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Free preschools in Fairfield county.

Below are the listings of free and affordable preschools in Fairfield county. These preschool can help low-income people by offerring free and discounted rates for child care. We welcome user reviews and corrections of child care listings, as we strive to provide our users with the best and most up-to-date information possible. Simply click on the listing for more information.

Fairfield Free Preschools:

Wic/80 Main - Early Head Start of Northern Fairfield County Location: Danbury, CT - 06810 Contact Phone: (203) 743-3993 Details: The Early Head Start program serves lower income infants, toddlers and their families. The program is center-based, and provides early childhood care and development, as well as family support services on a year-round basis. Our EHS staff and caregivers have specialized training in infant/toddler development, with the skills and experience to provide an individualized program to meet each child’s health, education and nutritional needs. There are soft places for babies to sit or lie down, and comfortable, private spaces for mothers to breastfeed their baby. Mobile infants have lots of space to crawl and pull up on. Toddlers have ample space to walk, run and climb. Classroom materials are developmentally appropriate and foster healthy social, emotional, cognitive and language development in a safe, warm, caring environment. The EHS program is seamlessly aligned with our existing Head Start program in order to deliver a unified birth-to school continuum of high quality, comprehensive early childhood education to every child, in parallel with an equally comprehensive family development program that builds a solid foundation for successful transition to Kindergarten and lifelong learning. The schedule ranges from school-day (8:30am to 3:30pm) to full-day (7:30am to 6:00pm) in order to accommodate the varied needs of families. The Early Head Start Program provides comprehensive child development services including education, health, nutrition, mental health, disability services, and social services including family and community partnerships.

Danbury Head Start Center (dhsc) - Head Start of Northern Fairfield County Location: Danbury, CT - 06810 Contact Phone: (203) 743-3993 Details: Connecticut Institute For Communities, Inc. sponsors the Head Start of Northern Fairfield County Program, annually serving more than 350 low-income preschool children and their families through center-based programs and services. Head Start is a Federal program designed to advance the school readiness of low-income children by providing comprehensive early childhood care and education, as well as family development services that include health, education, social services, and parent-community involvement. The Early Head Start program serves lower income infants, toddlers and their families. The program is center-based, and provides early childhood care and development, as well as family support services on a year-round basis.

Laurel Gardens Head Start Center - Head Start of Northern Fairfield County Location: Danbury, CT - 06810 Contact Phone: (203) 743-3993 Details: Connecticut Institute For Communities, Inc. sponsors the Head Start of Northern Fairfield County Program, annually serving more than 350 low-income preschool children and their families through center-based programs and services. Head Start is a Federal program designed to advance the school readiness of low-income children by providing comprehensive early childhood care and education, as well as family development services that include health, education, social services, and parent-community involvement.

Black Rock Early Learning Center - Action For Bridgeport Community Development, Inc. Location: Bridgeport, CT - 06605 Contact Phone: (203) 549-8900 Details: ABCD Inc.'s sole mandate is to assist the poor. ABCD concentrates its efforts and resources on identifying and eliminating the causes of poverty, rather than only dealing with its effects. ABCD Inc.'s actions are directed towards promoting appropriate institutional change and enabling the poor to become self-sufficient contributors to society. The mission of A.B.C.D.'s Head Start program is to empower families so that they may overcome the impact of poverty and improve the quality oflife for all family members. To that end, A.B.C.D. Head Start is committed to a comprehensive program consisting of: 1. Family & Child Services for all family members, 2. Inclusion of parents in the implementation and development ofprogram and policies, 3. Advocacy and support for families and children, 4. An enhanced collaboration between and among family and child services agencies to improve the knowledge and responsiveness of these agencies to the needs of children and their families. The fulfillment of this mission will create a collaborative consisting of parent, agency, and community whose mission is to create a community of opportunity for all families and their children.

Charles B. Tisdale Childcare Center - Action For Bridgeport Community Development, Inc. Location: Bridgeport, CT - 06607 Contact Phone: (203) 330-0166 Details: ABCD Inc.'s sole mandate is to assist the poor. ABCD concentrates its efforts and resources on identifying and eliminating the causes of poverty, rather than only dealing with its effects. ABCD Inc.'s actions are directed towards promoting appropriate institutional change and enabling the poor to become self-sufficient contributors to society. The mission of A.B.C.D.'s Head Start program is to empower families so that they may overcome the impact of poverty and improve the quality oflife for all family members. To that end, A.B.C.D. Head Start is committed to a comprehensive program consisting of: 1. Family & Child Services for all family members, 2. Inclusion of parents in the implementation and development ofprogram and policies, 3. Advocacy and support for families and children, 4. An enhanced collaboration between and among family and child services agencies to improve the knowledge and responsiveness of these agencies to the needs of children and their families. The fulfillment of this mission will create a collaborative consisting of parent, agency, and community whose mission is to create a community of opportunity for all families and their children.

