Hamden Hall Country Day School
Educating Students in PreSchool Through Grade 12
Academics

Early Childhood Program

Learning Through Play

These earliest days of learning are filled with joyful experiences and exploration that allow children to develop a sense of self and independence. Our developmental approach starts with a learning space that is reassuring and welcoming as fostered by caring faculty members who shower our youngest students with attention and affection. Meaningful play experiences and a combination of individual, small, and whole group lessons establish a foundation of creativity, self-expression, problem-solving, and social interaction.

    • A Place to Play

      The outdoors is a great place to learn - that's why we designed exclusive spaces for our Early Childhood Program.

    • Jumping In

      Our swim program provides water safety and swim instruction to our PreSchool, PreKindergarten, and Kindergarten students via certified instructors.

    • A Worldly Lesson

      Our Early Childhood students benefit from lessons in Mandarin Chinese as they learn a new language through song, movement, and hands-on activities.

Experience A Day In Kindergarten!

Kindergarten is a foundational milestone, and the curriculum is designed to meet each student at their unique level, celebrate learning through purposeful play that builds upon natural curiosity, and enhance the instinct to question, discover, and participate in the world.

From Our Director Catelin Fee 2004

"It is exciting to play a role in the young learner’s life. Our Early Childhood Program nourishes and supports children’s natural curiosity and desire to learn. Our classrooms offer a safe and nurturing space where young children can explore, create, and express ideas."
1108 Whitney Avenue
Hamden, Connecticut 06517
Phone: 203-752-2600
Fax: 203-752-2651
admissions@hamdenhall.org
Hamden Hall Country Day School, located less than two miles from Yale University, is one of the best private schools in Connecticut to enroll elementary, middle, and high school students. Our nurturing and inclusive community provides a dynamic learning environment that promotes academic excellence by understanding each child and fostering their individual growth.