Hartford, CT

The Goddard School of Hartford offers a premier early childhood education program with F.L.EX.® Learning Program (Fun Learning Experience) that balances academic learning with creative play. Their curriculum focuses on literacy, mathematics, science, social studies, and arts, delivered by degreed teachers in state-of-the-art classrooms. The facility features secure entry systems, age-appropriate playgrounds, and modern learning environments. They emphasize STEAM learning, character development, and individualized learning plans with regular progress reports for parents.

Bright Horizons at Hartford provides high-quality early education with their World at Their Fingertips curriculum, which emphasizes emergent curriculum approaches and project-based learning. The center features highly qualified teachers with early childhood education degrees and ongoing professional development. Their secure downtown location offers modern classrooms, dedicated infant rooms with separate sleeping areas, and developmentally appropriate learning materials. The program includes enrichment activities like music, movement, and literacy development, with strong emphasis on social-emotional learning and school readiness.

While located in nearby Hamden, The Children's Center serves families throughout the Greater Hartford area with their comprehensive early childhood programs. They are NAEYC-accredited and feature a research-based curriculum that integrates Montessori principles with contemporary early childhood best practices. The center specializes in inclusive education, serving children with and without special needs in integrated classrooms. Their highly qualified staff includes certified early childhood educators, therapists, and specialists who provide individualized learning plans. The facility includes sensory rooms, therapeutic playgrounds, and specialized learning centers that support all developmental domains.