This JCC affiliate preschool is set in the lovely suburb of Glastonbury, Connecticut at the local…read moretemple Congregation Kol Haverim. It's a wonderful place to send the kids and extremely popular, so make sure you go check it out early on & get on the list asap!! I sent my son here and he was so happy and well adjusted. It's just terrific and they think of everything. I only wish I could keep him here until he was 18, but alas, it's only through kindergarten. What a great alternative to the other cookie cutter choices around. Come on over and see for yourself. You won't regret it!

Shirley Reaback is a true early education center, not a glorified day care. My daughter has been…read moreattending the 3 year old program, however there are other programs for 2 year olds up through kindergarten. There are also after kindergarten programs if you'd like your kindergartener to have a full day of school. Prices are very reasonable considering the level and quality of the programs here. The teachers are great, and the teacher to student ratio is excellent (3 kids to 1 teacher in the 3 year old program). The entire facility is very aware of childhood allergies, and if your child has a sensitivity of any kind, it is addressed. This is great to keep in mind. Fortunately, my kids aren't allergic to anything, but I understand what a challenge this for other families.

The Country School develops character and leadership while delivering a world class education to…read moreeach of my 3 children. Every teacher cares about each of my children and each benefits from academic, athletic, and social emotional learning as the individuals they are. From the voice of my 4th grader: "I feel like we made the right transition to move to The Country School. TCS is just different. In a good way. It's not like any school I've ever known. I didn't know schools like TCS even existed. At my old school, I always had my hand up - knowing more than I was learning. I don't always have my hand up but that's a good thing because my teacher is challenging me with new strategies every day. Going to my old school I was knowing. At TCS, I can feel myself learning."

I love this school! We chose to send our 3 boys here for many reasons. Although the public school…read morehas an excellent reputation academically as does The Country School, this is where the similarities end. The Country School's culture is one of acceptance and nurturing. The emphasis on character building is just as important as academics. The small size of the school and classes makes this all possible and successful. The faculty is amazing. Every child is treated as an individual and taught in the same manner. I feel very fortunate to be able to drop my children off at school in the morning and have no worries of the bullying and harassment that my daughter experienced in Madison a Public School.

The Smart Start is an excellent preschool with caring and professional teachers. Our sons and…read moredaughter have enjoyed the learning activities, games, outdoor playtime, events and field trips. We have been impressed with all the teachers.

From the owner: Enrolling now from 6 weeks-5 years old!! Part-time and Full-time spots available!read more

My husband and I are so grateful for Cadence Academy!!! Kayana and Tory are kind, loving,…read morecompassionate and meticulous caregivers and we wholeheartedly trust them. We are impressed with everything from programming, to skilled and friendly staff, to safety, organization, and cleanliness.

Kay is an exceptional caregiver who brings warmth, professionalism, and genuine care to everything…read moreshe does. She is highly attentive to routines and safety, and her calm, reassuring presence immediately puts both children and parents at ease. As a parent, I have always felt completely confident knowing my children were in her capable and caring hands.

Children's House of Montessori on Camp is a wonderful, nurturing school. Two of our boys are…read morecurrently enrolled and we could not be happier. The Head of School, Ms. Taylor, cares deeply about the wellbeing and growth of each child. The lead teacher, Ms. Karla, is incredibly warm and caring, and has been meeting the unique needs of each of my children. This is a true Montessori school: the environment is carefully prepared and when you observe the children in class, they attend to their own work happily and independently to the sounds of instrumental music. We are so happy we chose CHOM and cannot recommend it highly enough!

We have been so happy since our daughter joined CHOM on Camp. Taylor and her team are excellent and…read morepatient educators. Their Montessori approach was the perfect fit for our child's learning style and has really brought her out of her shell. We cannot recommend this school enough!

Our son has been attending Willow House since he was 14 months old and he's now about to turn two…read more We are so grateful to have found this amazing program! Our son loves coming to school every day and we've seen him flourish through the patient and knowledgable care given by his wonderful teachers. Lessons and daily activities are well-planned and developmentally appropriate. Our family feels comfort knowing that Willow House is licensed by the OEC and that Executive Director Susan runs the center like a wheel oiled machine with thoughtful policies and procedures to keep the children safe and sound. We feel blessed that we were able to secure a space at this wonderful center.

