A KID'S PLACE
A Kid's Place is a Norwalk daycare and preschool at 10 Elmwood Avenue with play-based learning, social-emotional growth, a family-style environment, experienced educators, an owner with more than 35 years in early childhood education, toddler/twos and preschool teaching leadership, and full-time care for young children from about 12 weeks through age 5.
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License
Active license
Public reviews
12 Google reviews
Licensed size
21 children, including up to 8 under age 3
Services listed
Location
- Current license runs through February 28, 2030.
- Licensed under this number since August 30, 2005.
- Ages on the state record: 3 months to 5 years.
- Licensed for 21 children, including up to 8 under age 3.
Search license number DCCC.16212 to see the current license status.
2-1-1 Child Care licensing informationState details from CT Office of Early Childhood open data, checked October 1, 2026.
Program details
Norwalk daycare and preschool with play-based learning, social-emotional growth, a family-style environment, experienced educators, and full-time care from about 12 weeks through age 5.
Program identity
A Kid's Place is a daycare and preschool at 10 Elmwood Avenue in Norwalk.
Age range
Full-time care is available for children from about 12 weeks through 5 years.
Learning approach
The center describes play-based learning designed to foster growth and curiosity.
Social-emotional focus
Social-emotional development is part of the program's approach to helping children build strong peer relationships.
Community model
A Kid's Place describes a family-style environment intended to be safe, nurturing, and connected for children and parents.
Owner background
Owner Francine Mercer has more than 35 years in early childhood education and opened the center in September 2005.
Toddler classroom
Melissa Trani serves as director and head toddler teacher, with a UConn Stamford human development and family studies degree and long tenure at the center.
Preschool classroom
Luciana Trani serves as head preschool teacher.
Program details can change, so ask about current openings, exact age eligibility, daily hours, licensed capacity, meals, nap routines, tuition, classroom placement, and tour availability before making plans.
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