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Best Daycare Centers in West Haven, CT

Compare 6 daycare centers in West Haven. Average rating: 4.13/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

West Haven, Connecticut at a glance

Daycares
6
Avg rating
4.13/5
Parent reviews
54
Top rated (4.5+)
3

West Haven has 6 licensed daycares with 54 parent reviews averaging 4.13/5.83% are child daycare & preschools, the dominant program type in West Haven.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in West Haven

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
    Kiddie Tech University
    4.38 score
    4.7(6)

    1120 Boston Post Rd, West Haven, CT · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 51 children

    Kiddie Tech University receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring staff, engaging activities, and kindergarten readiness. However, one parent raised concerns about inconsistent classroom management, limited parent communication, and insufficient staff oversight.

    caring and accommodating staffchildren eager to attendeducational focusfield trips
  2. 2
    West Haven Community House Head Start I
    4.16 score
    4.2(19)

    227 Elm Street, West Haven, CT · Headstart Programs · Capacity: 80 children

    Parents consistently praise West Haven Community House Head Start for providing high-quality, nurturing childcare with dedicated staff who genuinely care for children's well-being. The facility is described as safe, clean, and supportive of both children's development and family needs. All reviewers gave 5-star ratings and highlighted the positive learning environment and caring atmosphere.

    Caring and committed staffnurturing environmentchild-centered focussafe facility
  3. 3
    Kid'S Club Learning And Day Care
    3.88 score
    3.8(8)

    270 Center Street, West Haven, CT · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 53 children

    Kid's Club Learning and Day Care receives mixed reviews. Most parents praise the caring, engaging staff and family-oriented environment, with particular commendation for staff members like Mrs. Elizabeth Heon and Mrs. Gilbey DelGreco. However, several parents report serious concerns about leadership, communication, safety protocols during field trips, and alleged discriminatory treatment.

    Caring and engaging staffpleasant work environmentfamily-oriented atmospheregood daily communication via Bright Wheel app with photo updates
  4. 4
    Tutor Time Of West Haven
    2.88 score
    2.6(20)

    221 Bull Hill Ln, West Haven, CT · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 183 children

    Tutor Time of West Haven receives predominantly positive reviews from parents praising staff friendliness, cleanliness, communication tools, and child development support. However, two detailed negative reviews describe serious allegations of teacher mistreatment, abuse, and inadequate administrative response.

    Friendly and caring staffclean facilitylive streaming camerasconvenient app communication with updates on meals/sleep/activities

Rating Distribution

Based on 6 daycares with Google ratings in West Haven

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

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in West Haven, based on parent reviews

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.12avg rating
5 daycares · 5 rated

Headstart Programs

4.2avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Best Rated Neighborhoods

West Haven zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
065166
4.13
3

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in West Haven (51–183 children)

Small

up to 30 children

0

Medium

31–75 children

2

Large

76–150 children

3

Very Large

150+ children

1

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in West Haven based on parent reviews

Kiddie Tech University

4.7(6)

1120 Boston Post Rd, West Haven, CT

Kiddie Tech University receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring staff, engaging activities, and kindergarten readiness. However, one parent raised concerns about inconsistent classroom management, limited parent communication, and insufficient staff oversight.

caring and accommodating staffchildren eager to attendeducational focus

West Haven Child Development Center

5(1)

201 Noble Street, West Haven, CT

One parent highlights a former teacher, Mrs. Malone, for her exceptional dedication and long-term memory of students. The review notes that Mrs. Malone still recognizes the child after ten years, bringing joy to the family.

Former teacher remembers students years laterexceptional teacherhappy family experience

West Haven Community House Head Start I

4.2(19)

227 Elm Street, West Haven, CT

Parents consistently praise West Haven Community House Head Start for providing high-quality, nurturing childcare with dedicated staff who genuinely care for children's well-being. The facility is described as safe, clean, and supportive of both children's development and family needs. All reviewers gave 5-star ratings and highlighted the positive learning environment and caring atmosphere.

