Why We're Different

 
 

Finding the right preschool often feels like a choice between two imperfect options: the cozy familiarity of a home-based daycare or the structure and resources of a larger childcare center. At Cedar Gables, we offer something unique—a warm, home-like environment with the professional standards of a high-quality preschool. We call it the “just right” fit—and families across Danbury agree.

 
 
 
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What Home-Based Care Gets Right

Families love the comfort and flexibility that home-based providers offer. With a smaller setting, children often benefit from:

  • A familiar, family-like atmosphere

  • Closer bonds between teachers and children

  • Mixed-age interactions and a more flexible daily rhythm

  • Greater consistency and personal attention

But home-based care also comes with limitations—fewer educational resources, less security, and no backup if the provider is unavailable. Many lack a formal curriculum, technology tools for parent communication, and ongoing staff training.

 
Cedar Gables Preschool—a nurturing, mid-sized early learning center that blends the personal care of home-based settings with the structure and quality of a professional preschool.

We’re The Best of Both Worlds

At Cedar Gables, we’ve intentionally designed a program that brings together the warmth of home-based care with the structure and support of a professional early childhood center.

Here’s how we’ve struck the right balance:

  • Home-like atmosphere where your child is known, valued, and cared for

  • Strong relationships between children, families, and long-standing staff

  • Research-based curriculum woven into daily activities and monthly themes

  • Ongoing teacher training and development to ensure quality care

  • Security and consistency with multiple teachers per classroom, safety systems, and daily communication

  • Flexibility and heart—we partner with families, not policies

We’re proud to offer a place that feels personal, yet provides everything you’d expect from a high-quality preschool—and more.

 
 
Icon of a large multi-story building representing big corporate childcare centers, often with high enrollment and less individualized care.
 

What Large Centers Offer

Larger centers often bring strong credentials, including:

  • Structured routines and a school-like environment

  • Access to more trained staff and ongoing professional development

  • Enriched curriculum and technology-integrated learning

  • Greater socialization opportunities

  • Robust safety and security systems

  • Staff coverage when someone is out

Yet families often find that these centers can feel impersonal, with higher turnover, less flexibility, and less consistency in caregiver relationships.