Northwest Children's Center

Northwest Children's Center Northwest Children's Center is State licensed and nationally accredited by NAEYC's National Academy Visit their website to learn more about their programs.

As a busy parent, knowing your child is in capable, caring hands during the day provides peace of mind. When families in Cromwell, CT, need reliable child care, preschool, and kindergarten programs, they put their trust in Northwest Children’s Center. These early education specialists embrace children’s natural inventiveness and curiosity and encourage them to take a hands-on approach to learning

and play. Northwest Children’s Center offers both child care and preschool programs on a full- and part-time basis, with early and late hours available. The center also offers summer programs to keep kids active and engaged in the learning process. These programs are tailored to meet the educational and social needs of infants, toddlers, and kindergarteners. This privately owned education center is state licensed and accredited by the National Academy of Early Childhood Programs

The early education specialists working at Northwest Children’s Center are all degree-holding teachers with a demonstrated passion for working with kids. They oversee structured learning that allows children to engage in everything from music to art. By taking part in these activities, kids develop linguistic and social skills, building their confidence from one day to the next. First built as the Northwest School in 1911, Northwest Children’s Center was renovated and transformed into a comprehensive children’s center in 1983. Since then, it has built a reputation for its engaging approach to early education. Call (860) 635-3485 to discuss enrolling your child and setting up an introductory visit.

07/02/2026

Just a reminder.. we are closed on Friday July 3rd. Enjoy the long weekend together as we celebrate America’s 250th birthday!

Tonight is the night! The Northwest teachers will be at Pierson Park with the Tall Man's ice cream truck rain or shine!
06/23/2026

Tonight is the night! The Northwest teachers will be at Pierson Park with the Tall Man's ice cream truck rain or shine!

Save the date! The Northwest teachers are hosting our annual Tall Man's Ice Cream Fundraiser but in a new location. Join...
06/16/2026

Save the date! The Northwest teachers are hosting our annual Tall Man's Ice Cream Fundraiser but in a new location.

Join us for some fun and ice cream at Pierson Park!

We’re all working in the garden! All of the children have been given an opportunity to plant and water… we have been bus...
06/15/2026

We’re all working in the garden! All of the children have been given an opportunity to plant and water… we have been busy! From the Cuddly Cubs to the Optimistic Owls, teamwork has been the focus. Many thanks to the families who have donated plants; take a tour of our community garden to see what is growing!

06/14/2026

Tomorrow June 15th wraps up our color days for the school year. How much red, white or blue can YOU wear?

Please join us in congratulating Ms. Susan Blaskey on her 40th year of teaching at Northwest. “Miss Blaskey” has dedicat...
05/26/2026

Please join us in congratulating Ms. Susan Blaskey on her 40th year of teaching at Northwest. “Miss Blaskey” has dedicated herself to her Butterfly Bunch students and families as well as our Northwest community as a whole. She continues to stay busy gardening, baking, taking long walks, hanging out at the beach, and spending lots of time with family. Please take a moment to congratulate Miss Blaskey on an incredible, on-going career. 🦋

05/21/2026

The Butterfly Bunch and their families have been working hard, learning about all 26 letters of the alphabet and their individual sounds. Our class alphabet project was a great success. Each child and their family designed one letter for our classroom alphabet line. Enjoy!

05/13/2026

Thursday May 14th is “Pink and/or Brown Day! Dress like a pig in the mud!

Discovering worms in the garden while searching for signs of Spring sparked a day of thematic exploration for the Optimi...
05/03/2026

Discovering worms in the garden while searching for signs of Spring sparked a day of thematic exploration for the Optimistic Owls. From math and reading activities to observation and writing exercises, the students engaged in worm-inspired learning, even enjoying a themed snack of worms and dirt! It is remarkable how much can be discovered when education follows natural curiosity. 🪱

Tuesday April 28th is Yellow Day! Dress like a daffodil 🌼!
04/28/2026

Tuesday April 28th is Yellow Day! Dress like a daffodil 🌼!

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34 Coles Road
Cromwell, CT
06416

Opening Hours

Monday 6:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 6:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 6:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday 6:30am - 5:30pm
Friday 6:30am - 5:30pm

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