Children at daycare

Best Daycare Centers in East Hartford, CT

Compare 7 daycare centers in East Hartford. Average rating: 3.56/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

East Hartford, Connecticut at a glance

Daycares
7
Avg rating
3.56/5
Parent reviews
52
Top rated (4.5+)
2

East Hartford has 7 licensed daycares with 52 parent reviews averaging 3.56/5.71% are child daycare & preschools, the dominant program type in East Hartford.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in East Hartford

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.

  1. 1
    South Congregational Church Nursery School
    4.72 score
    4.9(20)

    1301 Forbes St, East Hartford, CT · Church Daycare · Capacity: 40 children

    This facility hosts candlelight concert events featuring string quartets and tribute performances. Reviewers consistently praise the musical performances, venue atmosphere, ambiance with candles, and courteous staff coordination.

    High-quality musical performancesbeautiful venue decorationpeaceful and magical atmosphereattentive and courteous staff
  2. 2
    Silva'S Youth Of Today Learning Center
    4.27 score
    4.4(10)

    656 Silver Ln, East Hartford, CT · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 304 children

    Silva's Youth of Today Learning Center receives mixed reviews. Most parents praise the caring staff, family-oriented environment, and educational quality, with several mentioning long-term positive impacts. However, multiple parents report consistently poor phone communication and customer service, including rudeness, unresponsiveness to voicemails, and unprofessional interactions.

    caring and compassionate stafffamily-oriented environmentcompetitive ratesaccepts care 4 kids
  3. 3
    Swaddlejoy Night And Day Care
    3.57 score
    3.3(8)

    1184 Burnside Ave, East Hartford, CT · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 110 children

    SwaddleJoy has highly polarized reviews. Most parents praise the facility as clean, modern, and staffed with caring teachers who provide good learning experiences and track progress via app. However, several parents report serious concerns including inadequate feeding and diaper changes, unexplained bruises on children, lack of response to safety issues, and staff rudeness.

    Clean and modern facilitycaring and nurturing staffstimulating classroomsrich learning e
  4. 4
    Ywca East Hartford Early Learning Center
    3.5 score
    3(5)

    9 Signor St, East Hartford, CT · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 56 children

    Parent reviews for this daycare are mixed, ranging from 1 to 5 stars. Positive reviews praise the professionalism of teachers and director, while negative reviews cite high staff turnover, lack of empathy from leadership, and safety concerns including biting incidents and unexplained bruises.

    Professional teachersprofessional directorchild development observed over time

Rating Distribution

Based on 7 daycares with Google ratings in East Hartford

4.5 - 5.0
2
4.0 - 4.4
1
3.0 - 3.9
2
Below 3
2

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in East Hartford, based on parent reviews

Child Daycare & Preschools

3.06avg rating
5 daycares · 5 rated

Church Daycare

4.8avg rating
2 daycares · 2 rated

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in East Hartford (29–304 children)

Small

up to 30 children

1

Medium

31–75 children

3

Large

76–150 children

2

Very Large

150+ children

1

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in East Hartford based on parent reviews

South Congregational Church Nursery School

4.9(20)

1301 Forbes St, East Hartford, CT

This facility hosts candlelight concert events featuring string quartets and tribute performances. Reviewers consistently praise the musical performances, venue atmosphere, ambiance with candles, and courteous staff coordination.

High-quality musical performancesbeautiful venue decorationpeaceful and magical atmosphere

Silva'S Youth Of Today Learning Center

4.4(10)

656 Silver Ln, East Hartford, CT

Silva's Youth of Today Learning Center receives mixed reviews. Most parents praise the caring staff, family-oriented environment, and educational quality, with several mentioning long-term positive impacts. However, multiple parents report consistently poor phone communication and customer service, including rudeness, unresponsiveness to voicemails, and unprofessional interactions.

caring and compassionate stafffamily-oriented environmentcompetitive rates

Ymca First Church

4.7(3)

837 Main St, East Hartford, CT

The few reviews so far mention great customer service and a wonderful, accommodating staff, though one parent notes the entrance and parking lot are located in the back opposite Main Street.

great customer servicewonderful crewvery accommodating

Swaddlejoy Night And Day Care

3.3(8)

1184 Burnside Ave, East Hartford, CT

SwaddleJoy has highly polarized reviews. Most parents praise the facility as clean, modern, and staffed with caring teachers who provide good learning experiences and track progress via app. However, several parents report serious concerns including inadequate feeding and diaper changes, unexplained bruises on children, lack of response to safety issues, and staff rudeness.

