Tutors, Classes and Programs for Kids in Fairfield County, CT

UPDATED JULY 2015: Find private tutors for math, English, and academic and math centers, and foreign language programs, and after-school homework help for kids in Fairfield County, Connecticut, including Norwalk, Stamford, Danbury, and Bridgeport

GERMAN SCHOOL OF CONNECTICUT (THE)
Rippowam Middle School, 381 High Ridge Road, Stamford
203-548-0438
First Baptist Church
90 N. Main St., W. Hartford, CT
860-404-8838
Email ebernhard@truerenu.com

The German School of Connecticut is a friendly center for German language and culture, with a high-quality educational program for children of all ages and adults. Students at all levels, from beginner through native speaker, are matched with dedicated, professional teachers to learn, improve and maintain German language skills. We foster a strong academic growth and a wider worldview for all students in a fun, stimulating atmosphere. GSC meets on Saturday mornings during the school year.

LITTLE FRIENDS CHILD CARE & PRESCHOOL
25 Valley Drive, Greenwich
203-861-6549
Email verna@littlefriendsgwc.com

Family-owned and -operated, Little Friends of Greenwich, run by Verna Esposito, offers child care and early childhood education for ages 6 weeks to 5 years. “We provide a safe, loving, and fun environment for children,” Esposito says. “We follow the National Association for the Education of Young Children guidelines.” Open Monday-Friday, 6:30am-6:30pm. Year-round rolling admissions. Ongoing summer programs.

MATHNASIUM – FAIRFIELD
203-259-MATH (6284)
Mathnasium of Darien
15 Corbin Dr., Darien
203-655-MATH (6284)
Mathnasium of Fairfield
1700 Post Rd., Fairfield
203-259-MATH (6284)
Mathnasium of Greenwich
407 East Putnam Ave., Cos Cob
203-861-MATH (6284)
Mathnasium of Trumbull
938 White Plains Road, Trumbull
203-261-0588
Email fairfield@mathnasium.com

Mathnasium is a unique learning center specializing in a math-only curriculum that is tailored specifically to each student, and employs a variety of learning modalities to help develop “Number Sense.” A student with Number Sense gains a deep understanding of math, and will be able to solve problems quickly and accurately without having to go through tedious drills and memorization. Kids don’t hate math; they hate being frustrated and confused by math.

THE RAINBOW OF LANGUAGES
45 E. Putnam Ave., Suite 111, Greenwich
203-489-3937
Email info@rainbowoflanguages.com

At our language center infants, toddlers, and young children are learning foreign languages through a boisterous mix of games, music, storytelling, drama, arts and crafts, and writing activities. We offer language classes in French, Spanish, Russian, Hebrew and English. Sign up for summer and fall semester now. Sign up for our 3-hour Saturday Magic Carpet Ride workshops for ages 5-8. New foreign language programs for kids are coming up this fall: Foreign languages through art, and foreign languages through music. Sign up for the fall semester.

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The Parkside School

<p><strong>Empowering Students with Language-Based Learning Differences Through Comprehensive Education and Support</strong></p> <p>The Parkside School offers a comprehensive and nurturing educational experience for students with language-based learning differences and disabilities. Our program is designed to support the unique academic, social, and emotional needs of each child, empowering them to thrive in a structured yet flexible learning environment.</p> <p>At the heart of Parkside’s approach is a robust curriculum that integrates literacy, mathematics, science, social studies, and the arts, all tailored to accommodate diverse learning styles. Our team of dedicated teachers, speech and language therapists, occupational therapists, and counselors collaborate closely to provide individualized instruction and therapeutic support, ensuring that each student receives a holistic education. Small class sizes enable our staff to build strong relationships with students, fostering a deep understanding of their strengths and challenges.</p> <p>Parkside’s multi-disciplinary team utilizes evidence-based interventions such as The Zones of Regulation and executive functioning strategies to promote self-regulation and problem-solving skills. Our occupational therapy program supports sensory integration and fine motor development, while speech and language services target communication skills, helping students express themselves more effectively and build stronger connections with peers.</p> <p>Beyond academics, Parkside emphasizes social-emotional learning through a community-centered approach. We provide students with a safe, supportive space to build self-confidence, social skills, and independence. Our inclusive community is further strengthened through partnerships with families, who are encouraged to take an active role in their child’s educational journey.</p> <p>At Parkside, we are committed to helping children discover their potential, preparing them not only for academic success but also for meaningful, fulfilling lives.</p>

Brooklyn Waldorf School

<p><span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode', 'Lucida Grande', 'Lucida Sans', Geneva, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; background-color: #ffffff;">The Brooklyn Waldorf School engages students in learning with their whole selves - “hands, hearts and heads” – from preschool through 8th grade. BWS is serving the future through critical thinking, emotional intelligence and practical arts with a hands-on curriculum that takes a developmentally appropriate approach to technology. Take a tour and see how Brooklyn Waldorf School cultivates a new generation of independent thinkers as vibrant and diverse as our surrounding city.</span></p>

The Gillen Brewer School

<p>Together, we see the possibilities – and together, we will help your child make meaningful strides forward.</p> <p>That’s the Gillen Brewer difference: an integrated, academic-therapeutic approach combined with a school-home partnership that supports and celebrates your child’s complex learning needs.</p> <p>Since 1992, Gillen Brewer has used a collaborative approach between teachers and therapists to provide differentiated instruction and seamlessly integrated therapies to help children with a broad range of language-based learning disabilities grow into students who are:</p> <p>Proud of their progress as they become determined, lifelong learners who advocate for themselves and take on new and greater academic challenges.</p> <p>Excited to explore their interests and the broader opportunities created for them within the school and surrounding community.</p> <p>Prepared to engage with the world with the self-confidence and independence gained from learning and thriving among trusted teachers, therapists, classmates, and families.</p> <p>In our safe and vibrant learning environment on the Upper East Side of New York City, students in Preschool-Grade 8 enjoy an authentic school experience – filled with social connections, field trips, and school traditions – while benefiting from year-round programming that offers academics, arts, physical education, speech-language therapy, occupational therapy, counseling, and social groups.</p> <p>Gillen Brewer School is not only for students. It is a supportive and uplifting community for the entire family. Together, we can navigate your child’s future – with care, respect, and unwavering optimism. Come see the possibilities with us.</p>