or jobs with non-traditional hours, there is a need for more flexible childcare options.
FAQs About Hamden Drop-In Daycares
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What is a drop-in daycare?
- For those moments when regular childcare arrangements are off the table, drop-in childcare options provide a seamless solution. Catering to parents who need a reliable care setting for their children on a non-regular basis, these programs range from hour-specific to full-day care.
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How does drop-in daycare work
- Enrolling your child in a drop-in daycare program is the first step toward securing flexible childcare solutions. Post-registration, the service allows you to bring your child in as needed, provided you verify space availability beforehand by phone or online. This system is ideal for parents who occasionally find themselves without their regular childcare options or who require only a few hours of care at sporadic intervals.