Updated March 14th, 2025

SCHOOL YEAR 2025-2026 Registration Open - 3 & 4 year olds, school age extended care.

Little Barn (3’s) Waitlist all schedules.

Gray Barn (4’s) Availability Monday/Thursday.

2025 SUMMER PROGRAM Registration Open

Little Barn (3.5, min age, children completing preschool before June) - Limited space available

Gray Barn (children completing pre-k in June) - Waitlist

Big Barn (completed Kindergarten - 3rd grade) - Waitlist session 1, limited space in session 2

BUNNY PROGRAM

(0 - 2 years). Rolling enrollment based on availability. Call or email for a tour and more information.

Schoolroom - Infants (7 week - 12 mo) Limited availability starting September 2026

Wobbler (13 mo - 23 mo) & Toddler (24 mo - 35 mo) Waitlist

Friends

Choosing early education can be a complex and difficult process without accurate or readily accessible information.  Enrolling your child an early education  program should not be a rushed decision.  The resources we have listed below offer information ranging from how to choose a care center, the importance of early education and tuition assistance.  We encourage you to review the sites and come speak with us with your questions or concerns. 

Best beginnings

Best Beginnings is a Kindergarten Readiness initiative for Clinton children from birth through age 5.  Funded by the Clinton Board of Education and the United Way, Best Beginnings enhances early experiences so that all children enter kindergarten ready to learn!

office of early childhood education

The Connecticut Office of Early Childhood (OEC) was established in 2013 to coordinate and improve the various early childhood programs and components in the state to create a cohesive high-quality early childhood system.  This site has many resources valuable to your early education search.

National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)

This site is packed full of helpful information and discussion topics for helping parents navigate the child care landscape.