I have 30 years of daycare experience. I ran my own home based daycare before building a center from the ground up, growing from my original five children to Seventy-four children and twenty five teachers. I sold Cuddle Time Daycare Center in Hamden a few years back, thinking I was ready for retirement. After three years of being semi retired, I realized how much I missed everything about daycare, and now I am excited to open my second center right here in Orange.
I love children and take great pride in giving them a safe, loving, cozy place to play and learn. Nothing means more to me than when a past daycare child brings me their own child.
We follow The Creative Curriculum to provide age-appropriate learning experiences that support each child’s social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development.
A smooth start begins with the right information. Please complete the enrollment and health forms below so our team can better prepare for your child’s needs.
From your baby’s first days to the school-age years, Cozy Place Learning Center has a program built around your child’s stage of growth.
Full-day care built on structure, play, and genuine warmth — so parents can go to work with peace of mind.
Gentle, one-on-one attention for your littlest learners, focused on comfort, bonding, and early development milestones.
A play-based curriculum that builds early literacy, math, and social skills to get your child ready for kindergarten.
Safe, engaging before- and after-school care with homework help, activities, and time to just be a kid.
Weeks full of outdoor play, field trips, arts, and friendships — keeping kids active and learning all summer long.
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Secure entry, licensed staff, and daily health checks so you always know your child is protected.
Art, music, storytelling, and outdoor play built into every day to spark curiosity and creativity.
Every teacher on our team is trained in early childhood development and CPR/First Aid certified.
Children leave Cozy Place excited to come back — that’s how you know they’re thriving.
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Nurturing care for ages 6 weeks–23 months with safe sleep practices, sensory play, and daily feeding routines.
Play-based learning for ages 24 months–3 years supporting early language, potty training, and social skills.
School-readiness program for ages 3–5 focusing on early literacy, math, and social-emotional development.
We welcome children from infancy through the school-age years, with programs tailored to each stage of development.
Monday–Friday: 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM. Closed Saturdays and Sundays.
Yes. Every staff member is background-checked, trained in early childhood care, and certified in CPR and First Aid.
We are typically open for school breaks and our center follows the orange public school snow closings. Cozy place is open year around.
Yes, drop-in care is available.
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Heather WainwrightTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
I have known Maria Anthony for many years, both as a parent and as a former employee. My child attended Maria's previous center from age two through five, and it was one of the best decisions we made. Maria is an exceptional early childhood educator who is deeply involved in every aspect of her program. She knows every child and family, creates a warm and welcoming environment, and genuinely cares about each child's growth and well-being. Like her previous center, Cozy Place Learning Center is clean, bright, safe, and staffed by caring professionals who treat children with kindness and respect. Maria is also committed to ongoing learning for herself and her team, which is reflected in the quality of care she provides. My child loved her time with Maria, made lifelong friends, and developed a strong foundation for school. I would recommend Maria and Cozy Place Learning Center without hesitation.Posted on Google![]()
Margaret LewisTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
I highly recommend Cozy Place Learning Center for your childcare needs. Maria is fantastic, the center is clean, organized and well run. Staff are friendly and well qualified. They offer both full time, part time, and after school care! Check them out!Posted on Google![]()
Daniela CappettaTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
After experiencing poor staff retention at our previous daycare, we decided to make a change, and it was one of the best decisions we’ve made for our children. This daycare is clean, well-maintained, and always smells fresh, which was important to us. The teachers are incredibly friendly, caring, and engaging with the children. Because it’s a smaller facility, the kids receive more individualized attention, and we’ve already seen such a positive difference in our children’s growth and development. They are truly thriving here. Maria, the owner, is amazing. She is warm, approachable, and genuinely cares about the families she serves. She made the transition from our previous daycare completely seamless and stress-free, which meant so much to us during a big change. The location, tucked behind a plaza, provides a private and secure environment. We also appreciate the cameras and additional safety measures in place to help ensure the well-being of the children. We couldn’t be happier with our experience and highly recommend this daycare to any family looking for a nurturing, safe, and engaging environment for their children.Posted on Google![]()
Alexis IannoneTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
This daycare is one of the best. They are so hands on and very attentive to your child, even in a group setting. I can already see that my son is learning so much. Receiving updates and pictures when I’m at work puts my worries to the side. I highly recommend sending your child herePosted on Google![]()
Jennifer UngTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
From the very beginning Cozy Place Learning Center has made us feel comfortable and safe about leaving our baby in their care. Maria the director has decades of experience operating a successful daycare and it shows. The environment is safe, clean, and full of engaging activities to keep our baby learning throughout the day. The teachers are kind, patient, and attentive. Miss Jackie, Miss Karen, and Miss Diana are amazing you can tell they care about our baby’s well-being by providing a nurturing and supportive environment. It’s such a relief to know our baby is happy, safe, and well cared for while we are away. I would recommend Cozy Place to anyone looking for a daycare that is truly invested in their child’s happiness and development.Posted on Google![]()
Lauren & LeeTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
We are so pleased with the quality of care Cozy Place Learning provides for our little one. The facility is bright, open, clean, organized with plenty of age appropriate toys/learning activities categorized for all different age groups. Maria and her team are absolutely wonderful! Their commitment to providing a safe, nurturing, fun, and enriching environment ensures peace of mind for any parent. Would highly recommend!Posted on Google![]()
Cerissa ThomasTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
This is my first time having to put my son in daycare and Maria made it easy and caring process. The day care is always neat, clean and organized. My son loves all the teachers Ms. Karen, Ms. Diana, and Ms. Jackie. And most importantly he loves it there. I would definitely recommend this daycare to any parents looking for child care.Posted on Google![]()
Geremy GrateTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
We couldn’t be happier with our experience at Cozy Place Learning Center! Our daughter absolutely LOVES going to daycare every day, which says everything as a parent. In just a few short months, we’ve seen such incredible growth in her—socially, emotionally, and developmentally. It’s amazing to watch how much she’s learned in such a nurturing environment. Maria, the director, is truly outstanding. Her care, dedication, and attention to every child make all the difference. You can tell she genuinely loves what she does, and it shows in every aspect of the center. The staff is warm, attentive, and creates a safe, fun, and engaging space for the kids. We feel so lucky to have found Cozy Place—it gives us real peace of mind knowing our daughter is in such great hands every day. Highly, highly recommend!Posted on Google![]()
Jillian DavisTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Absolutely an amazing center! Clean, organized, and super friendly. Would 100% recommend sending your children here 💗Posted on Google![]()
Nayeli DelrazoTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
I would recommend Cozy Place learning Center to anyone looking for a quality childcare center for their child , we absolutely love Maria and her staff !!! Clean, organized , and fun learning curriculum, my child love it there !
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A warm, nurturing childcare center serving families across New Haven County, CT.