Preschool Center

Welcome to The Preschool Center, a place where we recognize the importance of the early years in shaping a child's life. We are committed to partnering with parents and creating a nurturing and supportive environment for your child's growth and development. Our curriculum is designed to foster joyful experiences, including singing, dancing, art, storytelling, practical life skills, and imaginative play. Our experienced and compassionate teachers celebrate each child's uniqueness, working to unlock their full potential. With nearly 50 years of dedication to caring for and educating young children, The Preschool Center aims to prepare them for kindergarten with confidence and enthusiasm, setting the stage for their exciting educational journey ahead.

Curriculum & Classroom

At The Preschool Center, we offer a traditional, play-based curriculum that stimulates your child's natural love for learning. Our lessons follow the CT Preschool Framework goals of Early Childhood Development and are fully licensed by the State of Connecticut. We have a 1:6+/- ratio (teacher to student ratio), which allows us to provide extra attention to support children and focus on their individual needs. Every class is led by a teaching team skilled in techniques to promote connection with students and to cultivate a thoughtfully prepared classroom setting. Children are encouraged to embrace independence, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.

Our classroom is decorated with artwork and filled with toys and learning materials. There are lots of opportunities for hands-on exploration, and our space extends outdoors to our playground that offers space to climb, run, ride tricycles and scooters and explore nature. Parents are encouraged to be involved in their child's education. You can volunteer in the classroom, share special talents, participate in field trips, help with special events, and attend parent-teacher conferences. We review our program yearly based on parental feedback.

Safe & Secure

At The Preschool Center, we prioritize the safety and security of our students. Our classroom and the church building are locked and secure during class time. The fenced playground is located right outside the classroom's back door. All our teachers are certified in adult and child CPR, First Aid, EpiPen, and Medication Administration, ensuring the safety and well-being of our students.

Registration & Tuition

The enrollment process for The Preschool Center starts 9 months before the school year starts. Current students, their siblings, and members of the United Church of Christ, Southbury register end of November/early December. In mid-January, we open enrollment to the public. While most families complete registration during the winter months, no entrance requirements, and a rolling admissions policy mean spots are filled on a first-come first-served basis. We suggest that families register as early as possible, as we begin to fill seats immediately. A registration fee of $75 is to be paid at the time of registration. If your child has not been accepted into The Preschool Center, you will receive a full refund of the registration fee. If your child has been accepted into The Preschool Center, and you withdraw for any reason, the registration fee is non-refundable.

At The Preschool Center, we pride ourselves on being a home away from home for our students. We foster a supportive and nurturing environment where children can learn, play, and grow. Our experienced and compassionate teachers celebrate each child's uniqueness and work to unlock their full potential. Our curriculum is designed to inspire critical thinking, problem-solving, and creative expression in children. We strive to create a joyful experience that sets the stage for an exciting educational journey ahead.