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1,361 Daycare Centers in Connecticut

Browse 1,361 daycare centers across Connecticut. Find licensed daycare centers, compare options by city, and choose the best childcare for your family.

Choosing Daycare Centers in Connecticut

Finding the right daycare center for your child is crucial. Understanding the landscape of childcare services in Connecticut can make the decision-making process smoother.

Connecticut has about 1,361 daycares providing essential child services for families in the state.

Compare the average fees charged by daycare centers in Connecticut. Consider your budget while ensuring that the chosen daycare offers the necessary services and quality care.

Daycare Breakdown in Connecticut

There are 1,361 daycares in Connecticut: 32 headstart facilities, 106 before/after school centers, 85 religious facility daycares, and 1,138 childcare and preschool centers.

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Neighbors And Nature
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Neighbors and Nature is highly rated by families, with parents praising the preschool program and the beautiful natural setting. The facility features well-maintained hiking trails, historic grounds, and a giving garden that serve both program participants and the broader community.

Excellent preschool programbeautiful and well-marked trailshistoric farm setting
Address
162 Greenmanville Ave, Mystic, CT
Phone
(860) 536-1216
Play To Learn Childcare
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Play to Learn Childcare in Stamford receives nearly universal praise for its caring, attentive staff and nurturing environment. Parents consistently highlight strong communication, developmental progress in their children, and positive leadership from director Isa and staff member Francheska. One parent reported concerns about staff qualifications and inappropriate content shown to children.

caring and attentive staffstrong parent-child communicationflexible and
Address
20 Forest St, Stamford, CT
Phone
(203) 832-3519
Kangaroo'S Korner Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8
Address
120 French Mountain Rd, Watertown, CT
Phone
(860) 945-6628
Como Kids-Doris Muller Preschool @ Stonington Comm. Ctr
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

COMO Kids-Doris Muller Preschool at Stonington Community Center receives consistently positive feedback from parents. Parents praise the safe, supportive learning environment, responsive staff, and the facility's ability to adapt programming to meet community needs during challenging times.

Caring and attentive staff (Ms. PriscillaMs. OlgaMs. Crystal-Ann)
Address
28 Cutler Street, Stonington, CT
Phone
(860) 535-2476
Noank Baptist Church Day Nursery School
Church Daycare
4.8
Address
18 Cathedral Heights, Noank, CT
Phone
(860) 536-7129
Bright & Early Children'S Learning Centers
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Parents consistently praise Bright & Early Children's Learning Center in Old Saybrook for its nurturing, educational environment and exceptional staff leadership. Children show advanced development across social, emotional, and academic areas, and parents report high enthusiasm for attending. The center is highlighted for strong communication, warm community atmosphere, and genuine care from all staff members.

Warm and kind staffstrong leadership under director Lin
Address
139 Mill Rock Rd E, Old Saybrook, CT
Phone
(860) 388-3000
Educational Playcare - Storrs
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Parents consistently praise BrightPath for exceptional care, engaged staff, and developmentally appropriate curriculum. Children show enthusiasm for attending daily, and parents report feeling secure and well-informed through regular communication and photo updates. The facility is described as clean, organized, and family-oriented with strong emphasis on individual attention.

Caring and engaged staffwarm and nurturing environmentdevelopmentally appropriate curriculum
Address
28 Wilbur Cross Way, Storrs, CT
Phone
(860) 477-1244
Family Tree Childcare And Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Family Tree Childcare and Learning Center in Newington receives exclusively positive feedback from parents, with all reviews rating 5/5 stars. Parents consistently praise the caring and experienced staff, clean facilities, strong communication, and welcoming environment that supports child development and transitions. The center is described as a nurturing, family-like setting that goes above and beyond in providing quality care and education.

