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Welcome to Guilford KinderCare

Welcome to Guilford KinderCare in Connecticut, located on Boston Post Road, less than a mile off of I-95. Every day, our staff works hard to help children develop confidence for life. Whether your child has first words or Kindergarten on the horizon, our fun curriculum-based program boosts school readiness and helps prepare your child for what lies ahead. It’s our mission from the moment you walk into our center that you feel welcomed and a part of our KinderCare family!

Our classrooms are places to thrive! 
In our safe and healthy classrooms, your child will be engaged in learning experiences that meet them where they are, both socially and academically. With fun daily activities, passionate teachers, and great friends, a lifetime of confidence starts here. Contact the center director to learn more about our child care options and schedule a tour! 

Meet Maria Ferrigno, Our Center Director

Meet Maria Ferrigno! She is the Center Director at Guilford KinderCare in Connecticut. Maria has earned an Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education. She has been with KinderCare since 2010. Outside of work, Maria enjoys crafting, hiking, and spending time with her family. “The first five years have so much to do with how the next 80 turn out.” – Bill Gates

• Guilford KinderCare Programs
• Our Teachers
• Family Stories
• FAQs

AMERICA’S MOST ACCREDITED

We’re so proud!

Nationally only 10% of daycares are accredited – nearly 100% of our learning centers are. That’s a big difference,
and that means KinderCare kids are getting the very best. Here’s why.

SCHOOL-READY

What Learning Looks Like

Our talented early-childhood teachers set kids down the path toward becoming lifelong learners in a positive, safe, and nurturing environment.

Guilford KinderCare Programs

Infant Programs (6 weeks–1 year)

Leaving your baby in someone else’s care is a big step. Everyone at our
centers—most importantly, our naturally gifted infant teachers—will work with
you to make sure the transition goes smoothly. When you step into our infant
classroom, you’ll see how much we want your infant to feel safe, loved, and
ready to explore their world.

Toddler Programs (1–2 Years)

Everything in our toddler classroom is designed for little explorers. That’s
because a lot is going on at this age. When your child is wandering all over the
place, that means they’re learning and discovering new things every day. We’ll
help them explore their interests (and find new ones!) as they play and learn.

Discovery Preschool Programs (2–3 Years)

This age is filled with so much wonder and curiosity. That’s why we offer a ton
of books and toys and bring artwork down to kids eye level. Children in
discovery preschool also begin to learn how we all work together in a
classroom. Simple math and science, pretend play, and group play help them
get used to a more structured school setting.

Preschool Programs (3–4 Years)

This age is all about expression, when kids really start to form their own ideas
about what they want to play and how they want to create. Every day in our
preschool classroom, your child will explore science experiments, create
artwork, and play pretend—all the skills needed for their big next step:
kindergarten!

Prekindergarten Programs (4–5 Years)

When you walk into one of our pre-K classrooms, you’ll see artwork and
writing displayed around the room. Labels are everywhere to help kids connect
letters with words. You’ll also see pictures on the walls that reflect the families
in our community. Your child will also deepen their knowledge in language,
math, science, Spanish, and social skills.

School Break Programs (preschool, prekindergarten, and school-age)

Winter break, spring break, summer break—when school’s out (but you still need to work), you
can count on KinderCare to provide a safe and supportive learning environment that’s focused
on fun. We welcome children ages 5–12 during school break times and make sure they have a
sensational, screen-free experience they won’t forget.

Participating Child Care Aware Center

KinderCare partners with Child Care Aware® of America to offer fee assistance for
Active Duty military families and flexible support to fit their needs when care at a Child
Development Center on the installation is not available.

Learning Adventures – Enrichment Program

Cooking Academy™ (3 – 12 Years)

In Cooking Academy, kids learn new recipes from cultures around the world and
develop a healthy relationship with food. They’ll whip up everything from Southwest
rainbow lettuce wraps to pumpkin muffins, building their skills in STEM, communication,
and more along the way. And yes—little chefs get to eat their culinary creations!

Music Explorers™ (2 – 4 Years)

KinderCare families are already giving a standing ovation to our newest Learning
Adventures program: Music Explorers! Kids will learn to sing, move, listen, play
instruments, and even create their own tunes. Our original curriculum blends math,
science, social studies, literacy, and mindfulness (think yoga!) for a uniquely KinderCare
way of learning the foundations of music.

