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New Haven KinderCare

555 Long Wharf Dr. New Haven, CT 06511

Tel: (203) 865-0020

www.kindercare.com

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School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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New Haven KinderCare takes pride in offering our families the most experienced teachers around with over hundred years tenure!.

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

Early Childhood / Day Care

Grades Offered

Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten

Year Founded

1994

Student Body

Student Body Type

Co-ed

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

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)

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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.

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