At Merryhill Child Care Center, we are dedicated to providing the best childcare experience in Newtown for every age and stage of your child's development. Our warm and inviting atmosphere feels like a home away from home with bright cheerful spaces that encourage learning, creativity, and exploration.
Our passionate and caring teachers are committed to making a difference in children's lives. And our picturesque country setting has a beautiful backyard and playground, perfect for outdoor fun and games. We believe that children thrive in an environment which provides support and opportunities to grow emotionally, socially, and creatively.
Our passionate and caring teachers are committed to making a difference in children's lives. And our picturesque country setting has a beautiful backyard and playground, perfect for outdoor fun and games. We believe that children thrive in an environment which provides support and opportunities to grow emotionally, socially, and creatively.
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Merryhill Child Care Center, Inc. is a nonprofit organization licensed by the State of Connecticut, Department of Health Services (#13774) and managed by a Board of Directors. Merryhill opened in 1990 as a joint venture of the Fairfield Hills Hospital Management and New England Health Care Union District 1199 to provide quality childcare to state employees.
Children approximately* 18 to 36 months old are encouraged to practice self-help skills such as dressing, potty training, and washing hands. We also work on language development skills through stories, teacher modeling, and word repetition. Our teachers help children learn positive socialization skills and assist them in developing their own individual abilities through art, music, and play.
Children approximately* 6 weeks to 18 months old are given individualized care. We keep them on their feeding and diapering schedules and provide one-on-one nurturing care during playtime with gentle rocking and singing. For older infants, we provide educational toys and activities to enhance the development of hand-eye coordination, balance, and sensory awareness.
When choosing teachers for each program area, we seek out qualifications and traits essential in providing quality childcare, including previous child care experience, a high level of education, maturity, friendliness, patience, and a nurturing heart. Our teachers are actively involved in training seminars and are required to dedicate a percentage of their work hours each year to further their education.
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Kathy Gardner
May 04, 2021
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Courtney Parker
May 01, 2021
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Christopher Henderson
Apr 21, 2021
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Our two children absolutely love Merryhill. Their Pre-K room encourages self help skills, emotional development, kindergarten preparedness all with a staff that keep us informed of the day to day of our child. The infrant and toddler rooms encourage learning through role modeling between the older and younger groups within the class.
The staff has an extraordinarily low turn over rate and are well credentialed. We recommend Merryhill to anyone who is looking for a smaller daycare / pre-k setting with a family feel!
The staff has an extraordinarily low turn over rate and are well credentialed. We recommend Merryhill to anyone who is looking for a smaller daycare / pre-k setting with a family feel!
Jen Humphreys
Nov 25, 2016
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Cheri Ross
Nov 22, 2016
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My connection to Merryhill Child Care Center has spanned 15 years. My son attended the Center from 2000-2004 in the pre-k room and before/after school programs. I selected Merryhill then because of the open and spacious grassy back-yard, home-like setting, loving teachers and an excellent curriculum. Merryhill became part of my family. Celebrating their 25th anniversary in 2015, Merryhill made some amazing renovations to the Center and received a generous donation from The Laurelrock Company, who donated their services to spruce up their landscape beds. The Center sparkles inside and out, but still
Allyson Story
Jul 15, 2016
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