My Child Needs

As your child grows you may need to find childcare or healthcare, register them for school, or sign them up for activities. In this section of our website, the Early Childhood Collaborative of Southington (ECCS) has the information you need to ensure your child ready to learn.

Resource  Directory – This is a list of local, state, and national early childhood resources for the benefit of the greater Southington community. The Resource Directory includes preschools and childcare options, summer camp programs, activities and programs for young children, health care providers, places to play outside, and more in Southington, Plantsville, Marion, Milldale, and nearby. It also includes organizations that support children and provide resources for families at the state level and health, safety, education and special needs resources at the national level.

Childcare Openings – We have been tracking availability and openings for Nursery Schools/Preschool Programs, Childcare Centers, and Family Childcare in Southington.

Preschool Options – Explore the free programs, traditional preschool/nursery schools, and the all-day, center-based preschool care options available in Southington.

Kindergarten Ready? – We have compiled a list of resources to help you determine whether your child is ready for kindergarten.

Kindergarten Registration – The ECCS works closely with parents and schools to make the registration process for incoming Southington kindergarten students as seamless as possible.

Southington Public Schools – The Southington Board of Education oversees eight elementary schools, two middle schools, a high school, and an alternative high school providing educational services via over 725 staff members for over 6,200 students in Southington, CT School District.

When to Start – When to start school in Southington, including registering for preschool, nursery school, or kindergarten.

Homeschooling – Children in CT have to go to public school unless the parent can show the child is learning the same subjects in another way. Homeschooling is one alternative to public education.

Online Educational Resources – Looking to keep your children entertained and educated at home? This page has information on online learning, virtual museum and zoo tours, online classes and what some local organizations are doing.