Author: Jennifer Dwyer

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Bloomfield Early Childhood Collaborative

Community Preschool Catalog

A Preschool Guide for the Bloomfield Community

2022-2023 School Year

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The Bloomfield Early Childhood Collaborative
As part of the work with Portrait of a Graduate, Bloomfield Public Schools has developed a partnership with Bloomfield’s community preschools. This partnership has a goal of sharing best practices and resources to ensure that all Bloomfield children have a strong preschool experience.
We know that students who attend preschool programs are more prepared for school and are less likely to be identified as having special needs or to be held back in elementary school than children who did not attend preschool. Studies also show clear positive effects on children’s early literacy and mathematics skills.
In addition, high-quality preschool programs can also help close the gap in school and life outcomes between those raised in low-income families and their wealthier peers.
Let’s work together to ensure our Bloomfield children have the best preparation for their life’s journey!
JAN 31 2019 Untangling the Evidence on Preschool Effectiveness: Insights for Policymakers
Authors Beth Meloy, Madelyn Gardner, Linda Darling-Hammond

This brochure was developed from the partnership between Bloomfield Public Schools and many of Bloomfield’s community preschools. It is intended to share the preschool options that Bloomfield offers.

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In this catalog you will find:
Snapshots of various Bloomfield preschools
Information on pricing and calendars for each program
Highlights and curriculum for each program
Contact information for each program

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Wintonbury Early Childhood Magnet School

Age Served: PK3 - PK4
School Year/Hours of Operation: Follows the Bloomfield Public School calendar/ 8:40am - 2:20pm
Enrollment: All students/families must apply through the RSCO (Regional School Choice Office) and receive an offer through the lottery system in order to register. Apply at https://www.rsco2.ct.gov/a/.
Cost: No cost
Contact Information: 860-769-5510
Website: https://wec.bloomfieldschools.org/Address: 44 Brown St., Bloomfield, CT
Director/Principal: Samantha Straker
Director/Principal Contact Email: sstraker@blmfld.org
School Readiness/State Funded Slots Available: No
Care for Kids Available: No

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Curriculum: Creative Curriculum, Second Step, child led inquiry & seasonal farm lessons
Highlights: Partnership with Auerfarm, Magnet School, Outdoor Learning Spaces
Extend Day Programs: Before and After School Extension Program offered at a cost

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The Nest,
Preschool at Laurel

Age Served: PK3 - PK4
School Year/Hours of Operation: Follows the Bloomfield Public School calendar/ 9:00am– 3:00pm
Enrollment: Students are enrolled through a lottery system. Interested families must apply at https://www.bloomfieldschools.org
Cost: No
Contact Information: 860-286-2675
Website: https://les.bloomfieldschools.org/
Address: 1 Filley St., Bloomfield, CT
Director/Principal: Jennifer Dwyer
Director/Principal Contact Email: jdwyer@blmfld.org
School Readiness/State Funded Slots Available: Yes
Care for Kids Available: No

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Curriculum: Creative Curriculum, Second Step, child led inquiry
Highlights: Part of Laurel Elementary School including partnership with Auerfarm,
Extend Day Programs: Before and After School Extension Program offered at a cost

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Bright Horizons at Hall Boulevard

Age Served: 6 weeks-5 years
School Year/Hours of Operation: Year Round M-F/ 7am-6pm
Enrollment: Contact Center for Space and Availability
Cost: Contact Center Director for Tuition Rates
Contact Information: 860-243-5364
Website: https://child-care-preschool.brighthorizons.com/ct/bloomfield/hallblvd
Address: 1355 Hall Blvd, Bloomfield, CT 06002
Director/Principal: Andrew Fleming
Director/Principal Contact email: hallblvd@brighthorizons.com
School Readiness/State Funded Slots Available: No
Care for Kids Available: Yes

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Curriculum: Creative Emergent Curriculum with a Discovery Driven Learning Model
Highlights: Child Driven Learning with a focus on Social Emotional Learning, Multiple Outdoor Spaces, low student to teacher ratios and Enhanced Health and Safety Protocols
Extend Day Programs: Yes-Center offers variety of schedules

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River Street Early Learning Center

Age Served: 2.9 years-5 years
School Year/Hours of Operation: Year Round M-F/ 7:30-5:00
Enrollment: Applications available at https://www.crec.org/rsp/ ; contact for availability
Cost: $940/month Contact Information: (860) 727-8481 Website: https://www.crec.org/rsp/
Address: 1289 Blue Hills Ave, Bloomfield, CT 06002
Director/Principal: Shannon Tomassone
Director/Principal Contact email: stomassone@crec.org
School Readiness/State Funded Slots Available: No
Care for Kids Available: Yes

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Curriculum: Play based discovery approach, child led inquiry, Creative Curriculum, Second Step; outdoor learning spaces; weekly Physical Education, Language Group, Cooking and Art
Highlights: Providing meaningful experiences that promote social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development in partnership with the CREC River Street Autism Program
Extended Day Programs: N/A

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Watch Me Grow Early Care@Education Center, Inc.

