The staff at KinderCare are always ready to start the day.
Many of my staff have been here five years or more.
When you come to see the center you will be able to see the staff interacting with the children every day.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1996
Student Body
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
Thank you for visiting our web page. We would love the opportunity to meet with you and show you our center and meet the teachers. Please contact me so we can meet.
- All our staff are First Aid and CPR certified. Our playground is fully fenced-in and all gates are locked. We have a keypad for secured entry.
- Hours Of Operation: 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM, M-F
- Languages Spoken: Spanish
- Enrollment: Max Age - 12 Year-Olds
- Care for Kids DCF 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 Meriden KinderCare?
The application deadline for Meriden KinderCare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and preschool to Meriden KinderCare is Midstate Christian Academy (1.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Connecticut Christian Academy (1.3 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Connecticut Christian Academy
(Christian)
Po Box 2777
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 440-3765
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 440-3765
1.3 miles
Gr: 1-6 | 11 students Sports: 1 Tuition listed
Midstate Christian Academy ![Midstate Christian Academy Photo]( "Midstate Christian Academy Photo")
(Baptist)
139 Charles St
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 237-0302
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 237-0302
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 200 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Kinder Garden Learning Center ![Kinder Garden Learning Center Photo - Kinder-Garden Learning Center's graduation is the culmination of their year of fun & learning.]( "Kinder Garden Learning Center Photo - Kinder-Garden Learning Center's graduation is the culmination of their year of fun & learning.")
Daycare / Preschool
20 South Broad Terrace
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 686-1586
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 686-1586
2.3 miles
Gr: NS | 40 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition listed
Meliora Academy
Special Education School
470 Murdock Ave
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 237-5710
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 237-5710
3.6 miles
Gr: 2-12 | 38 students
Benhaven School
Special Education School
125 N Plains Industrial Rd
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 793-1905
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 793-1905
4.3 miles
Gr: 2-12 | 36 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Midstate Christian Academy ![Midstate Christian Academy Photo]( "Midstate Christian Academy Photo")
(Baptist)
139 Charles St
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 237-0302
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 237-0302
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 200 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Meliora Academy
Special Education School
470 Murdock Ave
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 237-5710
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 237-5710
3.6 miles
Gr: 2-12 | 38 students
Benhaven School
Special Education School
125 N Plains Industrial Rd
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 793-1905
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 793-1905
4.3 miles
Gr: 2-12 | 36 students
Benhaven Academy
Special Education School
50 N Plains Hwy
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 774-0008
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 774-0008
4.5 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 32 students
B.e.s.t. Academy
Special Education School
2 Aquarium Dr Ste 100
Camden, NJ 08103
(203) 284-0441
Camden, NJ 08103
(203) 284-0441
4.6 miles
Gr: K-12 | 33 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Connecticut Christian Academy
(Christian)
Po Box 2777
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 440-3765
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 440-3765
1.3 miles
Gr: 1-6 | 11 students Sports: 1 Tuition listed
Midstate Christian Academy ![Midstate Christian Academy Photo]( "Midstate Christian Academy Photo")
(Baptist)
139 Charles St
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 237-0302
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 237-0302
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 200 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Meliora Academy
Special Education School
470 Murdock Ave
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 237-5710
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 237-5710
3.6 miles
Gr: 2-12 | 38 students
Benhaven School
Special Education School
125 N Plains Industrial Rd
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 793-1905
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 793-1905
4.3 miles
Gr: 2-12 | 36 students
Benhaven Academy
Special Education School
50 N Plains Hwy
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 774-0008
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 774-0008
4.5 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 32 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Midstate Christian Academy ![Midstate Christian Academy Photo]( "Midstate Christian Academy Photo")
(Baptist)
139 Charles St
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 237-0302
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 237-0302
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 200 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Kinder Garden Learning Center ![Kinder Garden Learning Center Photo - Kinder-Garden Learning Center's graduation is the culmination of their year of fun & learning.]( "Kinder Garden Learning Center Photo - Kinder-Garden Learning Center's graduation is the culmination of their year of fun & learning.")
Daycare / Preschool
20 South Broad Terrace
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 686-1586
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 686-1586
2.3 miles
Gr: NS | 40 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition listed
Building Blocks Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
911 N Farms Rd
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 269-2266
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 269-2266
4.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 75 students
Creative Beginnings Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
3 Technology Dr
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 294-1546
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 294-1546
4.7 miles
Gr: K | 74 students
390 Main Street
Middlefield, CT 06455
(860) 349-0202
Middlefield, CT 06455
(860) 349-0202
4.8 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 43 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Hillcrest Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
530 Daniels Farm Rd.
Trumbull, CT 06611
(203) 452-4466
Trumbull, CT 06611
(203) 452-4466
9418.4 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 792 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Daniels Farm School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
710 Daniels Farm Rd.
Trumbull, CT 06611
(203) 452-4388
Trumbull, CT 06611
(203) 452-4388
9418.6 miles
Gr: K-5 | 484 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Trumbull High School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
72 Strobel Rd.
Trumbull, CT 06611
(203) 452-4555
Trumbull, CT 06611
(203) 452-4555
9418.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 2,152 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Booth Hill School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
545 Booth Hill Rd.
Trumbull, CT 06611
(203) 452-4377
Trumbull, CT 06611
(203) 452-4377
9418.7 miles
Gr: K-5 | 522 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Booth Hill School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
544 Booth Hill Rd.
Shelton, CT 06484
(203) 929-5625
Shelton, CT 06484
(203) 929-5625
9419 miles
Gr: K-4 | 304 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
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