Leila Day Nurseries, Inc. (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Top Ranked CT School
School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 65 students
Yearly Tuition: $1,000
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Leila Day Nurseries, Inc. ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Connecticut for:

School Facts

School Type

Early Childhood / Day Care

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Leila Day Nurseries, Inc.
Pre-K	56
Kind	9

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Year Founded

1878

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Student Body

Total Students

65 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

22%

State avg.: 31%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

2 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

33:1

National avg.: 11:1

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$1,000

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% on Financial Aid

60%

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At Leila Day we are committed to promoting children's social, emotional, cognitive and physical growth within a warm, loving environment.
We help children learn about their feelings and those of others, and we work to create a community in which children can learn to get along with others.
We want children to love "school" and to be active learners with good problem solving skills.
We work to foster in children a positive self-image as well as a sense of competence and mastery in which the roots of confidence are anchored.
Above all, we try to look at each child's uniqueness, encouraging individual expression and development.
We offer a wide range of experiences to enhance self-expression, social awareness, and cognitive exploration.
The materials we use to achieve these goals include a range of art media, sensory materials such as sand and water, kitchen equipment for cooking, and a workbench and tools for carpentry.
There are blocks and props for building and dramatic play.
Music and movement are integrated into the daily routine of kindergarten along with books, stories, poems, and creative writing in many forms.
There are also manipulative math materials, games and puzzles, and a great many tools and pieces of equipment to assist in scientific explorations.

At Leila Day we are committed to promoting children's social, emotional, cognitive and physical growth within a warm, loving environment. We help children learn about their feelings and those of others, and we work to create a community in which children can learn to get along with others. We want children to love "school" and to be active learners with good problem solving skills. We work to foster in children a positive self-image as well as a sense of competence and mastery in which the roots of confidence are anchored. Above all, we try to look at each child's uniqueness, encouraging individual expression and development. We offer a wide range of experiences to enhance self-expression, social awareness, and cognitive exploration. The materials we use to achieve these goals include a range of art media, sensory materials such as sand and water, kitchen equipment for cooking, and a workbench and tools for carpentry. There are blocks and props for building and dramatic play. Music and movement are integrated into the daily routine of kindergarten along with books, stories, poems, and creative writing in many forms. There are also manipulative math materials, games and puzzles, and a great many tools and pieces of equipment to assist in scientific explorations.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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How much does Leila Day Nurseries, Inc. cost?

Leila Day Nurseries, Inc.'s tuition is approximately $1,000 for private students.

What schools are Leila Day Nurseries, Inc. often compared to?

Leila Day Nurseries, Inc. is often viewed alongside schools like Calvin Hill Daycare Center & Klf Kindergarten by visitors of our site.

What is Leila Day Nurseries, Inc.'s ranking?

Leila Day Nurseries, Inc. ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Connecticut for: Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Leila Day Nurseries, Inc.?

The application deadline for Leila Day Nurseries, Inc. is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is Leila Day Nurseries, Inc. located?

Leila Day Nurseries, Inc. is located in the East Rock neighborhood of New Haven, CT.

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