Best Special Needs Schools in Old Lyme, Connecticut (2026)

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Center School - Old Lyme

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Old Lyme, CTAges 2-5Tuition-free; students placed by school districts

Center School, located at 49 Lyme Street in Old Lyme, Connecticut, serves as the site of the Regional School District 18 preschool program. It is classified as a public special education school and enrolls approximately 80-99 PreK students. The school provides day programs with full and half day options. Enrollment and registration are handled through the district, with contact available via the principal or main district lines. It operates as part of the public school system for families and districts in the area. Center School shares its campus with other district schools and follows the district calendar for the 2025-2026 school year and beyond.

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