East Glastonbury, CT

This highly respected Montessori school offers authentic Montessori education with AMI-certified teachers and carefully prepared environments. The school serves children from infancy through elementary years with a focus on individualized learning, hands-on materials, and fostering independence. Features include beautiful natural playgrounds, comprehensive arts programs, and mixed-age classrooms that promote peer learning. The school maintains excellent teacher-to-student ratios and emphasizes peaceful conflict resolution and global citizenship education.

As part of the nationally recognized Bright Horizons network, this center offers a comprehensive World at Their Fingertips curriculum that balances academic readiness with social-emotional development. The facility features age-appropriate learning environments, secure access systems, and trained teachers with early childhood credentials. The program includes STEM activities, literacy development, and regular parent communication through their proprietary mobile app. The center maintains NAEYC accreditation and offers flexible scheduling options for working families.

This Goddard School location provides a play-based learning approach through their F.L.EX.® Learning Program (Fun Learning Experience), which balances academic, social, and emotional development. The school features modern security systems, clean and bright classrooms, and outdoor play areas designed for different age groups. Teachers hold early childhood degrees and receive ongoing professional development. The curriculum includes language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, and creative arts, with optional enrichment programs in yoga, music, and foreign languages.