Early Childhood Development Center

At CFA, we pride ourselves on our proven track record of creating a safe and nurturing environment that fosters your child’s growth and development. Our accredited early education programs are available year-round and full-day, ensuring your child receives the best care and education through our child-centered classrooms. We also offer comprehensive support for the entire family.

We also offer comprehensive support for the entire family, including access to CFA’s Family Resource Centers, which provide a broad continuum of early childhood and family support services designed to foster children’s optimal development and education beginning at birth. Families enrolled in our ECDC programs are encouraged to take advantage of these services.

High-Quality Care & Education

We provide full-day, year-round care and education in child-centered classrooms. This program is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) and licensed by the Connecticut Office of Early Childhood.

A Proven Education Track Record

CFA has been providing early childhood development services for over 50 years. We utilize the following research-informed curriculum and developmental standards in each classroom:

  • Second Step Social Emotional Curriculum for young children
  • CT Early Learning Development Standards (CT ELDS)
  • Brigance Early Childhood Screening
  • Sparkler APP for Ages & Stages Questionnaires (ASQ-3)
  • CT Dots Assessment Tool

Tuition

CFA reassesses its tuition fees annually. If tuition fees change, families are given a 30-day notice before the increase takes effect. Learn more about our financial support.

Impact Story

From an Early Childhood Development Center Parent

“During our enrollment, we met with the wonderful staff, who are true advocates for early childhood learning. From our conversation, we instantly felt that our daughter would be protected and we would become a part of the CFA family.”


No person shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination in the Agency’s programs or activities on the grounds of race, color, national origin, or disability. Provision will be made to assist clients who are members of national origin minority groups with language differences. Additionally, provision will be made to assist clients who are hearing impaired or have other special needs.