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Best Daycare Centers in Monroe, CT

Compare 10 daycare centers in Monroe. Average rating: 4.72/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Monroe, Connecticut at a glance

Daycares
10
Avg rating
4.72/5
Parent reviews
75
Top rated (4.5+)
4

Monroe has 10 licensed daycares with 75 parent reviews averaging 4.72/5.The highest-rated options cluster around the 06468 zip code, averaging 4.72 stars across 10 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Monroe

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
    Step-A-Way Nursery School
    4.62 score
    5(8)

    423 Main St, Monroe, CT · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 38 children

    Step-A-Way Nursery School in Monroe, Connecticut receives perfect 5/5 ratings from parents who praise the warm, caring staff and nurturing environment. Parents report their children thrive socially and academically, with notable success in welcoming children with developmental delays and anxiety. The school is commended for patience, individualized support, and helping children build confidence and friendships.

    Caring and patient teachersnurturing environmentstrong social and academic growthwelcoming to children with developmental delays
  2. 2
    Honey Tree Preschool And Child Care Center
    4.56 score
    4.7(20)

    401 Monroe Tpke, Monroe, CT · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 64 children

    Honey Tree Preschool receives consistently high praise from parents who report their children are happy, safe, and engaged in learning. Parents highlight the caring and dedicated staff, clean environment, strong communication, and modern technology features like live classroom cameras.

    Dedicated and compassionate teachersclean and safe facilitylive camera accessdaily communication and progress reports
  3. 3
    Child'S World Academy
    4.45 score
    4.9(5)

    477 Main St, Monroe, CT · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 164 children

    Child's World Academy receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, family-oriented environment and educational approach. Parents highlight the friendly staff, cleanliness, and strong focus on child safety and development. Several reviewers mention multi-generational loyalty to the center.

    Caring and compassionate teachersfamily atmospherecontinuous learning experiencesclean facilities

Rating Distribution

Based on 5 daycares with Google ratings in Monroe

4.5 - 5.0
4
4.0 - 4.4
1
3.0 - 3.9
0
Below 3
0

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Monroe zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
0646810
4.72
4

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Monroe (24–178 children)

Small

up to 30 children

1

Medium

31–75 children

6

Large

76–150 children

0

Very Large

150+ children

3

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Monroe based on parent reviews

Step-A-Way Nursery School

5(8)

423 Main St, Monroe, CT

Step-A-Way Nursery School in Monroe, Connecticut receives perfect 5/5 ratings from parents who praise the warm, caring staff and nurturing environment. Parents report their children thrive socially and academically, with notable success in welcoming children with developmental delays and anxiety. The school is commended for patience, individualized support, and helping children build confidence and friendships.

Caring and patient teachersnurturing environmentstrong social and academic growth

Honey Tree Preschool And Child Care Center

4.7(20)

401 Monroe Tpke, Monroe, CT

Honey Tree Preschool receives consistently high praise from parents who report their children are happy, safe, and engaged in learning. Parents highlight the caring and dedicated staff, clean environment, strong communication, and modern technology features like live classroom cameras.

Dedicated and compassionate teachersclean and safe facilitylive camera access

Child'S World Academy

4.9(5)

477 Main St, Monroe, CT

Child's World Academy receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, family-oriented environment and educational approach. Parents highlight the friendly staff, cleanliness, and strong focus on child safety and development. Several reviewers mention multi-generational loyalty to the center.

Caring and compassionate teachersfamily atmospherecontinuous learning experiences

Gingerbread School House

5(1)

32 Church St, Monroe, CT

One parent describes the child as funny, indicating a positive experience with the staff or environment. No specific operational details or complaints are provided in the single review.

Child finds the environment engaging

Little Ivy Nursery School

4(1)

175 Old Tannery Rd, Monroe, CT

One parent reports a specific incident involving dishonesty by an employee. This single comment highlights a serious concern regarding staff integrity at the center.

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Daycare Centers in Monroe, Connecticut

There are 10 daycare centers in Monroe, 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 Monroe have an average rating of 4.72 out of 5 across 5 rated facilities, with 80% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.72 stars. Our analysis covers 75 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Monroe, 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 Monroe

Showing 10 results

Gingerbread School House
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

One parent describes the child as funny, indicating a positive experience with the staff or environment. No specific operational details or complaints are provided in the single review.

Child finds the environment engaging
Address
32 Church St, Monroe, CT
Phone
(203) 268-6611
Step-A-Way Nursery School
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Step-A-Way Nursery School in Monroe, Connecticut receives perfect 5/5 ratings from parents who praise the warm, caring staff and nurturing environment. Parents report their children thrive socially and academically, with notable success in welcoming children with developmental delays and anxiety. The school is commended for patience, individualized support, and helping children build confidence and friendships.

Caring and patient teachersnurturing environmentstrong social and academic growth
Address
423 Main St, Monroe, CT
Phone
(203) 261-4717
Child'S World Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Child's World Academy receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, family-oriented environment and educational approach. Parents highlight the friendly staff, cleanliness, and strong focus on child safety and development. Several reviewers mention multi-generational loyalty to the center.

Caring and compassionate teachersfamily atmospherecontinuous learning experiences
Address
477 Main St, Monroe, CT
Phone
(203) 261-6330
Honey Tree Preschool And Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Honey Tree Preschool receives consistently high praise from parents who report their children are happy, safe, and engaged in learning. Parents highlight the caring and dedicated staff, clean environment, strong communication, and modern technology features like live classroom cameras.

Dedicated and compassionate teachersclean and safe facilitylive camera access
Address
401 Monroe Tpke, Monroe, CT
Phone
(203) 261-5667
Little Ivy Nursery School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

One parent reports a specific incident involving dishonesty by an employee. This single comment highlights a serious concern regarding staff integrity at the center.

Address
175 Old Tannery Rd, Monroe, CT
Phone
(203) 258-7295
Leisure Education Afterschool Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
180 Old Newtown Road, Monroe, CT
Phone
(203) 445-9358
Tiny Treasures Developmental Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
51 Shelton Rd, Monroe, CT
Phone
(203) 459-1444
Ymca B/A School Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
345 Fan Hill Road Fawn Hollow School, Monroe, CT
Phone
(203) 459-1837
Kindercare Learning Centers #301603
Child Daycare & Preschools

KinderCare Learning Centers #301603 in Monroe receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating the facility 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the warm, caring staff, individualized attention to children, and strong communication through daily updates. Families report their children thrive developmentally and emotionally in this nurturing environment.

Caring and attentive teacherswarm and welcoming environmentindividualized care
Address
304 Elm St, Monroe, CT
Phone
(203) 445-9548
The Goddard School
Child Daycare & Preschools

The Goddard School of Monroe receives uniformly positive feedback from parents across all 10 reviews, with all ratings at 5/5 stars. Parents consistently praise the caring and experienced staff, strong parent communication, nurturing learning environment, and their children's enthusiasm for attending. Multiple families report significant developmental progress and recommend the school highly.

Warm and professional staff with high retention ratesexcellent parent com
Address
288 Monroe Tpke, Monroe, CT
Phone
(203) 544-2110

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Frequently asked questions

There are 10 all daycares in Monroe, Connecticut. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Monroe have an average Google rating of 4.72 out of 5 across 5 rated facilities. About 80% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Monroe, 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 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 Monroe for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Monroe 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.