The Early Language and Literacy Initiative (ELLI)
The Early Language and Literacy Initiative (ELLI) is the year-round Early Learning Center on the Fairfield University campus, serving children from 12 weeks through 5 years across infant, toddler, and preschool programs. Operated in partnership with Stepping Stones Museum for Children, it uses a play-based, language- and literacy-rich approach that weaves STEAM learning into everyday experiences. Classrooms run on small staff-to-child ratios of 1:4 for infants and toddlers and 1:6 for preschoolers.
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License
Active license
Licensed size
41 children, including up to 21 under age 3
Services listed
Location
- Licensed as: THE EARLY LANGUAGE AND LITERACY INITIATIVE (ELLI)
- Current license runs through July 31, 2028.
- Licensed under this number since July 11, 2016.
- Ages on the state record: 6 weeks to 5 years.
- Licensed for 41 children, including up to 21 under age 3.
Search license number DCCC.70304 to see the current license status.
2-1-1 Child Care licensing informationState details from CT Office of Early Childhood open data, checked October 8, 2026.
Program details
A year-round, campus-based early learning center serving infants through preschoolers with a literacy- and STEAM-focused curriculum and small group ratios, details families can confirm before enrollment.
Ages served
12 weeks to 5 years, across infant, toddler, and preschool programs
Hours
7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday
Year-round care
Operates year-round, from August through July
Curriculum
The Early Language and Literacy Initiative (ELLI) approach, a play-based program that embeds language, literacy, and STEAM learning
Staff-to-child ratios
1:4 for infants and toddlers, 1:6 for preschoolers
Enrollment
A $125 non-refundable registration fee holds a child's space; openings and tuition rates are shared by the ELLI office
Program details can change, so ask about current openings by age group, tuition and the registration fee, daily schedule and holiday/closure calendar, classroom availability, inspection-history details, and current licensing status before making plans.
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