Business Details
Your Trusted Partner for Early Childhood Education
At The Learning Center, we have dedicated ourselves to creating a nurturing environment where children from 6 weeks to 12 years thrive through structured learning and play. Our programs are designed to meet the developmental needs of infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-age children, combining educational rigor with a focus on social, emotional, and physical growth. With three locations in Windsor, South Windsor, and Manchester, Connecticut, we provide year-round care that aligns with local school calendars, including transportation services where needed. Our team of licensed, CPR-certified educators follows a curriculum tailored to each childs stage of development, emphasizing creativity, exploration, and problem-solving. We prioritize safety through secure facilities, daily health screenings, and enhanced cleaning protocols, ensuring a trusted environment for families.Our commitment to transparency and communication is supported by the Brightwheel platform, which keeps parents informed about their childs progress and daily experiences. We believe in educating the whole child, fostering confidence and independence through age-appropriate activities, music, fitness, and hands-on learning. Family involvement is encouraged through classroom volunteering, field trips, and special events that celebrate milestones. As a community-focused organization, we offer a referral program that rewards families for connecting us with new enrollments. With over two decades of combined experience among our leadership team, we remain dedicated to delivering consistent, high-quality early education that prepares children for lifelong success.
Services
Infants
Toddlers
Pre-School
Kindergarten
School Age
Summer Camp
Kindergarten Readiness
Highlights and features
- We offer licensed, insured educators with CPR and First Aid certifications.
- Our secure facilities feature keypad entry systems and monitored playgrounds.
- We provide local school transportation unavailable through public districts.
- Brightwheel platform ensures real-time communication and milestone tracking.
- Curriculum focuses on holistic development through play and structured learning.
What people say
Phenomenal staff
Care about each child
Engaging instruction
Timely communication
Loves her teachers
Services
Infants
Our infant program provides a nurturing environment focused on sensory development, motor skills, and emotional bonding. Certified caregivers use tummy time, interactive play, and structured routines to support growth. Parents receive daily updates through the Brightwheel platform to track milestones and ensure peace of mind.
Toddlers
The toddler program encourages socialization, independence, and cognitive growth through structured activities and free play. We emphasize language development, motor coordination, and imaginative play while maintaining a safe space for exploration and peer interaction.
Pre-School
Our preschool curriculum prepares children for kindergarten with academic foundations in math, science, and literacy. Social skills, creativity, and physical development are integrated through circle time, art projects, and outdoor play.
Summer Camp
Summer Camp offers engaging activities including field trips, pool visits, arts and crafts, and educational games. We balance fun with learning through science experiments, writing exercises, and structured outdoor adventures for children aged 6 weeks to 12 years.
School Age
The School Age program provides homework help, enrichment activities, and transportation for local elementary students. We offer extended care during school breaks and teacher service days, focusing on academic support and social development.
Questions
What age groups do you serve?
We care for children aged 6 weeks to 12 years, offering programs for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, school-age children, and summer camp.
Are meals provided?
We offer snacks and require parents to provide lunches. Special dietary needs are accommodated with advance notice.
Do you provide transportation?
Yes, we offer local school transportation for enrolled children when unavailable through public districts.
How do you communicate with parents?
We use the Brightwheel platform for real-time updates, milestone tracking, and photo sharing to keep families informed.
What safety measures are in place?
Our facilities have keypad entry systems, security cameras, daily health screenings, and enhanced cleaning protocols to ensure child safety.
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Reviews (6)
Norma Torres
Jan 23, 2022
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I want to share a positive review for all parents to read . My daughter and son attend The Learning Center and Janet and Polly are very professional all the time. I'm grateful to have this group of people take excellent care of both of my children. It saddens me that people get upset and frustrated due to lack of child care and use google to make negative comments. I work in the human service field and take into consideration that we are in the middle of a pandemic trying to keep everyone safe. Please don't be discouraged by the negative reviews.
Shaneika Hooks
Jan 13, 2022
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Called this morning to check and see where my daughter is at on waiting list. Just to be told that they have openings but cant tell me anything because there isnt any staff. The lady was very unprofessional and had an attitude saying we cant just hire people off the streets. How do you speak to an interested parent in that nature because you guys are understaffed. The professionalism tells me I dont want these people caring for my child at this point. Take pride in how you speak to people trying keep your center in business.
Lola Colon
Aug 20, 2021
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Having a complicated work schedule, this place works perfectly for my 4 year old and I. Shes constantly coming home talking about her teacher, Ms. Donna. Also, we all feel a bit uneasy having to leave our children in someone elses care. But, being able to see pictures of the fun shes having through the schools app is such a relieve.
Norma Torres
Jul 31, 2021
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I cant say enough great things about my experience with The Learning Center. My son started daycare in 2015 when he was 1 years old and stayed until he was ready for kindergarten. He transition well within the daycare and staff were awesome to me and my family. I recently had my daughter and decided to have her attend the daycare at four months old. I was so happy to have the same staff take care of her. Mrs. Kathy, Mrs. Polly and Janet are not just daycare providers, but awesome educators. Im super appreciate of their hard work with meeting all my expectations and communicating effectively
Celena Kapushinski
Jul 31, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Reliability,Responsiveness,Value
Our daughter is a year old and loves coming to The Learning Center! We trust the staff and always know shes well taken care of. She looks forward to going to school and is in a great mood when we pick her up. The staff is top notch. Best decision we made to bring pur daughter to this daycare. Highly recommend.
Our daughter is a year old and loves coming to The Learning Center! We trust the staff and always know shes well taken care of. She looks forward to going to school and is in a great mood when we pick her up. The staff is top notch. Best decision we made to bring pur daughter to this daycare. Highly recommend.
Rachel Reale
Jul 27, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Reliability,Responsiveness
So thankful for the staff at the learning center in Manchester. My little guy has food allergies and they are very attentive to his needs. He loves going to see his friends both big and small. You can see the staff genuinely care about each child and enjoy their job. Every staff member always has a smile on their face. Love this place!
So thankful for the staff at the learning center in Manchester. My little guy has food allergies and they are very attentive to his needs. He loves going to see his friends both big and small. You can see the staff genuinely care about each child and enjoy their job. Every staff member always has a smile on their face. Love this place!
