Prepare Your Child
To Soar In School

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.

Small Class 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.