Fifty percent of our staff has been teaching at our center for the past five years.
Each one of our teachers is a unique individual. They each offer an exceptional quality curriculum in their classroom.
The love and care they give daily to all children is far beyond words.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
2005
Student Body
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- KinderCare of Wallingford offers a safe, secure, and educational learning environment, where all children grow and thrive.
- KinderCare of Wallingford offers a double key pad entry system for the piece of mind your family deserves. We are First Aid and CPR certified for your child's safety.
- Hours Of Operation: 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM, M-F
- Enrollment: Min Age - 6 Weeks, Max Age - 12 YEAR-OLDS
- 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), Private Kindergarten Programs (5–6 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
What schools are Wallingford KinderCare often compared to?
Wallingford KinderCare is often viewed alongside schools like Building Blocks Learning Center by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Wallingford KinderCare?
The application deadline for Wallingford KinderCare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
Popular comparisons: Wallingford KinderCare vs. Building Blocks Learning Center
The nearest high school to Wallingford KinderCare is B.e.s.t. Academy (1.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Carver Academy (1.6 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Child Dev Center At Bristol-myers Squibb (0.5 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Child Dev Center At Bristol-myers Squibb
Daycare / Preschool
7 Research Parkway
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 677-7027
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 677-7027
0.5 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 53 students
Building Blocks Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
911 N Farms Rd
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 269-2266
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 269-2266
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-K | 75 students
Creative Beginnings Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
3 Technology Dr
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 294-1546
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 294-1546
0.7 miles
Gr: K | 74 students
Carver Academy
(Christian)
350 High Hill Rd
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 626-9794
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 626-9794
1.6 miles
Gr: K-7 | 61 students
B.e.s.t. Academy
Special Education School
2 Aquarium Dr Ste 100
Camden, NJ 08103
(203) 284-0441
Camden, NJ 08103
(203) 284-0441
1.8 miles
Gr: K-12 | 33 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
B.e.s.t. Academy
Special Education School
2 Aquarium Dr Ste 100
Camden, NJ 08103
(203) 284-0441
Camden, NJ 08103
(203) 284-0441
1.8 miles
Gr: K-12 | 33 students
High Road Academy
Special Education School
29 Village Lane
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 294-9139
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 294-9139
1.8 miles
Gr: 4-12 | 77 students Avg. class size: 10 students
High Road School Of Wallingford-hs
Special Education School
31 Village Ln
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 265-5507
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 265-5507
1.8 miles
Gr: K-12 | 60 students
Meliora Academy
Special Education School
470 Murdock Ave
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 237-5710
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 237-5710
2 miles
Gr: 2-12 | 38 students
Benhaven Academy
Special Education School
50 N Plains Hwy
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 774-0008
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 774-0008
2.5 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 32 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Carver Academy
(Christian)
350 High Hill Rd
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 626-9794
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 626-9794
1.6 miles
Gr: K-7 | 61 students
B.e.s.t. Academy
Special Education School
2 Aquarium Dr Ste 100
Camden, NJ 08103
(203) 284-0441
Camden, NJ 08103
(203) 284-0441
1.8 miles
Gr: K-12 | 33 students
High Road Academy
Special Education School
29 Village Lane
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 294-9139
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 294-9139
1.8 miles
Gr: 4-12 | 77 students Avg. class size: 10 students
High Road School Of Wallingford
Special Education School
33 Village Ln
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 741-0490
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 741-0490
1.8 miles
Gr: 2-8 | 41 students
High Road School Of Wallingford-hs
Special Education School
31 Village Ln
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 265-5507
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 265-5507
1.8 miles
Gr: K-12 | 60 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Child Dev Center At Bristol-myers Squibb
Daycare / Preschool
7 Research Parkway
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 677-7027
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 677-7027
0.5 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 53 students
Building Blocks Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
911 N Farms Rd
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 269-2266
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 269-2266
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-K | 75 students
Creative Beginnings Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
3 Technology Dr
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 294-1546
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 294-1546
0.7 miles
Gr: K | 74 students
Kinder Garden Learning Center ![Kinder Garden Learning Center Photo - Kinder-Garden Learning Center's graduation is the culmination of their year of fun & learning.]( "Kinder Garden Learning Center Photo - Kinder-Garden Learning Center's graduation is the culmination of their year of fun & learning.")
Daycare / Preschool
20 South Broad Terrace
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 686-1586
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 686-1586
2.8 miles
Gr: NS | 40 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition listed
390 Main Street
Middlefield, CT 06455
(860) 349-0202
Middlefield, CT 06455
(860) 349-0202
2.9 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 43 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Franklin School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1895 Barnum Avenue
Stratford, CT 06615
(203) 385-4190
Stratford, CT 06615
(203) 385-4190
9412.7 miles
Gr: K-6 | 246 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Stratford High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
245 King Street
Stratford, CT 06615
(203) 385-4230
Stratford, CT 06615
(203) 385-4230
9412.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,150 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Nichols School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
396 Nichols Avenue
Stratford, CT 06614
(203) 385-4294
Stratford, CT 06614
(203) 385-4294
9413 miles
Gr: K-6 | 418 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
David Wooster Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
150 Lincoln Street
Stratford, CT 06615
(203) 385-4275
Stratford, CT 06615
(203) 385-4275
9413.1 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 538 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Second Hill Lane School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
65 Second Hill Lane
Stratford, CT 06614
(203) 385-4292
Stratford, CT 06614
(203) 385-4292
9413.2 miles
Gr: K-6 | 610 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
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