Preschools in Stamford, CT

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Preschool Market in Stamford

Typical Range
$800-$1800 per month
Avg Project
$1,200
Contractors
10

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

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FIRST UNITED METHODIST NURSERY SCHOOL is a licensed child care center in STAMFORD, CT with a capacity of 85 children. Accepts ages 3 years to 7 years. License verified and active through 2029. Highly rated with 5 stars from 14 parent reviews on Google.

VILLA DIVINO AMORE NURSERY SCHOOL
5.05 reviews
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VILLA DIVINO AMORE NURSERY SCHOOL is a licensed child care center in STAMFORD, CT with a capacity of 46 children. Accepts ages 3 years to 5 years. License verified and active through 2028. Rated 5 stars based on 5 Google reviews. This early education program offers kindergarten readiness curriculum.

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MA MAISON CHILDCARE & PRESCHOOL ACADEMY is a licensed child care center in STAMFORD, CT with a capacity of 130 children. Accepts ages 3 months to 12 years. License verified and active through 2027. Highly rated with 5 stars from 59 parent reviews on Google.

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BUILDING BLOCKS EARLY LEARNING CENTER is a licensed child care center in STAMFORD, CT with a capacity of 152 children. Accepts ages 6 weeks to 5 years. License verified and active through 2029. Highly rated with 4.9 stars from 55 parent reviews on Google.

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BUILDING BLOCKS EARLY LEARNING CENTER - CAMP AVENUE is a licensed child care center in STAMFORD, CT with a capacity of 155 children. Accepts ages 6 weeks to 12 years. License verified and active through 2029. Highly rated with 4.7 stars from 59 parent reviews on Google.

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UNION MEMORIAL PRESCHOOL
4.510 reviews
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UNION MEMORIAL PRESCHOOL is a licensed child care center in STAMFORD, CT with a capacity of 37 children. Accepts ages 18 months to 6 years. License verified and active through 2029. Highly rated with 4.5 stars from 10 parent reviews on Google. This early education program offers kindergarten readiness curriculum.

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CP KIDS EARLY LEARNING CENTER
4.47 reviews
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CP KIDS EARLY LEARNING CENTER is a licensed child care center in STAMFORD, CT with a capacity of 98 children. Accepts ages 3 months to 11 years. License verified and active through 2028. Rated 4.4 stars based on 7 Google reviews. This early education program offers social-emotional development activities.

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BRIGHT BEGINNINGS EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM - STAMFORD is a licensed child care center in STAMFORD, CT with a capacity of 77 children. Accepts ages 6 weeks to 5 years. License verified and active through 2027. Rated 4.3 stars based on 43 Google reviews.

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CLC EARLY HEAD START is a licensed child care center in STAMFORD, CT with a capacity of 48 children. Accepts ages 6 weeks to 3 years. License verified and active through 2028. This early education program offers social-emotional development activities.

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EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION CENTER AT TEMPLE SINAI is a licensed child care center in STAMFORD, CT with a capacity of 42 children. Accepts ages 6 weeks to 5 years. License verified and active through 2026. This early education program offers kindergarten readiness curriculum.

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Childcare Licensing in Stamford

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