Early Learning & Child Care Center

The Early Learning & Child Care Center at The Maria Seymour Brooker Memorial provides licensed child care for infants (6 weeks), toddlers, pre-schoolers and kindergartners. We are open from 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday. Qualified teachers and teacher assistants provide your child with a safe, nurturing, developmental program. Our center is proud of its diverse population, representing families from throughout Torrington and the surrounding towns.

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What will your child learn when enrolled in our pre-school program?

Our approach to child care encourages and enables children to learn about themselves and their world through play and hands-on experiences. We focus on kindergarten readiness and use the state's recommended school-readiness curriculum. Our strong relationship with Torrington Public Schools enhances the success of our pre-school children. Our classrooms are bright, cheerful and well-equipped.  At Brooker Memorial you can count on:

  • Experienced, qualified teachers & staff, many with degrees in Early Childhood Education
  • Separate Classrooms for each group of children
  • Low staff turnover
  • Full and partial week care
  • Affordable and competitive rates
  • Bright, sunny classroom environments
  • Over-sized outdoor playgrounds for older children featuring swings & other new equipment
  • Outdoor Vegetable Gardens (planted, tended and harvested by students)
  • Ample free and safe parking
  • Safe, age-appropriate playground just for toddlers
  • Security throughout the facility
  • Educational and behavioral consultation as needed

Prepare your child for life-long success in Brooker Memorial's professional, caring and safe learning environment. Let Brooker give your child the building blocks for school readiness and life-long success. Contact us today to schedule a tour and learn more.

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