We are nationally-accredited, with a new STEAM Learning Lab! Our Center is a cherished and amazing place! Our Hartford roots are deep.
As a leader in early childhood education, we provide stimulating, high-quality learning experiences for infants, toddlers, and preschool children in a vibrant, safe, state-of-the-art building. Founded in 1917, the Women’s League Child Development Center is an outstanding, family-friendly early childhood learning center located in the City of Hartford’s North End at 1695 Main Street. In over a cent
06/04/2026
This was special! Last month, the Hartford Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and Tau Iota Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. visited us and read stories to children in all classrooms. They donated books to each classroom, too! Our children loved it!
06/03/2026
Sprouts abound in our new greenhouse! Our children are growing basil, zucchini, tomatoes, beans, cucumbers and much more!
05/19/2026
We've got some great news! Check out our latest newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/womensleaguecdc/may2026-13058922
(Photo by J Koteen Photography)
05/11/2026
Today our preschoolers had a hand in painting a piece of the gorgeous mural for our STEAM Explorers Park!
The five part mural is the work of Micaela Levesque Art and funded largely by the Clay Arsenal Community Development Corp.
04/03/2026
Yes, that's the Women's League on the front page of the Hartford Courant! Muralist Micaela Levesque Art is pictured in action creating the gorgeous mural for our future STEAM Explorers Park! And there are more Courant photos viewable here: https://www.courant.com/2026/04/02/photos-mural-brings-color-to-ct-child-development-center/
04/01/2026
is in full swing until 6 a.m. on April 2! We are soooo grateful to everyone who has donated to support the Women's League so far! If you haven't participated yet, you still have time to contribute during the give-a-thon! Give at https://www.860gives.org/organizations/womens-league-child-development-center - you can help us win prizes while helping to create a STEAM Explorers Park on our grounds!
04/01/2026
“Look, Daddy, look!” Those are the joyful squeals you’d hear when parents arrive to pick up their children at the Women’s League at day’s end. It’s children who can hardly wait for their families to see the progress of the vibrant mural on our building which will beautify our STEAM Explorers Park and inspire us all for years to come.
If you look closely at the photo, you’ll spot award-winning Connecticut muralist Micaela Levesque bringing her vision to life. When snow still blanketed the ground, she began priming the wall. What started as a blank surface is slowly turning into a stunning 21-foot-wide mural that will stretch across the entire space, bursting with color and images of children exploring STEAM activities.
Heartfelt thanks to the Clay Arsenal Community Development Corp for their incredibly generous support to create the mural, and to many other donors who contributed to the STEAM Explorers Park. We’re aiming to launch the Park in late May. Stay tuned! Learn more at https://www.womensleaguecdc.org/park/.
03/11/2026
During this Women's History Month (and always!), we honor the legacy of Mary A. Johnson, who co-founded the Women's League in 1917. You can learn more about her remarkable life at https://hplct.libguides.com/changemakers/maryjohnson
02/05/2026
Did you see this month's Hartford Business Journal? Read about our Inaugural Onward860 Champion Award in the United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut 2025 Community Impact Report!
The award recognizes an organization in the community that is a leader in helping end poverty by closing gaps in child literacy, housing, wages, and/or life expectancy.
Check it out: https://nebusinessmedia.uberflip.com/i/1542829-uw-ir-2026-webversion-f/5?
That's our executive director, Ms. Karen Lott, pictured with our children!