News: Connecticut

Educational Playcare leases 15,000 s/f long-term at Litchfield Crossings

New Milford, CT Educational Playcare has signed a long-term lease for a 15,000 s/f facility in Litchfield Crossings, 169 Danbury Rd. The childcare school is opening in January 2023 and will accommodate 200 students offering programs for children six weeks to five years old. With 21 other locations throughout the state.

Educational Playcare will have a security system, advanced sanitizing techniques and an electronic communications system that will allow teachers to send customized reports, pictures and even videos to families daily.

“We are excited to announce this new addition to the Litchfield Crossings family! It took a while but we got it done. Educational Playcare will attract children and families from not only New Milford but neighboring towns…and what a wonderful asset for the entire community,” said Kristen Gizzi, executive director of the Crossings.

Harry Freeman, Educational Playcare’s director of development, said, “We chose New Milford because it is a strong market, a growing town and the ownership of the center is phenomenal to work with… we are really happy to be here for the long term.”

Educational Playcare is owned by Busy Bees, an international child care organization.

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