Ben Franklin Center - CDI HS/South Norwalk CT Location: Norwalk, CT - 06854 Contact Phone: (203) 939-9712 Details: CDI HS’s staff members’ and organizational experience with Head Start/Early Head Start is vast. Core staff has 10 to 45 years Head Start/ Early Head Start experience. Core staff has experience in all levels of Head Start/Early Head Start service with migrant/seasonal, regional and tribal programs. CDI HS has provided interim management services to over 151 programs since September 2000. CDI HS staff is recognized nationally as experts in providing Head Start and Early Head Start T/TA services in the areas of administration and management, program governance, staff development, organizational effectiveness, early childhood education (0-5), Child Development Associate (CDA), family and community partnerships, health and related materials and multi-media resource development.

Nathaniel Ely Center - CDI HS/South Norwalk CT Location: Norwalk, CT - 06854 Contact Phone: (203) 956-6216 Details: CDI HS’s staff members’ and organizational experience with Head Start/Early Head Start is vast. Core staff has 10 to 45 years Head Start/ Early Head Start experience. Core staff has experience in all levels of Head Start/Early Head Start service with migrant/seasonal, regional and tribal programs. CDI HS has provided interim management services to over 151 programs since September 2000. CDI HS staff is recognized nationally as experts in providing Head Start and Early Head Start T/TA services in the areas of administration and management, program governance, staff development, organizational effectiveness, early childhood education (0-5), Child Development Associate (CDA), family and community partnerships, health and related materials and multi-media resource development.

Team Early Education - Shelton - TEAM, Inc (Training Education And Manpower) Location: Shelton, CT - 06484 Contact Phone: (203) 922-1923 Details: TEAM offers many different preschool options. TEAM Early Education’s preschool rooms are funded through Head Start federal and state grants, State School Readiness grants and State Child Day Care grants. All children receive comprehensive child development program that addresses the needs of children and families in the area of education, social services, health, nutrition, disabilities and mental health, and parent involvement.

A.b.c.d. @ Bullard Havens Lab School - Action For Bridgeport Community Development, Inc. Location: Bridgeport, CT - 06610 Contact Phone: (203) 579-6333 Details: ABCD Inc.'s sole mandate is to assist the poor. ABCD concentrates its efforts and resources on identifying and eliminating the causes of poverty, rather than only dealing with its effects. ABCD Inc.'s actions are directed towards promoting appropriate institutional change and enabling the poor to become self-sufficient contributors to society. The mission of A.B.C.D.'s Head Start program is to empower families so that they may overcome the impact of poverty and improve the quality oflife for all family members. To that end, A.B.C.D. Head Start is committed to a comprehensive program consisting of: 1. Family & Child Services for all family members, 2. Inclusion of parents in the implementation and development ofprogram and policies, 3. Advocacy and support for families and children, 4. An enhanced collaboration between and among family and child services agencies to improve the knowledge and responsiveness of these agencies to the needs of children and their families. The fulfillment of this mission will create a collaborative consisting of parent, agency, and community whose mission is to create a community of opportunity for all families and their children.

A.b.c.d. @ Holy Name Of Jesus Child Care Program - Action For Bridgeport Community Development, Inc. Location: Stratford, CT - 06614 Contact Phone: (203) 385-1127 Details: ABCD Inc.'s sole mandate is to assist the poor. ABCD concentrates its efforts and resources on identifying and eliminating the causes of poverty, rather than only dealing with its effects. ABCD Inc.'s actions are directed towards promoting appropriate institutional change and enabling the poor to become self-sufficient contributors to society. The mission of A.B.C.D.'s Head Start program is to empower families so that they may overcome the impact of poverty and improve the quality oflife for all family members. To that end, A.B.C.D. Head Start is committed to a comprehensive program consisting of: 1. Family & Child Services for all family members, 2. Inclusion of parents in the implementation and development ofprogram and policies, 3. Advocacy and support for families and children, 4. An enhanced collaboration between and among family and child services agencies to improve the knowledge and responsiveness of these agencies to the needs of children and their families. The fulfillment of this mission will create a collaborative consisting of parent, agency, and community whose mission is to create a community of opportunity for all families and their children.

