Planting a Rose of Sharon

  Students in one of our classes at CLC Palmers Hill planted a tree in the playground as part of a lesson about nature! The Rose of Sharon is now something that everyone at CLC can enjoy!

Celebrating Earth Day with Recycled Crafts!

Children in classrooms across our programs celebrated Earth Day 20201 by learning about recycling!   Take a look at all of the creations they have made out of recycled items!   If you’re looking for environmentally friendly activities to do with your children, go to...

Parade of Giving!

Thank you to the Irish-American Cultural Society of Stamford for your generous donation of diapers and wipes, as well as for making CLC part of your Parade of Giving on Wednesday, March 17 along with so many other wonderful organizations!

Making Snow!

The children were so excited to make snow inside! All you have to do is combine 3 cups of baking soda with 1/2 a cup of white hair conditioner… and you have SNOW! Once we made the snow, the children explored their own pile! Some used the snow to create igloos and some...

The Benefits of Outdoor Play for Toddlers & Preschoolers!

With warmer days ahead, outdoor play is something many children and parents are looking forward to! Outdoor play is also a wonderful way to incorporate movement and exercise into your child’s day, while providing opportunities for them to learn in a number of...

Sensory Bottles

The teachers at Children’s Learning Centers of Fairfield County (CLC) enjoy incorporating science experiments into their curriculums, that engage our students’ senses! Sensory activities help our children to understand the world around them using the five senses;...

Easy Winter Paper Crafts for Kids

Whether you are spending the weekend at home or looking for an after school activity, paper crafts are a great activity option for your toddler, preschool or elementary school student! Many paper crafts require few supplies (most are supplies that you probably already...

Winter Science Experiments

Nurture your child’s curiosity by introducing simple science experiments! Science experiments give toddlers and preschoolers the opportunity to explore and learn in new ways. It also allows them to learn about new topics in the world around them. Since we are in the...

Educational Games for Preschoolers

Play is an essential part of your preschoolers’ learning and development. That is what makes educational games and activities so critical both while at school and at home! At CLC, our play-based learning philosophy allows children to discover the world at their own...

Building Igloos!

Let’s build an igloo! Whether it’s for reading or playing… our children built igloos based on the book, “The Three Snow Bears” by Jan Brett.

It’s Time to Register for Kindergarten 2021-2022!

The Stamford Public School District is encouraging families with students entering kindergarten during the 2021-2022 school year to register early! If you live in Stamford and have a child who will be five years old on or before January 1, 2022, they are eligible to...

Thank You to KPMG!

Thank you to KPMG for donating a gift certificate that allowed us to purchase books with messages supporting diversity and inclusion from First Book! The children are really enjoying story time!

Play to Learn: Lacing Mittens

It’s a great day to make lacing mittens out of paper! This fun and simple activity is included in our Play to Learn Book! Check the photo below for materials and instructions.

At-Home Science Experiment to Engage the 5 Senses!

Supplies: Baby oil, glitter, pompoms, food coloring, mini colorful rubber bands, mini shells, tiny fish, dolphin and shark figurines, water absorbing beads, water. Ocean in a Bottle Drop small shells, fish or other small ocean animal figurines into the bottle. Pour in...