Growing Together, Learning Every Day!
A nurturing, inclusive learning environment where little learners explore, grow, and thrive. Dedicated to giving every child individualized care, creative play, and early academic confidence.
Key Academy Benefits
Safe, loving care from infant to preschool
A Supportive, Welcoming Home Away From Home
Welcome to Educare Learning Academy. Situated conveniently at 1911 State Street in Hamden, CT, our center is dedicated to helping children learn, develop, and build lasting confidence in a safe and supportive environment.
Hamden, Connecticut
Safe, inclusive early childhood development
Staffed by certified educators trained in CPR, Pediatric First Aid, and early learning best practices.
Helping Every Child Explore, Grow, and Thrive
At Educare Learning Academy, we believe early childhood is the most transformative period in a child's life. We combine structured learning with open-ended play so children develop social skills, motor coordination, early language proficiency in English and Spanish, and a joyful love of learning.
Individualized Attention
Every child is unique. Our low teacher-to-child ratios ensure your little one receives caring, individualized guidance tailored to their natural rhythm.
Early Childhood Education
Laying solid cognitive, social, and emotional foundations using certified Connecticut Early Learning frameworks and Lilio curriculum.
Inclusive Care for All
A warm, embracing setting designed from the heart for children with special needs and diverse developmental stages.
Learning Through Play
Curiosity ignites through hands-on sensory exploration, storytelling, music, art, and vibrant indoor and outdoor play spaces.
Nurturing Programs from 6 Weeks to Age 5
Our approach blends the Lilio Curriculum and Connecticut Early Learning-approved curriculum with warm bilingual guidance and inclusive care.
Approved Curriculum
Lilio & CT Early Learning
Bilingual Immersion
English & Spanish Environment
Special Needs Care
Welcoming & Inclusive
Drop-In Option
Flexible Childcare Available
Starting at 6 Weeks
Infant Care
Loving, calm, and responsive care for our littlest arrivals. Daily routines provide warmth, gentle sensory stimulation, tummy time, and safe individualized sleep and feeding schedules.
Program Highlights:
- Individualized feeding and sleep schedules
- Gentle sensory stimulation & tummy time
- Cuddles, song, and early language development
- Safe, sanitized infant rooms
Toddlers through Age 5
Early Childhood Education
Dynamic early learning designed to inspire young minds. Children build self-confidence, pre-literacy, early math, fine motor skills, and essential socialization in preparation for kindergarten.
Program Highlights:
- Lilio Curriculum implementation
- Connecticut Early Learning-approved standards
- Creative arts, building, and music
- Social-emotional readiness & friendships
Supportive Individualized Care
Special Needs & Inclusive Care
Every child belongs here. We offer a welcoming, supportive environment for children with special needs and disabilities, partnering closely with families to foster growth and inclusion.
Program Highlights:
- Empathetic, patient early educators
- Supportive sensory and learning spaces
- Individualized adaptation of daily routines
- Close partnership with parents and guardians
Flexible Care When You Need It
Drop-In Childcare Services
Need occasional, emergency, or flexible childcare? Our drop-in care provides a safe, enriching environment for your child with our full curriculum and care benefits.
Program Highlights:
- Convenient scheduling for busy parents
- Breakfast and wholesome snacks provided
- Full access to daily classroom activities
- Subject to daily space availability
Learning Through Play: Indoors & Outdoors
At Educare Learning Academy, play is purposeful work. Through thoughtfully designed indoor play corners and an invigorating outdoor classroom, children discover how their world works through hands-on joy.
Inspiring Indoor Play & Learning Areas
Our bright, clean classrooms feature dedicated interest corners: cozy reading nooks, sensory water & sand tables, construction blocks, manipulative puzzles, and dramatic play kitchens. Here, children experiment freely in a secure, supervised environment.
Safe, Stimulating Outdoor Play
Fresh air and sunshine are vital for growing bodies and active minds. Our fenced outdoor play space features child-safe climbing structures, garden exploration, open turf for running and games, and outdoor easels where little hands paint with nature.
