New Haven KinderCare takes pride in offering our families the most experienced teachers around with over hundred years tenure!.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Yearly Tuition: $25,000
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1994
School Calendar
Student Body
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$25,000
Application URL
School Notes
- Welcome to KinderCare at the Maritime Center in New Haven, CT. We are located at 555 Long Wharf Drive across the street from Sports Haven, overlooking the sound. The center hours are 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., Monday - Friday. Our experienced staff services children six weeks to five years of age.
- All teachers and assistants have their CPR and First Aid certifications. They are also trained in DCF/Mandated Reporter training. Epi-pen administration and Medication administration. Our playground is fenced in with a security gate and our grounds patrolled by security guards.
- Hours Of Operation: 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, M-F
- Languages Spoken: Mandarin, Spanish
- Enrollment: Min Age - 6 Weeks, Max Age - 12 Year-Olds
- 6 weeks to 5 years (can have them up to 12 years except little need in the community) 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
How much does New Haven KinderCare cost?
New Haven KinderCare's tuition is approximately $25,000 for private students.
When is the application deadline for New Haven KinderCare?
The application deadline for New Haven KinderCare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is New Haven KinderCare located?
New Haven KinderCare is located in the Long Wharf neighborhood of New Haven, CT.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to New Haven KinderCare is ATLAS - Academic Theatre Lab on Audubon (1.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Cold Spring School (0.7 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
263 Chapel Street
New Haven, CT 06513
(203) 787-1584
New Haven, CT 06513
(203) 787-1584
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 155 students Sports: 7 Tuition listed
St. Martin De Porres Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
208 Columbus Avenue
New Haven, CT 06519
(203) 772-2424
New Haven, CT 06519
(203) 772-2424
1 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 58 students Avg. class size: 69 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
All Saints Catholic Academy ![All Saints Catholic Academy Photo]( "All Saints Catholic Academy Photo")
(Catholic)
423 Ferry St
New Haven, CT 06513
(203) 777-5352
New Haven, CT 06513
(203) 777-5352
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 157 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
ATLAS - Academic Theatre Lab on Audubon ![ATLAS - Academic Theatre Lab on Audubon Photo]( "ATLAS - Academic Theatre Lab on Audubon Photo")
Special Program Emphasis
100 Audubon St.
New Haven, CT 06510
(203) 624-5189
New Haven, CT 06510
(203) 624-5189
1.1 miles
Gr: 7-9 | 20 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Atlas At Neighborhood Music School
Special Program Emphasis
100 Audubon St
New Haven, CT 06510
(203) 675-2658
New Haven, CT 06510
(203) 675-2658
1.1 miles
Gr: 7-9 | 16 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
ATLAS - Academic Theatre Lab on Audubon ![ATLAS - Academic Theatre Lab on Audubon Photo]( "ATLAS - Academic Theatre Lab on Audubon Photo")
Special Program Emphasis
100 Audubon St.
New Haven, CT 06510
(203) 624-5189
New Haven, CT 06510
(203) 624-5189
1.1 miles
Gr: 7-9 | 20 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Atlas At Neighborhood Music School
Special Program Emphasis
100 Audubon St
New Haven, CT 06510
(203) 675-2658
New Haven, CT 06510
(203) 675-2658
1.1 miles
Gr: 7-9 | 16 students
Yale Child Study Center School
Special Education School
230 S Frontage Rd
New Haven, CT 06519
(203) 688-5997
New Haven, CT 06519
(203) 688-5997
1.4 miles
Gr: 1-10 | 14 students
50 Loomis Place
New Haven, CT 06511
(203) 777-3464
New Haven, CT 06511
(203) 777-3464
2.1 miles
Gr: K-9 | 435 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Yeshiva Beis Dovid Shlomo
All-boys (Jewish)
292 Norton Street
New Haven, CT 06511
(203) 776-9237
New Haven, CT 06511
(203) 776-9237
2.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 95 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
263 Chapel Street
New Haven, CT 06513
(203) 787-1584
New Haven, CT 06513
(203) 787-1584
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 155 students Sports: 7 Tuition listed
St. Martin De Porres Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
208 Columbus Avenue
New Haven, CT 06519
(203) 772-2424
New Haven, CT 06519
(203) 772-2424
1 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 58 students Avg. class size: 69 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
All Saints Catholic Academy ![All Saints Catholic Academy Photo]( "All Saints Catholic Academy Photo")
(Catholic)
423 Ferry St
New Haven, CT 06513
(203) 777-5352
New Haven, CT 06513
(203) 777-5352
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 157 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
ATLAS - Academic Theatre Lab on Audubon ![ATLAS - Academic Theatre Lab on Audubon Photo]( "ATLAS - Academic Theatre Lab on Audubon Photo")
Special Program Emphasis
100 Audubon St.
New Haven, CT 06510
(203) 624-5189
New Haven, CT 06510
(203) 624-5189
1.1 miles
Gr: 7-9 | 20 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Atlas At Neighborhood Music School
Special Program Emphasis
100 Audubon St
New Haven, CT 06510
(203) 675-2658
New Haven, CT 06510
(203) 675-2658
1.1 miles
Gr: 7-9 | 16 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
263 Chapel Street
New Haven, CT 06513
(203) 787-1584
New Haven, CT 06513
(203) 787-1584
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 155 students Sports: 7 Tuition listed
All Saints Catholic Academy ![All Saints Catholic Academy Photo]( "All Saints Catholic Academy Photo")
(Catholic)
423 Ferry St
New Haven, CT 06513
(203) 777-5352
New Haven, CT 06513
(203) 777-5352
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 157 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
Leila Day Nurseries, Inc.
Daycare / Preschool
100 Cold Spring St
New Haven, CT 06511
(203) 624-1374
New Haven, CT 06511
(203) 624-1374
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 65 students Tuition listed
Calvin Hill Daycare Center & Klf Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool
150 Highland St
New Haven, CT 06511
(203) 764-9350
New Haven, CT 06511
(203) 764-9350
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 51 students Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition listed
St. Lawrence School
(Catholic)
231 Main St
West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 933-2518
West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 933-2518
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 183 students Sports: 6 Acceptance rate 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
9401.5 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
9401.7 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
9401.7 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
9401.7 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
9401.7 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 584 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
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