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 (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
1990
Student Body
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
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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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
140 River Road
East Haddam, CT 06423
(860) 873-2700
East Haddam, CT 06423
(860) 873-2700
4.8 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 85 students Avg. class size: 6 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Oak Hill School At Haddam-killingworth High School
Special Education School
95 Little City Rd
Higganum, CT 06441
(860) 554-5580
Higganum, CT 06441
(860) 554-5580
5.3 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 9 students
Montessori Circle Of Friends
Montessori School
25 W. Main St
Chester, CT 06412
(860) 526-9995
Chester, CT 06412
(860) 526-9995
6.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 26 students
Mt. Saint John
All-boys | Special Education School
135 Kirtland St
Deep River, CT 06417
(860) 343-1300
Deep River, CT 06417
(860) 343-1300
7.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 39 students
181 Randolph Rd
Middletown, CT 06457
(860) 346-7735
Middletown, CT 06457
(860) 346-7735
7.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 600 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
140 River Road
East Haddam, CT 06423
(860) 873-2700
East Haddam, CT 06423
(860) 873-2700
4.8 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 85 students Avg. class size: 6 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Oak Hill School At Haddam-killingworth High School
Special Education School
95 Little City Rd
Higganum, CT 06441
(860) 554-5580
Higganum, CT 06441
(860) 554-5580
5.3 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 9 students
Mt. Saint John
All-boys | Special Education School
135 Kirtland St
Deep River, CT 06417
(860) 343-1300
Deep River, CT 06417
(860) 343-1300
7.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 39 students
181 Randolph Rd
Middletown, CT 06457
(860) 346-7735
Middletown, CT 06457
(860) 346-7735
7.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 600 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Mercy High School ![Mercy High School Photo]( "Mercy High School Photo")
All-girls (Catholic)
1740 Randolph Road
Middletown, CT 06457
(860) 346-6659
Middletown, CT 06457
(860) 346-6659
10.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 394 students Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
140 River Road
East Haddam, CT 06423
(860) 873-2700
East Haddam, CT 06423
(860) 873-2700
4.8 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 85 students Avg. class size: 6 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Oak Hill School At Haddam-killingworth High School
Special Education School
95 Little City Rd
Higganum, CT 06441
(860) 554-5580
Higganum, CT 06441
(860) 554-5580
5.3 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 9 students
St. John Paul Ii School
(Catholic)
87 S Main St
Middletown, CT 06457
(860) 347-2978
Middletown, CT 06457
(860) 347-2978
9.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 189 students
115 Laurel Brook Road
Middlefield, CT 06455
(860) 347-7235
Middlefield, CT 06455
(860) 347-7235
10.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 120 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
60 Hicksville Rd
Cromwell, CT 06416
(860) 635-5801
Cromwell, CT 06416
(860) 635-5801
12 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 79 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Montessori Circle Of Friends
Montessori School
25 W. Main St
Chester, CT 06412
(860) 526-9995
Chester, CT 06412
(860) 526-9995
6.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 26 students
St. John Paul Ii School
(Catholic)
87 S Main St
Middletown, CT 06457
(860) 347-2978
Middletown, CT 06457
(860) 347-2978
9.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 189 students
Gianelli's Early Learning Center
Montessori School (Catholic)
67 Round Hill Road
Middletown, CT 06457
(860) 346-5765
Middletown, CT 06457
(860) 346-5765
10.1 miles
Gr: PK | 47 students Tuition listed
115 Laurel Brook Road
Middlefield, CT 06455
(860) 347-7235
Middlefield, CT 06455
(860) 347-7235
10.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 120 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Essex KinderCare ![Essex KinderCare Photo - Essex KinderCare]( "Essex KinderCare Photo - Essex KinderCare")
Daycare / Preschool
158 Westbrook Rd.
Essex, CT 06426
(860) 767-1072
Essex, CT 06426
(860) 767-1072
11.8 miles
Gr: NS-PK Tuition listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
John B. Sliney School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
23 Eades St.
Branford, CT 06405
(203) 481-5386
Branford, CT 06405
(203) 481-5386
9413.1 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 252 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Mary T. Murphy School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
14 Brushy Plain Rd.
Branford, CT 06405
(203) 483-1832
Branford, CT 06405
(203) 483-1832
9413.3 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 318 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Branford High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
185 East Main St.
Branford, CT 06405
(203) 488-7291
Branford, CT 06405
(203) 488-7291
9413.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 738 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Mary R. Tisko School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
118 Damascus Rd.
Branford, CT 06405
(203) 483-1826
Branford, CT 06405
(203) 483-1826
9413.4 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 365 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Francis Walsh Intermediate School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
185 Damascus Rd.
Branford, CT 06405
(203) 488-8317
Branford, CT 06405
(203) 488-8317
9413.5 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 775 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
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