Daycares in bridgeport: Child Care | Central Connecticut Coast YMCA
Child Care | Central Connecticut Coast YMCA
The YMCA is focused on building strong kids and teens through its child care and youth programs. From eight weeks to eighteen years of age, we provide a safe and nurturing environment for children to learn, grow, and become tomorrow’s leaders.
Learn Together, Play Together
Bridgeport Y School Readiness Programs
Serving Bridgeport children ages 3 & 4 years
At the Bridgeport Y, kids try new things, build their confidence, make new friends and smile every day. Affordable tuition. Care 4 Kids accepted.
Openings Available. Enroll your child today!
YMCA Kolbe Education Center, 401 Kossuth Street, Bridgeport, CT 06608 P 203 332 6447
YMCA PALS V, 850 Park Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06604 P 203 334 5551
Child Care, School Readiness and Preschool
AGES: 8 weeks – 5 years
Child care programs help youngsters gain self-confidence and social skills while developing positive attitudes about school and learning. Our programs are NAEYC accredited and allow parents to go to work with peace of mind knowing that their children are being cared for in a safe, structured and fun environment. We are committed to providing a safe, loving environment for your child and aspire to meet his/her needs while promoting physical, social, emotional and cognitive development.
Our programs develop weekly curriculum with age-appropriate activities and indoor and outdoor learning experiences. Our program at the Kolbe Education Center participates in the CACFP Food Program to ensure that all children receive healthy meals and snacks throughout the day.
Check out our brochure for lots of details: Bridgeport YMCA-Kolbe 2022 ELC Brochure
2022-2023 Bridgeport YMCA Early Learning Center Registration Packet CCCY 2021-22 ELC Parent Handbook
WHERE:
Kolbe Education Center, 401 Kossuth Street – 203 332-6447 (Ages 8 weeks – 5 years)
Bridgeport YMCA, 850 Park Avenue – 203 334-5551 (Ages 3-5 years)
WHEN: Monday – Friday
TIME: 7:30 am – 5:30 pm
FEE: Fees are based on a sliding fee scale.
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Care 4 Kids helps low to moderate-income families in Connecticut pay for child care costs. This program is sponsored by the State of Connecticut’s Department of Social Services (also called DSS).
To learn more about Care 4 Kids, take a look at this website. You can look at the site to find out how the program works, who is eligible, and more. http://ctcare4kids.com/
After School Program
Engage Beyond the School Day
AGES: K-8th grade
What are your kids doing after school? At YMCA School Age Child Care program kids build self-esteem, values and leadership skills. You’ll know they are growing and exploring their potential; they’ll think they are just having fun! Our After School Program provides a safe environment where kids can focus on developing confidence and character with trained teachers and site directors guiding them. Our programs teach positive values for youth ages 5 to 11 years through role models, group activities and creative thought.
Children enjoy supervised activities including homework time and a variety of recreational activities and games rather than the company of the TV set or the local street corner. A snack is also provided for those students. Programs run throughout the school year, with vacation days available too!
We are a provider of after school sites in collaboration with the City of Bridgeport Lighthouse Program.
Beardsley School – 500 Huntington Rd, Bridgeport, CT 06610
Dunbar School – 445 Union Ave, Bridgeport, CT 06607
Luis Munoz Marin School – 479 Helen St, Bridgeport, CT 06608
John F. Kennedy Multicultural School – 700 Palisade Ave, Bridgeport, CT 06610
Read School – 130 Ezra St, Bridgeport, CT 06606
Park City Magnet – 1526 Chopsey Hill Rd, Bridgeport, CT 06606
Hall School – 290 Clermont Ave, Bridgeport, CT 06610
Madison School – 376 Wayne Street, Bridgeport CT
Geraldine Claytor Magnet Academy – 240 Ocean Terrace, Bridgeport
For more information please contact the Bridgeport Y at P 203 334 5551.
WHEN: Monday – Friday
TIME: 3:00 – 5:30 pm
27 Small-Scale Daycares & Preschools in Bridgeport, CT
Your family is unique to you, but some of your questions might not be. 😉 Here’s what most parents want to know when starting out.
What is NeighborSchools?
Hey there, nice to meet you 👋 We’re a new-ish startup that helps new-ish parents find daycare.
We know how hard finding good child care can be – especially for first-time parents. But really good care is what gives you the peace of mind to go back to work and feel confident that your child is getting the stimulation, socialization, and support they need to learn and grow.
So we created NeighborSchools to make this piece of parenthood a whole lot easier. We say “easier” because, let’s be honest, it’s still a big thing to figure out, but working together we can help you find some good options, understand the whole process, and choose a program you’ll feel really good about.
How’s it work?
Most first-time parents don’t know exactly what they’re looking for, so we created a simple survey that will ask you questions about your lifestyle, your daily routines, and your preferences for child care. We’ll then share 3 personalized recommendations that we think might be a good fit. We’ll also give you a timeline that maps out when we would suggest you start touring programs, choose a daycare, and pay a deposit to secure a spot. Your timeline is based on when you want to start care – so you set the pace, and you decide when you’ve found the right match.
Is there a cost?
Nope. Our daycare recommendation service is free for parents. The other half of our business is helping these small-scale daycares with software and services that handle all their administrative tasks, like online contracting, payment processing, and licensing requirements. Before NeighborSchools, services like these were only designed for large corporate child care centers, and part of our mission is to level the playing field for small, independent child care programs.
That’s why we picked the name NeighborSchools – we’re all about making child care more personal, more human, and more equitable for the incredible individuals who do this work and care for our children.
How do I know if I’m ready to take the survey?
Generally, if you’re here, you’re ready. The survey lets us give you 3 recommendations to consider, but it’ll also help you better understand what factors to consider, and what questions to be asking right now. It’s simple things like where you live, your child’s date of birth, when you want to start care, and if you have any preferences around program philosophy or language of instruction. If you’re planning 6+ months ahead, it’s a great way to get started, and if you’re hoping to start daycare in the next 2-4 months, it’s definitely time to get started. Click here to start the survey.
How do I know if a daycare has openings?
Each program has a limited number of spots for each age range, so we need to know your schedule and child’s age before we can share availability.