Our teachers offer an exceptional quality curriculum in their classroom.
A majority of our teachers have taught at our center for over five years.
The love and care they give daily to all children is far beyond words!.
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
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
2002
Campus Size
50 acres
Student Body
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Give children the best start
- School Mascot: Eagles
- We are a family community of caring and knowledgeable teachers and managers. Our center is bright, clean and inviting to all who enter our front door. We invite everyone to come and tour our classrooms and meet our teachers. Refer a friend and when they enroll you will both receive a $200.00 tuition credit the fifth week of enrollment.
- Our center has a double entry key pad system for the safety of our children. Our playscapes are fenced in. Our staff is CPR, First Aid, and Medication certified.
- Hours Of Operation: 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM, M-F
- Languages Spoken: American_sign_langugage, Arabic, French, German, Mandarin, Spanish
- Enrollment: Min Age - 6 Weeks, Max Age - 12 YEAR-OLDS
- Care 4 Kids, NACCRRA, DCF, State
- 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 Mt. Carmel KinderCare?
The application deadline for Mt. Carmel KinderCare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Mt. Carmel KinderCare is Elizabeth Ives School For Special Children (1.3 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Laurel Oaks Adventist School (1.8 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Elizabeth Ives School For Special Children
Special Education School
70 State St
North Haven, CT 06473
(203) 234-8770
North Haven, CT 06473
(203) 234-8770
1.3 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 14 students
Laurel Oaks Adventist School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
14 W Shepard Avenue
Hamden, CT 06514
(203) 248-3251
Hamden, CT 06514
(203) 248-3251
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 41 students Tuition listed
St. Rita School ![St. Rita School Photo - Inspiring children to achieve academic excellence in a safe, nurturing, andfaith-filled environment]( "St. Rita School Photo - Inspiring children to achieve academic excellence in a safe, nurturing, andfaith-filled environment")
(Catholic)
1601 Whitney Ave
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 248-3114
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 248-3114
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 348 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 5
Sacred Heart Academy ![Sacred Heart Academy Photo - Students learn to work with many painting media such as acrylic, oil, and watercolor in this course that covers painting, design and visual concepts.]( "Sacred Heart Academy Photo - Students learn to work with many painting media such as acrylic, oil, and watercolor in this course that covers painting, design and visual concepts.")
All-girls (Catholic)
265 Benham St
Hamden, CT 06514
(203) 288-2309
Hamden, CT 06514
(203) 288-2309
2.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 354 students Avg. class size: 19 students Tuition listed
Sunny Side Up Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
76 Maple Avenue
North Haven, CT 06473
(203) 239-7395
North Haven, CT 06473
(203) 239-7395
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 45 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Elizabeth Ives School For Special Children
Special Education School
70 State St
North Haven, CT 06473
(203) 234-8770
North Haven, CT 06473
(203) 234-8770
1.3 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 14 students
Sacred Heart Academy ![Sacred Heart Academy Photo - Students learn to work with many painting media such as acrylic, oil, and watercolor in this course that covers painting, design and visual concepts.]( "Sacred Heart Academy Photo - Students learn to work with many painting media such as acrylic, oil, and watercolor in this course that covers painting, design and visual concepts.")
All-girls (Catholic)
265 Benham St
Hamden, CT 06514
(203) 288-2309
Hamden, CT 06514
(203) 288-2309
2.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 354 students Avg. class size: 19 students Tuition listed
Whitney Hall School
Special Education School
1400 Whitney Ave
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 248-2116
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 248-2116
2.3 miles
Gr: 2-12 | 50 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1108 Whitney Ave
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 752-2610
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 752-2610
2.9 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 650 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 21 | Extracurrculars: 45 Tuition listed
871 Prospect St
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 764-9314
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 764-9314
3.4 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 53 students Avg. class size: 8 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Elizabeth Ives School For Special Children
Special Education School
70 State St
North Haven, CT 06473
(203) 234-8770
North Haven, CT 06473
(203) 234-8770
1.3 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 14 students
Laurel Oaks Adventist School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
14 W Shepard Avenue
Hamden, CT 06514
(203) 248-3251
Hamden, CT 06514
(203) 248-3251
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 41 students Tuition listed
St. Rita School ![St. Rita School Photo - Inspiring children to achieve academic excellence in a safe, nurturing, andfaith-filled environment]( "St. Rita School Photo - Inspiring children to achieve academic excellence in a safe, nurturing, andfaith-filled environment")
(Catholic)
1601 Whitney Ave
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 248-3114
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 248-3114
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 348 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 5
Whitney Hall School
Special Education School
1400 Whitney Ave
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 248-2116
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 248-2116
2.3 miles
Gr: 2-12 | 50 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Salma K Farid Academy
(Islamic)
131 Leeder Hill Dr
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 230-1965
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 230-1965
2.8 miles
Gr: K-7 | 47 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Laurel Oaks Adventist School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
14 W Shepard Avenue
Hamden, CT 06514
(203) 248-3251
Hamden, CT 06514
(203) 248-3251
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 41 students Tuition listed
St. Rita School ![St. Rita School Photo - Inspiring children to achieve academic excellence in a safe, nurturing, andfaith-filled environment]( "St. Rita School Photo - Inspiring children to achieve academic excellence in a safe, nurturing, andfaith-filled environment")
(Catholic)
1601 Whitney Ave
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 248-3114
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 248-3114
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 348 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 5
Sunny Side Up Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
76 Maple Avenue
North Haven, CT 06473
(203) 239-7395
North Haven, CT 06473
(203) 239-7395
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 45 students
North Haven KinderCare ![North Haven KinderCare Photo - North Haven KinderCare]( "North Haven KinderCare Photo - North Haven KinderCare")
Daycare / Preschool
70-A Washington Ave.
North Haven, CT 06473
(203) 239-7474
North Haven, CT 06473
(203) 239-7474
2.3 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 40 students Avg. class size: 8 students
1108 Whitney Ave
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 752-2610
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 752-2610
2.9 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 650 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 21 | Extracurrculars: 45 Tuition listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Mill Hill School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
635 Mill Hill Terrace
Southport, CT 06890
(203) 255-8320
Southport, CT 06890
(203) 255-8320
9406.7 miles
Gr: K-5 | 371 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Fairfield Ludlowe High School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
785 Unquowa Rd.
Fairfield, CT 06824
(203) 255-7201
Fairfield, CT 06824
(203) 255-7201
9406.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,367 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Roger Ludlowe Middle School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
689 Unquowa Rd.
Fairfield, CT 06824
(203) 255-8345
Fairfield, CT 06824
(203) 255-8345
9406.9 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 764 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Sherman School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
250 Fern St.
Fairfield, CT 06824
(203) 255-8330
Fairfield, CT 06824
(203) 255-8330
9406.9 miles
Gr: K-5 | 385 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Tomlinson Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 Unquowa Rd.
Fairfield, CT 06824
(203) 255-8336
Fairfield, CT 06824
(203) 255-8336
9406.9 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 584 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
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