A CHILD'S GARDEN- SHELTON
A Child's Garden Shelton is an early care and education program at 20 Ivy Brook Road with infant, tiny tot, toddler, preschool, pre-K, and summer camp options. The Shelton location is part of a family-owned program with a CT benchmark-aligned curriculum, Brightwheel family updates, secure and modern facilities, hands-on play, art, music, language, math, science, self-help skills, outdoor and special-event experiences, and age bands from 6 weeks through preschool plus summer camp for older children.
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A Shelton early care program with infant through pre-K classrooms, summer camp, CT benchmark-aligned curriculum, Brightwheel updates, and secure facilities.
Age range
Programs include infant care for 6 weeks-12 months, tiny tots ages 1-2, toddlers ages 2-3, preschool ages 3-4, pre-K ages 4-5, and summer camp ages 5-10.
Shelton location
The Shelton school is at 20 Ivy Brook Road with phone 203.402.0334; A Child's Garden also operates a Fairfield location.
Curriculum
The curriculum meets or exceeds Connecticut state benchmarks and prepares children for kindergarten through age-appropriate learning.
Infant care
Infant classrooms emphasize individualized routines, music, stories, sensory play, secure facilities, and Brightwheel updates about pictures, activities, meals, bottles, diapers, and naps.
Tiny tots
Tiny tot programming introduces play, stories, music, movement, sensory activities, shapes, colors, letters, feelings, and art.
Toddlers
Toddler classrooms support social-emotional growth, self-help skills, learning through play, art, communication, and a daily routine built for 2- to 3-year-olds.
Preschool and pre-K
Preschool and pre-K work includes CT ELDS themes, hands-on exploration, art, language arts, math, science, letter topics, classroom centers, and kindergarten readiness.
Family communication
The Brightwheel app is used for personalized updates with pictures, activities, meal consumption, and daily information.
Policies and safety
Handbooks and forms are aligned with Connecticut Office of Early Childhood regulations, and the locations are described as secure, clean, and modern.
Closures
The FAQ covers 12 yearly holidays and one August closure week; confirm the current calendar before planning care.
Program details can change, so ask about current openings, Shelton-specific classroom availability, pre-K age placement, hours, tuition, meals, Brightwheel setup, summer camp dates, and forms before making plans.
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