2017/2018 Preschool Open Houses & Tours | New Canaan & Darien Moms

It’s time to start thinking about Fall 2018 for your little one! Here is an at-a-glance list of all the incredible New Canaan options in alphabetical order. Click on photos to view website or click here to download the information booklet compiled by New Canaan Early Childhood Directors Group featuring the below list with program details.



Day Care Center of New Canaan (Ages 3-5)

Day Care Center of New Canaan
(Ages 3-5)

Contact Barbara Crolla for a personal tour
(203) 966-9247
[email protected]

Applications available on website. Currently enrolling.



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First Presbyterian Nursery School
(Ages 3-5)

Contact Joanne LaVista for a personal tour
(203) 966-5234
[email protected]
Applications available on website. Currently enrolling.



Maureen Bloom Playdates
(18-36 months)

Contact Maureen Bloom
(203) 505-0502
[email protected]
Applications available on website. Currently enrolling.

Winter/Spring Session (January 8-June 7)
Spring Warm Up Session (March 6-June 7)
Summer Camp (June 19-July 27)
2018-2019 School Year

*Fall 2018 marks MBP’s 25th year! NewCanaanMoms will receive a $250 tuition discount if you register & pay in full by 12/31!*


Methodist Preschool
(Ages 2-5)

Open House:
Oct 24th 9:30am
Nov 9th 10:00am, Nov 14th 10:30am, Nov 28th 9:30am
Dec 7th 10:00am
Jan 9th 10:30am

Personal tours available by appointment
Contact Carol Hammond
(203) 966-3176
[email protected]
New family registration begins: November 1st


New Canaan Community Preschool
(Ages 3-5)

Contact Giselle Coven for a personal tour
(203) 966-3010
[email protected]
New family registration begins: November 1st


New Canaan Country School
(Age 3-Grade 9)

Fall Open House Schedule
Thurs., Oct. 19, 9:30–10:30 a.m.
Thurs., Nov. 2, 9:30–10:30 a.m.
Sun., Nov. 51–3 p.m.
(register here)

Personal tours are offered by appointment
Cathy Schinella (203) 801-5608
[email protected]
Applications available on website. Currently enrolling.


New Canaan Nature Center Preschool
(Ages 2-5)

Open House:
November 14th at 10am and 7:30pm
November 29th at 10am and 7:30pm
New family registration begins November 1st


Contact Marianne Kay for a personal tour
(203) 966-9577 ext. 16
[email protected]
Applications will be available on website beginning November 15th


New Canaan Public Schools Preschool
at West Elementary School
(Ages 3-5)

Contact Lenore Dweck
(203) 594-4030
[email protected]
Applications available here. Currently enrolling.


Playland Nursery School
(Ages 2-5)

Personal tours are offered by appointment
(203) 966-2937
[email protected]
Registration is ongoing for in-house families.  New family registration begins on December 1st.


St. Mark’s Preschool
(Ages 2-4)

Registration Begins November 1st
Contact Prisca M. Spitz
(203) 972-7888
[email protected]
Applications available on website. Currently Enrolling.


The Rainbow Station Full Day Preschool
(Ages 6 weeks-5 years)

Contact Emma Scalero
203-920-1613
[email protected]


Toddlertime Nursery School
(Ages 2-5)

Open Houses:
November 9th at 9:30am, December 1st at 9:30am, December 8th at 7pm


Contact Toddlertime to schedule a tour
(203) 972-3111
[email protected]
Applications available – Currently Enrolling


 The Tot’s Spot
(Ages 15 mos-5 years)

Contact Barbara Skibitcky for a personal tour
(203) 972-3161
[email protected]


(WILTON)Connecticut Friends School
(Ages 2-4 years)

Contact Kathy for more information
(203) 762-9860
[email protected]

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