We have over 200 years combined experience providing quality care and educational experiences.
We take our role as your child's first teachers very seriously and hope to become an extension of your family.
We are teaches dedicated to health, safety, education and total well-being of your child.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 40 students
- Average class size: 8 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
North Haven KinderCare ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1983
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Fri. May 1, 2026
Student Body
Total Students
40 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 31%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
40:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
8 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- Welcome to North Haven KinderCare, located in the heart of New Haven county. We are conveniently located off I-91 and Route 15, making pick up and drop off easy no matter what direction you are traveling from. We are very excited to meet with you and your family! We provide our children with a learning environment that is safe, fun and educational while incorporating hands on experiences and activities.
- The safety and security of our children and families is a top priority for us. This is why we have fenced in playgrounds and a keypad entry at the front door. Our staff are First Aid and CPR trained along with the administration of medication.
- Hours Of Operation: 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, M-F
- Enrollment: Min Age - 6 Weeks, Max Age - 12 Year-Olds
- Care 4 Kids and 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), Summer Programs (preschool, prekindergarten, and school-age)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for North Haven KinderCare?
The application deadline for North Haven KinderCare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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