How do I choose the right daycare in Berlin?

When choosing a daycare in Berlin, consider visiting facilities in person and checking: Licensing status with Connecticut's regulatory agency Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in Connecticut) Safety measures and cleanliness Daily routines and educational curriculum Parent reviews and ratings Location and hours that fit your schedule

Daycare Centers in Berlin, Connecticut (7 Results)

Q: What types of daycare are available in Berlin?

Berlin offers several types of childcare facilities: Child Daycare & Preschools — 5 facilities Before or After School Daycare — 2 facilities Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.

Q: What is the average cost of daycare in Connecticut?

Daycare costs in Connecticut typically range from $200 to $400 per week for full-time care, depending on the child's age, facility type, and location within the state. Infant care tends to be more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Contact individual facilities in Berlin for current pricing.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Berlin

Ranked using a weighted score that combines Google rating with the number of parent reviews — daycares with more reviews rank higher than those with a high rating but few reviews. Last updated: March 2026.

Creative Kids Learning Center

4.41 score

4.7(7)

1456 Berlin Turnpike, Berlin, CT · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 124 children

Creative Kids Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents who appreciate the caring, compassionate staff and clean, safe facility. Parents highlight strong communication through daily reports, engaging educational activities and crafts, outdoor play space, and flexible early hours. The center has successfully supported children from infancy through preschool with a learning-focused environment.

Kind and compassionate staffdaily communication and updatesclean facilityCOVID safety practices

Educational Playcare - Berlin

4.4 score

4.5(20)

9 High Rd, Berlin, CT · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 169 children

Educational Playcare Berlin receives consistently high praise from parents, with all 10 reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight exceptional teacher care, strong child development across multiple areas, and a welcoming, clean facility that makes families feel secure and supported.

Caring and attentive teacherssafe and clean environmentstrong academic and social-emotional developmentpatient staff

Berlin Ymca At Willard Before/After Care

3.65 score

3.3(5)

1088 Norton Rd, Berlin, CT · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 50 children

Reviews are highly polarized, ranging from 5-star praise to 1-star complaints. Positive reviews highlight wonderful programs, great staff, cleanliness, and affordability. Negative reviews cite unprofessional and rude staff, inadequate teacher qualifications, excessive iPad use, and concerns about profit-driven changes under new management.

wonderful programgreat staffcleanliness and safe environmentgood for budget-conscious families

Daycare Centers in Berlin, Connecticut

There are 7 daycare centers in Berlin, Connecticut. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.

When choosing a daycare in Berlin, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.

Frequently asked questions

There are 7 all daycares in Berlin, Connecticut. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.

When choosing a daycare in Berlin, consider visiting facilities in person and checking:

Licensing status with Connecticut's regulatory agency
Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in Connecticut)
Safety measures and cleanliness
Daily routines and educational curriculum
Parent reviews and ratings
Location and hours that fit your schedule

Berlin offers several types of childcare facilities:

Child Daycare & Preschools — 5 facilities
Before or After School Daycare — 2 facilities

Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.

Daycare costs in Connecticut typically range from $200 to $400 per week for full-time care, depending on the child's age, facility type, and location within the state. Infant care tends to be more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Contact individual facilities in Berlin for current pricing.

Yes, daycare centers in Berlin must be licensed by Connecticut's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities are required to meet standards for safety, health, staff qualifications, and staff-to-child ratios. You can verify a facility's license status through your state's licensing database.

7 Daycare Centers in Berlin, Connecticut

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Berlin

Top Rated

Creative Kids Learning Center

Educational Playcare - Berlin

Kensington Nursery School

Berlin Ymca At Griswold Before/After Care

Berlin Ymca At Willard Before/After Care

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Daycare types in Berlin