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Selecting a Private School or Preschool Program for your child is no easy task. Our annual School Guide seeks to make this process a bit easier by providing you with a list of local programs. Scroll down to take a look at the list of Private Schools, followed by Preschool Programs. And as always, you can find open house dates on our calendar.
ACES International Preschool and Childcare Center offers a vibrant, multicultural learning environment where young children, from infants to age 5, can thrive. Our dedicated educators foster a nurturing atmosphere that encourages curiosity, friendship, and growth. We blend global citizenship with art and nature-inspired learning, moving beyond traditional methods to provide a play-based educational experience. Through immersive language and art activities, we promote an appreciation for diversity and global perspectives. Our thoughtfully designed classrooms balance structured learning with playful exploration, supporting the social, emotional, and cognitive development of every child in a safe, engaging setting.
Schedule a tour today to visit our NEW location at 7 Berkshire Road, Newtown, CT. Contact the director Lucia Fonseca at 203-304-1059 and visit our website.
Easton Country Day School uses its small size and a unique, individual educational approach to ensure each child not only achieves academic excellence in a safe and loving environment, but also learns those skills necessary to be a caring and responsible citizen. We build a relationship with each child. This, and our innovative scheduling methods, gives us the flexibility to place children in classes that fit their academic and social needs and to respond rapidly to change and growth in each child. ECDS offers rigorous academics shaped to the individual child in a familial environment that encourages accomplishment, responsibility and acceptance of diversity. We offer programs for the highly gifted, and we emphasize the fine arts. We teach children how to learn, preparing them for life beyond school.
Our high school offering go from tutoring to college credit courses in a small and friendly environment where everyone knows your name.
Easton Country Day School is located at 660 Morehouse Road, Easton, CT.
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About Us: Fairfield Prep, a Jesuit Catholic school of excellence, develops young men into compassionate leaders through a rigorous academic program for grades 9-12, with outstanding college acceptances. In our faith-filled community, students deepen their relationships with God and one another, transforming into Men for Others.
- Small class sizes that promote individualized attention and academic growth.
- An exceptional college counseling program guiding students to prestigious universities.
- Fairfield Prep students excel not only academically but also as leaders, athletes, artists, and men of service.
- A diverse and inclusive community committed to Jesuit values and social justice.
- Dedicated faculty who are experts in their fields and passionate about teaching and mentoring students.
Open House: Join us at Fairfield Prep for an opportunity to experience our vibrant campus and community!
- Sunday, October 6—Visit us for a campus tour, meet faculty, and engage with members of the Fairfield Prep community.
- Saturday, November 16—Another chance to explore Prep and learn more about our transformative educational experience.
- If you can’t attend one of our Open House dates, please visit our website for more information on admissions and to explore other opportunities to connect with us.
Website: www.FairfieldPREP.org
Contact: For admissions inquiries, please email [email protected] or call (203) 254-4210.
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- About Hopkins: Hopkins School students are curious—they love to think and learn. Here each day, at the nation’s third oldest independent school, high-achieving students come to learn with an intellectual passion, challenging one another in a collective pursuit of excellence.
- Small classes average just 12 students.
- More National Merit Scholar finalists than any other school in Connecticut, public or private.
- A team of professional and experienced College Counselors lead our very successful college process. See our matriculation list (https://www.hopkins.edu/
academics/college-counseling). - Hopkins students are gifted scholars, but they are also talented leaders, athletes, artists, entrepreneurs and more.
- Students of color comprise almost 50% percent of our diverse, inclusive Hopkins family.
- A dedicated faculty who are experts in their fields and love teaching and sharing their expertise with students.
- Open House: Please join us at Hopkins School for a virtual academic experience and a campus tour!
- Sunday, October 27th—Visit campus for a student-led tour, meet faculty and engage with members of the Hopkins community. • Spaces are limited and reservations are required. Please register online at the Virtual Admission Center.
- **If you can’t join us in October, please contact us or visit the Virtual Admission Center (https://www.hopkins.edu/
admission/virtual-admission- center) for other times to visit and to apply to Hopkins.
- Website: www.hopkins.edu
- Contact: Email admission@
hopkins.edu or call (203) 397-1001
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Discover the Waldorf Education Difference at Housatonic Valley Waldorf School!
Pre-K & K: Through play-based education students master pre-literacy and early mathematics. Our screen-free classrooms are warm, welcoming and full of wonder. Students spend time outdoors in all weather. We offer Parent-Child classes and Pre-K and Kindergarten programs.
Grades 1-8: Our grades programs use learning through experience, art, music, movement, and connection to expand students’ ingenuity and mastery of academic concepts. Our students grow into accomplished, engaged young people notable for their confidence, abilities, creativity, and determination.
Come learn more about Waldorf and visit our campus at these Enrollment and Community Events:
OPEN HOUSE: Tour Early Childhood and Grades 1-8 Campus on November 2nd 10am-12pm
CLASSES IN ACTION: Windows into Waldorf on October 7th, 8:30am-11am
COMMUNITY EVENT: Fall Fair & Puppet Show on October 26th, 10am-3pm
Reach out to the Enrollment Office to schedule a tour.
Housatonic Valley Waldorf School is located at 40 Dodingtown Road, Newtown, CT.
St. Rose School provides a stellar academic, faith focused education for children in Preschool-8th grade. A strong curriculum is enhanced by exceptional enrichment programs, an active Athletics program and dedicated, credentialed, experienced teachers and administrators who are committed to giving every child the tools needed to reach their God given potential. St. Rose School students consistently receive impressive scores on national tests and are accepted into well regarded high schools, colleges and professions. Highly successful alumni reference the foundation they received at St. Rose School as a key factor in their future educational, professional, family and community accomplishments. Students are involved in a myriad of service outreaches from an early age which they incorporate into their adult lives. St. Rose School where students Bloom in mind, heart and soul.
Weekday tours can be arranged by emailing [email protected].
St. Rose School is located at 40 Church Hill Road, Newtown, CT, 203-426-5102.
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