West Cornwall, CT

Cornwall Child Center is a highly-regarded non-profit early childhood education center serving the rural communities of Northwest Connecticut. The center follows a play-based, developmentally appropriate curriculum that emphasizes social-emotional development, creative expression, and hands-on learning. Their experienced teaching staff includes certified early childhood educators with low teacher-to-child ratios. The facility features spacious classrooms, natural outdoor play areas, and a strong connection to the surrounding natural environment. Parents consistently praise the center's nurturing atmosphere, qualified staff, and commitment to individualized attention for each child.

Located just minutes from West Cornwall in neighboring Sharon, this center offers a comprehensive early childhood program with a focus on whole-child development. Their curriculum blends structured learning with creative exploration, incorporating literacy, mathematics, science, and arts. The center maintains excellent safety protocols with secure entry systems and comprehensive background checks for all staff. Teachers hold early childhood certifications and participate in ongoing professional development. The facility includes age-appropriate playgrounds, dedicated art and music spaces, and well-equipped classrooms designed to stimulate learning and development.

This public school-based preschool program serves children from West Cornwall and surrounding towns through Regional School District 1. The program offers a structured educational approach aligned with Connecticut Early Learning and Development Standards, focusing on school readiness skills, social development, and early literacy. Certified early childhood teachers and special education specialists provide individualized instruction in an inclusive setting. The program operates within Salisbury Central School's modern facilities, giving children access to school resources like the library, gymnasium, and playgrounds. Parents appreciate the seamless transition to kindergarten and the high-quality educational foundation provided.