Caring and committed staffnurturing environmentchild-centered focus

Discovery Daycare And Preschool

4.5

225 Meloy Rd, West Haven, CT

Kid'S Club Learning And Day Care

3.8(8)

270 Center Street, West Haven, CT

Kid's Club Learning and Day Care receives mixed reviews. Most parents praise the caring, engaging staff and family-oriented environment, with particular commendation for staff members like Mrs. Elizabeth Heon and Mrs. Gilbey DelGreco. However, several parents report serious concerns about leadership, communication, safety protocols during field trips, and alleged discriminatory treatment.

Caring and engaging staffpleasant work environmentfamily-oriented atmosphere

Tutor Time Of West Haven

2.6(20)

221 Bull Hill Ln, West Haven, CT

Tutor Time of West Haven receives predominantly positive reviews from parents praising staff friendliness, cleanliness, communication tools, and child development support. However, two detailed negative reviews describe serious allegations of teacher mistreatment, abuse, and inadequate administrative response.

Friendly and caring staffclean facilitylive streaming cameras

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Daycare types in West Haven

Child Daycare & Preschools 5Headstart Programs 1

Daycare Centers in West Haven, Connecticut

There are 6 daycare centers in West Haven, 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 West Haven have an average rating of 4.13 out of 5 across 6 rated facilities, with 50% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Headstart Programs facilities lead with an average of 4.2 stars. Our analysis covers 54 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in West Haven, 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 West Haven

Showing 6 results

West Haven Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

One parent highlights a former teacher, Mrs. Malone, for her exceptional dedication and long-term memory of students. The review notes that Mrs. Malone still recognizes the child after ten years, bringing joy to the family.

Former teacher remembers students years laterexceptional teacherhappy family experience
Address
201 Noble Street, West Haven, CT
Phone
(203) 932-2939
Kiddie Tech University
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Kiddie Tech University receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring staff, engaging activities, and kindergarten readiness. However, one parent raised concerns about inconsistent classroom management, limited parent communication, and insufficient staff oversight.

caring and accommodating staffchildren eager to attendeducational focus
Address
1120 Boston Post Rd, West Haven, CT
Phone
(203) 691-6020
Discovery Daycare And Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
225 Meloy Rd, West Haven, CT
Phone
(203) 931-7750
West Haven Community House Head Start I
Headstart Programs
4.2

Parents consistently praise West Haven Community House Head Start for providing high-quality, nurturing childcare with dedicated staff who genuinely care for children's well-being. The facility is described as safe, clean, and supportive of both children's development and family needs. All reviewers gave 5-star ratings and highlighted the positive learning environment and caring atmosphere.

Caring and committed staffnurturing environmentchild-centered focus
Address
227 Elm Street, West Haven, CT
Phone
(203) 934-5221
Kid'S Club Learning And Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

Kid's Club Learning and Day Care receives mixed reviews. Most parents praise the caring, engaging staff and family-oriented environment, with particular commendation for staff members like Mrs. Elizabeth Heon and Mrs. Gilbey DelGreco. However, several parents report serious concerns about leadership, communication, safety protocols during field trips, and alleged discriminatory treatment.

Caring and engaging staffpleasant work environmentfamily-oriented atmosphere
Address
270 Center Street, West Haven, CT
Phone
(203) 937-0899
Tutor Time Of West Haven
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.6

Tutor Time of West Haven receives predominantly positive reviews from parents praising staff friendliness, cleanliness, communication tools, and child development support. However, two detailed negative reviews describe serious allegations of teacher mistreatment, abuse, and inadequate administrative response.

Friendly and caring staffclean facilitylive streaming cameras
Address
221 Bull Hill Ln, West Haven, CT
Phone
(203) 937-7015

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Frequently asked questions

There are 6 all daycares in West Haven, Connecticut. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in West Haven have an average Google rating of 4.13 out of 5 across 6 rated facilities. About 50% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in West Haven, 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
West Haven offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 5 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 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 West Haven for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in West Haven 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.