HONEY BEAR LEARNING CENTER, INC.
Honey Bear Learning Center is a family-owned Stratford early childhood program on North Avenue with infant/toddler, preschool, and before/after-school options. The center is open year-round Monday-Friday from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, serves young children with CT ELDS and CT DOTS-based curriculum, uses 1:4 infant/toddler and 1:10 preschool ratios, has renovated classrooms and outdoor play areas, includes healthy preschool snacks, and offers before/after-school care for elementary children up to age 12 with Nichols Elementary pickup and drop-off.
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License
Active license
Public reviews
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Licensed size
52 children, including up to 16 under age 3
Services listed
Location
- Current license runs through April 30, 2030.
- Licensed under this number since October 10, 1989.
- Ages on the state record: 6 weeks to 12 years.
- Licensed for 52 children, including up to 16 under age 3.
Search license number DCCC.13395 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
A Stratford early childhood center with infant/toddler, preschool, and before/after-school options, year-round weekday hours, CT early learning curriculum, and outdoor play space.
Age range
Early childhood care spans ages 6 months-5 years, with infant/toddler and preschool classrooms plus before/after-school care for elementary children up to age 12.
Hours
Posted hours are Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM-5:00 PM, year-round.
Infants and toddlers
Infant/toddler care covers ages 0-3, with a 1:4 teacher-to-child ratio and CT ELDS/CT DOTS-based curriculum.
Preschool
Preschool serves ages 3-5 with a 1:10 teacher-to-child ratio, CT ELDS/CT DOTS-based curriculum, and renovated classrooms.
Before and after school
Before/after-school care serves elementary children 12 and under, with pickup and drop-off from Nichols Elementary School included.
Learning approach
Honey Bear emphasizes social, emotional, cognitive, creative, personal, and physical development while preparing children for kindergarten.
Outdoor and enrichment
Facility details include large playgrounds, a garden, a field, enrichment programs, family events, and photo updates for families.
Food notes
Preschool includes healthy snacks; families should confirm lunch, infant/toddler food, and allergy procedures directly.
Accreditation and assistance
The center describes NAEYC accreditation and financial assistance for qualifying families; confirm current eligibility and program status before enrolling.
Location
Located at 1498 North Avenue, Stratford, CT 06614. Office phone: 203.375.1866.
Program details can change, so ask about current openings, infant start age, classroom placement, tuition, meals and snacks, School Readiness availability, before/after-school transportation, and tour timing before making plans.
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