The Wethersfield Library’s Children’s Services is providing information on state licensed nursery schools, day care centers and home day cares serving the towns of Wethersfield, Rocky Hill and Newington. Every effort is made to record the information accurately. Because we must rely on the participating organizations to update their information, no guarantees can be made that all information is correct. The posting of information is not an endorsement by the Library. Please contact the school or center directly with any questions about the information presented below.

If you are a state licensed nursery school, day care center or home day care and would like to be included in this database please click here and print out the form. Please mail to:

Wethersfield Library Children’s Services

Attn: Brienne Tripp

515 Silas Deane Highway

Wethersfield, CT 06109

Phone: (860)257-2805 Email: btripp@wethersfieldlibrary.org

Parent Information

Information regarding state licensed daycares may be found at

the states website: http://www.dph.state.ct.us/

Information regarding the “National Association for the Education of Young Children” (NAEYC) may be found at: http://www.naeyc.org/

Information on how to choose good child care can be found at:

http://www.zerotothree.org/

WETHERSFIELD, CONNECTICUT

Bright Beginnings Preschool

Address:	511 Maple Street, Wethersfield, CT 06109
Phone:	(860) 721-6424
Web Address:	http://bbpreschool.wethefc.com
Email:	Bbp_kids_1@yahoo.com
Director’s Name:	Gloria Nicholson
Director’s Credentials:	Associate of Arts degree and a Bachelor of Science degree in Art Education and State certified Head Teacher for 3-5 year olds.
Are Staff CPR Certified:	Yes
NAEYC Accredited:	No
Programs Available:	· 3 year olds: Tue., Wed., Thurs.: 9AM -11:30AM · 4 year olds: Mon., Tue., Thurs.: Fri.: 9AM -11:30AM
Requirements:	Students must be toilet trained
Registration Deadline:	NOT AVAILABLE
Fees:	NOT AVAILABLE
Child to Teacher Ratio:	NOT AVAILABLE
Parent Teacher Conferences:	NOT AVAILABLE
Parent Participation Programs:	NOT AVAILABLE
May Parent Visit:	NOT AVAILABLE
Activities/Equipment:	NOT AVAILABLE

Catholic Charities Child Development Center

Address:	449 Silas Deane Hwy., Wethersfield, CT. 06109
Phone:	Main # (860) 563-3747 Fax # (860) 513-5640
Web Address:	http://www.ccaoh.org
Email:	ewent@ccaoh.org or ewent@cccfs.org
Director’s Name:	Elizabeth A. Went
Director’s Credentials:	Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Academy of Certified Social Workers.
Are Staff CPR Certified:	Yes (also first aid, medication [including EpiPen] certified).
NAEYC Accredited:	Yes
Programs Available:	3 months - 5 years (not in Kindergarten): Mon. – Fri.: 7:00AM – 5:30PM
Requirements:	Interview and tour; visit in classroom and preschool children should be toilet trained.
Registration Deadline:	Rolling admission.
Fees:	· $50 registration fee · Infant/Toddler = $220.00 weekly · Preschool = $180.00 weekly · 10 % family discount for 2^nd child
Child to Teacher Ratio:	· 3 months - 1 year = 5:1 · 2 year olds = 16:4 · 3 - 5 year olds = 16:3
Parent Teacher Conferences:	Yes. 3 times per year.
Parent Participation Programs:	Parent center organization; parent nutrition and health programs; parent language and literacy programs; parent volunteer program; and parents participate in field trips, family evenings and celebrations.
May Parent Visit:	Please call for an appointment.
Activities/Equipment:	Block area, reading area, housekeeping area, costume/dress-up, gross motor equipment, circle time/storytime, free play, outdoor play, puppets, puzzles, manipulative toys, play apparatus, arts/crafts, nature study, day trips, rest period, music period, videos/movies (rarely), pets: fish & worms, computers, 2 snacks per day provided, rhythm & movement instruction, 2 language and literacy teachers for preschool classes, writing centers, sensory tables, loft and research based assessment of child’s progress.

First Church of Christ Nursery School

Address:	250 Main Street, Wethersfield, CT 06109
Phone:	(860) 529-1575
Web Address:	http://www.firstchurch.org
Email:	joanhines@cox.net
Director’s Name:	Joan J. Hines
Director’s Credentials:	Bachelor of Arts degree in Elementary Education. 30 years of teaching, 15 years directing Nursery Schools, received Best American Teachers and Manchester, CT Teachers Awards.
Are Staff CPR Certified:	Yes
NAEYC Accredited:	No
Programs Available:	· 3 year olds: Tue. & Thurs.: 9:00AM - 11:00AM and Tue. & Thurs.: 12:00PM - 2:00PM · 4 year olds: Mon., Wed., Fri.: 8:45AM - 11:15AM Mon.-Thurs.: 12:00PM - 2:30PM · 5 year olds not in Kindergarten: Mon.-Fri.: 8:45AM-11:15AM Mon.-Thurs.: 12:00PM - 2:30PM
Requirements:	Child must be 3 by December 31^st of the school year the child is attending. Child must be toilet trained.
Registration Deadline:	Registration for 2007-2008 begins January 22^nd and will continue until all classes are filled. Tours are available with director beginning January 11^th on Thursday afternoons and Friday mornings.
FEES:	NOT AVAILABLE
Child to Teacher Ratio:	· Young 3’s = 12:2; Older 3’s = 14:2 · 4 year olds =16:2 · 5 year olds = 17:2
Parent Teacher Conferences:	Yes, once a year. Short conferences are available during the year at parent’s request.