"Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world". Nelson Mandela
Frequently asked questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Preguntas Frecuentes
Perguntas Frequentes
Early Start CT helps prepare children for school. Providers offer quality early childhood programs that are accessible and affordable. A variety of activities are designed to meet the needs of your child, and the program offers parent information and support to meet the needs of families.
All children, ages birth to 5. Children of ALL stages and developmental abilities, including special needs, are eligible at all programs.
There are two types of care available: full-time and part-time. Both option sare 5 day a week programs. The full-time programs are offered year round, full day (up to 10 hours), Monday through Friday. The part-time programs offer 2.5 hours per day, 5 days per week, school year only.
No. Early Start CT must spend 60% of their funds on low income children. The remaining 40% can be spent on any child, ages birth to 5.
A sliding fee scale based on family size and income is used by all funded programs to determine weekly cost to families.
Most programs have bilingual staff members.
Children benefit from preschool education and experiences. It gives them an early start for school success.