A.b.c.d. @ Stratford South End Community Center - Action For Bridgeport Community Development, Inc. Location: Stratford, CT - 06615 Contact Phone: (203) 377-4721 Details: ABCD Inc.'s sole mandate is to assist the poor. ABCD concentrates its efforts and resources on identifying and eliminating the causes of poverty, rather than only dealing with its effects. ABCD Inc.'s actions are directed towards promoting appropriate institutional change and enabling the poor to become self-sufficient contributors to society. The mission of A.B.C.D.'s Head Start program is to empower families so that they may overcome the impact of poverty and improve the quality oflife for all family members. To that end, A.B.C.D. Head Start is committed to a comprehensive program consisting of: 1. Family & Child Services for all family members, 2. Inclusion of parents in the implementation and development ofprogram and policies, 3. Advocacy and support for families and children, 4. An enhanced collaboration between and among family and child services agencies to improve the knowledge and responsiveness of these agencies to the needs of children and their families. The fulfillment of this mission will create a collaborative consisting of parent, agency, and community whose mission is to create a community of opportunity for all families and their children.

Bull's Head Hollow Head Start - Action For Bridgeport Community Development, Inc. Location: Bridgeport, CT - 06604 Contact Phone: (203) 338-9640 Details: ABCD Inc.'s sole mandate is to assist the poor. ABCD concentrates its efforts and resources on identifying and eliminating the causes of poverty, rather than only dealing with its effects. ABCD Inc.'s actions are directed towards promoting appropriate institutional change and enabling the poor to become self-sufficient contributors to society. The mission of A.B.C.D.'s Head Start program is to empower families so that they may overcome the impact of poverty and improve the quality oflife for all family members. To that end, A.B.C.D. Head Start is committed to a comprehensive program consisting of: 1. Family & Child Services for all family members, 2. Inclusion of parents in the implementation and development ofprogram and policies, 3. Advocacy and support for families and children, 4. An enhanced collaboration between and among family and child services agencies to improve the knowledge and responsiveness of these agencies to the needs of children and their families. The fulfillment of this mission will create a collaborative consisting of parent, agency, and community whose mission is to create a community of opportunity for all families and their children.

Cesar Batalla Child Care Center - Action For Bridgeport Community Development, Inc. Location: Bridgeport, CT - 06604 Contact Phone: (203) 336-2153 Details: ABCD Inc.'s sole mandate is to assist the poor. ABCD concentrates its efforts and resources on identifying and eliminating the causes of poverty, rather than only dealing with its effects. ABCD Inc.'s actions are directed towards promoting appropriate institutional change and enabling the poor to become self-sufficient contributors to society. The mission of A.B.C.D.'s Head Start program is to empower families so that they may overcome the impact of poverty and improve the quality oflife for all family members. To that end, A.B.C.D. Head Start is committed to a comprehensive program consisting of: 1. Family & Child Services for all family members, 2. Inclusion of parents in the implementation and development ofprogram and policies, 3. Advocacy and support for families and children, 4. An enhanced collaboration between and among family and child services agencies to improve the knowledge and responsiveness of these agencies to the needs of children and their families. The fulfillment of this mission will create a collaborative consisting of parent, agency, and community whose mission is to create a community of opportunity for all families and their children.

Greenwich Head Start - First Steps - Greenwich Head Start Location: Greenwich, CT - 06830 Contact Phone: (203) 552-0633 Details: Family Centers' Greenwich Head Start program provides preschool services to income-eligible families living in Greenwich with three- and four-year-old children. The curriculum-based program teaches children to understand letters, numbers and how to interact in a classroom setting. Teachers also work on speech development and helps children of immigrant families learn English. An emphasis is also placed on parent involvement to encourage and support children's educational and social development. In order to enroll their children in the program, families must meet income guidelines set forth by the Federal Government.

Greenwich Head Start - Kids Corner - Greenwich Head Start Location: Greenwich, CT - 06830 Contact Phone: (203) 869-2730 Details: Family Centers' Greenwich Head Start program provides preschool services to income-eligible families living in Greenwich with three- and four-year-old children. The curriculum-based program teaches children to understand letters, numbers and how to interact in a classroom setting. Teachers also work on speech development and helps children of immigrant families learn English. An emphasis is also placed on parent involvement to encourage and support children's educational and social development. In order to enroll their children in the program, families must meet income guidelines set forth by the Federal Government.