Clean and modern facilitycaring and nurturing staffstimulating classrooms

Ywca East Hartford Early Learning Center

3(5)

9 Signor St, East Hartford, CT

Parent reviews for this daycare are mixed, ranging from 1 to 5 stars. Positive reviews praise the professionalism of teachers and director, while negative reviews cite high staff turnover, lack of empathy from leadership, and safety concerns including biting incidents and unexplained bruises.

Professional teachersprofessional directorchild development observed over time

Ymca Child Care Center

2.3(3)

70a Canterbury Street, East Hartford, CT

One parent reports severe administrative failures, including a staff member's failure to submit required paperwork for government assistance, which resulted in billing errors and the wrongful denial of care for two months. Another review cites disrespectful and unhelpful staff interactions, while a third describes a hostile environment with rude teachers and a lack of safety due to a hand, foot, and mouth disease outbreak.

Map

Daycare types in East Hartford

Child Daycare & Preschools 5Church Daycare 2

Daycare Centers in East Hartford, Connecticut

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

Based on Google reviews, daycares in East Hartford have an average rating of 3.56 out of 5 across 7 rated facilities, with 29% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.8 stars. Our analysis covers 52 parent reviews.

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

All Daycare Centers in East Hartford

Showing 7 results

South Congregational Church Nursery School
Church Daycare
4.9

This facility hosts candlelight concert events featuring string quartets and tribute performances. Reviewers consistently praise the musical performances, venue atmosphere, ambiance with candles, and courteous staff coordination.

High-quality musical performancesbeautiful venue decorationpeaceful and magical atmosphere
Address
1301 Forbes St, East Hartford, CT
Phone
(860) 569-8053
Ymca First Church
Church Daycare
4.7

The few reviews so far mention great customer service and a wonderful, accommodating staff, though one parent notes the entrance and parking lot are located in the back opposite Main Street.

great customer servicewonderful crewvery accommodating
Address
837 Main St, East Hartford, CT
Phone
(860) 282-2011
Silva'S Youth Of Today Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Silva's Youth of Today Learning Center receives mixed reviews. Most parents praise the caring staff, family-oriented environment, and educational quality, with several mentioning long-term positive impacts. However, multiple parents report consistently poor phone communication and customer service, including rudeness, unresponsiveness to voicemails, and unprofessional interactions.

caring and compassionate stafffamily-oriented environmentcompetitive rates
Address
656 Silver Ln, East Hartford, CT
Phone
(860) 569-8300
Swaddlejoy Night And Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3

SwaddleJoy has highly polarized reviews. Most parents praise the facility as clean, modern, and staffed with caring teachers who provide good learning experiences and track progress via app. However, several parents report serious concerns including inadequate feeding and diaper changes, unexplained bruises on children, lack of response to safety issues, and staff rudeness.

Clean and modern facilitycaring and nurturing staffstimulating classrooms
Address
1184 Burnside Ave, East Hartford, CT
Phone
(860) 206-0334
Ywca East Hartford Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3

Parent reviews for this daycare are mixed, ranging from 1 to 5 stars. Positive reviews praise the professionalism of teachers and director, while negative reviews cite high staff turnover, lack of empathy from leadership, and safety concerns including biting incidents and unexplained bruises.

Professional teachersprofessional directorchild development observed over time
Address
9 Signor St, East Hartford, CT
Phone
(860) 291-2700
Ymca Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.3

One parent reports severe administrative failures, including a staff member's failure to submit required paperwork for government assistance, which resulted in billing errors and the wrongful denial of care for two months. Another review cites disrespectful and unhelpful staff interactions, while a third describes a hostile environment with rude teachers and a lack of safety due to a hand, foot, and mouth disease outbreak.

Address
70a Canterbury Street, East Hartford, CT
Phone
(860) 568-1437
Ymca Larson Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.3

One parent describes a negative experience involving administrative errors with government assistance paperwork that resulted in billing disputes and denied access, alongside reports of rude staff behavior and hygiene concerns regarding hand, foot, and mouth disease. Another reviewer criticizes the staff as ignorant and disrespectful, while a third comment requests a location update for maps.

None mentioned
Address
81 Woodlawn Circle, East Hartford, CT
Phone
(860) 289-7399

Page 1 of 1· 7 results

Frequently asked questions

There are 7 all daycares in East Hartford, Connecticut. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in East Hartford have an average Google rating of 3.56 out of 5 across 7 rated facilities. About 29% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in East Hartford, 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
East Hartford offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 5 facilities
  • Church 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 East Hartford for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in East Hartford 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.