Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Moodus KinderCare
About the School
- Moodus KinderCare teachers are committed to providing our children with a high quality early learning environment.
- The majority of our teachers have a Child Development Associate's Credential, Associate's Degree, Bachelor's Degree, or a pursuing a degree in Early Childhood Education.
- Our team participates in continuing education through company professional development trainings and monthly staff meetings.
- Come experience the love of learning with us!.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1990
Student Body
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- Welcome to the Moodus KinderCare web page. We educate children from
six weeks to 12 weeks of age. Come meet our exceptional staff and
take a peek at our enhanced curriculum.
Whether your child has first words or first grade on the horizon, we're excited to show you how everything in our center is designed for learning!
Michelle Gibbs, Center Director - We are proud that all our teachers are First Aid trained and CPR
certified.They are also trained in DCF/mandated reporting,
Epipen administration, and medication administration.
For the safety of all of our children and families, we have a fenced in playground, and our front door is keypad entry only. - Hours Of Operation: 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM, M-F
- Enrollment: Min Age - 6 Weeks, Max Age - 12 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), Before and After School Programs (5–12 Years)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Moodus KinderCare?
The application deadline for Moodus KinderCare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Moodus KinderCare is Franklin Academy (4.8 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Montessori Circle Of Friends (6.9 miles away)
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Distance: 4.8 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: 5.3 mi
Gr: 8-12 | 9 students
Special Education School
95 Little City Rd
Higganum, CT 06441
(860) 554-5580
Distance: 6.9 mi
Gr: PK-K | 26 students
Montessori School
25 W. Main St
Chester, CT 06412
(860) 526-9995
Distance: 7.8 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 39 students
All-boys | Special Education School
135 Kirtland St
Deep River, CT 06417
(860) 343-1300
Distance: 7.8 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 600 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 18 | Extracurriculars: 1
All-boys (Catholic)
181 Randolph Rd
Middletown, CT 06457
(860) 346-7735
Distance: 4.8 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: 5.3 mi
Gr: 8-12 | 9 students
Special Education School
95 Little City Rd
Higganum, CT 06441
(860) 554-5580
Distance: 7.8 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 39 students
All-boys | Special Education School
135 Kirtland St
Deep River, CT 06417
(860) 343-1300
Distance: 7.8 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 600 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 18 | Extracurriculars: 1
All-boys (Catholic)
181 Randolph Rd
Middletown, CT 06457
(860) 346-7735
Distance: 10.7 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 394 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Sports: 17
All-girls (Catholic)
1740 Randolph Road
Middletown, CT 06457
(860) 346-6659
Distance: 4.8 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: 5.3 mi
Gr: 8-12 | 9 students
Special Education School
95 Little City Rd
Higganum, CT 06441
(860) 554-5580
Distance: 9.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 189 students
Catholic
87 S Main St
Middletown, CT 06457
(860) 347-2978
Distance: 10.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 120 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 12
115 Laurel Brook Road
Middlefield, CT 06455
(860) 347-7235
Distance: 12.0 mi
Gr: 5-12 | 79 students
Special Education School
60 Hicksville Rd
Cromwell, CT 06416
(860) 635-5801
Distance: 6.9 mi
Gr: PK-K | 26 students
Montessori School
25 W. Main St
Chester, CT 06412
(860) 526-9995
Distance: 9.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 189 students
Catholic
87 S Main St
Middletown, CT 06457
(860) 347-2978
Distance: 10.1 mi
Gr: PK | 47 students
Montessori School (Catholic)
67 Round Hill Road
Middletown, CT 06457
(860) 346-5765
Distance: 10.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 120 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 12
115 Laurel Brook Road
Middlefield, CT 06455
(860) 347-7235
Distance: 11.8 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
158 Westbrook Rd.
Essex, CT 06426
(860) 767-1072
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Nathan Hale-ray High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
15 School Drive
Moodus, CT 06469
(860) 873-5065
Moodus, CT 06469
(860) 873-5065
1.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 262 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
East Haddam Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
45 Joe Williams Rd.
Moodus, CT 06469
(860) 873-5076
Moodus, CT 06469
(860) 873-5076
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 340 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Nathan Hale-ray Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
73 Clark Gates Rd.
Moodus, CT 06469
(860) 873-5081
Moodus, CT 06469
(860) 873-5081
2 miles
Gr: 4-8 | 346 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Center School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7 Summit St.
East Hampton, CT 06424
(860) 365-4050
East Hampton, CT 06424
(860) 365-4050
4.6 miles
Gr: 4-5 | 251 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Memorial School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
20 Smith St.
East Hampton, CT 06424
(860) 365-4020
East Hampton, CT 06424
(860) 365-4020
4.7 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 511 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
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