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Making an informed decision about child care can be a daunting task. We believe that every family should feel comfortable knowing their children are safe, nurtured, and prepared for Kindergarten.

We've created an in-depth checklist to help narrow down your options. Print out and use it to compare child care programs as you visit various facilities.

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Professional Agencies:

NAEYC - www.naeyc.org or www.rightchoiceforkids.org

• The National Association for the Education of Young Children's accreditation is the gold standard in the child care industry
• When you choose a child care program accredited by NAEYC, you know you're choosing a program that is committed to meeting the highest standard in early care and education.
• To learn more about NAEYC and NAEYC Accreditation and to locate accredited programs in your area call 1-800-424-2460.
  

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School Readiness Program - www.sde.ct.gov/sde/cwp/view.asp?a=2626&q=320740

• From the State of CT and through the Bridgeport Board of Education, provides child care financial assistance to families residing in Bridgeport.
• For further information call 203-332-2790.

Care 4 Kids - www.ctcare4kids.com/

• Provides child care financial assistance to low and moderate income families in Connecticut.
• For Applications and further information call 1-888-214-KIDS (5437).
• 8 am - 5 pm Monday - Friday & 8 am - 6 pm Thursday.
• People with a hearing impairment can call the TDD/TTY line, 1-877-455-9169.
  

CT Department of Public Health/Child Care Licensing Division - www.ct.gov/dph/site/default.asp

• State agency that licenses day care homes and day care centers.
• For further information call 1-800-282-6063.
  

• Created in 1985 by the Connecticut General Assembly, the 25-member Commission on Children Brings together the three branches of government--legislative, executive, and judicial-as well as the private sector to promote public policies in the best interests of children.
• A great resource for CT early childhood education information.
  

• Developed by the CT Department of Children and Families as a single site to find expert advice on the multitude of issues that families face today.
• A great resource for family information, tips on health, safety, family fun, and making ends meet.
  

• Offers a full health insurance package for children and teenagers up to age 19, regardless of family income. For most families, HUSKY is low-cost or free. But even families with high incomes can get HUSKY health care for children at a group rate.
• HUSKY can also provide health coverage for parents, relative caregivers and pregnant women, depending on income.
• For further information call 1-877-CT-HUSKY (1-877-284-8759).
  

• A telephone and referral resource for all human service needs that is funded by the State of CT and United Way.
• Available at no charge to help parents find child care and answer all child care related questions. Infoline maintains a list of state-licensed child care facilities in Connecticut.
• From CT, parents can call: 2-1-1, or out of state 1-800-505-1000.
• 8 am - 5 pm Monday-Friday.
  

• The nation's leading resource on the first three years of life. ZERO TO THREE's mission is to support the healthy development and well-being of infants, toddlers and their families.
• Additional family resources including: parenting links, developmental information concerning children through the age of three, etc.
• For further information call 1-800-899-4301.
  

• National preschool ratings and reviews.
• Additional family resources including: books, educational toys, camps, activities, etc.
  

• Official State of CT website for children.
• Learn fun facts about our State and play games.
  

Parents frequently ask where we buy our equipment from. Here's a few of our favorite suppliers.

Discount School Supply - www.discountschoolsupply.com

Kaplan - www.kaplanco.com

Constructive Playthings - www.cptoys.com

Lakeshore - www.lakeshorelearning.com

Insect Lore - www.insectlore.com