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10 resources in Childcare
Alliance for Community Empowerment
Free diapers, period products, and adult incontinence products for families in need through partnership with The Diaper Bank of Connecticut. Two pickup locations in Bridgeport.
Mon-Fri; call for pickup schedule
Before you go: Bring the child's birth date, parent or guardian ID, income information, and any Care 4 Kids paperwork.
Alliance for Community Empowerment
Federal Head Start and Early Head Start programs at 13 sites across Greater Bridgeport, Trumbull, and Stratford. Full-year preschool for children 0-5 from low-income families. Part-day (9am-1:50pm, free) and full-day (7:30am-5:30pm, sliding scale) options.
Part-day: 9am-1:50pm; Full-day: 7:30am-5:30pm
Before you go: Bring the child's birth date, parent or guardian ID, income information, and any Care 4 Kids paperwork.
Youth mentoring program pairing children with adult mentors for one-on-one friendship and guidance. Community-based and site-based mentoring programs help youth build confidence, improve academic performance, and develop life skills.
Mon-Fri 9am-5pm (office)
Before you go: Bring the child's birth date, parent or guardian ID, income information, and any Care 4 Kids paperwork.
City of Bridgeport Department of Youth Services
Free after-school program operating in 23 Bridgeport public schools, serving over 2,200 students daily. Programming includes academic enrichment, personal growth, social development, career readiness, arts, sports, and STEM activities. Runs from school dismissal to 5:30pm.
Mon-Fri, school dismissal to 5:30pm (school year)
Before you go: Bring the child's birth date, parent or guardian ID, income information, and any Care 4 Kids paperwork.
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood
State childcare subsidy program helping low-income families pay for childcare. Currently no waitlist in Connecticut. Co-pays capped at 7% of monthly household income.
Phone: Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
Before you go: Bring the child's birth date, parent or guardian ID, income information, and any Care 4 Kids paperwork.
Catholic Charities of Fairfield County
State-licensed and nationally accredited preschool funded by Early Start CT. Provides high-quality care and early education for children ages 3-5 from local communities. Multi-lingual staff.
School year hours; call for details
Before you go: Bring the child's birth date, parent or guardian ID, income information, and any Care 4 Kids paperwork.
Hall Neighborhood House
After-school program on the East Side of Bridgeport offering homework help, educational activities, creative arts, social skill building, and mentoring from current college students. Also runs summer programs for school-age children and teenagers.
After school hours; call for schedule
Before you go: Bring the child's birth date, parent or guardian ID, income information, and any Care 4 Kids paperwork.
Jerome Orcutt Boys Club & Girls Club of Bridgeport
After-school programming including homework help, tutoring, recreation, arts and crafts, and organized sports. Summer programs available. One of the oldest Boys & Girls Clubs in the US (founded 1887).
After school hours during school year; summer hours vary
Before you go: Bring the child's birth date, parent or guardian ID, income information, and any Care 4 Kids paperwork.
Mercy Learning Center
Free on-site licensed childcare for children ages 3 months to 4 years while their mothers attend literacy and education programs at the center.
Sep-Jun; hours align with class schedules
Before you go: Bring the child's birth date, parent or guardian ID, income information, and any Care 4 Kids paperwork.
Wakeman Boys & Girls Club
After-school program for kids and teens in grades K-12. Enriching programming promoting academic success, character development, leadership, and healthy lifestyles.
Mon-Thu 2-6pm; Fri 2-6pm/8pm
Before you go: Bring the child's birth date, parent or guardian ID, income information, and any Care 4 Kids paperwork.
Need additional help finding childcare?
Call 211