Shiny Little Stars: Who We Are, What We Offer, and Why Families Trust Us

At Shiny Little Stars Early Childhood and Preschool, we provide high-quality child care services with a focus on safety, education, and fun. Our experienced staff are dedicated to ensuring your child's well-being and happiness.

Shiny Little Stars Early Childhood & Preschool serves children ages 15 months to 5 years old.

Classrooms:

•  Little Dippers ( Toddlers) : 15–24 months
• Big Dippers ( Toddlers): 2–3 years
• Milky Way ( Preschool) : 3–5 years

These years are critical for social, emotional, language, and early academic development.

• 20 years serving families in Stamford, CT
• Warm, relationship-based care
• Low ratios:

                   - Little Dippers: 1:4

                   - Big Dippers: 1:5

                   - Milky Way-Preschool : 1:10

• Experienced, long-term teachers
• Play-based Experience Curriculum
• Strong family communication through Brightwheel
• Secure check-in, building entry codes, and strict safety procedures
• Professional structure with a family-like environment

Shiny Litttle Stars is a strong fit if you want:

• A warm, community-centered childcare program
• Play-based learning with strong kindergarten readiness
• Consistent communication
• A licensed, safe, reliable center
• Experienced teachers with long-term stability
• A program trusted by families for 20 years

A tour is the best way to get a feel for our environment and team.

Children learn best through play in a supportive, predictable environment.

Our approach focuses on:

• Social–emotional skills

• Language, literacy, and early math

• Hands-on learning (sensory, art, building, dramatic play, science)

• Outdoor play and movement

• Encouraging independence and confidence

• Developmentally appropriate expectations

Teachers plan activities based on children’s interests, developmental needs, and seasonal curriculum themes.

• Morning arrival and free play
• Circle time with stories, songs, and group learning
• Small-group instruction
• Outdoor play for gross motor development
• Lunch and self-help routines
• Rest or quiet time
• Afternoon centers: art, dramatic play, sensory, building, reading

Current weekly tuition:

• Toddlers (15mo–3y): $595/week
• Preschool (3–5y): $484/week

Additional fees:

• Enrollment fee: $150 (non-refundable)
• Security deposit: Two weeks’ tuition
• Optional hot lunch program: $30/week

Families may pack lunch or join the lunch program.

• Schedule a tour (Mon–Thu, 10–12 or 4–5:30)- can also be booked online
• Visit the center and meet the team
• Email your intent to enroll
• Submit enrollment forms and deposit
• Schedule And attend New Family Orientation Meeting
• If a classroom is full, we will discuss the waitlist timeline.

We use Brightwheel for:

• Daily reports
• Photos and updates
• Messaging
• Incident reports
• Tuition payments

Families also receive monthly newsletters with curriculum highlights, lunch menus, reminders, and upcoming events.

Child safety is our top priority

• Licensed by CT Office of Early Childhood
• Elevate Member+ recognized
• All staff trained in CPR and First Aid
• Mandatory Reporter training
• Secure building access code for each family
• Visitors use intercom for entry
• Strict illness and allergy procedures
• Emergency drills and safety checks
• Playground emergency kits checked weekly

• Experienced early childhood educators
• Warm, patient, and child-centered
• Ongoing professional development
• Strong teamwork and long-term stability
• High family satisfaction and retention

Shiny Little Stars Early Childhood & Preschool

Stamford, Connecticut

info@shinylittlestars.com

https://shinylittlestars.comn