Inner City Children's Center - Action For Bridgeport Community Development, Inc. Location: Bridgeport, CT - 06604 Contact Phone: (203) 366-8241 Details: ABCD Inc.'s sole mandate is to assist the poor. ABCD concentrates its efforts and resources on identifying and eliminating the causes of poverty, rather than only dealing with its effects. ABCD Inc.'s actions are directed towards promoting appropriate institutional change and enabling the poor to become self-sufficient contributors to society. The mission of A.B.C.D.'s Head Start program is to empower families so that they may overcome the impact of poverty and improve the quality oflife for all family members. To that end, A.B.C.D. Head Start is committed to a comprehensive program consisting of: 1. Family & Child Services for all family members, 2. Inclusion of parents in the implementation and development ofprogram and policies, 3. Advocacy and support for families and children, 4. An enhanced collaboration between and among family and child services agencies to improve the knowledge and responsiveness of these agencies to the needs of children and their families. The fulfillment of this mission will create a collaborative consisting of parent, agency, and community whose mission is to create a community of opportunity for all families and their children.

Jamie A. Hulley Child Care Center - Action For Bridgeport Community Development, Inc. Location: Bridgeport, CT - 06604 Contact Phone: (203) 367-6801 Details: ABCD Inc.'s sole mandate is to assist the poor. ABCD concentrates its efforts and resources on identifying and eliminating the causes of poverty, rather than only dealing with its effects. ABCD Inc.'s actions are directed towards promoting appropriate institutional change and enabling the poor to become self-sufficient contributors to society. The mission of A.B.C.D.'s Head Start program is to empower families so that they may overcome the impact of poverty and improve the quality oflife for all family members. To that end, A.B.C.D. Head Start is committed to a comprehensive program consisting of: 1. Family & Child Services for all family members, 2. Inclusion of parents in the implementation and development ofprogram and policies, 3. Advocacy and support for families and children, 4. An enhanced collaboration between and among family and child services agencies to improve the knowledge and responsiveness of these agencies to the needs of children and their families. The fulfillment of this mission will create a collaborative consisting of parent, agency, and community whose mission is to create a community of opportunity for all families and their children.

Lucille Johnson Child Care Center - Action For Bridgeport Community Development, Inc. Location: Bridgeport, CT - 06604 Contact Phone: (203) 331-4542 Details: ABCD Inc.'s sole mandate is to assist the poor. ABCD concentrates its efforts and resources on identifying and eliminating the causes of poverty, rather than only dealing with its effects. ABCD Inc.'s actions are directed towards promoting appropriate institutional change and enabling the poor to become self-sufficient contributors to society. The mission of A.B.C.D.'s Head Start program is to empower families so that they may overcome the impact of poverty and improve the quality oflife for all family members. To that end, A.B.C.D. Head Start is committed to a comprehensive program consisting of: 1. Family & Child Services for all family members, 2. Inclusion of parents in the implementation and development ofprogram and policies, 3. Advocacy and support for families and children, 4. An enhanced collaboration between and among family and child services agencies to improve the knowledge and responsiveness of these agencies to the needs of children and their families. The fulfillment of this mission will create a collaborative consisting of parent, agency, and community whose mission is to create a community of opportunity for all families and their children.

Stamford Early Head Start - Childcare Learning Centers, Inc Location: Stamford, CT - 06902 Contact Phone: (203) 977-8540 Details: Stamford Early Head Start is a child development program that is part of Childcare Learning Centers. Early Head Start is funded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and provides free comprehensive services to expectant families and children aged birth to three whose parent(s) meet the federal income guidelines. Our Home Based Program offers weekly visits in the home 90 minutes in length to promote healthy pregnancies and child growth and development. What can the Early Head Start Program offer your child? Activities that help children grow mentally, socially, emotionally and physically; Developmental screenings; Continuum assessment three times a year using the Teaching Strategies Gold assessment tool; Health screenings within the first 45 days of attendance; Dental screening within the first 90 days of attendance; Nutrition services providing healthy meals and advice; Services to children aged birth to three with disabilities and/or special needs. Expectant families and children will benefit from: Activities for parents working as partners in their child’s education and development; Social services support: Community referrals for programs such as job training, food and nutrition, English language and health services; Opportunities to become self-sufficient; Parent support groups; Leadership training as members of the Policy Council and the CLC governing board; Collaborative partnership with community providers to meet the needs of the families. Stamford Early Head Start operates half-day and full-day programs. There is no charge for the half-day program. A sliding scale fee is charged for the full-day program based on the School Readiness Income Guidelines.