Age Served: 6 weeks to 5 years old
School Year/Hours of Operation: Year Round/8AM - 5PM
Enrollment: Currently Enrolling / Please contact director for availability
Cost: Please contact director for current tuition costs/fees Contact Information: 860-726-9200 Website: WatchMeGrow
Address: 1170 Blue Hills Avenue Bloomfield, CT 06002
Director/Principal: Sophia Walters Director/Principal Contact email: WatchMeGrow@RHcog.org
School Readiness/State Funded Slots Available: No Care for Kids Available: Yes

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Curriculum: Funshine Express/CT ELDS aligned
Highlights: Community/Family partnerships sets us apart. Our mission is to provide the children in our care with the highest quality developmental and educational programs in a nurturing, safe, and supportive environment that fosters exploration and growth through play.
Extend Day Programs: Not Currently

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Creative Hearts Learning Academy

Age Served: 6 weeks to 12 years old
School Year/Hours of Operation: M-F 7:00 am - 5:30 pm
Enrollment: Contact Creative Hearts Learning Academy for availability
Cost: Please contact Creative Hearts Learning Academy for this information
Contact Information: Phone (860) 263.8868
Fax (860) 308.2256 Website: creativeheartslearning.com
Address: 30 Tobey Rd Bloomfield, CT 06002
Director/Principal: Leah Fleeting Director/Principal Contact email: fleeting.chla@gmail.com
School Readiness/State Funded Slots Available: 8 Care for Kids Available: Yes

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Curriculum: Creative Curriculum
Highlights: Our mission is to provide a safe, nurturing, and fun learning environment that promotes creativity, inventing, experimenting, growing, taking risks, making mistakes, and having fun!
Extend Day Programs: Before and After School Program

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Bloomfield Preschool & Childcare Center

Age Served: 6 weeks to 12 years old
School Year/Hours of Operation: Year round, M-F/ 7:30am-5:00pm
Enrollment: Please contact us for more information on our enrollment
Cost: Please contact Director for current tuition costs and fees Contact Information: 860-242-0183
Fax number: 860-243-8035
Website: www.BloomfieldChildcareCenter.org
Address: 10 Wintonbury Avenue, Bloomfield, CT 06002
Director/Principal: Jessica Salvador
Director/Principal Contact email: Bloomfieldchildcarecenter@gmail.com
School Readiness/State Funded Slots Available: Yes
Care for Kids Available: Yes

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Curriculum: We use Creative Curriculum, along with the CT DOTS as our observation and assessment tool.
Highlights: Our school provides a supportive atmosphere where young children explore the wonders of life, love and the world around them. Our facility offers small class sizes, 3 outdoor play areas, a large indoor gross motor room and a library. The children also participate in yoga, jumpbunch, dance and take cooking classes throughout the week. We are NAEYC accredited!
Extend Day Programs: Before and Afterschool Program, as well as a Summer Camp

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The First Academy

Age Served: 6 weeks to 12 years old
School Year/Hours of Operation: 7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Enrollment: Please contact The First Academy for availability
Cost: Please contact The First Academy for this information
Contact Information: 860-206-1907
860-286-7019 (fax) Website:
Address: 1151 Blue Hills Avenue, Bloomfield, CT 06002
(Located inside of First Cathedral Church)
Director/Principal: Elith Howard
Director/Principal Contact email: thefirstacademy2016@gmail.com
School Readiness/State Funded Slots Available: Yes
Care for Kids Available: Yes

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Curriculum: Creative Curriculum, play-based, use of the CT Early Learning Development Standards to observe, document, and share student’s growth & development with parents
Highlights: School accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). Our focus is to provide our children with a creative learning environment that will nurture and support our students as they learn, experiment, and explore.
Extend Day Programs: Before and After School Program; Summer Camp

Other Bloomfield Preschool Options include:
New Creation Academy (860) 967-3639
CDI Head start (860) 969-6657
CREC Museum Academy (860) 231-7800

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