Caring and attentive staffexceptional teachersclean and modern facility
Address
41 W Hartford Rd, Newington, CT
Phone
(860) 521-0296
Lil` Blessings Academy Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8
Address
77 Suburban Avenue, Bridgeport, CT
Phone
(203) 330-1390
Mothers Day Out
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8
Address
35 Shelton Rd, Trumbull, CT
Phone
(203) 377-7518
Little Lamb Day Care Center- Household Of Faith
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8
Address
431 Hallett St, Bridgeport, CT
Phone
(203) 332-0911
First Church Of Christ Preschool
Church Daycare
4.8

First Church of Christ Preschool in Wethersfield is a religious facility with a 4.8/5 Google rating. Reviews consistently praise the welcoming community, spiritual atmosphere, and quality programming. Parents highlight the preschool's involvement in the church community and special events like holiday pageants.

Warm and welcoming communitycaring staffPastor Todd Willard
Address
250 Main St, Wethersfield, CT
Phone
(860) 529-1575
Giant Steps Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Giant Steps Day Care (now Cadence Academy) in Pine Meadow receives universal praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents consistently highlight the staff's genuine care, warm environment, and the children's happiness, development, and school readiness. The center is described as exceptional compared to other daycare options in the area.

Caring and loving staff who treat children as their ownwarm and welcoming environmentchildren's happiness and confidence
Address
425 Main Street, Pine Meadow, CT
Phone
(860) 738-1270
Gianelli'S Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Gianelli's Early Learning Center receives nearly universal praise from parents, with 9 out of 10 recent reviews giving 5-star ratings. Parents consistently highlight the caring staff, quality education combining academics with life skills, homemade meals, and safe, clean environment. One former student noted strong academic preparation but expressed concerns about the religious (nun-led) atmosphere.

caring and loving staffstrong academic preparationlife skills instruction
Address
67 Round Hill Road, Middletown, CT
Phone
(860) 346-5765
Grammy'S Garden
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Grammy's Garden is highly praised by parents as a nurturing, educational facility where children feel safe and loved. Parents consistently highlight the warm, caring staff, strong communication through daily updates and photos, and well-rounded curriculum that supports developmental milestones. Families report significant peace of mind and describe the center as a trusted second home for their children.

Warm and caring staffexcellent communication with parentsnurturing educational environment
Address
8a Pasco Dr, East Windsor, CT
Phone
(860) 627-9123
Paraiso Infantil
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8
Address
45 Wadsworth Street, Hartford, CT
Phone
(860) 524-6853
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
Abcd At The Church Of The Holy Name Of Jesus
Church Daycare
4.7

Parents praise the daycare and church community highly. Reviews highlight the welcoming atmosphere, quality of care, and strong sense of community among parishioners. The facility and staff, particularly the priest and Mrs. Maryjean, receive consistent positive feedback.

Great daycare qualitywelcoming communitybeautiful facility
Address
1950 Barnum Avenue, Stratford, CT
Phone
(203) 385-1127
The First Academy
Church Daycare
4.7

The reviews are not for a daycare facility but for First Cathedral, a religious church facility in Bloomfield, Connecticut. Reviews consistently praise the welcoming atmosphere, spiritual leadership, and quality of the facility for church services and events.

Welcoming and loving atmosphereclean facilitykind and caring staff
Address
1151 Blue Hills Ave, Bloomfield, CT
Phone
(860) 243-6520
Knight Hall School & Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7
Address
411 Park Rd, West Hartford, CT
Phone
(860) 232-9015
Creative Kids Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Creative Kids Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents who appreciate the caring, compassionate staff and clean, safe facility. Parents highlight strong communication through daily reports, engaging educational activities and crafts, outdoor play space, and flexible early hours. The center has successfully supported children from infancy through preschool with a learning-focused environment.

Kind and compassionate staffdaily communication and updatesclean facility
Address
1456 Berlin Turnpike, Berlin, CT
Phone
(860) 828-0101
Creative Starts Learning Center - California Street
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Creative Starts Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents who describe it as a nurturing, educational environment where children thrive. Parents highlight the attentive, welcoming staff, strong leadership, and commitment to quality care evidenced by NAEYC accreditation. Children are reported to love attending and show measurable learning progress.

