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 Stats (2025)
- 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
Total Students
n/a
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
Grades
Students
Grades: 8-12 | 85 students 4.8 miles 140 River Road
East Haddam, CT 06423
(860) 873-2700
East Haddam, CT 06423
(860) 873-2700
4.8
8-12
85
Oak Hill School At Haddam-killingworth High School
Special Education School
Grades: 8-12 | 9 students 5.3 miles 95 Little City Rd
Higganum, CT 06441
(860) 554-5580
Higganum, CT 06441
(860) 554-5580
5.3
8-12
9
Montessori Circle Of Friends
Montessori School
Grades: PK-K | 26 students 6.9 miles 25 W. Main St
Chester, CT 06412
(860) 526-9995
Chester, CT 06412
(860) 526-9995
6.9
PK-K
26
Mt. Saint John
All-boys | Special Education School
Grades: 9-12 | 39 students 7.8 miles 135 Kirtland St
Deep River, CT 06417
(860) 343-1300
Deep River, CT 06417
(860) 343-1300
7.8
9-12
39
Grades: 9-12 | 600 students 7.8 miles 181 Randolph Rd
Middletown, CT 06457
(860) 346-7735
Middletown, CT 06457
(860) 346-7735
7.8
9-12
600
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