Early Care & Education
Enrollment for 2026-27 school year is open!
SERVICES: EDUCATION
Early Care & Education
Our four locations in central Greenwich offer full-day, year-round care for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers in a warm, engaging learning environment. We use the award-winning, research-based Creative Curriculum®, a play-based approach that encourages children to explore, ask questions, and learn together. Through hands-on activities and guided play, children build language, early literacy, math, problem-solving, and strong social-emotional skills, ensuring children have a strong foundation and are ready for the transition to kindergarten.
We believe every child deserves access to high-quality early education, which is why we offer sliding-scale tuition assistance and scholarships to eligible families.
Our Approach
Certified for Excellence
We are the only early education program in Greenwich to earn NAEYC Accredited+ status. This designation is reserved for the highest-quality early childhood programs in the country and certifies that Family Centers meets the highest national standards for care, curriculum quality, and teacher qualification, as set by the National Association for the Education of Young Children.
Full-Day, Year-Round Care
Open from August through August, 7:30 am–5:30 pm, our program provides dependable, full-day, year-round care. Children benefit from consistent routines, relationships, and learning throughout the year, while parents gain reliable care and peace of mind. Enrollment opens in January for the following school year, with openings available throughout the year as space permits.
Growing Together
We accept children from six weeks through five years old, allowing families to stay within the same program as their child grows. To help our youngest children manage transitions, one teacher from their current classroom moves with them into the next age group, supporting secure attachment and consistent routines as children grow.
Our Early Education Locations
Find Schools by Age
Children are placed in age-appropriate classrooms based on a October 1 cutoff, and age groups vary by location:
Infants and Young Toddlers (6 weeks–2 years)
The Joan Melber Warburg Early Childhood Center
22 Bridge Street
Greenwich, CT 06830
👶 Ages Served: infants, young toddlers, and toddlers (6 weeks–2 years)
🕒 Hours: 7:30 am – 5:30 pm, Monday – Friday
🍎 Breakfast, lunch, and snack optional for children over 1 year old
📍 Walking distance to Greenwich train station and Greenwich Avenue
📝 Currently enrolling students for the 2026-27 school year
Toddlers (2–3 years)
The Joan Melber Warburg Early Childhood Center
22 Bridge Street
Greenwich, CT 0683
👶 Ages Served: infants, young toddlers, and toddlers (6 weeks–3 years)
🕒 Hours: 7:30 am – 5:30 pm, Monday – Friday
🍎 Breakfast, lunch, and snack optional for children over 1 year old
📍 Walking distance to Greenwich train station and Greenwich Avenue
📝 Currently enrolling students for the 2026-27 school year
The Gateway Preschool
2 Chapel Street
Greenwich, CT 06831
👶 Ages Served: toddlers and preschoolers (2–5 years)
🕒 Hours: 7:30 am – 5:30 pm, Monday – Friday
🍎 Breakfast, lunch, and snack provided
📍 On the Port Chester / Greenwich border
📝 Currently enrolling students for the 2026-27 school year
The First Steps Preschool
8 Armstrong Court
Greenwich, CT 06830
👶 Ages Served: toddlers and preschoolers (2–5 years)
🕒 Hours: 7:30 am – 5:30 pm, Monday – Friday
🍎 Breakfast, lunch, and snack provided
📍 Close to the Port Chester / Greenwich border
📝 Currently enrolling students for the 2026-27 school year
Preschoolers (3–5 years)
The Gateway Preschool
2 Chapel Street
Greenwich, CT 06831
👶 Ages Served: toddlers and preschoolers (2–5 years)
🕒 Hours: 7:30 am – 5:30 pm, Monday – Friday
🍎 Breakfast, lunch, and snack provided
📍 On the Port Chester / Greenwich border
📝 Currently enrolling students for the 2026-27 school year
The First Steps Preschool
8 Armstrong Court
Greenwich, CT 06830
👶 Ages Served: toddlers and preschoolers (2–5 years)
🕒 Hours: 7:30 am – 5:30 pm, Monday – Friday
🍎 Breakfast, lunch, and snack provided
📍 Close to the Port Chester / Greenwich border
📝 Currently enrolling students for the 2026-27 school year
The Grauer Preschool
40 Arch Street
Greenwich, CT 06830
👶 Ages Served: preschool (3–5 years)
🕒 Hours: 7:30 am – 5:30 pm, Monday – Friday
🍎 Breakfast, lunch, and snack provided
📍 Walking distance to Greenwich train station and Greenwich Avenue
📝 Currently enrolling students for the 2026-27 school year
Dates, Hours, and Enrollment
All programs run from August to August, with enrollment opening in January for the following school year. We also accept students throughout the year when space permits.
All locations are open 7:30 am - 5:30 pm, Monday through Friday.
Tuition
Full tuition rates for the 2026-27 school year are listed below:
- 6 weeks up to 3 years old: $2,650/mo
Optional toddler meal plan available at Warburg for +$195/mo
- 3 years up to 5 years old: $2,200/mo
Includes breakfast, lunch, and snack
Scholarships
Family Centers is proud to provide tuition assistance and scholarships for qualifying families that live in Connecticut. Please contact us to learn more and apply.
Want to Learn More?
Reach out to let us know how we can help:
Catherine Vargas
Enrollment Coordinator
Habla español
Tel: 203-517-1024