Preschools in Trumbull, CT

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Preschool Market in Trumbull

Typical Range
$800-$1800 per month
Avg Project
$1,200
Contractors
4

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

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HOLY CROSS CHRISTIAN PRESCHOOL
5.06 reviews
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HOLY CROSS CHRISTIAN PRESCHOOL is a licensed child care center in TRUMBULL, CT with a capacity of 43 children. Accepts ages 3 years to 12 years. License verified and active through 2030. Rated 5 stars based on 6 Google reviews. This early education program offers kindergarten readiness curriculum.

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CREATIVE DEVELOPMENT EARLY LEARNING CENTER is a licensed child care center in TRUMBULL, 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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4.913 reviews
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NEW LIFE NURSERY SCHOOL is a licensed child care center in TRUMBULL, CT with a capacity of 30 children. Accepts ages 3 years to 12 years. License verified and active through 2029. Highly rated with 4.9 stars from 13 parent reviews on Google. This early education program offers social-emotional development activities.

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REGIONAL CENTER FOR EARLY LEARNING is a child care center in TRUMBULL, CT. Accepts ages 3 years to 5 years. This early education program offers early literacy and math foundations.

Childcare Licensing in Trumbull

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