Kids Care Child Development Center

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Kids Care Child Development Center Kids Care is an educational learning center providing quality care for children ages six weeks to 12 years old.

We use hands on approach to explore different topics and themes in our curriculum. Linda Marra is the director, owner, and operator to this day, alongside her is Katherine Brandt Co-Director. Kids Care accepts children from ages six weeks until 13 years of age. The facility is broken down into individual classrooms divided by age.

-Infant Rooms-
White Doves: 6 weeks - 1 year ( Infants)
Purple Pandas: 6 weeks - 1 year (Infants)
Yellow Ducks: 1 year - 1.5 years (Wobblers)
Red Rabbits: 1.5 years - 2 years (Waddlers)

-Toddler Rooms-
Green Frogs: 2 years - 2.5 years (Toddlers)
Turquoise Turtles: 2.5 years - 3 years (Toddlers)

Integrated preschool
Grey Wolves: 2.5 years - 3.2 years

- Preschool -
Orange Fish: 3 years - 3.5 years
Gold Fish: 3.2 - 4 years
Brown Bears: 3.5 years - 4 years
Pink Puppies: 4 years - 5 years

-Pre Kindergarten-
Blue Dolphins: 5 years of age or last year before entering Kindergarten

-Extended Day- Serving Yalesville /Highland Schools
Silver Stars: 6 years - 12 years

10/02/2026

We may be little, but we know that **PINK means something BIG.** 💗

It’s for the Mamas who fought. (AP)
The Aunties who stayed strong. (JP)
The Grandmas who showed us what brave looks like. (LTM, DSB)
The teachers, sisters, friends and loved ones who kept going—even on the really hard days.

It’s for the ones who WON their fight. 💕
The ones who are STILL fighting. 💪
And the beautiful ones we remember and carry in our hearts every single day. 🕊️

So every **FRIDAY in October**, our Kids Care kiddos are invited to **WEAR PINK**! 🎀🌸💗

A pink shirt, pink socks, a pink bow, pink sneakers—whatever you've got!

Because when lots of little hands and little hearts come together, we can show a whole lot of LOVE. 💕

🎀 **We wear pink for YOU.**
For your fight.
For your strength.
For your story.
And because no one should ever fight alone.

💛 Kindness is something we can teach, share, and pass on. 💛A HUGE thank you to SouthingtonCommunity Services for accepti...
09/24/2026

💛 Kindness is something we can teach, share, and pass on. 💛

A HUGE thank you to SouthingtonCommunity Services for accepting our donations of stuffies! 🧸❤️ We are so happy that these cuddly friends will find their way to children who need a little extra comfort, love, and happiness. We cannot wait to continue working together and finding more ways to give back to our community!

And another very special THANK YOU to Geremia Farms for the beautiful corn stalks that are making the front of our building look so festive and welcoming! 🌽🍂 And, of course, thank you for the absolutely delicious donuts!

And Kobe would like to personally add a very special THANK YOU for his pumpkin! 🎃🐷 He says it is very much appreciated. 😂💕

One of the greatest gifts we can give the children in our care is the example we set for them. We want them to see that kindness isn’t just something we talk about — it’s something we do. That helping others, sharing what we have, supporting our neighbors, and giving simply because we can, are all ways to make our communities a little brighter.

These little hearts are watching us. Let’s show them what it means to be caring, compassionate, generous human beings. ❤️

Kindness grows when we give it away. 🌱

09/11/2026

Today, we remember.
Today, we honor.
Today, we love. ❤️🤍💙

🧸 Teddy Bear Day!!
09/09/2026

🧸 Teddy Bear Day!!

08/27/2026
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08/10/2026

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07/14/2026

🎬 NOW STREAMING

Kids Care: Season 6 🏆💙

After five straight wins, we’re back for another season—and we’d love your support!

⭐ Vote for Kids Care Child Development Center every day!

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• Community Organization: Children & Youth, Education

• Education: Daycare, Early Learning Center & Preschool

Thank you for being part of our story. We couldn’t do it without our incredible families! ❤️ Please also take a moment and share this post.

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07/02/2026

🇺🇸❤️ Happy 4th of July from all of us at Kids Care! ❤️🇺🇸

Today we celebrate the land of the free because of the brave. We are incredibly grateful for the men and women, past and present, who have served and sacrificed to protect the freedoms we enjoy every day.

As you gather with family and friends, may your day be filled with laughter, backyard barbecues, sparklers, sweet treats, and unforgettable memories. Most importantly, may it be filled with gratitude, kindness, and pride for this beautiful country we call home.

Wishing all of our Kids Care families a safe, joyful, and Happy Independence Day! ❤️🤍💙

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06/21/2026

💙 Happy Father’s Day! 💙

Today we celebrate all the incredible father figures who help shape the lives of our children. Whether you’re a dad, stepdad, grandfather, uncle, brother, godfather, mentor, or someone who simply shows up with love, guidance, and support—today is for you.

Thank you for the bedtime stories, the bear hugs, the words of encouragement, the silly jokes, the lessons you teach, and the countless ways you help little ones grow into confident, kind, and happy individuals.

Our Donuts with Dads celebration was a wonderful reminder that families come in many forms, and every child deserves to have someone special cheering them on. Seeing the smiles, laughter, and sweet moments shared this morning filled our hearts with so much joy.

To all the amazing men and role models who make a difference every day—thank you for being a source of strength, love, and unwavering support.

Wishing you a day filled with love, laughter, and plenty of sweet treats. 🍩💙

Happy Father’s Day from all of us at Kids Care! 💙🍩🥰

⚾️🎓 A Home Run Kind of Night! 🎓⚾️What an unforgettable evening celebrating our preschool graduates at Dunkin’ Park while...
06/12/2026

⚾️🎓 A Home Run Kind of Night! 🎓⚾️

What an unforgettable evening celebrating our preschool graduates at Dunkin’ Park while cheering on the Hartford Yard Goats!

From the moment we walked into the ballpark, the excitement was contagious. Watching our graduates proudly enjoy this special night together, surrounded by friends, families, and teachers who have cheered them on all year long, was truly something special.

There’s something magical about baseball on a summer evening—the crack of the bat, the roar of the crowd, and seeing the smiles on our children’s faces as they celebrated such a big milestone. These little graduates have spent the year learning, growing, and building friendships, and tonight was the perfect way to honor all they have accomplished.

Thank you to all of our families for joining us and helping make this night one to remember. The memories made under the stadium lights will stay with us long after the final inning.

Congratulations, Class of 2026! You knocked preschool out of the park! ⚾🎓❤️

Address

951 N Main Street Ext
Wallingford, CT
06492

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 6pm
Tuesday 7am - 6pm
Wednesday 7am - 6pm
Thursday 7am - 6pm
Friday 7am - 6pm

Telephone

(203) 265-4505

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