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Best Daycare Centers in Plainville, CT

Compare 9 daycare centers in Plainville. Average rating: 4.13/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Plainville, Connecticut at a glance

Daycares
9
Avg rating
4.13/5
Parent reviews
108
Top rated (4.5+)
3

Plainville has 9 licensed daycares with 108 parent reviews averaging 4.13/5.The largest concentration is in 06062 with 9 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Plainville

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
    Child Day Care Ctr @ Wheeler Regional Family Ymca
    4.08 score
    4.1(20)

    149 Farmington Ave, Plainville, CT · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 110 children

    Wheeler Regional Family YMCA's child daycare center in Plainville receives consistently high praise from parents. The facility is noted for its cleanliness, friendly staff, and variety of amenities including pools, gym equipment, and classes. One concern raised is limited pool availability for families during peak after-school hours due to lesson scheduling.

    clean and well-organized facilityfriendly and helpful staffexcellent pool with beach-style walk-in entrancetop-notch gym equipment
  2. 2
    Wheeler Regional Family Ymca Infant Toddler Ctr
    4.08 score
    4.1(20)

    123 Farmington Ave, Plainville, CT · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 32 children

    Wheeler Regional Family YMCA Infant Toddler Center in Plainville is highly regarded for its clean, well-maintained facilities and friendly staff. Parents praise the pools, fitness classes, and variety of programs available year-round. One concern raised involves limited open swim availability during peak family hours due to lesson scheduling.

    Clean and well-organized facilityfriendly and helpful staffexcellent pool with beach-style entry for young childrenvariety of classes and fitness equipment
  3. 3
    Wheeler Regional Family Ymca @ Wheeler School
    4.08 score
    4.1(20)

    15 Cleveland Memorial Dr, Plainville, CT · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 68 children

    Wheeler Regional Family YMCA at Wheeler School is highly rated by parents for its clean, well-maintained facility and friendly staff. The center offers excellent amenities including pools, fitness classes, rock climbing, and summer camps. Most parents are very satisfied with their experience, though some note limitations with pool availability during peak hours.

    Clean and well-organized facilityfriendly and helpful staffexcellent pool with beach-style entry for young childrentop-notch gym equipment
  4. 4
    Great Beginnings- East Street
    3.69 score
    3.6(18)

    195 East Street, Plainville, CT · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 106 children

    Great Beginnings-East Street receives consistently positive feedback from parents, with all recent reviews giving 5-star ratings. Parents praise the caring, attentive staff and experienced teachers, particularly highlighting the center's ability to support children's development and provide reassurance to families. Multiple parents report sending multiple children through the center and would recommend it to others.

    caring and attentive staffexperienced and tenured teachersvariety of activitiesstrong child development and learning outcomes
  5. 5
    Great Beginnings- Cooke Street
    3.69 score
    3.6(18)

    15 Cooke St, Plainville, CT · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 48 children

    Great Beginnings - Cooke Street receives consistently high praise from parents who have used the center for multiple years and children. Parents consistently highlight the caring, attentive staff, experienced teachers, and well-rounded educational environment. The facility is noted for maintaining strong relationships with families and providing reassurance even during challenging periods like COVID.

    caring and attentive stafftenured and experienced teachersstrong teacher-child relationshipswell-rounded education

Rating Distribution

Based on 8 daycares with Google ratings in Plainville

4.5 - 5.0
3
4.0 - 4.4
3
3.0 - 3.9
2
Below 3
0

What Parents Value Most

Top qualities mentioned across 108 reviews, analyzed by AI

1Naeyc accreditation
3
2Professional staff
3
3Clean and well-organized facility
3
4Friendly and helpful staff
3
5Rock climbing wall
3
6Summer camp programs
3

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Plainville, based on parent reviews

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.07avg rating
8 daycares · 7 rated

Before or After School Daycare

4.5avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Plainville zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
060629
4.13
3

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Plainville (18–110 children)

Small

up to 30 children

1

Medium

31–75 children

6

Large

76–150 children

2

Very Large

150+ children

0

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Plainville based on parent reviews

Plainville Early Learning Center At Toffolon

4.5(4)

145 Northwest Dr, Plainville, CT

A few parents highlight the center's NAEYC accreditation, consistent staffing, and intimate learning environment as major strengths, noting significant improvements in their children. Conversely, one review details a severe administrative conflict involving unauthorized access removal and unprofessional conduct by leadership after six years of enrollment.

NAEYC accreditationconsistent staff with low turnoverintimate learning environment

Plainville Early Learning Center-South Canal

4.5(4)

19 S Canal St, Plainville, CT

One parent highlights the center's NAEYC accreditation, consistent staff, and intimate learning environment, while another praises the cleanliness and their child's educational progress. However, a separate review details a highly negative experience involving unauthorized account deactivation, lack of communication from leadership, and perceived unprofessionalism.

NAEYC accreditationconsistent staff with low turnoverintimate learning environment

Plainville Early Learning Center

4.5(4)

130 W Main St, Plainville, CT

A few reviews highlight the center's NAEYC accreditation, small class sizes, and consistent staff, with parents noting significant improvements in their children's development and cleanliness. Conversely, one long-term parent reports a severe dispute involving unauthorized account deactivation and lack of communication from leadership.

NAEYC accreditationlow staff turnoversmall intimate environment

Child Day Care Ctr @ Wheeler Regional Family Ymca

4.1(20)

149 Farmington Ave, Plainville, CT

Wheeler Regional Family YMCA's child daycare center in Plainville receives consistently high praise from parents. The facility is noted for its cleanliness, friendly staff, and variety of amenities including pools, gym equipment, and classes. One concern raised is limited pool availability for families during peak after-school hours due to lesson scheduling.

clean and well-organized facilityfriendly and helpful staffexcellent pool with beach-style walk-in entrance

Wheeler Regional Family Ymca Infant Toddler Ctr

4.1(20)

123 Farmington Ave, Plainville, CT

Wheeler Regional Family YMCA Infant Toddler Center in Plainville is highly regarded for its clean, well-maintained facilities and friendly staff. Parents praise the pools, fitness classes, and variety of programs available year-round. One concern raised involves limited open swim availability during peak family hours due to lesson scheduling.

Clean and well-organized facilityfriendly and helpful staffexcellent pool with beach-style entry for young children

Wheeler Regional Family Ymca @ Wheeler School

4.1(20)

15 Cleveland Memorial Dr, Plainville, CT

Wheeler Regional Family YMCA at Wheeler School is highly rated by parents for its clean, well-maintained facility and friendly staff. The center offers excellent amenities including pools, fitness classes, rock climbing, and summer camps. Most parents are very satisfied with their experience, though some note limitations with pool availability during peak hours.

Clean and well-organized facilityfriendly and helpful staffexcellent pool with beach-style entry for young children

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Daycare types in Plainville

Child Daycare & Preschools 8Before or After School Daycare 1

Daycare Centers in Plainville, Connecticut

There are 9 daycare centers in Plainville, 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 Plainville have an average rating of 4.13 out of 5 across 8 rated facilities, with 38% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Before or After School Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.5 stars. Our analysis covers 108 parent reviews. Parents in Plainville most frequently praise daycares for naeyc accreditation, professional staff, and clean and well-organized facility.

When choosing a daycare in Plainville, 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 Plainville

Showing 9 results

Plainville Early Learning Center At Toffolon
Before or After School Daycare
4.5

A few parents highlight the center's NAEYC accreditation, consistent staffing, and intimate learning environment as major strengths, noting significant improvements in their children. Conversely, one review details a severe administrative conflict involving unauthorized access removal and unprofessional conduct by leadership after six years of enrollment.

