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 (2026)
- 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
Diversity
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1983
School Calendar
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.: 11:1
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).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to North Haven KinderCare is Elizabeth Ives School For Special Children (0.9 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Sunny Side Up Preschool (0.7 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Sunny Side Up Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
76 Maple Avenue
North Haven, CT 06473
(203) 239-7395
North Haven, CT 06473
(203) 239-7395
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-K | 45 students
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
0.9 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 14 students
Mt. Carmel KinderCare ![Mt. Carmel KinderCare Photo - Mt. Carmel KinderCare]( "Mt. Carmel KinderCare Photo - Mt. Carmel KinderCare")
Daycare / Preschool
3025 Dixwell Ave.
Hamden, CT 06518
(203) 248-8262
Hamden, CT 06518
(203) 248-8262
2.3 miles
Gr: NS-PK
Laurel Oaks Adventist School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
14 W Shepard Avenue
Hamden, CT 06514
(203) 248-3251
Hamden, CT 06514
(203) 248-3251
3.5 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
3.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 348 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 5
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
0.9 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 14 students
Whitney Hall School
Special Education School
1400 Whitney Ave
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 248-2116
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 248-2116
4 miles
Gr: 2-12 | 50 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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
4.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 354 students Avg. class size: 19 students Tuition listed
Heritage Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
161 S Whittlesey Ave
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 265-7170
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 265-7170
4.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 56 students
1108 Whitney Ave
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 752-2610
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 752-2610
4.5 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 650 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 21 | Extracurrculars: 45 Tuition listed
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
0.9 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
3.5 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
3.6 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
4 miles
Gr: 2-12 | 50 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Heritage Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
161 S Whittlesey Ave
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 265-7170
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 265-7170
4.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 56 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Sunny Side Up Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
76 Maple Avenue
North Haven, CT 06473
(203) 239-7395
North Haven, CT 06473
(203) 239-7395
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-K | 45 students
Mt. Carmel KinderCare ![Mt. Carmel KinderCare Photo - Mt. Carmel KinderCare]( "Mt. Carmel KinderCare Photo - Mt. Carmel KinderCare")
Daycare / Preschool
3025 Dixwell Ave.
Hamden, CT 06518
(203) 248-8262
Hamden, CT 06518
(203) 248-8262
2.3 miles
Gr: NS-PK
Laurel Oaks Adventist School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
14 W Shepard Avenue
Hamden, CT 06514
(203) 248-3251
Hamden, CT 06514
(203) 248-3251
3.5 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
3.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 348 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 5
Heritage Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
161 S Whittlesey Ave
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 265-7170
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 265-7170
4.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 56 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Black Rock School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
545 Brewster St.
Bridgeport, CT 06605
(203) 576-7500
Bridgeport, CT 06605
(203) 576-7500
9407.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 439 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Geraldine Claytor Magnet Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
240 Ocean Terrace
Bridgeport, CT 06605
(203) 275-1285
Bridgeport, CT 06605
(203) 275-1285
9407.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 450 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Mckinley School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
60 Thompson St.
Fairfield, CT 06825
(203) 255-8318
Fairfield, CT 06825
(203) 255-8318
9407.5 miles
Gr: K-5 | 470 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Bassick High School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1181 Fairfield Ave.
Bridgeport, CT 06605
(203) 576-7350
Bridgeport, CT 06605
(203) 576-7350
9407.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,075 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Bryant School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
230 Poplar St.
Bridgeport, CT 06605
(203) 576-7303
Bridgeport, CT 06605
(203) 576-7303
9407.7 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 317 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
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