Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 39 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Manchester KinderCare
About the School
- The teachers here at Manchester KinderCare are highly dedicated to children.
- Their love for what they do shows through each and every day.
- Most of our teachers have achieved an advanced degree, either a Child Development Associate's Degree or a Bachelor's Degree in early childhood education and some in elementary education.
- All are certified in First Aid and CPR. We even have a certified Lifeguard on staff for our swimming pool during the summer.
- Our staff tenure ranges from 23 years with KinderCare to one year.
- We have combined over 150 years of teaching at KinderCare!!!.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 39 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1995
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
39 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
25%
State avg.: 31%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
39:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- Welcome to Spring Street KinderCare. We are a nationally accredited (NAEYC) center in Manchester. That means we provide the highest standard of care and education in the United States. We are very proud of all the hard work and dedication our teachers have committed to achieve this goal. We would love to have you and your child join our school. A tour can be set up for your convenience. We have a lot to share!
- Welcome to KinderCare Learning center in Manchester, CT. As the Health and Safety Coordinator I would like to point out the steps we take on a daily basis to ensure the health and safety of each and every child in our center. We have a secured entrance with keypad entry. Every staff member is certified in First aid and CPR. We adhere to Dietary Restrictions, Preferences, and allergies, and are a Peanut free center. We have staff trained in the administration of Medication as well as Epi-Pen injection. Our playgrounds are spacious and allow for the children to exercise and play daily, thus promoting healthy bodies. We check our playground and equipment daily to ensure safe environments. And lastly all children are signed in and out by both the parents and the teachers in their classes to provide constant supervision.
- Hours Of Operation: 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM, M-F
- Accreditations: NAEYC, Others - other_accreditations
- Enrollment: Min Age - 6 Weeks, Max Age - 12 Year-Olds
- Care For Kids, NACCRRA
- 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), Before and After School Programs (5–12 Years), Summer Programs (preschool, prekindergarten, and school-age)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Manchester KinderCare?
The application deadline for Manchester KinderCare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Manchester KinderCare located?
Manchester KinderCare is located in the Martins neighborhood of Manchester, CT.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Manchester KinderCare is Clinical Day School - Manchester Memorial Hospital (1.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. James School (1.4 miles away)
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Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 400 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
73 Park Street
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 643-5088
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: K-7 | 22 students
Christian
104 Notch Road
Bolton, CT 06043
(860) 533-9483
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: K-6 | 26 students
Special Education School
42 Prospect St
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 645-1255
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: K | 33 students
Daycare / Preschool
645 Birch Mountain Rd
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 649-2067
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: 8-12 | 28 students
Special Education School
71 Haynes St
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 646-1222
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: 8-12 | 28 students
Special Education School
71 Haynes St
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 646-1222
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: PK-12
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 5
Christian
236 Main Street
Manchester, CT 06042
(860) 643-0792
Distance: 3.3 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 479 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Sports: 19
Catholic
115 New State Rd
Manchester, CT 06042
(860) 649-5336
Distance: 5.8 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 36 students
Special Education School
21 Church St
East Hartford, CT 06108
(860) 540-4315
Distance: 6.9 mi
Gr: 11 | 1 student
Baptist
60 Burnham St
South Windsor, CT 06074
(860) 289-8776
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 400 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
73 Park Street
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 643-5088
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: K-7 | 22 students
Christian
104 Notch Road
Bolton, CT 06043
(860) 533-9483
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: K-6 | 26 students
Special Education School
42 Prospect St
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 645-1255
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: 8-12 | 28 students
Special Education School
71 Haynes St
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 646-1222
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: PK-12
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 5
Christian
236 Main Street
Manchester, CT 06042
(860) 643-0792
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 400 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
73 Park Street
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 643-5088
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: K | 33 students
Daycare / Preschool
645 Birch Mountain Rd
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 649-2067
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: PK-12
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 5
Christian
236 Main Street
Manchester, CT 06042
(860) 643-0792
Distance: 2.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 218 students
Catholic
74 Main St
Manchester, CT 06042
(860) 649-7731
Distance: 3.4 mi
Gr: PK-K | 20 students
Montessori School
212 Bolton Center Rd
Bolton, CT 06043
(860) 646-5727
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Parker Farms School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
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30 Parker Farms Road
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 294-6200
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 294-6200
9433.8 miles
Gr: 2-5 | 268 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Mark T. Sheehan High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
142 Hope Hill Road
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 294-5900
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 294-5900
9433.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 673 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
200 Highland Avenue
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 294-3970
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 294-3970
9434 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 292 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
James H. Moran Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
141 Hope Hill Road
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 741-2900
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 741-2900
9434 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 531 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Mary G. Fritz Elementary School Of Yalesville
(Math: 65% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
415 Church Street
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 284-6900
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 284-6900
9434.2 miles
Gr: 3-5 | 265 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
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