Over Fifteen Years Of Top-Quality Care,
Education, And Helping Children Succeed
Over Fifteen Years Of Top-Quality Care,
Education, And Helping Children Succeed
Preschool & Childcare Center Serving Hamden & Cheshire CT
A beautiful, bright, clean, and loving environment awaits your child now.
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Small Classes Sizes For
More Individual Attention
Class sizes are intentionally small to give your child more one-on-one instruction. After observation, teachers design personal lesson plans based on their specific needs, paving the way for their many early learning successes.
Best In Class COVID-Safety Measures Safeguard Your Family’s Health
Fingerprint ID And Remote
Video Monitoring For Safety
Security cameras monitor all areas of the grounds, inside and out, and staff can keep a watchful eye on your child at all times. Biometric fingerprinting identifies anyone who enters the building, so your child is safe at all times.
Fully Prepare Your Child For
Kindergarten And Beyond
Your child masters the writing, reading, and math skills they need to transition to kindergarten and excel. From sensory play as a baby to writing their name, they later gain school skills and reach the educational milestones that get them school-ready.
3 Ways We Commit to Your Family's Health Are:
The Zono Sanitizing Cabinet
Eradicates viruses from the materials your child touches.
Expert, On-site Cleaning Staff
For deep-cleaning and disinfection of high-traffic areas.
An In-House Certified Nurse
To answer any questions regarding your child's health.
Stay In Touch With Your
Parent Communication App
Get picture and message notifications about your child’s fantastic day from the convenience of your phone. The Kangaroo Time app lets you do billing, upload forms, and check your child in and out with seamless, contact-free ease.
Bring in homemade lunches, while on-site snacks fill the gaps.
Bonus! A weekly pizza lunch is your child's favorite day.
Daily Enrichments Like Music,
Dance, Art, Spanish, And Signing
Broaden your child’s perspective with exciting daily enrichment activities. Music and dance strengthen the mind-body connection, while art, Spanish instruction, and baby signing advance pre-language and crucial communication skills.
Open Communication Is What
Solidifies Our Partnership With You
The teaching team partners with you so your child gets all the support they need to develop cognitively, emotionally, and physically—Drop-by at any time to discuss your concerns. A member of the leadership team is always available to you, and open communication is encouraged.
A Team Of Education Experts
Ready To Guide Your Child
The owner and founder has a Master’s degree in elementary education and uses her expertise to handpick teachers who will make a difference for your child. Lead teachers are qualified so that you can count on top-quality early learning experiences for your child.
Hear What Parents Like You Have To Say
After meeting the OTR staff we felt reassured that she would be in good hands. OTR provides excellent, individualized care & great communication. We are very happy!!
Michelle DiCarlo Gray
Our daughter is actively cared for and in a continuously engaging environment. I can confidently say that my daughter is in great hands! I highly recommend Over The Rainbow
Jon Fig
Love over the rainbow and all the staff they are the best! My daughter has been there since 4 months old and is now 3, we love it and so does she!
Sophie Cronin
The teachers and staff are very nice and have gone out their way to ensure my little one is comfortable. We love the app that they use to send updates throughout the day.
Jessica Plouffe Repko
Both of our babies have been at Over The Rainbow since they were three months old. My eldest is now enrolled in preschool there, with my infant about to graduate to the “waddler” room. OTR staff have been like a second family to us, and we highly recommend.