Julia Day Nursery & Kindergart in Ansonia, CT enrolls 50 students in preschool and kindergarten within a nonsectarian early childhood program.
Founded in 1917, the school operates in a city community and maintains a student–teacher ratio of 7:1 with 7 teachers.
The school offers summer school and has an average class size of 20 students in its early childhood and day care programs.
Students of color represent 37.5 percent of the student body, reflecting the diversity of the local population.
Julia Day Nursery & Kindergart ranks among the oldest private schools in Connecticut based on its founding date.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked CT School
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 50 students
- Average class size: 20 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Julia Day Nursery & Kindergart ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1917
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
50 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
38%
State avg.: 31%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
20 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Julia Day Nursery & Kindergart's ranking?
Julia Day Nursery & Kindergart ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Connecticut for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Julia Day Nursery & Kindergart?
The application deadline for Julia Day Nursery & Kindergart is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Julia Day Nursery & Kindergart is The Foundation School Orange (3.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Assumption School (0.7 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Assumption School
(Catholic)
51 N Cliff St
Ansonia, CT 06401
(203) 734-0855
Ansonia, CT 06401
(203) 734-0855
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 191 students
14 Seymour Ave
Derby, CT 06418
(203) 735-6471
Derby, CT 06418
(203) 735-6471
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 162 students
A Child's Garden
Daycare / Preschool
20 Ivy Brook Rd
Shelton, CT 06484
(203) 402-0334
Shelton, CT 06484
(203) 402-0334
3.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 100 students
Ezra Academy
(Jewish)
75 Rimmon Road
Woodbridge, CT 06525
(203) 389-5500
Woodbridge, CT 06525
(203) 389-5500
3.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 107 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
The Foundation School Orange ![The Foundation School Orange Photo - High School]( "The Foundation School Orange Photo - High School")
Special Education School
719 Derby Milford Rd
Orange, CT 06477
(203) 795-6075
Orange, CT 06477
(203) 795-6075
3.7 miles
Gr: 1-11 | 21 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
The Foundation School Orange ![The Foundation School Orange Photo - High School]( "The Foundation School Orange Photo - High School")
Special Education School
719 Derby Milford Rd
Orange, CT 06477
(203) 795-6075
Orange, CT 06477
(203) 795-6075
3.7 miles
Gr: 1-11 | 21 students
Bais Chana Academy High School For Girls
All-girls (Jewish)
261 Derby Ave
Orange, CT 06477
(203) 795-5261
Orange, CT 06477
(203) 795-5261
4.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 55 students
986 Forest Road
New Haven, CT 06515
(203) 397-1001
New Haven, CT 06515
(203) 397-1001
5.6 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 724 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 20 | Extracurrculars: 23 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Chapel Haven Schleifer Center ![Chapel Haven Schleifer Center Photo - Founded in 1972, Chapel Haven Schleifer Center (CHSC) has been changing lives for adults with disabilities for a half-century. This award-winning non-profit based in the Westville section of New Haven, Conn. teaches adults with developmental and social disabilities to live independent and productive lives through a nationally accredited transitional living program and approved private special education school.]( "Chapel Haven Schleifer Center Photo - Founded in 1972, Chapel Haven Schleifer Center (CHSC) has been changing lives for adults with disabilities for a half-century. This award-winning non-profit based in the Westville section of New Haven, Conn. teaches adults with developmental and social disabilities to live independent and productive lives through a nationally accredited transitional living program and approved private special education school.")
Special Education School
1040 Whalley Avenue
New Haven, CT 06515
(203) 397-1714
New Haven, CT 06515
(203) 397-1714
5.8 miles
Gr: 12 | 205 students Avg. class size: 30 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Boys & Girls Village
Special Education School
528 Wheelers Farms Rd
Milford, CT 06461
(230) 877-0300
Milford, CT 06461
(230) 877-0300
6.3 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 57 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Assumption School
(Catholic)
51 N Cliff St
Ansonia, CT 06401
(203) 734-0855
Ansonia, CT 06401
(203) 734-0855
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 191 students
14 Seymour Ave
Derby, CT 06418
(203) 735-6471
Derby, CT 06418
(203) 735-6471
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 162 students
Ezra Academy
(Jewish)
75 Rimmon Road
Woodbridge, CT 06525
(203) 389-5500
Woodbridge, CT 06525
(203) 389-5500
3.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 107 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
The Foundation School Orange ![The Foundation School Orange Photo - High School]( "The Foundation School Orange Photo - High School")
Special Education School
719 Derby Milford Rd
Orange, CT 06477
(203) 795-6075
Orange, CT 06477
(203) 795-6075
3.7 miles
Gr: 1-11 | 21 students
Southern Connecticut Hebrew Academy
(Jewish)
261 Derby Ave
Orange, CT 06477
(203) 795-5261
Orange, CT 06477
(203) 795-5261
4.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 174 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Assumption School
(Catholic)
51 N Cliff St
Ansonia, CT 06401
(203) 734-0855
Ansonia, CT 06401
(203) 734-0855
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 191 students
14 Seymour Ave
Derby, CT 06418
(203) 735-6471
Derby, CT 06418
(203) 735-6471
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 162 students
A Child's Garden
Daycare / Preschool
20 Ivy Brook Rd
Shelton, CT 06484
(203) 402-0334
Shelton, CT 06484
(203) 402-0334
3.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 100 students
Ezra Academy
(Jewish)
75 Rimmon Road
Woodbridge, CT 06525
(203) 389-5500
Woodbridge, CT 06525
(203) 389-5500
3.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 107 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
Southern Connecticut Hebrew Academy
(Jewish)
261 Derby Ave
Orange, CT 06477
(203) 795-5261
Orange, CT 06477
(203) 795-5261
4.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 174 students
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Tokeneke Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7 Old Farm Rd.
Darien, CT 06820
(203) 655-9666
Darien, CT 06820
(203) 655-9666
9404.1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 439 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rowayton School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Roton Avenue
Norwalk, CT 06853
(203) 899-2940
Norwalk, CT 06853
(203) 899-2940
9404.2 miles
Gr: K-5 | 402 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Roton Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
201 Highland Avenue
Norwalk, CT 06853
(203) 899-2930
Norwalk, CT 06853
(203) 899-2930
9404.4 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 463 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Brien Mcmahon High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
300 Highland Avenue
Norwalk, CT 06854
(203) 852-9488
Norwalk, CT 06854
(203) 852-9488
9404.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,739 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Brookside Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
382 Highland Avenue
Norwalk, CT 06854
(203) 899-2830
Norwalk, CT 06854
(203) 899-2830
9404.6 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 408 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
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