Welcome to our team page! Our teachers are all dedicated to helping your child grow and learn. We are excited to meet you!.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Yearly Tuition: $10,000
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1988
School Calendar
Student Body
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$10,000
Application URL
School Notes
- Hello and welcome to our KinderCare page! We are so excited you took the time to look around our school and can't wait to have you come and tour in person. We have a wonderful team who ispassionate about children. Please come in to see us, we cant wait to meet you and your child.
- All teachers and assistants have their CPR and First Aid certifications. They are also trained in DCF and Mandated Reporter training. Many teachers are medication certified, as well as have Epi-Pen training. We have fenced-in playgrounds, our building is secure, and parents each use their own code on our keypad to enter the center.
- Hours Of Operation: 6:45 AM to 6:00 PM, M-F
- Enrollment: Min Age - 6 Weeks, Max Age - 8 YEAR-OLDS
- Care for Kids NACCRRA DCF
- Infant Programs (6 Weeks – 1 Year), Toddler Programs (1 – 2 Years), Discovery Preschool Programs (2 – 3 Years), Preschool Programs (3 – 4 Years), Prekindergarten Programs (4 – 5 Years), Summer Programs (preschool, prekindergarten, and school-age)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Essex KinderCare cost?
Essex KinderCare's tuition is approximately $10,000 for private students.
When is the application deadline for Essex KinderCare?
The application deadline for Essex KinderCare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to Essex KinderCare is Joshua Center Shoreline Cdt (3.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is The Children's Tree Montessori School (3.3 miles away)
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