My daughter turned three years old this past March we started Willow House this January when she…read morewas 34 months old. As a mom who had only let my mom and mother in law watch her while I was at work it was definitely an adjustment for me but Willow House showed me they care for my daughter just like she is part of their family. My daughter attends the preschool program three full days a week with the before and after care program and the amount she has learned in these past months is incredible. The preschool teacher Jess is amazing and the main reason why we picked this program. The lessons and themes are constantly changing and the children are learning new things everyday. I am amazed to see the progress my daughter has made thus far. When I ask my three year old what she loves about Willow House she tells me the activity centers which are constantly changing based on the theme of the week. I am so thankful to have found Willow House and would highly recommend this center to all my friends.

I have been fortunate to have my three daughters at the school for several years. I am very happy…read morewith their progress, the teachers, the facilities and the staff. I can see the positive effect the Montessori education is having on them and how much more advanced they are compared to students at other schools.

From the owner: The Children's Tree Montessori School was founded in 1995 to provide children and their parents an…read morealternative to public school education. We offer a nurturing, child-centered environment where children can develop independence, respect-for themselves, others and the world we live in, and a lifelong love of learning. The Children's Tree is the only Nationally Montessori Accredited school on the Connecticut Shoreline with toddler (1-3) primary (preschool & kindergarten ages 3-6) and elementary (grade 1-6) programs. Students come from all over - Old Saybrook, Clinton, Westbrook, Chester, Old Lyme, East Lyme, Branford, Essex, Waterford, and Middletown, to name a few. We are proud to offer every student an individualized educational plan, which is based on their interests and needs.Students at the Children's Tree benefit from small classes, which are guided by teachers and aides who are Montessori certified. Our school is more than just a building and teachers though--it is a community made up of all the different families who believe in a better form of educating our children. We will be holding an Open Houses on Saturday February 8th and March 7th from 9:00-12:00.

I love this school!! Both of our daughters attended the 3's and 4's programs at PGNS. My oldest…read moreattended from 2010 through 2012 and my youngest from 2012 through 2014. We could not have asked for a better preschool experience for both of our girls!! The teachers nurtured and loved them and helped them develop into the sweet, happy and loving girls that they are. I know the friendships the girls and our family have developed through PGNS will last a lifetime.

Pine Grove Nursery School is amazing!!! The teachers and staff are extremely warm and loving, the…read morecurriculum is fantastic and definitely prepared my children for kindergarten! They offer music class, Spanish class, computers, and plenty of play time! Family friendly and caring environment where the kids love learning, what more could you ask for! I have another child in preschool right now and I wouldn't look anywhere else!!!

Beautiful church. I like that I can stop by on my way home from work some nights and just go in and…read morelight a prayer candle if I need to. I've been coming here for almost 2 years now, and I like that they have holy water dispensers in the atrium for if you need some at home.

We absolutely loved The Alphabet Academy! We found every single teacher, director, and associate to…read morebe over the top pleasant, professional, knowledgeable and helpful. Perfect teacher to student ratios, diverse learning/play areas, plenty of outdoor time, fantastic and healthy lunch and snacks created by two full time chefs are some of the ways that The Alphabet Academy outshine all others. Ms. Jamie and Ms. Rachel are the best! If you are able to enroll your child, don't hesitate. You will be happy you did.

My daughter has been attending Alphabet Academy for two years now, first full-time and now…read morepart-time. We have been in the "toddlers" and "twos" rooms so far. My family has been very happy with our choice in childcare. The teachers and administrators really care about the kids and provide an environment that is not only safe and warm but creative and challenging. We love the emphasis on fresh, natural foods (all food is provided/included, which is SO convenient) and outdoor play. They also do a very cool "Summer camp" program where the kids have outdoor/water play all morning every day, and the preschool/pre-K kids have several field trips. There are also occasional "bonus" events such as an end-of-summer family party and Christmas-time pajama party for the kids. I will be honest, it's not cheap, but as with all things you get what you pay for!