Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Yearly Tuition: $10,000
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Essex KinderCare
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Yearly Tuition: $10,000
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1988
School Calendar
Student Body
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$10,000
Application URL
School Notes
- Hello and welcome to our KinderCare page! We are so excited you took the time to look around our school and can't wait to have you come and tour in person. We have a wonderful team who ispassionate about children. Please come in to see us, we cant wait to meet you and your child.
- All teachers and assistants have their CPR and First Aid certifications. They are also trained in DCF and Mandated Reporter training. Many teachers are medication certified, as well as have Epi-Pen training. We have fenced-in playgrounds, our building is secure, and parents each use their own code on our keypad to enter the center.
- Hours Of Operation: 6:45 AM to 6:00 PM, M-F
- Enrollment: Min Age - 6 Weeks, Max Age - 8 YEAR-OLDS
- Care for Kids NACCRRA DCF
- Infant Programs (6 Weeks – 1 Year), Toddler Programs (1 – 2 Years), Discovery Preschool Programs (2 – 3 Years), Preschool Programs (3 – 4 Years), Prekindergarten Programs (4 – 5 Years), Summer Programs (preschool, prekindergarten, and school-age)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Essex KinderCare cost?
Essex KinderCare's tuition is approximately $10,000 for private students.
When is the application deadline for Essex KinderCare?
The application deadline for Essex KinderCare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Essex KinderCare is Joshua Center Shoreline Cdt (3.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is The Children's Tree Montessori School (3.3 miles away)
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Distance: 3.0 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 7 students
Special Education School
5 Research Pkwy
Old Saybrook, CT 06475
(860) 510-0163
Distance: 3.3 mi
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
Distance: 3.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 132 students
Catholic
42 Maynard Rd
Old Saybrook, CT 06475
(860) 388-0849
Distance: 4.0 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 39 students
All-boys | Special Education School
135 Kirtland St
Deep River, CT 06417
(860) 343-1300
Distance: 4.0 mi
Gr: 8-12 | 48 students
Avg. class size: 1 student
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 13
All-boys
1393 Boston Post Road
Westbrook, CT 06498
(860) 399-6247
Distance: 3.0 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 7 students
Special Education School
5 Research Pkwy
Old Saybrook, CT 06475
(860) 510-0163
Distance: 4.0 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 39 students
All-boys | Special Education School
135 Kirtland St
Deep River, CT 06417
(860) 343-1300
Distance: 4.0 mi
Gr: 8-12 | 48 students
Avg. class size: 1 student
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 13
All-boys
1393 Boston Post Road
Westbrook, CT 06498
(860) 399-6247
Distance: 7.1 mi
Gr: 8-12 | 85 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 3
140 River Road
East Haddam, CT 06423
(860) 873-2700
Distance: 10.3 mi
Gr: 4-12 | 14 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Alternative School
11 Woodland Road
Madison, CT 06443
(203) 433-4658
Distance: 3.3 mi
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
Distance: 3.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 132 students
Catholic
42 Maynard Rd
Old Saybrook, CT 06475
(860) 388-0849
Distance: 4.0 mi
Gr: 8-12 | 48 students
Avg. class size: 1 student
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 13
All-boys
1393 Boston Post Road
Westbrook, CT 06498
(860) 399-6247
Distance: 7.1 mi
Gr: 8-12 | 85 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 3
140 River Road
East Haddam, CT 06423
(860) 873-2700
Distance: 10.3 mi
Gr: 4-12 | 14 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Alternative School
11 Woodland Road
Madison, CT 06443
(203) 433-4658
Distance: 3.3 mi
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
Distance: 3.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 132 students
Catholic
42 Maynard Rd
Old Saybrook, CT 06475
(860) 388-0849
Distance: 5.8 mi
Gr: PK-K | 26 students
Montessori School
25 W. Main St
Chester, CT 06412
(860) 526-9995
Distance: 11.3 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 196 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 1
341 Opening Hill Road
Madison, CT 06443
(203) 421-3113
Distance: 11.8 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
99 Leesville Rd.
Moodus, CT 06469
(860) 873-9666
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Southold Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
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420 Oaklawn Ave
Southold, NY 11971
(631) 765-5400
Southold, NY 11971
(631) 765-5400
9400.3 miles
Gr: K-6 | 304 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Southold Junior-senior High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
420 Oaklawn Ave
Southold, NY 11971
(631) 765-5081
Southold, NY 11971
(631) 765-5081
9400.3 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 333 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Shelter Island School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
33 N Ferry Rd
Shelter Island, NY 11964
(631) 749-0302
Shelter Island, NY 11964
(631) 749-0302
9401.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 183 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Branford High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
185 East Main St.
Branford, CT 06405
(203) 488-7291
Branford, CT 06405
(203) 488-7291
9401.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 738 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Greenport Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
720 Front St
Greenport, NY 11944
(631) 477-1950
Greenport, NY 11944
(631) 477-1950
9401.7 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 327 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
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