Voted The Observer's Best Early Learning Center

Country Garden
Preschool

Waterbury, CT    Serving Families Since Day One

A warm, loving, faith-based early learning center where little ones grow, explore, and build the skills they need for Kindergarten and beyond.

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The Observer's Best Early Learning Center · Licensed by CT Office of Early Childhood · Nonprofit Owned by United Methodist Church of Waterbury

So much more than just a school

We believe every child deserves a safe, nurturing place to learn and grow. Here is what makes Country Garden different from the rest.

Every Dollar Goes Back to Your Child

We are a nonprofit school. Every cent of profit is reinvested right back into the classroom, materials, and programs, not into a corporation's pocket.

Makeup Days & Minimal Closings

We only close on major holidays. We offer makeup days so your child never misses out, and teacher training always happens on our time, not yours.

A Full-Time Teacher in Every Room

Every classroom has a dedicated, full-time teacher so your child builds a real, consistent relationship with their educator every single day.

CT Early Learning & Development Standards

Our curriculum is aligned with the CT ELDS, a research-based framework that guides learning from birth through Kindergarten. Every activity is intentionally designed to build language, literacy, math, and social-emotional skills so children are truly ready for Kindergarten and beyond.

Families Are Always Welcome

We host frequent events that invite parents and families into the school. You will always know what is happening in your child's day and you are always welcome to be part of it.

A Loving Christian Environment

We offer a warm, faith-centered atmosphere with a prayer at every meal, giving children a sense of gratitude, community, and love as part of their daily routine.

A Real Person Answers Your Call

No phone trees, no automated systems. When you call Country Garden, a real human being picks up, because your family deserves that personal touch.

Licensed by the CT Office of Early Childhood

Fully licensed by the Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, so you can trust that we meet the highest standards for health, safety, and quality care.

Care 4 Kids & Flexible Payment

We proudly accept Care 4 Kids assistance and offer easy pay options including credit card, cash, and check, because quality early learning should be accessible.

Everything you need to know

Transparent pricing, flexible payment, and hours designed to support your family's schedule.

Our Hours

M-F 6:45am-5:30pm
Weekends Closed
Major Holidays Closed
All Other Days Open!

Weekly Tuition

Toddlers
5 Days
$330
per week
3 Days
$198
per week
2 Days
$132
per week
Preschool Age 3 & Up
5 Days
$275
per week
3 Days
$165
per week
2 Days
$110
per week

Accepted Payment Methods

Credit Card Cash Check Care 4 Kids
United Methodist Church of Waterbury

A school that truly cares

Country Garden Preschool is more than an early learning center. We are a community. As a nonprofit school owned by the United Methodist Church of Waterbury, everything we do is driven by purpose, not profit.

We are proud to have been recognized as The Observer's Best Early Learning Center for multiple years, a reflection of the trust and love our families place in us every single day.

From our full-time teachers and flexible makeup days, to our open-door family events and faith-centered daily routines, we pour everything we have back into the children and families we serve.

Curriculum aligned with the
CT Early Learning and Development Standards

Proudly owned and operated by the
United Methodist Church of Waterbury

Easy to get to from everywhere

Just around the corner from Middlebury, Watertown, Naugatuck, and Waterbury, with direct access to I-84 and Route 8.

Address

250 Country Club Rd
Waterbury, CT 06708

Nearby Communities
Waterbury
Middlebury
Watertown
Naugatuck
Easy Highway Access
I-84
Route 8
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We would love to meet you and your little one. Reach out by phone, email, or find us on social media. A real person is always here to help.