A list of preschools, nursery schools, and pre-K programs in Fairfield County, CT. Research shows the importance of preschool for child development, and these schools will help prepare your child for success in school—and life.
APPLE BLOSSOM SCHOOL AND FAMILY CENTER
440 Danbury Road, Wilton
203-493-4003
Email appleblossomschool.org@gmail.com, admissions@appleblossomschool.org
The Apple Blossom School and Family Center in Wilton is based on the Waldorf early-childhood philosophy of learning through play, activity, and imagination. The children develop their physical, intellectual, and emotional capabilities by being in a mixed-age environment that emphasizes nature and the arts. Children are taught by the oral traditions of storytelling and puppetry. We offer parent-child classes, under-3 nursery, pre-k, kindergarten, summer programs, and extended care hours to 4pm. Apple Blossom School provides a much-needed alternative to the accelerated approach to early childhood education.
EASTON COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL
660 Morehouse Road, Easton
203-268-5530
Easton Country Day School uses its small size and a unique, individual educational approach to ensure each child not only achieves academic excellence in a safe and loving environment, but also learns those skills necessary to be a caring and responsible citizen, from preschool to 12th grade. We build a relationship with each child. ECDS offers rigorous academics shaped to the individual child in a familial environment that encourages accomplishment, responsibility, and acceptance of diversity. In addition to preschool, we also offer day care for ages 3 months and older.
LANDMARK PRESCHOOL
11 Burr Road, Westport
(Wonderful 1s to Kindergarten)
203-226-6982
20 Portland Ave., Redding
(20 months to 5’s)
203-544-8393
Ridgefield Academy
(3s to eighth grade)
David Suter, director of enrollment
223 W. Mountain Road, Ridgefield
203-894-1800 x112
With over 40 years of experience educating young children, Landmark Preschool is a place where learning is a joyful experience! With four locations in Redding (Georgetown), Ridgefield, and Westport CT and Bedford, NY, Landmark’s balanced curriculum offers early exposure to literacy, math and science concepts through play. Children experience world language, art, music, gym, and technology each week. Extended hours are offered before and after the school day. CAIS accredited. For tuition information and to schedule a visit, please contact the campus nearest you.
LITTLE FRIENDS CHILD CARE & PRESCHOOL
25 Valley Drive, Greenwich
203-861-6549
Email verna@littlefriendsgwc.com
Family-owned and -operated, Little Friends of Greenwich, run by Verna Esposito, offers child care and early childhood education for ages 6 weeks to 5 years. “We provide a safe, loving, and fun environment for children,” Esposito says. “We follow the National Association for the Education of Young Children guidelines.” Open Monday-Friday, 6:30am-6:30pm. Year-round rolling admissions. Ongoing summer programs.
WESTBROOK NATURE SCHOOL
7 Long Ridge Road, West Redding
203-664-1554
Westbrook Nature School offers a nature-based curriculum on a 6-acre property featuring trails, streams, meadows, an organic garden, and natural playscapes. This curriculum results in an education that builds physical and emotional resilience, moral awareness, and the foundation required for intellectual growth. Programs include parent-child classes (from birth to age 3), mixed-age kindergarten (ages 3-6), adult workshops, playdays, and seasonal events.