Stamford Head Start - Childcare Learning Centers, Inc. Location: Stamford, CT - 06902 Contact Phone: (203) 989-0090 Details: Stamford Head Start is a child development program that is part of Childcare Learning Centers. Head Start is funded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and provides free comprehensive services to preschool children whose parent(s) meet the federal income guidelines. What can the Head Start Program offer your Child? - Activities that help children grow mentally, socially, emotionally and physically; Developmental screenings; Continuum assessment three times a year using the Teaching Strategies Gold assessment tool; Health screenings within the first 45 days of attendance; Dental screening within the first 90 days of attendance; Nutrition services providing healthy meals and advice; Services to preschool children with disabilities and/or special needs. Parents and children will benefit from: Activities for parents working as partners in their child’s education and development; Social services support: Community referrals for programs such as job training, food and nutrition, English language and health services; Opportunities to become self-sufficient; Parent support groups; Leadership training as members of the Policy Council and the CLC governing board; Collaborative partnership with community providers to meet the needs of the families. Stamford Head Start operates half-day and full-day programs. There is no charge for the half-day program. A sliding scale fee is charged for the full-day program that is partially funded by the State Department of Education.

Trumbull Gardens Child Care Center @ Housing Authority - Action For Bridgeport Community Development, Inc. Location: Bridgeport, CT - 06606 Contact Phone: (203) 371-5117 Details: ABCD Inc.'s sole mandate is to assist the poor. ABCD concentrates its efforts and resources on identifying and eliminating the causes of poverty, rather than only dealing with its effects. ABCD Inc.'s actions are directed towards promoting appropriate institutional change and enabling the poor to become self-sufficient contributors to society. The mission of A.B.C.D.'s Head Start program is to empower families so that they may overcome the impact of poverty and improve the quality oflife for all family members. To that end, A.B.C.D. Head Start is committed to a comprehensive program consisting of: 1. Family & Child Services for all family members, 2. Inclusion of parents in the implementation and development ofprogram and policies, 3. Advocacy and support for families and children, 4. An enhanced collaboration between and among family and child services agencies to improve the knowledge and responsiveness of these agencies to the needs of children and their families. The fulfillment of this mission will create a collaborative consisting of parent, agency, and community whose mission is to create a community of opportunity for all families and their children.

Trumbull/monroe (delegate) Head Start Program - Greater Trumbull/Monroe Regional Head Start Location: Trumbull, CT - 06611 Contact Phone: (203) 452-4422 Details: Head Start is a federally funded grant program for preschool children from low-income families in the region. Head Start helps all children and their families succeed. Services are also offered to meet the special needs of children with identified special needs. Children in Head Start must be 3 years old by December 31. Children who attend Head Start participate in a variety of educational activities similar to other preschool programs. In addition, they receive medical and dental care, and have a healthy breakfast and lunch daily. The children come to school 5 days a week for 4 hours per day. Readiness activities for kindergarten are incorporated throughout the year. The Head Start personnel consists of a director, disabilities coordinator, health/nutrition coordinator, social services/parent involvement coordinator, two certified classroom teachers, an education coordinator and two paraprofessionals. All children in the program are transported to and from school by their parents.

West End Child Care Center @ Housing Authority - Action For Bridgeport Community Development, Inc. Location: Bridgeport, CT - 06605 Contact Phone: (203) 335-0553 Details: ABCD Inc.'s sole mandate is to assist the poor. ABCD concentrates its efforts and resources on identifying and eliminating the causes of poverty, rather than only dealing with its effects. ABCD Inc.'s actions are directed towards promoting appropriate institutional change and enabling the poor to become self-sufficient contributors to society. The mission of A.B.C.D.'s Head Start program is to empower families so that they may overcome the impact of poverty and improve the quality oflife for all family members. To that end, A.B.C.D. Head Start is committed to a comprehensive program consisting of: 1. Family & Child Services for all family members, 2. Inclusion of parents in the implementation and development ofprogram and policies, 3. Advocacy and support for families and children, 4. An enhanced collaboration between and among family and child services agencies to improve the knowledge and responsiveness of these agencies to the needs of children and their families. The fulfillment of this mission will create a collaborative consisting of parent, agency, and community whose mission is to create a community of opportunity for all families and their children.