Sensory & Motor Development
Building blocks, sand & water exploration, and tactile materials develop fine motor control and spatial reasoning.
Outdoor Classroom & Nature
Fresh air, gentle nature exploration, and gross-motor climbing structures support physical health and curiosity.
Creative Arts & Expression
Painting, music, dramatic play costumes, and storytelling encourage emotional expression and imagination.
Social Cooperation & Sharing
Interactive games, cooperative tasks, and circle times build empathy, respectful communication, and friendships.
Why Families Trust Educare Learning Academy
We blend rigorous safety, certified early education, and family-first flexibility to give your child the best start in life.
Caring, Inclusive Learning Environment
Warm educators who treat every child with compassion, patience, and individualized care so they always feel valued and supported.
CPR & First Aid-Certified Staff
Our teaching team is fully certified in pediatric CPR and First Aid, background-checked, and committed to rigorous safety protocols.
English & Spanish-Speaking Environment
Natural bilingual exposure during conversation, songs, numbers, and stories broadens cognitive flexibility from earliest years.
Lilio & CT Early Learning Curricula
Connecticut Early Learning-approved curriculum paired with Lilio framework ensures kindergarten-ready social and academic growth.
Indoor & Outdoor Learning Spaces
Bright, sanitized indoor sensory classrooms paired with safe outdoor play areas give children balanced physical and mental engagement.
Care 4 Kids Subsidies Accepted
Proud to partner with Connecticut Care 4 Kids state subsidy programs to make top-tier early education affordable for local families.
Flexible Drop-In Care Available
Dependable, high-quality care options for busy parents who need occasional, part-time, or emergency childcare in Hamden.
Want to see our academy in person?
We invite you to tour our classrooms, meet our caring teachers, and explore our outdoor playground.
We believe that every child deserves a safe, loving place to learn and make friends. Speak with our team to share your child's routine and goals.
A Welcoming, Supportive Place for Every Child
At Educare Learning Academy, our philosophy is anchored in empathy, safety, and inclusion. We are dedicated to providing a supportive, welcoming environment for children with special needs and disabilities.
We work hand-in-hand with families to understand each child's individual strengths, sensitivities, and learning rhythms. Our team adapts classroom experiences and routines so that all children can actively participate, explore, socialize, and thrive alongside their peers.
Let's Discuss Your Child's Needs
We invite families to reach out to discuss your child's unique developmental goals and available support.
Designed to Support Busy Connecticut Families
We understand the demands of parenting. From early 7:00 AM drop-offs to nutritious meals and drop-in flexibility, we make every day easier for your household.
Monday – Friday: 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Reliable, full-day hours designed for working parents throughout Greater New Haven and Hamden.
Ages 6 Weeks to 5 Years
Seamless early childhood continuity from infant nursery through preschool and kindergarten preparation.
Breakfast & Wholesome Snacks Provided
Nutritious breakfasts and healthy morning/afternoon snacks keep little bodies energized for active learning.
Flexible Drop-In Care Available
Convenient care options to support family emergencies, changing work schedules, and part-time needs.
Have Questions About Availability, Enrollment, or Drop-In Arrangements?
Spots for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers fill quickly. Contact our administrative team today to check real-time classroom availability or arrange drop-in care.
Parent Feedback & Reviews
We value genuine relationships with our families and welcome your feedback as our community grows in Hamden, Connecticut.
Committed to Parent Satisfaction & Child Happiness
We believe in complete transparency and trust. As our academy welcomes enrolled families, verified reviews and parent testimonials will be featured directly here.
Dedicated to open parent-teacher communication every day
Schedule a Tour or Inquire About Enrollment
We would love to welcome you and your child to Educare Learning Academy. Fill out the form below or reach out directly to our Hamden center.
Academy Information
Phone
(203) 553-7926Hours of Operation
Monday–Friday: 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM