How do I choose the right daycare in New Britain?

When choosing a daycare in New Britain, 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

What types of daycare are available in New Britain?

New Britain offers several types of childcare facilities: Child Daycare & Preschools — 6 facilities Headstart Programs — 1 facilities Before or After School Daycare — 1 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 Centers in New Britain, Connecticut (8 Results)

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 New Britain for current pricing.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in New Britain

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.

Early Learning Program - Ccsu

4.49 score

4.9(6)

1285 East St, New Britain, CT · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 26 children

Parents consistently praise Early Learning Program at CCSU as an exceptional center with highly skilled, caring teachers and leadership. The program is described as research-informed, welcoming, and comprehensive, with strong focus on whole-child development. The program is noted to fill quickly.

Skilled and caring teachersstrong leadership under Executive Director Talhaht Mannancomprehensive programschild-centered approach

Hra Of Nbb Franklin Early Childcare Lng Admy

4.48 score

4.6(20)

180 Clinton St, New Britain, CT · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 498 children

Parents consistently praise HRA of NBB Franklin Early Childcare for exceptional staff professionalism, care quality, and communication. The center is also recognized for comprehensive community support services beyond childcare, including assistance with housing, utilities, and financial planning. All reviews rate the facility 5/5 stars.

Staff kindness and patienceprofessional communication with parentsquality early childhood educationattentive staff

The Early Learning Center At The Hospital For Special Care

4.16 score

4.2(20)

2150 Corbin Ave, New Britain, CT · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 54 children

No actual daycare reviews are present. The reviews provided are for Hospital for Special Care's medical services, including patient experiences with hospital care, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and specialty clinics. These reviews do not evaluate the Early Learning Center daycare program.

None mentioned for the daycare center

Ywca Of New Britain Childcare Center

3.87 score

3.8(9)

19 Franklin Sq, New Britain, CT · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 368 children

The YWCA childcare center receives mixed reviews. Positive reviews praise dedicated teachers and quality programming, while negative reviews cite serious concerns including unprofessional staff behavior, inadequate child supervision, inappropriate discipline practices, poor administrative handling, and safety incidents.

Dedicated teachersquality preschool and childcare classesvariety of youth programs and activities

Daycare Centers in New Britain, Connecticut

There are 8 daycare centers in New Britain, 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 New Britain, 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 8 all daycares in New Britain, Connecticut. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.

When choosing a daycare in New Britain, 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

New Britain offers several types of childcare facilities:

Child Daycare & Preschools — 6 facilities
Headstart Programs — 1 facilities
Before or After School Daycare — 1 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 New Britain for current pricing.

Yes, daycare centers in New Britain 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.

8 Daycare Centers in New Britain, Connecticut

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in New Britain

Top Rated

Early Learning Program - Ccsu

Hra Of Nbb Franklin Early Childcare Lng Admy

The Early Learning Center At The Hospital For Special Care

Marian Heights Early Learning Academy

North Oak Community Center

Ywca Of New Britain Childcare Center

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Daycare types in New Britain