Looking for a daycare center for your child? Children’s Learning Centers of Fairfield County (CLC) is enrolling infants into their Little Ducklings Program at 64 Palmers Hill Road in Stamford! CLC has a total of eight locations in Stamford and serves nearly 1,500 children and families, providing care to children six weeks to five years old.
What does the program look like?
The infant room offers care for children six weeks to 1.5 years old. From there, children move to the toddler room until they enter Preschool at three years old. In the infant and toddler rooms, the student-teacher ratios are 4-1 for infants and toddlers. The daily infant routine follows each child’s schedule to reflect their individual needs. During their day at CLC, infants are discovering sights, sounds and the feel of their world. The Infant/Toddler Program uses the Creative Curriculum for Infants, Toddlers and Two’s which emphasizes the importance of responsive, trusting relationships and experiences during a child’s first three years of life.
Are there any outside the classroom opportunities for the children?
There are indoor and outdoor play areas specially designed for infant and toddler development and fun. As children get older, special programs include music, reading and science. Children also gain experience through the CLC’s partnerships with organizations like the Stamford Museum and Nature Center, Stepping Stones, Bruce Museum, Maritime Aquarium and more.
The Teachers
CLC head teachers and assistant teachers hold college degrees, generally in early childhood education or a related subject, or hold a Child Development Associate. Other support staff includes nutrition, health and family services.
Where are the CLC locations?
CLC Palmer’s Hill
64 Palmer’s Hill Road
Phone: (203) 323-5944
Email: [email protected]
CLC William Pitt
195 Hillandale Avenue
Phone: (203) 967-6960
CLC Maple Avenue
90 Maple Avenue
Phone: (203) 989-0090
Fax: (203)356-0445
CLC Lockwood
93 Lockwood Avenue
CLC Martin Luther King
40 Stillwater Avenue
Phone: (203) 977-8540
CLC Franklin Commons
141 Franklin Street
Phone: (203) 316-8144
CLC Lathon Wider
137 Henry Street
What are the hours?
CLC is open 10 hours a day, 51 weeks a year. The infant and toddler programs are full time only with drop off available beginning at 7:30 a.m. and pick up no later than 5:30 p.m. There is a part-day option for Preschool.
What’s provided?
Breakfast, lunch and a snack are included to provide 80% of your children’s daily nutritional needs. Here is an example of the menu. Formula is also available for infants at no charge, if you choose. You must bring your child’s diapers and wipes.
How can you get involved in your child’s classroom?
All classrooms offer opportunities for parents to get involved through things like, “Come Visit with Me” events.
CLC also hosts benefits that are open to parents and the public every year! On Thursday, April 4, Grammy Award Winner, Marc Cohen will perform at The Palace Stamford with special guests and Rock & Roll Hall of Famers, The Coasters. Tickets are available here! The CLC’s Third Annual Golf Outing is scheduled for Monday, September 16. For more information, email [email protected] or call (203) 653-1337.
The history behind CLC
The program is accredited by the National Association of Young Children or Federal Head Start Review and has been caring for and educating children since 1902!
Contact information
If you’d like more information about the Infant/Toddler Programs at CLC, you can either fill out the form here or call (203) 323-5944. For information about CLC’s preschool programs for ages 3 – 5, call (203) 967-6960.