New Haven KinderCare takes pride in offering our families the most experienced teachers around with over hundred years tenure!.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1994
Student Body
Total Students
n/a
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- Welcome to KinderCare at the Maritime Center in New Haven, CT. We are located at 555 Long Wharf Drive across the street from Sports Haven, overlooking the sound. The center hours are 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., Monday - Friday. Our experienced staff services children six weeks to five years of age.
- All teachers and assistants have their CPR and First Aid certifications. They are also trained in DCF/Mandated Reporter training. Epi-pen administration and Medication administration. Our playground is fenced in with a security gate and our grounds patrolled by security guards.
- Hours Of Operation: 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, M-F
- Languages Spoken: Mandarin, Spanish
- Enrollment: Min Age - 6 Weeks, Max Age - 12 Year-Olds
- 6 weeks to 5 years (can have them up to 12 years except little need in the community) Care for Kids DCF NACCRRA
- Infant Programs (6 Weeks – 1 Year), Toddler Programs (1 – 2 Years), Discovery Preschool Programs (2 – 3 Years), Preschool Programs (3 – 4 Years), Prekindergarten Programs (4 – 5 Years), Before and After School Programs (5–12 Years), Summer Programs (preschool, prekindergarten, and school-age)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for New Haven KinderCare?
The application deadline for New Haven KinderCare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is New Haven KinderCare located?
New Haven KinderCare is located in the Long Wharf neighborhood of New Haven, CT.
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