Julia Day Nursery & Kindergart in Ansonia, CT enrolls 50 students in preschool and kindergarten within a nonsectarian early childhood program.
Founded in 1917, the school operates in a city community and maintains a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 7:1 with 7 teachers.
The school offers summer school and has an average class size of 20 students in its early childhood and day care programs.
Students of color represent 37.5 percent of the student body, reflecting the diversity of the local population.
Julia Day Nursery & Kindergart ranks among the oldest private schools in Connecticut based on its founding date.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked CT School
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 50 students
- Average class size: 20 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Julia Day Nursery & Kindergart ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1917
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
50 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
38%
State avg.: 31%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.:
Average Class Size
20 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Julia Day Nursery & Kindergart's ranking?
Julia Day Nursery & Kindergart ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Connecticut for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Julia Day Nursery & Kindergart?
The application deadline for Julia Day Nursery & Kindergart is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school to Julia Day Nursery & Kindergart is The Foundation School Orange (3.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Assumption School (0.7 miles away)
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Quick Facts
Assumption School
(Catholic)
51 N Cliff St
Ansonia, CT 06401
(203) 734-0855
Ansonia, CT 06401
(203) 734-0855
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 191 students
14 Seymour Ave
Derby, CT 06418
(203) 735-6471
Derby, CT 06418
(203) 735-6471
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 162 students
A Child's Garden
Daycare / Preschool
20 Ivy Brook Rd
Shelton, CT 06484
(203) 402-0334
Shelton, CT 06484
(203) 402-0334
3.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 100 students
Ezra Academy
(Jewish)
75 Rimmon Road
Woodbridge, CT 06525
(203) 389-5500
Woodbridge, CT 06525
(203) 389-5500
3.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 107 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
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Special Education School
719 Derby Milford Rd
Orange, CT 06477
(203) 795-6075
Orange, CT 06477
(203) 795-6075
3.7 miles
Gr: 1-11 | 21 students
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