Friends Center for Children

Openings Soon Fair Haven Heights Center Claimed Updated Mar 2026

Open today 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM

Nature-based preschool and child care center providing children hands-on lessons, natural materials, and educational experiences. Children spend their days exploring the outdoors, learning through curiosity, and building relationships. Daily activities include blocks, storytime, outside play, learning centers, and circle time. Rest time and meals are incorproated into the daily routine.

Description provided by the business.

Openings Soon

Friends Center for Children will have one or more spaces available soon. Openings starting 8/24/2026.

Location Info

227 E Grand Ave

New Haven, CT 06513

Monday 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Tuesday 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Wednesday 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Thursday 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Friday 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

Accreditations

Financial Aid

  • Offers Financial Aid
  • Sliding Fee Scale
  • Participates in Head Start/Early Head Start

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

Location Details

  • Staff can administer medication.
  • Counselor available on site.
  • Staff are CPR certified.
  • Staff are first aid certified.
  • Health screenings are available at this location.
  • Outdoor play space is available.

Programs Offered

Friends Center for Children

Infant Care 3 mo — 18 mo
  • Schedules

    Full Time

  • Calendar

    Full Year

  • Languages Taught

    English, Spanish

Description

Offers infant care services in New Haven.

Education Types

  • Arts-Based
  • Emergent
  • Language Immersion
  • Mixed Age
  • Play-Based

Licensing

Friends Center for Children is a licensed child care center.

Type

Licensed Child Care Center

Identifier

DCCC.16847

Capacity

110

Issued

01/23

Last retrieved 03/27/26. More information about licensed providers in CT can be found at Connecticut Office of Early Childhood.

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