Mission Statement
At Kent Community Nursery School (KCNS), our mission is to provide the children of our community with a safe, caring environment for exploration and growth in a consistent teaching environment. Opportunities for play are combined with music, art, literature, and science in daily school activities. Community awareness extends beyond school through field trips and special program presentations, with parent/guardian participation welcomed. Students complete our program with pre-reading and mathematics skills, a respect for others and themselves, and an eagerness to begin kindergarten.
History
KCNS has served the Kent community for over 50 years in varied configurations. Kent Community Nursery School (KCNS) opened its doors in September of 1968. The Kent Children’s Center (KCC) has served the area since 1976. Both schools have brought the best developmental child care to the children of our community just one mile apart from each other, and 2015 brought an exciting merger of the two programs. The Town of Kent welcomed the Kent Education Center and Nursery School (KECNS). The Board of Directors voted to change the name back to Kent Community Nursery School (KCNS) in June 2022.
KCNS in the news!
New state childcare fund to provide financial relief for parents
by Elyse Sadtler November 13, 2025, The Kent Dispatch
KCNS announces flexible childcare options
by Andrea Schoeny October 2, 2025, The Kent Dispatch
KCNS would like to thank our funders:
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Kent CT Quality Thrift Shop
Benevity Corporate Matching Funds
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KCNS would like to thank our local sponsors:
Alumni Board of Directors
Elizabeth Bernard, Parent Representative, 2021-24
Kendra Lintner Billings, President, 2010-2023
Lara Hanson, Secretary, 2020-2023
Anthony Iovino, Treasurer, 1993-2023
Anna de Rham, 2021-22
Abigail Parker, 2021-22
Jessica Bornn, 2021-22
Christine Sinclair, 2021-22
Ashley Key Williams, 2020-22
Sarah Marshall, President, 2004-2007; Secretary, 2015-2020
Kendra Lintner Billings, President, 2010-2023
Lara Hanson, Secretary, 2020-2023
Anthony Iovino, Treasurer, 1993-2023
Anna de Rham, 2021-22
Abigail Parker, 2021-22
Jessica Bornn, 2021-22
Christine Sinclair, 2021-22
Ashley Key Williams, 2020-22
Sarah Marshall, President, 2004-2007; Secretary, 2015-2020
KCNS is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) early education center.
6 Bridge Street, PO Box 594, Kent, CT 06757 860-927-1294 [email protected]
Parents/guardians have granted permission for all photos on our website.
6 Bridge Street, PO Box 594, Kent, CT 06757 860-927-1294 [email protected]
Parents/guardians have granted permission for all photos on our website.
