Increasing School Readiness
Little Learners Early Education program is a comprehensive early childhood Infant/Toddler & Preschool program supporting children from birth through age five and their families. Our nurturing, child-centered programs provide safe, engaging environments where children can learn, build confidence, develop important skills, and prepare for success in school and beyond. We recognize that every child is unique. Our experienced educators support each child’s individual growth and development through meaningful learning experiences designed to encourage curiosity, creativity, independence, and a lifelong love of learning. At Little Learners, we care for the whole child and the whole family. In addition to early education and school-readiness services, we help connect families with additional resources and services when needed. While providing individualized support in areas such as health, dental care, and nutrition, through partnerships with trusted community organizations
Our centers are accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), reflecting our commitment to providing the highest quality early learning experiences and environments for every child.
Convenient Locations: Little Learners centers are located in Groton, New London, Taftville, and Griswold.
Program Eligibility
All Connecticut children ages 6 weeks through 5 years are eligible to apply, regardless of household income. We operate a sliding fee scale based on a child’s age, family size, and household income. Our program accepts Care 4 Kids as well as other subsidies to help offset the cost of childcare.
Enrollment Documentation/Documentación de Inscripción
- Form 1040 Income Tax Return or Four weeks of consecutive pay verification (4 paystubs if paid weekly, 2 paystubs if paid every other week) | Formulario 1040 de Declaración de Impuestos o Cuatro semanas consecutivas de comprobantes de pago (4 comprobantes si el pago es semanal, 2 comprobantes si el pago es quincenal)
- Your child’s birth certificate | Acta de nacimiento de su hijo/a
- Proof of Residency (Driver’s license, Lease, or Utility bill) | Comprobante de residencia (licencia de conducir, contrato de alquiler o factura de servicios públicos)
- Copy of your child’s last physical, within 12 months noting dates for vaccinations including influenza, TB and lead tests | Copia del último examen físico de su hijo/a, dentro de los últimos 12 meses, con las fechas de vacunación, incluyendo las pruebas de influenza, tuberculosis y plomo.
- Child’s medical insurance card/Tarjeta del seguro médico del niño/a
If applicable/Si corresponde:
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Proof of Legal Guardianship | Prueba de tutela legal
- TFA (cash assistance) or food stamp documentation | Documentación de TFA (asistencia en efectivo) o cupones de alimentos
- Child support documentation | Documentación de manutención infantile
Copy of Individualized Education Plan (IEP), Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) from public school and/or Birth to Three/ Copia del Plan de Educación Individualizado (IEP) o Plan de Servicios Familiares Individualizados (IFSP)
Required Health Assessment Form to be completed in entirety by child’s physician. / Se requiere que el formulario de evaluación de salud sea completado en su totalidad por el médico del niño.