About the School
- Penny's Playground Of Learning is a licensed child care provider serving families throughout the greater Plainville and Southington communities with childcare and after school programs.
- We have multiple programs at our facility to accommodate all types of families and all ages of children.
- Since every family's schedule is different, we maintain extended operating hours for early drop `offs and late pick ups.
- We're here to provide you with quality child care and your children with a safe learning environment.
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Students By Grade
Student Body
Total Students
36 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Penny's Playground Of Learning?
The application deadline for Penny's Playground Of Learning is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Penny's Playground Of Learning is Nw Village School-wheeler Clinic (1.6 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Great Beginnings (0.7 miles away)
Show me:
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-K | 89 students
Daycare / Preschool
195 East St.
Plainville, CT 06062
(860) 747-1679
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 212 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Special Education School
91 Northwest Drive
Plainville, CT 06062
(860) 747-6801
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 173 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
33 Welch Drive
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 583-5214
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
197 Scott Swamp Rd.
Farmington, CT 06032
(860) 676-8298
Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: K-6 | 171 students
Catholic
1050 Flanders Rd
Southington, CT 06489
(860) 628-4678
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 212 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Special Education School
91 Northwest Drive
Plainville, CT 06062
(860) 747-6801
Distance: 3.3 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 397 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 20
Catholic
1001 Stafford Ave
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-0911
Distance: 3.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 135 students
Baptist
1505 West St
Southington, CT 06489
(860) 621-6701
Distance: 3.8 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 342 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 18
All-girls
60 Main St.
Farmington, CT 06032
(860) 409-3500
Distance: 4.1 mi
Gr: 2-12 | 69 students
Special Education School
370 Linwood St
New Britain, CT 06052
(860) 832-5701
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 212 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Special Education School
91 Northwest Drive
Plainville, CT 06062
(860) 747-6801
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 173 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
33 Welch Drive
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 583-5214
Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: K-6 | 171 students
Catholic
1050 Flanders Rd
Southington, CT 06489
(860) 628-4678
Distance: 3.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 135 students
Baptist
1505 West St
Southington, CT 06489
(860) 621-6701
Distance: 4.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 199 students
Catholic
335 Center St
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 582-8696
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-K | 89 students
Daycare / Preschool
195 East St.
Plainville, CT 06062
(860) 747-1679
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 212 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Special Education School
91 Northwest Drive
Plainville, CT 06062
(860) 747-6801
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 173 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
33 Welch Drive
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 583-5214
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
197 Scott Swamp Rd.
Farmington, CT 06032
(860) 676-8298
Distance: 3.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 135 students
Baptist
1505 West St
Southington, CT 06489
(860) 621-6701
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Oxford High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
61 Quaker Farms Rd.
Oxford, CT 06478
(203) 888-2468
Oxford, CT 06478
(203) 888-2468
9430.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 476 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Bungay School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
35 Bungay Rd.
Seymour, CT 06483
(203) 881-7500
Seymour, CT 06483
(203) 881-7500
9431.2 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 478 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Pomperaug Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
607 Main St. S
Southbury, CT 06488
(203) 264-8283
Southbury, CT 06488
(203) 264-8283
9431.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 395 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Oxford Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
40 Great Oak Rd.
Oxford, CT 06478
(203) 888-5418
Oxford, CT 06478
(203) 888-5418
9431.4 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 371 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
30 Great Oak Rd.
Oxford, CT 06478
(203) 888-5842
Oxford, CT 06478
(203) 888-5842
9431.4 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 384 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Recent Articles
How Much Homework Is Too Much?
Learn how to compare private school homework expectations, recognize excessive workloads, evaluate assignment quality, and ask better questions about academic balance before choosing a school for your child.
Learning Support Without a Formal Program
Learn what private schools mean by informal learning support, how services differ from formal programs, and which questions families should ask before choosing the right school today.
Beyond AP vs. IB: How to Judge Academic Rigor
Learn how to judge academic rigor at private schools without AP or IB by examining curriculum depth, assessments, faculty expectations, advanced coursework, student work, and college preparation outcomes.
