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Best Connecticut Private Preschools Belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 41 private preschools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) serving 4,087 students in Connecticut. You can also find more schools membership associations in Connecticut.
The top ranked private preschools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in Connecticut include The Burlington Academy Of Learning, Hudson Country Montessori School, and Julia Day Nursery & Kindergart.
The average acceptance rate is 84%, which is higher than the Connecticut private preschool average acceptance rate of 78%.
17% of private preschools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in Connecticut are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Methodist).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 41

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 41

Top Ranked Private Preschools Belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in Connecticut (2026-27)

The Burlington Academy Of Learning Photo
The Burlington Academy Of Learning
Gr: PK-K | 58 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Extracurriculars: 5
Daycare / Preschool
10 Covey Rd.
Burlington, CT 06013
(860) 675-3598
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The Children's Tree Montessori School Photo
The Children's Tree Montessori School
Gr: PK-6 | 102 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 7
Montessori School
96 Essex Rd
Old Saybrook, CT 06475
(860) 388-3536
(4)
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Greenwich Catholic School Photo
Greenwich Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 372 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 29
Catholic
471 North Street
Greenwich, CT 06830
(203) 869-4000
(2)
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Hudson Country Montessori School Photo
Hudson Country Montessori School
Gr: PK-8 | 458 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 3
Montessori School
44a Shelter Rock Rd
Danbury, CT 06810
(203) 744-8088
(4)
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Map of Julia Day Nursery & Kindergart
Julia Day Nursery & Kindergart
Gr: PK-K | 50 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Daycare / Preschool
76 Central Street
Ansonia, CT 06401
(203) 736-2554
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Map of New Fairfield Bright Beginning
New Fairfield Bright Beginning
Gr: NS-6 | 247 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Daycare / Preschool
74 Rt 37 - The Village Green
New Fairfield, CT 06812
(203) 746-5994
(1)
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Map of Northwest Childrens Center
Northwest Childrens Center
Gr: PK-K | 45 students
Daycare / Preschool
34 Coles Road
Cromwell, CT 06416
(860) 635-3485
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Map of St. Gregory The Great School
St. Gregory The Great School
Gr: PK-8 | 271 students
Catholic
85 Great Plain Rd
Danbury, CT 06811
(203) 748-1217
(1)
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Map of A Child's Garden
A Child's Garden
Gr: PK-K | 100 students
Daycare / Preschool
20 Ivy Brook Rd
Shelton, CT 06484
(203) 402-0334
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Bethel KinderCare Photo
Bethel KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK | 138 students
Daycare / Preschool
174 Old Hawleyville Rd
Bethel, CT 06801
(203) 792-6991
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Map of Bright Horizons Family Solutions
Bright Horizons Family Solutions
Gr: PK-K | 28 students
Daycare / Preschool
228 Mountain Rd
Suffield, CT 06078
(860) 668-5653
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Map of Building Blocks Learning Center
Building Blocks Learning Center
Gr: PK-K | 75 students
Daycare / Preschool
911 N Farms Rd
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 269-2266
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Map of Calvin Hill Daycare Center & Klf Kindergarten
Calvin Hill Daycare Center & Klf Kindergarten
Gr: PK-K | 51 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Daycare / Preschool
150 Highland St
New Haven, CT 06511
(203) 764-9350
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Map of Children's Community School
Children's Community School
Gr: PK-8 | 167 students
23 John Street
Waterbury, CT 06708
(203) 575-0659
(1)
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Map of Country Kids Club
Country Kids Club
Gr: PK-K | 55 students
Daycare / Preschool
94 Old State Rd
Brookfield, CT 06804
(203) 775-2126
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Map of Creative Arts Studio
Creative Arts Studio
Gr: PK-K | 129 students
Daycare / Preschool
122 S Pomperaug Ave Ste 1
Woodbury, CT 06798
(203) 266-4392
(1)
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Map of Creative Beginnings Learning Center
Creative Beginnings Learning Center
Gr: K | 74 students
Daycare / Preschool
3 Technology Dr
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 294-1546
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Map of Creative Learning Preschool And Daycare Center
Creative Learning Preschool And Daycare Center
Gr: NS
Daycare / Preschool
4 W Granby Road
Granby, CT 06035
(860) 653-8161
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Cromwell Avenue KinderCare Photo
Cromwell Avenue KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK | 80 students
Daycare / Preschool
303 Cromwell Ave.
Rocky Hill, CT 06067
(860) 529-0436
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Farmington KinderCare Photo
Farmington KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK | 55 students
Daycare / Preschool
35 South Rd.
Farmington, CT 06032
(860) 677-1810
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in Connecticut?
The top ranked private preschools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in Connecticut include The Burlington Academy Of Learning, Hudson Country Montessori School, and Julia Day Nursery & Kindergart.
How many private preschools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) are located in Connecticut?
41 private preschools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) are located in Connecticut.
How diverse are private preschools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in Connecticut?
Connecticut private preschools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) are approximately 33% minority students, which is higher than the Connecticut private school average of 29%.
What percentage of private preschools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) are religiously affiliated in Connecticut?
17% of private preschools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in Connecticut are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Methodist).
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Private Schools
4,087
Students
$13,984
Avg. Tuition
33%
Students of Color
15:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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