THE LEARNING CENTER
The Learning Center Programs
We’ve spent years developing programs that meet childrens’ needs and parents’ expectations.
Infants
Our childcare providers understand what infants need to grow and thrive. We provide our youngest children with a caring, clean, and comfortable environment. We help infants develop movement, flexibility, and other important skills. When an infant is ready, we encourage floor play, tummy time, and crawling.
Toddlers
Our toddler program gives young children the structure they need to meet new physical and academic challenges. We encourage them to participate in independent activities. We promote socialization through group play and learning. We prepare them for advancement into our preschool class.
Preschool
Our pre-school program helps children develop the skills they need to begin Kindergarten. We reinforce social skills, independence, creativity, and communication. We build on previously introduced academic abilities such as math, science, and reading.
Kindergarten
Our Kindergarten programs give young students a chance to prepare for school in the morning and wind down in the afternoon. We provide arts and crafts, outside play, and classroom activities. We’re here for your Kindergartener during weather closings, teacher service days and other times when schools are closed but parents must work. If bus service isn’t available through your child’s school district, we provide transportation to and from our campus.
School Age
We provide extended day morning and afternoon activities for school-age children in first through fifth grade. Our program is available during weather closings, teacher service days and at other times when schools are closed but parents must work. TLC is the only major child care and early education center to provide local school transportation when it’s not available through a child’s local school.
Summer Camp
At TLC Summer Camp, children enjoy arts and crafts activities, cookouts, field trips, pool visits, and fun activities all summer long. We also focus on writing skills, science, and other learning activities.
EARLY EDUCATION LOCATIONS IN WINDSOR, SOUTH WINDSOR AND MANCHESTER
Manchester
Manchester Center
501 West Middle Turnpike
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 643-8639
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South Windsor
Ellington Road Center
1250 Ellington Road
South Windsor, CT 06474
(860) 282-8020
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South Windsor
Pierce Road Center
80 Pierce Road
South Windsor, CT 06074
(860) 648-2068
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Windsor
Building Blocks of Windsor
842 Marshall Phelps Road
Windsor, CT 06095
(860) 683-2229
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Early Education For Your Child
The Learning Center of Connecticut treats each child as if he were our own. At The Learning Center we offer everything from development programs for infants to after school programs for school age children. Your child will work with a licensed and insured educator that is also CPR & First Aid certified. Currently, Our popular Brightwheel communication platform helps you keep in contact with the school for check-ins and notifications. We also use Brightwheel to report on your child’s learning milestones, show you photos and bring you closer to your child’s experience throughout the day. The Learning Center is enrolling at all four centers, offering year round / open enrollment.
THE LEARNING CENTER OF CONNECTICUT
We Provide Quality Childcare For 6-Weeks – 12-Year-Olds in Four Facilities Throughout Windsor, South Windsor, and Manchester.
We believe in educating the whole child; intellectually, physically, emotionally and socially. We encourage play and exploration using age and developmentally appropriate activities which naturally stimulate a child’s creative and cognitive awareness. Since each child is an individual, we take into consideration unique developmental levels when planning activities.
Curriculum
Infants
Toddlers
Pre-School
Our programs follow a curriculum with activities that are individualized to each child’s stage of development. Our educators focus on Social/Emotional, Motor Development, Cognitive, and Language/Literacy progressions. We encourage learning through play, exploration, and adventures. We motivate and entertain children with art, music, and hands-on experiences.
Infants
Social/Emotional
- Develop a bond between infant & caregiver
- Talk/interact with infants
- Make eye contact
- Play & interactions with peers
Motor Development
- Tummy time
- Encourage infants to reach for objects
- Provide ample room to develop mobility
- Music & movement exercises
Cognitive
- Identify noises and objects
- Cause and effect exercises
- Allow freedom to explore & discover
- Sensory experiences
Language/Literacy
- Reading books with infants
- Talking with a soft/soothing voice
- Identify objects within the surroundings
- Singing Songs
Toddlers
Social/Emotional
- Encourage sharing
- Play & interactions with peers
- Build confidence & self esteem
- Express feeling
Motor Development
- Music & movement exercises
- Daily outside play
- Lacing/simple manipulatives
- Hand-eye coordination activities
Cognitive
- Sensory & art experiences
- Basic color & shape recognition
- Imaginative play
- Discovery & exploration opportunities
Language & Literacy
- Daily story times
- Singing songs
- Vocabulary development
- Engage toddlers in conversation
Preschool
Social/Emotional
- Cooperative play
- Imaginative play
- Promote self-help skills
- Build strong peer relationships
Motor Development
- Develop healthy fitness habits
- Music & movement
- Fine motor & writing exercises
- Balance & coordination
Cognitive
- Engaging circle times
- Basic math & Science concepts
- Counting & patterning
- Creative art & sensory experiences
Language/Literacy
- Print rich environment
- Daily story times
- Phonemic awareness
- Make predictions
What Our Families are Saying
If you have questions about tuition and openings contact us by phone or the form below and we will contact you shortly.
The Right Early Learning Program for Your Child
Whether you’re seeking infant care, after-school activities, a full pre-school curriculum, or enrichment activities for your school-age children, The Learning Center has a program for your child.
We have four campuses in Windsor, South Windsor, and Manchester. One is the perfect location to help your child find new educational experiences. For more information, complete our contact form and we’ll find the right TLC location for your child.
We Treat Each Child as if They Were Our Own
TLC is an abbreviation for The Learning Center. It’s also a simple way to remind families about our genuine commitment to Tender Loving Care. TLC is at the heart of everything we do. Because we care about our students, we teach, inspire, motivate, and help them grow into confident students.
REACH US
Contact Info
501 West Middle Turnpike
Manchester, CT 06040
Nicole Farnham
(860) 643-8639
nicole.farnham@learningcenterct.com
The Learning Center
Building Blocks of Windsor
OFFICE HOURS
Mon: 6:30 am-5:30 pm
Tues: 6:30 am-5:30 pm
Wed: 6:30 am-5:30 pm
Thurs: 6:30 am-5:30 pm
Fri: 6:30 am-5:30 pm
Sat: Closed
Sun: Closed
SCHOOLS
Windsor
Building Blocks of Windsor
842 Marshall Phelps Road
Windsor, CT 06095
(860) 683-2229
Manchester
Manchester Center
501 West Middle Turnpike
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 643-8639
South Windsor
Ellington Road Center
1250 Ellington Road
South Windsor, CT 06474
(860) 282-8020
South Windsor
Pierce Road Center
80 Pierce Road
South Windsor, CT 06074
(860) 648-2068
Building Blocks of
Windsor, CT
Windsor
Ellington Road Center
South Windsor, CT
Ellington Road Center, South Windsor
Manchester, CT
Manchester
Pierce Road Center
South Windsor, CT
Pierce Road Center, South Windsor
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