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Middletown – Bright & Early
Serving the Middletown community since 1997.
Bright & Early Middletown, our flagship center, opened in 1997. This center is proud to be a NAEYC (National Association for the Education of Young Children) Accredited center, which promotes high-quality learning by connecting practice, policy, and research. After establishing roots and a great reputation in the community, it was obvious that the Bright & Early concept was meant to grow. As more locations were added throughout Connecticut, our Middletown center remains the founding center we are so proud of. Some of our teachers in Middletown have been with us over twenty years, and we’ve enjoyed a strong relationship with the Middletown Board of Education, through whom we participate in the acclaimed Middletown School Readiness Program. The Middletown center has been open over twenty five years, but you wouldn’t know it by looking at the facility itself. Our company-owned building has been well-maintained and updated through the years to be state of the art.
About Our Middletown Center
Warm, natural light shines into our brightly appointed classrooms through large windows, providing a sunny environment. Each of our infant and toddler classrooms has plenty of space for up to 8 children with two teachers, while our preschool classrooms fit up to 10 children with one teacher, or 20 children with two teachers. Our indoor gym, equipped with an ever-popular climbing wall, is perfect for large motor play on rainy or extra-cold days. Outdoors, we have three separate playgrounds for young toddlers, toddlers, and preschoolers, respectively. All of these areas are secure with safety gates, and the playgrounds are outfitted with nationally acclaimed, age-appropriate equipment and shaded structures to protect children from the sun. There are grassy areas for children to run around on, and the preschool playground even has a gazebo!
We value your convenience. Parking spaces are close to the entrance for safe, easy drop-off and pick-up. If you need to leave your child’s car seat at the center, there is a designated area for this purpose.
We value security. A key fob entry system allows access to the center exclusively for enrolled families and staff. There is also a fingerprint check-in system located in the reception area. An extensive camera system monitors every classroom, hall, entrance, and outdoor play area, and its video feed is viewed throughout the day by the director.
Contact Information
Bright & Early – Middletown
861 Middle St., Middletown, CT
conveniently located off I-91 and Route 372,
close to the Cromwell/Berlin town line
Director
Kaitlynn Amadio
[email protected]
(860) 635-0544
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TOUR & ENROLL
Enjoy a tour to learn about our approach to early care and education.
Call us today at (860) 635-0544 to schedule a tour or to secure a space for your little learner.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Middletown Preschool Program at the Y and Macdonough School.
PRESCHOOL PROGRAM AT THE Y and MacDonough
Phelps Ingersoll Center for Children
Our preschool serves a full continuum of families including those with and without economic challenges as it prepares children for their continued educational journey. The YMCA Preschool Program provides high quality, professional childcare and early childhood education to children age 3 – 5 years. The preschool provides a safe and nurturing environment that promotes the physical, social, emotional and cognitive development of young children. In addition, the preschool acts as an education resource for parents and provides assistance in meeting the needs of the families served.
The preschool is licensed by the state of Connecticut, accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), and funded by the Middletown School Readiness Program. The Center uses the Middletown Preschool Curriculum, developed from the CT Preschool Curriculum and Assessment Frameworks. All preschool sites are staffed by well trained, caring professionals who will take great care of your child as they develop their own talents, uniqueness, and independence.
Contact Us:
Karyn Hurlbert Director
860-343-6227
[email protected]
Rachel Johnson, Childcare Admin Asst.
860-343-6245
[email protected]
View the slideshow below to take a peek inside the wonderful world of our classrooms!
YMCA Preschool Programs reflect the economic and racial diversity of the Middletown Community. All are welcome to enroll their child to give their child the opportunity to participate in this high quality school readiness program. Families do not need to be eligible for financial assistance.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE
Tuition is assessed via a sliding fee scale for eligible families. Weekly fee is determined by household income. Care4Kids accepted and welcomed!
The Middlesex YMCA is a non-profit health and human services organization which offers high quality programs, services, and facilities with open doors to serve all within the community.
YMCA
Located at 99 Union Street.
YMCA @ MacDonough School
Located at 66 Spring Street.
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Locations
General Information
To inquire about a tour or enrollment or for general questions/inquiries, please contact Karyn Hurlbert at [email protected] or 860-343-6227.
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Important Forms
For an Inquiry form, please click here.
Forms may then be emailed to [email protected], faxed to (860)343-6254, or delivered/mailed to the YMCA located at 99 Union Street. You will be contacted via phone or email by the Director when there is a space available for your child to enroll.
List of Items to Bring for Enrollment, please click here.
Physical/Immunizations form, please click here.
Authorization of Medication Administration by Childcare Personnel form (to be completed by child’s Doctor and parent/guardian), please click here.
YMCA Phelps Ingersoll Parent Handbook, please click here.
Care4Kids Website, please click here.
Care 4 Kids Application, please click here.
Care 4 Kids Parent-Provider Agreement (PPA), please click here.
Care 4 Kids Applications and PPA’s should be completed by families and submitted to the Phelps Ingersoll Center for Children located at 99 Union Street via email, fax, mail, or in person. The YMCA will then complete the provider portions and will submit all information to Care 4 Kids.
Inclement Weather
In the event of inclement weather, Macdonough site will follow the Middletown Public Schools delay/closing schedule.