A Child's Garden (2026 Profile)

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A Child's Garden

20 Ivy Brook Rd
Shelton, CT 06484

A Child's Garden in Shelton, CT, offers early childhood education for preschool through kindergarten in a nonsectarian, suburban setting.

The school enrolls 100 students, with 6 enrolled in kindergarten, supported by 2 teachers.

It maintains a student–teacher ratio of 50:1, serving a diverse early learning community.

A Child's Garden is a member of the National Association for the Education of Young Children, reflecting adherence to early childhood education standards.

The school operates within a large suburb environment, providing preschool and kindergarten programs in the Shelton area.

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 100 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

School Type

Early Childhood / Day Care

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association for the Education of Young Children

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten

School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students

100 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

2 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

50:1

National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 100 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Fairfield County, CT is $25,620 for elementary schools and $32,875 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Fairfield County, CT is 69% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).