Phonics Adventures® (2 – 4 Years)

Learning how to read is a whole lot of fun at KinderCare! We help kids grow to love
books and words (and get ready for kindergarten) in our Phonics Adventures program.
From discovering the basics of vowels to practicing poetry, kids learn all about letters
and sounds in small-group lessons made just for their age group. (Bonus: Kids who
attend our phonics program are more prepared than their peers for school—and we
have the data to prove it.)

STEM Innovators (3-8 Years)

You’ve probably heard a lot about how important STEM education is for your child, but
what does that really mean? Our STEM Innovators program takes kids’ natural ability to
make sense of the world and applies it to robotics, chemistry, coding, geology, and
more. While your child experiments, they’ll discover how to use technology to do
amazing things!

Our Teachers

We’re the only company in early childhood education to select teachers based on natural talent. Being a great educator isn’t enough though.
KinderCare teachers are also amazing listeners, nurturers, boo-boo fixers, and smile-makers. Put more simply,
we love our teachers and your child will, too.

Meet just a few of our amazing KinderCare teachers!

A KINDERCARE TEACHER WITH

An Artist’s Heart

“My classroom is full of art!” says Mary Annthipie-Bane, an award-winning early childhood educator at KinderCare. Art and creative expression, she says, help children discover who they really are.

We put our best-in-class teachers in a best-in-class workplace. We’re so proud to have been named one of Gallup’s 37 winners of the Great Workplace Award.
When you put great teachers in an engaging center, your children will experience
an amazing place to learn and grow.

Family Stories

Don’t take our word for it. Hear what our families have to say about our amazing center!

• “We have had our son in Guilford KinderCare since fall of 2012 when he was 5 months old.   He started in the infant room, and we have watched him travel through three different toddler curriculums/classrooms and now onto preschool.  We have been exceptionally happy with the care that is provided to him.  The teachers are wonderfully caring and compassionate and we feel they truly have the children’s best intersts at heart, and that is reflected in their words and actions.”

  Lisa M. – KinderCare Parent

• “The teachers at KinderCare play such an important role in creating the feeling I depart with everyday when I drop my daughter off.  It is a priceless experience to leave your child knowing she is cared for by a person who treats her with such warmth, love, and comfort.  On days when, usually due to lack of a good nights sleep, my daughter tears up when I leave, I have often received an encouraging phone call letting mt know my daughter is just fine.   I am pleased to have respect and kindness modeled for my daughter.  Her teachers have the most important job in the world, and that is to care for the most important person to me.  I truly couldn’t be more pleased with the teachers at KinderCare.”

  Marissa G. – KinderCare Parent

• “The staff knows how to teach, encourage, nurture and have fun with toddlers of all ages we have found. And now at age 5, our son begged us to sign up for a special summer phonics class so he could have extra Kindercare classes and attention during the day. When I drop him off every morning, there is never a doubt in my mind that he will have a wonderful day and that he will be extraordinarily well taken care of by people who truly love children. “

  Jacoba U. – KinderCare Parent

• “We LOVE Kindercare!  The teachers are so capable and knowledgeable; they are also warm and caring.   It’s obvious that our toddler LOVES going to school!”

  Rebecca G. – KinderCare Parent

• “My kids love Kindercare!  And as parents, we are very happy with the loving, supportive, nurturing environment that Kindercare provides our pre school aged daughter and infant son.  Our daughter enjoys telling us about the days lesson and art projects; and my son’s happy face at drop off is priceless.  The teachers and children at Kindercare are the reasons my kids don’t want to leave at the end of that day!”

  Tara T. – KinderCare Parent

• “In the past year and a half, particularly the past year, our daughter has grown and matured so much.  We attribute a lot of this to her great experience at KinderCare.  She loves all the activities, her teachers, and her friends.   She enjoys going to school.  We feel that this experience will prepare her for kindergarten and make the transition much smoother.”
   

  Kerri H. – KinderCare Parent

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Who Are KinderCare Families?

They hail from hundreds of cities across the country from countless backgrounds, and proudly represent every walk in life. What our families have in common,
though, is the want to give their children the best start in life. We are so proud to be their partner in parenting.

Hear from just a few of our amazing KinderCare families.

A Globe-Trotting Family Finds A

Home in Houston

Four young children, four different passports, two languages, two full-time jobs…oh, and a few triathlons thrown in for good measure.
Meet the globe-trotting Colettas—a family on the go.

Frequently Asked Questions

What accreditations does KinderCare have?

We are your trusted caregiver. Our centers are state-licensed and regularly inspected to make sure everything meets or exceeds standards, including child-to-teacher ratios and safe facilities. Our centers aren’t just licensed—most are accredited, too! Find out more.

Do you offer part-time schedules at Guilford KinderCare?

