Preschools in Bridgeport, CT

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Preschool Market in Bridgeport

Typical Range
$800-$1800 per month
Avg Project
$1,200
Contractors
13

Half-day programs cost roughly half of full-day. Montessori programs run higher.

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PRECIOUS MEMORIES EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING CENTER III is a licensed child care center in BRIDGEPORT, CT with a capacity of 72 children. Accepts ages 6 weeks to 5 years. License verified and active through 2028. Rated 5 stars based on 3 Google reviews.

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CHEYENNE'S EARLY LEARNING CENTER II is a licensed child care center in BRIDGEPORT, CT with a capacity of 70 children. Accepts ages 6 weeks to 12 years. License verified and active through 2027. This early education program offers social-emotional development activities.

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SPROUTS NURSERY PLAY SCHOOL MONTESSORI is a licensed child care center in BRIDGEPORT, CT with a capacity of 32 children. Accepts ages 3 years to 6 years. License verified and active through 2029. Highly rated with 5 stars from 10 parent reviews on Google.

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CHARLES B. TISDALE EARLY LEARNING CENTER is a licensed child care center in BRIDGEPORT, CT with a capacity of 124 children. Accepts ages 6 weeks to 5 years. License verified and active through 2028. Rated 4.9 stars based on 7 Google reviews. This early education program offers early literacy and math foundations.

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CHEYENNE'S EARLY LEARNING CENTER
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CHEYENNE'S EARLY LEARNING CENTER is a licensed child care center in BRIDGEPORT, CT with a capacity of 133 children. Accepts ages 6 weeks to 12 years. License verified and active through 2029. Highly rated with 4.7 stars from 13 parent reviews on Google.

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MERCY LEARNING CENTER EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION PROGRAM is a licensed child care center in BRIDGEPORT, CT with a capacity of 60 children. Accepts ages 6 weeks to 5 years. License verified and active through 2028. Highly rated with 4.6 stars from 101 parent reviews on Google.

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CONGREGATION B'NAI ISRAEL NURSERY SCHOOL is a licensed child care center in BRIDGEPORT, CT with a capacity of 128 children. Accepts ages 3 months to 5 years. License verified and active through 2026. Rated 4.1 stars based on 7 Google reviews. This early education program offers early literacy and math foundations.

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PRECIOUS MEMORIES EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING CENTER is a licensed child care center in BRIDGEPORT, CT with a capacity of 44 children. Accepts ages 3 years to 5 years. License verified and active through 2026. Rated 3.7 stars based on 14 Google reviews.

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PRECIOUS MEMORIES EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING CENTER IV is a licensed child care center in BRIDGEPORT, CT with a capacity of 93 children. Accepts ages 3 years to 5 years. License verified and active through 2027. Rated 3.4 stars based on 9 Google reviews.

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EARLY CHILDHOOD LABORATORY SCHOOL is a licensed child care center in BRIDGEPORT, CT with a capacity of 56 children. Accepts ages 6 weeks to 5 years. License verified and active through 2029. This early education program offers kindergarten readiness curriculum.

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ST. ANDREW ACADEMY PRESCHOOL AND B/A SCHOOL PROGRAM is a child care center in BRIDGEPORT, CT. Accepts ages 3 years to 12 years. This early education program offers kindergarten readiness curriculum.

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CORA WRIGHT EARLY LEARNING CENTER is a licensed child care center in BRIDGEPORT, CT with a capacity of 40 children. Accepts ages 6 weeks to 4 years. License verified and active through 2030. This early education program offers kindergarten readiness curriculum.

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BREAKTHROUGH KIDS EARLY LEARNING CENTER is a licensed child care center in BRIDGEPORT, CT with a capacity of 63 children. Accepts ages 6 weeks to 12 years. License verified and active through 2027. This early education program offers kindergarten readiness curriculum.

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Childcare Licensing in Bridgeport

CT Office of Early Childhood (OEC) — Licensing Division
(860) 500-4412|Official Website
Licensing typically required. Most preschool providers in Bridgeport must be licensed by the state. Verify that any provider you consider holds a current, valid license before enrolling your child.

All childcare providers in Fairfield County must be licensed by the CT Office of Early Childhood (OEC). Licensing types include Child Care Center, Group Child Care Home, and Family Child Care Home. Requirements include OEC licensing application, background checks (state and federal), health inspection, fire marshal approval, CPR/First Aid certification, and compliance with CT Early Learning and Development Standards. Verify any provider's license at elicense.ct.gov. Nanny agencies and private tutors are not required to hold state licenses in Connecticut.

Frequently Asked Questions

1How much does preschool cost in Bridgeport?
Preschool in Bridgeport costs $800-$1800 per month. Half-day programs cost roughly half of full-day. Montessori programs run higher. Some programs offer financial aid or sliding-scale tuition based on family income. Half-day programs (typically 8am-12pm) cost roughly half of full-day tuition.
2What age should my child start preschool?
Most preschools in Bridgeport and Fairfield County accept children ages 3-5. Some offer pre-K programs starting at age 2.5 if the child is potty-trained. The ideal age depends on your child's social readiness and developmental milestones — many parents find age 3 is a good starting point. Kindergarten readiness is the primary goal of preschool programs in this area.
3What is the difference between preschool and daycare in Bridgeport?
Preschools focus on structured early education with curriculum, learning goals, and kindergarten readiness. Daycare centers provide full-day care with some educational activities but prioritize supervision and routine. Many Bridgeport programs blend both approaches. Preschools typically run shorter hours (8am-12pm or 8am-3pm) while daycare offers full-day coverage until 5:30-6pm.
4Are there financial assistance programs for preschool in Bridgeport?
Connecticut's Care4Kids program (care4kids.ct.gov) provides subsidized childcare for income-eligible families on a sliding-scale basis. Many Bridgeport preschools accept Care4Kids payments. Applications are processed through Connecticut's Office of Early Childhood — eligibility is based on income, family size, and work or school status. Call 1-888-214-5437 for Care4Kids assistance.
5What accreditation should I look for in Bridgeport preschools?
NAEYC (National Association for the Education of Young Children) accreditation is the gold standard — it requires programs to meet rigorous standards for curriculum, teacher qualifications, and family engagement, and fewer than 10% of programs nationally earn it. In CT, all preschools must be licensed by CT OEC (portal.ct.gov/oec). Beyond licensing, look for NAEYC accreditation, state quality rating designations, and staff with early childhood education degrees. Ask about teacher credentials during your visit.

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