Bilingual Daycare & Preschool in Shelton, CT
A safe, joyful home-away-from-home in Shelton, CT — built around curiosity, kindness, and the people you trust most: your family.
- Licensed
- State of Connecticut
- Family-owned
- Rooted in Shelton, CT
- Low ratios
- More smiles per teacher
Six promises we keep, every single day.
Safe & Secure
Locked entry, daily health checks, and CPR-certified teachers — so you can breathe easy.
Trusted by Parents
Open-door communication, real photo updates, and a team that knows your child by name.
Warm & Welcoming
Soft light, calm rooms, and grown-ups who get on the floor and play.
Play-Based Learning
STEAM, literacy, music, and movement woven into hands-on adventures.
Family-Centered
We treat your family like ours — including parents, grandparents, siblings, and snack day.
Professional Team
Early-childhood educators with years of experience and ongoing training.
An adventure for every age.
Thoughtful classrooms designed around how children actually grow.
6 weeks – 12 months
Tender, one-on-one care with predictable routines, gentle bonding, and lots of cuddles.
1 – 2 years
Big feelings, little hands, first words — guided by patient teachers and sensory play.
3 – 4 years
Letters, numbers, friendships, and circle time that sparks curiosity.
4 – 5 years
Kindergarten readiness built through early literacy, numbers, colors, culture, creativity, social skills, and confidence — with STEAM projects and social-emotional growth.
5 – 14 years
A fun, active summer camp for school-age children with outdoor adventures, creative projects, and friendship-building — while our regular daycare continues for infants through pre-K.
Where curiosity becomes learning.
Children don't just play at MFDA — they discover. Every song, story, paint stroke, and outdoor adventure is a chance to build real skills. Our teachers weave creativity, exploration, music, art, movement, science, numbers, letters, colors, and culture into joyful, hands-on activities matched to each age group.
- Creativity
- Exploration
- Stories
- Music
- Art
- Movement
- Science
- Numbers
- Letters
- Colors & shapes
- Culture
- Age-appropriate activities
A new theme every month
Each month our classrooms follow a fresh, intentional curriculum designed to gently prepare children for Kindergarten — while honoring that every child grows at their very own pace.
Preparing your child for school success.
Our curriculum focuses on developing the skills children need before entering Kindergarten — through age-appropriate learning experiences that feel like play, not pressure.
Early Literacy
Daily stories, phonics games, name recognition, and gentle writing practice that build a lifelong love of reading.
Numbers & Logic
Counting, sorting, and pattern play woven into everyday activities to grow confident problem-solvers.
Colors & Shapes
Visual learning through art, blocks, and nature that sharpens observation and early math thinking.
Culture & Community
Celebrating traditions, languages, and stories from our families to build empathy and belonging.
Creativity
Open-ended art, building, and pretend play that spark original thinking and self-expression.
Social Skills
Sharing, listening, teamwork, and conflict resolution practiced daily in a warm, guided environment.
Confidence
Encouraging independence, celebrating effort, and helping every child feel capable and proud.
Our daily routine.
A gentle, predictable rhythm — full of learning, play, rest, and warm meals — from arrival through pickup.
- 6:00 – 8:00 AM
Arrival & free play
Warm welcomes at the door and gentle play to ease into the day.
6:00 – 8:00 AMArrival & free play
Warm welcomes at the door and gentle play to ease into the day.
- 8:00 – 8:30 AM
Breakfast together
Children wash their hands and enjoy a nutritious breakfast together.
8:00 – 8:30 AMBreakfast together
Children wash their hands and enjoy a nutritious breakfast together.
- 8:30 – 9:00 AM
Morning circle
Welcome songs, calendar, weather, and a brief lesson or story to introduce the day's theme.
8:30 – 9:00 AMMorning circle
Welcome songs, calendar, weather, and a brief lesson or story to introduce the day's theme.
- 9:00 – 10:00 AM
Learning activities
Rotating activities focused on art, science, math, and reading — small-group projects and individual exploration.
9:00 – 10:00 AMLearning activities
Rotating activities focused on art, science, math, and reading — small-group projects and individual exploration.
- 10:00 – 10:30 AM
Morning snack
Healthy snacks served with a focus on social skills and independence.
10:00 – 10:30 AMMorning snack
Healthy snacks served with a focus on social skills and independence.
- 10:30 – 11:15 AM
Active play
Active outdoor play (weather permitting) or indoor movement games — running and climbing.
10:30 – 11:15 AMActive play
Active outdoor play (weather permitting) or indoor movement games — running and climbing.
- 11:15 – 11:45 AM
Story time & music
A dedicated story and music block to build language, rhythm, and imagination.
11:15 – 11:45 AMStory time & music
A dedicated story and music block to build language, rhythm, and imagination.
- 11:45 AM – 12:15 PM
Lunch
A balanced lunch with a focus on healthy eating and good table manners.
11:45 AM – 12:15 PMLunch
A balanced lunch with a focus on healthy eating and good table manners.
- 12:15 – 12:45 PM
Wind-down
Restroom routines and quiet activities like reading or drawing to prepare for rest.
12:15 – 12:45 PMWind-down
Restroom routines and quiet activities like reading or drawing to prepare for rest.
- 12:45 – 2:50 PM
Nap & quiet rest
Rest period for all children with soft music and dimmed lights.
12:45 – 2:50 PMNap & quiet rest
Rest period for all children with soft music and dimmed lights.
- 2:50 – 3:30 PM
Wake up & snack
Children wake up slowly and enjoy a nutritious afternoon snack.
2:50 – 3:30 PMWake up & snack
Children wake up slowly and enjoy a nutritious afternoon snack.
- 3:30 – 4:30 PM
Creative play
Children take part in creative activities like painting, building, and imaginative play.
3:30 – 4:30 PMCreative play
Children take part in creative activities like painting, building, and imaginative play.
- 4:30 – 5:00 PM
Wind-down & pickup
A story or group game to relax before pickup time.
4:30 – 5:00 PMWind-down & pickup
A story or group game to relax before pickup time.
Times are a guide. Infants and young toddlers follow their own feeding, nap, and care rhythms.
Nine reasons your child will thrive here.
The little things that add up to a big, safe, joyful day.
A genuinely safe space
Secure keypad entry, signed pick-ups only, CPR/First-Aid-certified staff, and a clear emergency plan reviewed every quarter.
Spotlessly clean classrooms
Toys sanitized daily, surfaces wiped between activities, and a deep clean every evening — so children play in a fresh space each morning.
Loving, attentive teachers
The same familiar faces every day, getting on the floor with your child, learning their quirks, and celebrating each milestone.
Small groups, big attention
We keep ratios well below state minimums so every child is truly seen, heard, and supported.
Nutritious, made-with-love meals
Two balanced meals and two snacks daily — fresh fruit, whole grains, lean protein, and peanut-aware menus shared with families weekly.
Learning through play
Hands-on STEAM, music, art, and outdoor exploration designed by early-childhood educators — not worksheets.
Transportation available
Safe, licensed transportation to and from select Shelton-area schools and afterschool programs — ask about your route during your tour.
Inclusive of every child
We warmly welcome neurodivergent children and partner closely with families, therapists, and IEP teams to build a plan that fits your child.
An easy way to visit us
Private 30-minute tours offered weekly — meet our teachers, see the classrooms, and ask every question on your list.
Come see it for yourself.
Book a private tour and meet the teachers, classrooms, and playground your child will soon call home.