Fairfield University Early Learning Center

The Fairfield University Early Learning Center is designed to provide quality daycare services at a reasonable cost. The Center also serves as a resource for the study of early childhood development in the Graduate School of Education and Allied Professions and the School of Nursing.

The Early Learning Center provides the following:

*An early care and education program based on accepted and researched theories of child development
*Individualized programs designed to meet the needs of each child
*Curriculum that is child-oriented and emergent by the children
*Teaching staff who have specialized educational training in child development and developmentally appropriate practice with young children, including health, safety, and nutritional guidelines
*A healthy, safe, physical environment in an attractive and new 3,000 sq. ft. facility designed in New England colonial style featuring separate indoor and outdoor areas for pre-school children, toddlers, and infants
*Respect for family’s culture and encouragement of family participation
*Staff who show respect and affection for children and families interacting with them in caring ways
*Staff who are knowledgeable about illness prevention, nutrition education, and safety concerns

Child Ages:

6 weeks - 5 years

Licenses & Accreditations:

Connecticut Department of Public Health

Preschool:

Yes

Hours of Operation:

Monday-Friday: 7:30am - 5:30pm