NAEYC accreditationconsistent staff with low turnoverintimate learning environment
Address
145 Northwest Dr, Plainville, CT
Phone
(860) 747-6679
Plainville Early Learning Center-South Canal
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

One parent highlights the center's NAEYC accreditation, consistent staff, and intimate learning environment, while another praises the cleanliness and their child's educational progress. However, a separate review details a highly negative experience involving unauthorized account deactivation, lack of communication from leadership, and perceived unprofessionalism.

NAEYC accreditationconsistent staff with low turnoverintimate learning environment
Address
19 S Canal St, Plainville, CT
Phone
(860) 410-5029
Plainville Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

A few reviews highlight the center's NAEYC accreditation, small class sizes, and consistent staff, with parents noting significant improvements in their children's development and cleanliness. Conversely, one long-term parent reports a severe dispute involving unauthorized account deactivation and lack of communication from leadership.

NAEYC accreditationlow staff turnoversmall intimate environment
Address
130 W Main St, Plainville, CT
Phone
(860) 747-3321
Child Day Care Ctr @ Wheeler Regional Family Ymca
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Wheeler Regional Family YMCA's child daycare center in Plainville receives consistently high praise from parents. The facility is noted for its cleanliness, friendly staff, and variety of amenities including pools, gym equipment, and classes. One concern raised is limited pool availability for families during peak after-school hours due to lesson scheduling.

clean and well-organized facilityfriendly and helpful staffexcellent pool with beach-style walk-in entrance
Address
149 Farmington Ave, Plainville, CT
Phone
(860) 793-9631
Wheeler Regional Family Ymca Infant Toddler Ctr
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Wheeler Regional Family YMCA Infant Toddler Center in Plainville is highly regarded for its clean, well-maintained facilities and friendly staff. Parents praise the pools, fitness classes, and variety of programs available year-round. One concern raised involves limited open swim availability during peak family hours due to lesson scheduling.

Clean and well-organized facilityfriendly and helpful staffexcellent pool with beach-style entry for young children
Address
123 Farmington Ave, Plainville, CT
Phone
(860) 793-0576
Wheeler Regional Family Ymca @ Wheeler School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Wheeler Regional Family YMCA at Wheeler School is highly rated by parents for its clean, well-maintained facility and friendly staff. The center offers excellent amenities including pools, fitness classes, rock climbing, and summer camps. Most parents are very satisfied with their experience, though some note limitations with pool availability during peak hours.

Clean and well-organized facilityfriendly and helpful staffexcellent pool with beach-style entry for young children
Address
15 Cleveland Memorial Dr, Plainville, CT
Phone
(860) 793-6964
Great Beginnings- East Street
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

Great Beginnings-East Street receives consistently positive feedback from parents, with all recent reviews giving 5-star ratings. Parents praise the caring, attentive staff and experienced teachers, particularly highlighting the center's ability to support children's development and provide reassurance to families. Multiple parents report sending multiple children through the center and would recommend it to others.

caring and attentive staffexperienced and tenured teachersvariety of activities
Address
195 East Street, Plainville, CT
Phone
(860) 747-1679
Great Beginnings- Cooke Street
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

Great Beginnings - Cooke Street receives consistently high praise from parents who have used the center for multiple years and children. Parents consistently highlight the caring, attentive staff, experienced teachers, and well-rounded educational environment. The facility is noted for maintaining strong relationships with families and providing reassurance even during challenging periods like COVID.

caring and attentive stafftenured and experienced teachersstrong teacher-child relationships
Address
15 Cooke St, Plainville, CT
Phone
(860) 747-1670
Wheeler Ymca Toffolon School Sacd
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
145 Northwest Dr, Plainville, CT
Phone
(860) 793-9631

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Frequently asked questions

There are 9 all daycares in Plainville, Connecticut. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Plainville have an average Google rating of 4.13 out of 5 across 8 rated facilities. About 38% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Plainville, 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
Plainville offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 8 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 Plainville for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Plainville 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.