Northwest Children's Center, Inc., a privately owned and operated educational facility, offers both daycare and preschool programs on a full and part time schedule.
Developmentally appropriate educational programs are available for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and kindergartners.
Early and late hours are available for all programs. The educational focus of this children's center uses a discovery approach to learning which stresses hands on and child directed materials and builds on the natural inventiveness and curiosity of children of this age.
Structured learning centers and small group activities are coordinated daily with carefully planned periods of free choice and large group activities.
Music, art and the exploration of developmental language skills are an integral part of the children's daily schedule.
Respect, love, sharing and problem solving are the cornerstones of our educational program.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked CT School
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 45 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Northwest Childrens Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1911
Last Day of School
Mon. Jun 15, 2026
Student Body
Total Students
45 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
50%
State avg.: 31%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
45:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- School Motto: Learning through Play
- Northwest Children's Center, Inc., a privately owned and operated educational facility, offers both daycare and preschool programs on a full and part time schedule. Developmentally appropriate educational programs are available for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and kindergartners. Early and late hours are available for all programs. The educational focus of this children's center uses a discovery approach to learning which stresses hands on and child directed materials and builds on the natural inventiveness and curiosity of children of this age. Structured learning centers and small group activities are coordinated daily with carefully planned periods of free choice and large group activities. Music, art and the exploration of developmental language skills are an integral part of the children's daily schedule. Respect, love, sharing and problem solving are the cornerstones of our educational program.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Northwest Childrens Center's ranking?
Northwest Childrens Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Connecticut for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Northwest Childrens Center?
The application deadline for Northwest Childrens Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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The nearest preschool is Cromwell Avenue KinderCare (3.0 miles away)
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