Penny's Playground Of Learning is a licensed child care provider serving families throughout the greater Plainville and Southington communities with childcare and after school programs.
We have multiple programs at our facility to accommodate all types of families and all ages of children.
Since every family's schedule is different, we maintain extended operating hours for early drop `offs and late pick ups.
We're here to provide you with quality child care and your children with a safe learning environment.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Student Body
Total Students
36 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Penny's Playground Of Learning?
The application deadline for Penny's Playground Of Learning is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Penny's Playground Of Learning is Nw Village School-wheeler Clinic (1.6 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Great Beginnings (0.7 miles away)
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Great Beginnings
Daycare / Preschool
195 East St.
Plainville, CT 06062
(860) 747-1679
Plainville, CT 06062
(860) 747-1679
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-K | 89 students
Nw Village School-wheeler Clinic
Special Education School
91 Northwest Drive
Plainville, CT 06062
(860) 747-6801
Plainville, CT 06062
(860) 747-6801
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 212 students Avg. class size: 15 students Acceptance rate listed
33 Welch Drive
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 583-5214
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 583-5214
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 173 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 3
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197 Scott Swamp Rd.
Farmington, CT 06032
(860) 676-8298
Farmington, CT 06032
(860) 676-8298
2.2 miles
Gr: NS-PK
St. Dominic School
(Catholic)
1050 Flanders Rd
Southington, CT 06489
(860) 628-4678
Southington, CT 06489
(860) 628-4678
2.8 miles
Gr: K-6 | 171 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Nw Village School-wheeler Clinic
Special Education School
91 Northwest Drive
Plainville, CT 06062
(860) 747-6801
Plainville, CT 06062
(860) 747-6801
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 212 students Avg. class size: 15 students Acceptance rate listed
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(Catholic)
1001 Stafford Ave
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-0911
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-0911
3.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 397 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 20 Tuition listed
Central Christian Academy
(Baptist)
1505 West St
Southington, CT 06489
(860) 621-6701
Southington, CT 06489
(860) 621-6701
3.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 135 students
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All-girls
60 Main St.
Farmington, CT 06032
(860) 409-3500
Farmington, CT 06032
(860) 409-3500
3.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 342 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 18 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Raymond Hill School
Special Education School
370 Linwood St
New Britain, CT 06052
(860) 832-5701
New Britain, CT 06052
(860) 832-5701
4.1 miles
Gr: 2-12 | 69 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Nw Village School-wheeler Clinic
Special Education School
91 Northwest Drive
Plainville, CT 06062
(860) 747-6801
Plainville, CT 06062
(860) 747-6801
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 212 students Avg. class size: 15 students Acceptance rate listed
33 Welch Drive
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 583-5214
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 583-5214
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 173 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 3
St. Dominic School
(Catholic)
1050 Flanders Rd
Southington, CT 06489
(860) 628-4678
Southington, CT 06489
(860) 628-4678
2.8 miles
Gr: K-6 | 171 students
Central Christian Academy
(Baptist)
1505 West St
Southington, CT 06489
(860) 621-6701
Southington, CT 06489
(860) 621-6701
3.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 135 students
St. Joseph School
(Catholic)
335 Center St
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 582-8696
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 582-8696
4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 199 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Great Beginnings
Daycare / Preschool
195 East St.
Plainville, CT 06062
(860) 747-1679
Plainville, CT 06062
(860) 747-1679
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-K | 89 students
Nw Village School-wheeler Clinic
Special Education School
91 Northwest Drive
Plainville, CT 06062
(860) 747-6801
Plainville, CT 06062
(860) 747-6801
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 212 students Avg. class size: 15 students Acceptance rate listed
33 Welch Drive
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 583-5214
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 583-5214
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 173 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 3
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Daycare / Preschool
197 Scott Swamp Rd.
Farmington, CT 06032
(860) 676-8298
Farmington, CT 06032
(860) 676-8298
2.2 miles
Gr: NS-PK
Central Christian Academy
(Baptist)
1505 West St
Southington, CT 06489
(860) 621-6701
Southington, CT 06489
(860) 621-6701
3.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 135 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
61 Quaker Farms Rd.
Oxford, CT 06478
(203) 888-2468
Oxford, CT 06478
(203) 888-2468
9430.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 476 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
(Math: 52% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
35 Bungay Rd.
Seymour, CT 06483
(203) 881-7500
Seymour, CT 06483
(203) 881-7500
9431.2 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 478 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
(Math: 74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
607 Main St. S
Southbury, CT 06488
(203) 264-8283
Southbury, CT 06488
(203) 264-8283
9431.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 395 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
(Math: 36% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
40 Great Oak Rd.
Oxford, CT 06478
(203) 888-5418
Oxford, CT 06478
(203) 888-5418
9431.4 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 371 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
30 Great Oak Rd.
Oxford, CT 06478
(203) 888-5842
Oxford, CT 06478
(203) 888-5842
9431.4 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 384 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
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