Quick Facts (26-27)
- 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 (26-27)
- 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
Student Body
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$10,000
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
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Essex Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
108 Main St.
Centerbrook, CT 06409
(860) 767-8215
Centerbrook, CT 06409
(860) 767-8215
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 307 students Minority enrollment: 17%
John Winthrop Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1 Winthrop Road
Deep River, CT 06417
(860) 526-9546
Deep River, CT 06417
(860) 526-9546
2.7 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 197 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Valley Regional High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
256 Kelsey Hill Rd.
Deep River, CT 06417
(860) 526-5328
Deep River, CT 06417
(860) 526-5328
2.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 429 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Westbrook High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
156 Mcveagh Rd.
Westbrook, CT 06498
(860) 399-6214
Westbrook, CT 06498
(860) 399-6214
3.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 166 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Westbrook Middle School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
154 Mcveagh Rd.
Westbrook, CT 06498
(860) 399-2010
Westbrook, CT 06498
(860) 399-2010
3.4 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 126 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
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