Everybody’s schedule is different. We’re happy to offer quality, affordable part-time and full-time childcare. Drop-in care may also be available. Reach out to your Center Director to learn more.

How does naptime work at Guilford KinderCare?

Our teachers meet every child’s needs during naptime. Our teachers know how to get babies to nap. In fact, they are pros at getting children of any age to nap. Visit our article on “10 Ways We Help Kids Get a Great Daycare Nap” to learn more.

Do you support alternative diets?

We strive to be as inclusive as possible. To that point, we provide a vegetarian option at mealtime, take care to not serve common allergens and can adapt menus based on your child’s food sensitivities. If your child has additional needs, we’ll work with you to figure out a plan.

Are meals included in tuition? Can I choose to send my child with lunch?

We provide nutritious meals and snacks developed by a registered dietician to meet the needs of rapidly growing bodies and minds. If your child has special dietary requirements and you would prefer to bring in their lunch, please make arrangements with the center director.

Does my child need to be potty-trained?

Every child begins toilet learning at a different age. Until your child shows an interest in toilet learning, we’ll provide diaper changes on an as-needed basis. When your child shows an interest, we’ll discuss how to work together to encourage toilet learning.

Kinder Care Nursery Stechford

Welcome to Kinder Care

CHOOSING THE RIGHT NURSERY IS ONE OF LIFE’S IMPORTANT DECISIONS

KINDER CARE NURSERY is a well established private day nursery, staffed by a committed, child focused and a highly skilled diverse team.
It was set up in March 2007 by the owners who have a wealth of experience in childcare. The nursery is based on the corner of Richmond Rd and Francis Rd in Stechford with excellent public transport links.  The location is in the close proximity of the Heartlands Hospital and Stechford Retail Park and in the walking distance from Stechford and Chorpus Christi Schools. The nursery is fully registered with OFSTED (Office for Standards in Education).

The nursery is set over two floors with a large outdoor play area.

Choosing the right day nursery is one of life’s important decisions. We work closely with our parents to ensure that their children have the best start possible.  Our aim is to provide a safe, happy and stimulating environment for young children, keeping all of their development needs in mind.

The children in our care are provided with a wide range of carefully planned play- learning activities which in turn cater for each individual child’s needs. Staff observe and assess all children in their care and complete detailed development records which are shared with parents on a regular basis. Activities are carefully planned and are based around the children’s natural interests to support their learning and development.

Parent partnership

We pride ourselves on a highly successful partnership between parents, children and the nursery in order to achieve the very best care and education for each individual child. We believe that a positive nursery/parent/carer relationship will enhance a child’s time whilst here at Kinder.

The nursery will aim to include parents/carers on the most important decisions at nursery so that you are made a part of your child’s time at nursery and the beautiful journey. We are committed to working with you as partners to ensure that your child’s time with us is fun, learning through play and most of all an enjoyable time with us.

We will do this by:

• Daily feedback through the Blossom app
• Nursery newsletter
• Parent information board on entry
• Parents ideas box
• Parents evenings
• Workshops
• Celebration of festivals

Settling in period

We offer a free settling in period after booking your nursery place, where parents and babies spend time together at nursery familiarising themselves with staff and surroundings and discussing their child’s individual needs, feeding plans and care plan with your key worker. The settling in period is a two way process both for the nursery and the parent’s to find out more. This will ensure the child get’s the best possible start at Kinder Care Nursery.

Our menu

We offer a pesco vegetarian diet which includes fish. Meals are prepared on site, providing a varied and nutritious menu. Breakfast is a choice of cereal or toast. Then there are hot lunches and afternoon tea, which together with our healthy snacks helps to provide all children in our care with a balanced diet, with special diets catered for as required. We work within the Safer Food, Better Business Initiative and are subject to checks from Environmental Health. We have a food hygiene rating of 5.

Our menus have been nutritionally analysed using the ‘Eat Well Plate’ to ensure we provide a balanced and varied diet.

Fees

Our fees are payable weekly or monthly in advance by standing order, cheque or cash. We also accept childcare vouchers

Latest News

The Birmingham Local Offer website is now launched.  It includes information about the wide range of services that are available to support all areas of a child’s life (0-25 years) especially those with a Special Educational Need or Disability (SEND).  This includes support with education, physical and mental health, social care, leisure activities and moving towards independence and adulthood. Click here for more information  

From September 2019 there will be a revised EYFS where the curriculum will be at the heart of the framework. What to Expect, When? Is a guide to your child’s learning and development in the early years foundation stage. Please visit this Foundation Years page for more information

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