
Browse all 9 daycare centers in Darien, Connecticut. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.
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.
345 Middlesex Road, Darien, CT · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 67 children
Methodist Family Center Preschool in Darien receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise it as a loving, nurturing learning environment. Parents consistently highlight the dedicated, highly-educated staff, small class sizes enabling personalized attention, well-rounded curriculum, and strong sense of community. Families report their children thrived academically and socially, with excellent preparation for elementary school.
120 Brookside Rd, Darien, CT · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 32 children
Darien Nature Center is highly rated by most visitors who praise its outdoor facilities, animal programs, and clean environment. The center features multiple playgrounds, walking trails, a pond, and animal-related activities that engage children. However, one reviewer expressed concerns about animal welfare and staff behavior.
2420 Post Road, Darien, CT · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 154 children
Parents praise the Darien YMCA's daycare and broader facility offerings. Reviews highlight excellent staff, clean facilities, quality swimming instruction, and strong community atmosphere. The center is recommended for its comprehensive youth programs and family-friendly environment.
Highest rated daycares in Darien based on parent reviews
345 Middlesex Road, Darien, CT
Methodist Family Center Preschool in Darien receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise it as a loving, nurturing learning environment. Parents consistently highlight the dedicated, highly-educated staff, small class sizes enabling personalized attention, well-rounded curriculum, and strong sense of community. Families report their children thrived academically and socially, with excellent preparation for elementary school.
120 Brookside Rd, Darien, CT
Darien Nature Center is highly rated by most visitors who praise its outdoor facilities, animal programs, and clean environment. The center features multiple playgrounds, walking trails, a pond, and animal-related activities that engage children. However, one reviewer expressed concerns about animal welfare and staff behavior.
2420 Post Road, Darien, CT
Parents praise the Darien YMCA's daycare and broader facility offerings. Reviews highlight excellent staff, clean facilities, quality swimming instruction, and strong community atmosphere. The center is recommended for its comprehensive youth programs and family-friendly environment.
14 Brookside Road, Darien, CT
1864 Post Rd, Darien, CT
There are 9 daycare centers in Darien, 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 Darien, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.
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Methodist Family Center Preschool in Darien receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise it as a loving, nurturing learning environment. Parents consistently highlight the dedicated, highly-educated staff, small class sizes enabling personalized attention, well-rounded curriculum, and strong sense of community. Families report their children thrived academically and socially, with excellent preparation for elementary school.
Darien Nature Center is highly rated by most visitors who praise its outdoor facilities, animal programs, and clean environment. The center features multiple playgrounds, walking trails, a pond, and animal-related activities that engage children. However, one reviewer expressed concerns about animal welfare and staff behavior.
Parents praise the Darien YMCA's daycare and broader facility offerings. Reviews highlight excellent staff, clean facilities, quality swimming instruction, and strong community atmosphere. The center is recommended for its comprehensive youth programs and family-friendly environment.
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