East Haddam, CT

The Goddard School in Old Saybrook offers a premier early childhood education program with F.L.EX.® Learning Program (Fun Learning Experience) that balances academic learning with play-based development. Their curriculum focuses on literacy, STEM, art, and social-emotional development with low student-to-teacher ratios. Facilities include secure entry systems, age-appropriate playgrounds, and bright, modern classrooms. All teachers hold degrees in early childhood education or related fields and receive ongoing professional development. The school emphasizes communication with parents through daily reports and a proprietary mobile app.

Creative Kids Learning Center provides a nurturing environment with a comprehensive curriculum that includes language development, mathematics, science, and creative arts. Their approach combines structured learning with child-directed activities to foster independence and curiosity. The center features secure facilities with coded entry systems, indoor gymnasium, and outdoor play spaces. Staff members are CPR and First Aid certified with ongoing training in early childhood development. They offer nutritious meals and snacks and maintain strong parent partnerships through regular communication and family events.

The Learning Experience in Essex offers a proprietary L.E.A.P.® (Learning Experience Academic Program) curriculum that incorporates phonics, mathematics, science, and social studies through hands-on activities. Their character development program focuses on values like kindness and respect. The center features state-of-the-art security systems, modern classrooms with interactive technology, and age-appropriate outdoor play areas. All lead teachers have early childhood education credentials and participate in continuous training. The facility provides enrichment programs including yoga, music, and movement classes as part of their comprehensive approach to child development.