Circle of Friends Child Development Center is a family-owned early learning center in Fairfield (Dover Avenue) that provides care and early education for children from birth through five years. The Dover Avenue site is one of multiple Circle of Friends centers serving the Fairfield area.
Circle of Friends Child Development Center (Dover Avenue) is a family-owned early learning center serving children from birth through age five. The center offers daily early care and preschool services at a dedicated facility designed for young children.
The center implements the Frog Street curriculum, a research-based program focused on whole-child development and hands-on learning. Enrichment elements explicitly mentioned include yoga, music, technology and integrated STEAM activities. Family engagement is supported through a parent communication app and a Parent Advisory Committee, and the center participates in state-funded preschool programs (CDSS and CDE/CSPP) to provide no- or low-cost options for eligible families.
The infant program provides nurturing care and stimulation with a 1:4 ratio, language-rich interactions, soft spaces and calming routines to support early brain development; optional Early Head Start services and age-appropriate meals are noted.
The Pre-K program continues Frog Street-based, whole-child instruction with low educator-to-child ratios, daily enrichment and outdoor play; healthy catered meals are included in tuition and communication tools are available for families.
The preschool program emphasizes hands-on learning to prepare children for kindergarten, using the Frog Street curriculum, small group sizes, daily enrichment (music, yoga, early tech) and outdoor classroom time; family communication through an app is provided.
The toddler program combines outdoor classroom experiences and sensory play with the Frog Street curriculum and enrichment such as yoga, music and early technology; a low 1:4 ratio and family communication via an app are included.
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