Westbrook, CT

The Goddard School in Westbrook offers a premier early childhood education program with F.L.EX.® Learning Program (Fun Learning Experience) that focuses on academic readiness, social development, and creative expression. Their curriculum incorporates STEAM learning, language arts, and character development. The facility features secure entry systems, age-appropriate classrooms, and outdoor play areas. All teachers are highly qualified with ongoing professional development, maintaining low student-teacher ratios. The center emphasizes parent communication through daily reports and regular conferences, with a strong focus on safety protocols and nutritional meal programs.

Located just minutes from Westbrook, The Learning Experience offers a comprehensive early education curriculum with proprietary programs including phonics, foreign language, manners and etiquette, and fitness. The center features state-of-the-art security systems, including keypad entry and surveillance cameras. Their L.E.A.P.® Curriculum (Learning Experience Academic Program) incorporates hands-on learning and technology integration. The facility includes modern classrooms, indoor gymnasium, and outdoor playgrounds. Staff members are CPR and First Aid certified with ongoing training in early childhood development. The center provides nutritious meals and maintains excellent teacher-to-child ratios.

Essex Early Learning Center serves families throughout the Connecticut River Valley including Westbrook, offering a play-based curriculum that balances structured learning with creative exploration. The center is NAEYC accredited and follows Connecticut Early Learning and Development Standards. Their program emphasizes social-emotional development, literacy, mathematics, and scientific thinking through hands-on activities. The facility features secure environments, natural outdoor play spaces, and developmentally appropriate learning materials. Teachers hold degrees in early childhood education and participate in continuous professional development. The center maintains strong parent partnerships through regular communication and family engagement events.