Preschools in Shelton, CT

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Preschool Market in Shelton

Typical Range
$800-$1800 per month
Avg Project
$1,200
Contractors
7

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

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SUSANNA WESLEY NURSERY SCHOOL
5.06 reviews
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SUSANNA WESLEY NURSERY SCHOOL is a licensed child care center in SHELTON, CT with a capacity of 84 children. Accepts ages 12 months to 10 years. License verified and active through 2026. Rated 5 stars based on 6 Google reviews. This early education program offers social-emotional development activities.

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PIECES OF THE PUZZLE EARLY LEARNING CENTER SITE #2 is a licensed child care center in SHELTON, CT with a capacity of 59 children. Accepts ages 3 years to 12 years. License verified and active through 2027. Rated 5 stars based on 5 Google reviews. This early education program offers social-emotional development activities.

BUSY BEE DAYCARE AND PRESCHOOL
5.01 reviews
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BUSY BEE DAYCARE AND PRESCHOOL is a licensed child care center in SHELTON, CT with a capacity of 38 children. Accepts ages 6 weeks to 8 years. License verified and active through 2027. This early education program offers kindergarten readiness curriculum.

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PIECES OF THE PUZZLE EARLY LEARNING CENTER is a licensed child care center in SHELTON, CT with a capacity of 81 children. Accepts ages 6 weeks to 12 years. License verified and active through 2027. Highly rated with 4.9 stars from 47 parent reviews on Google.

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HOME AWAY FROM HOME DAYCARE & PRESCHOOL CENTER is a licensed child care center in SHELTON, CT with a capacity of 40 children. Accepts ages 6 weeks to 5 years. License verified and active through 2027. Highly rated with 4.8 stars from 17 parent reviews on Google.

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APPLE TREE DAY CARE & PRESCHOOL CENTER is a licensed child care center in SHELTON, CT with a capacity of 59 children. Accepts ages 6 weeks to 14 years. License verified and active through 2029. Rated 3.5 stars based on 42 Google reviews. This early education program offers social-emotional development activities.

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PUMPKIN PRESCHOOL OF SHELTON
0.00 reviews
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PUMPKIN PRESCHOOL OF SHELTON is a licensed child care center in SHELTON, CT with a capacity of 112 children. Accepts ages 6 weeks to 8 years. License verified and active through 2030. This early education program offers early literacy and math foundations.

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Childcare Licensing in Shelton

CT Office of Early Childhood (OEC) — Licensing Division
(860) 500-4412|Official Website
Licensing typically required. Most preschool providers in Shelton 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 Shelton?
Preschool in Shelton 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 Shelton 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 Shelton?
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 Shelton 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 Shelton?
Connecticut's Care4Kids program (care4kids.ct.gov) provides subsidized childcare for income-eligible families on a sliding-scale basis. Many Shelton 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 Shelton 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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