Give Your Children a Love of Learning
Children start on a lifetime of learning in CRT’s Early Care and Education (ECE) program
CRT Early Start CT offers comprehensive Early Care and Education programs designed to support the growth and development of young children from birth to age five. Our programs focus on providing a nurturing and stimulating environment where children can explore, learn and thrive.
We emphasize a holistic approach to early childhood education, integrating social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development. Our dedicated educators use play-based learning strategies to engage children, fostering creativity and critical thinking skills.
With a commitment to inclusivity and accessibility Early Start CT serves communities, offering programs tailored to meet the unique needs of each child. Our goal is to lay a strong foundation for lifelong learning and success, empowering children, and families to reach their fullest potential. CRT offers high quality full-day childcare for infants and toddlers from six weeks to five years. Our qualified staff are ready to meet you and work together, supporting your child’s development.
We encourage you to come in for a tour! The best time is 10-11:30 am, but call for other options.
We have three convenient locations in Hartford, and all of our centers are NAEYC Accredited+. Class schedules vary by program. Most classrooms are open 10 hours per day, 52 weeks per year. Staff speaks English and Spanish.
To Apply
Eligibility is based on your child’s age and household income. Program fees are charged on a sliding scale, based on family size and income. Requirements vary by program.
Immigration status or a lack of Social Security numbers or Birth Certificates are not barriers to enrollment. CRT also works with families who are homeless, children in the care of the Department of Children and Families (DCF) and those in foster care.
Please bring the following information with you to apply:
- Child’s birth certificate
- Social Security Card for child (optional)
- Medical insurance card for child
- Child’s current physical exam (good for one year)
- Proof of address (lease, utility bill, bank statement)
- Proof of household income for one-month (for example: tax return, W-2 Form, Unemployment compensation, pay stubs, budget sheets)
Call for an appointment or walk in to apply at any of our ECE sites, CRT Resource Centers or our main office.
For more information
Early Care and Education Enrollment Office
555 Windsor Street, Hartford
Telephone: 860-560-5401
Fax: 860-560-5722
Office Hours: Mon – Fri 8 am – 4 pm
Funding provided by:
RSCO Regional School Choice Office
CRT has partnered with the Regional School Choice Office (RSCO) to provide families with information and assistance regarding School Choice in the Greater Hartford Region. RSCO offers families the power to choose a school or program outside their home district for their child to attend.
CRT is a Regional School Choice Office Satellite Site offering general information about School Choice options and application assistance.
Find out about Regional School Choice: http://ChooseYourSchool.org
“The teachers are like family members. Hartford is really a small community, and I wanted my son Amir to go to preschool with kids he will continue in school with. All my kids were prepared for school after going to CRT ECE.”
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