NAEYC certifiedattentive and welcoming staffsupportive management (Marta and Janell)
Address
61 California St, Stratford, CT
Phone
(203) 690-1595
Cheyenne'S Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Parents consistently praise Cheyenne's Early Learning Center for its caring and loving teachers, clean classrooms, and happy children. The administrative staff and owner are noted as involved, reliable, and willing to work with families. All reviews are 5-star ratings highlighting excellent overall care and experience.

caring and loving teachersclean classroomshappy children
Address
789 Reservoir Ave, Bridgeport, CT
Phone
(203) 380-2967
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
First Step Childcare & Christian Academy
Church Daycare
4.7

First Step Childcare & Christian Academy receives consistently high praise from parents who emphasize the caring staff, engaging learning environment, and family-oriented atmosphere. Parents highlight their children's happiness, academic growth, and the center's cleanliness and organization. Communication with parents through the HiMama app and staff attentiveness to individual children are frequently noted as strengths.

caring and loving staffengaging learning environmentchild happiness and academic growth
Address
95 Hamilton St, New Haven, CT
Phone
(203) 498-0812
Bright & Early Children'S Learning Centers II
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7
Address
274 Branford Rd, North Branford, CT
Phone
(203) 483-9000
Almost Home Childcare
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Almost Home Childcare receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the staff's warmth, professionalism, and ability to create a home-like environment within a larger facility. Parents report their children are happy, learning rapidly, and developing strong bonds with staff. The center is noted for its variety of activities, flexible hours, and regular communication with parents about their child's progress.

Trustworthy and reliable staffwarm and friendly environmentimproved social skills and learning
Address
4 Circle Dr, Wallingford, CT
Phone
(203) 294-4466
Rising Stars
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Rising Stars is highly praised by parents for its caring, attentive staff and director Renee, who create a warm, home-like environment. Children show consistent academic and social development, including early literacy and language skills. Parents appreciate the reasonable pricing, flexible hours (7am-6pm), and personalized attention that makes kids feel valued rather than like 'just a number.'

Caring and attentive director (Renee) and staffwarm home-like atmospherestrong curriculum with academic preparation for preschool/kindergarten
Address
150 Burnham Street, South Windsor, CT
Phone
(860) 528-7529
Trinity Christian School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7
Address
180 Park Ave, Windsor, CT
Phone
(860) 688-2008 EXT 122
Rainbow Center For Children And Families
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Rainbow Center for Children and Families receives consistently high praise from parents for its caring staff, quality education, and inclusive learning environment. Parents highlight the center's ability to accommodate diverse family schedules and support children's developmental growth across multiple age groups. The facility is noted for its engaging curriculum and warm, nurturing atmosphere.

Caring and knowledgeable staffstrong pre-K preparation for kindergarteninclusive and multi-disciplinary curriculum
Address
80 Garden St, Wethersfield, CT
Phone
(860) 529-5229

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Frequently asked questions

There are 1,361 all daycares across Connecticut. Browse by city to find options near you.
All licensed daycare facilities in Connecticut are listed in our directory. You can also verify a facility's license status through Connecticut's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities must meet state standards for safety, health, staff-to-child ratios, and staff qualifications.
When comparing daycare options in Connecticut, consider:
  • Licensing status and inspection history
  • Staff-to-child ratios (Connecticut sets minimum requirements by age group)
  • Staff qualifications and training
  • Safety measures and facility cleanliness
  • Parent reviews and Google ratings
  • Curriculum and daily schedule
  • Location, hours, and cost
Daycare costs in Connecticut vary by location, child's age, and facility type. Full-time center-based care typically ranges from $150 to $400+ per week. Infant care is generally more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Urban areas tend to have higher costs than rural areas.