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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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Harris And Tucker School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Harris and Tucker School in Hamden receives strong positive feedback from parents, with most reviewers praising the caring staff, cleanliness, and organization. One reviewer is a former student with fond long-term memories of the facility. The center is consistently recommended as a reliable childcare option.

caring and helpful staff (particularly Miss Kim)clean and well-organized facilitydependable service
Address
412 Newhall St, Hamden, CT
Phone
(203) 787-5087
Learn & Play Christian Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4
Address
811 East Main Street, Branford, CT
Phone
(203) 488-4028
Good Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Parents consistently praise Good Child Development Center as a safe, clean, and nurturing environment with dedicated, caring staff who go above and beyond. The center is commended for its transparent communication with parents, in-house meals, spacious facilities, and strong developmental programs that prepare children well for kindergarten. Multiple families describe it as a true community and family-oriented experience.

Safe and secure facilityclean environmentdedicated and caring staff
Address
170 Old Point Rd, Milford, CT
Phone
(203) 874-8232
Lower Naugatuck Valley School Early Ch Ed
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Parents consistently praise this Boys and Girls Club location for its safe, clean environment and caring staff. Children are reported to be happy and engaged in activities, with parents appreciating strong communication and positive interactions with leadership. The facility is also noted as suitable for hosting events.

Safe environmentclean facilitykind and helpful staff
Address
80 Howard Avenue, Ansonia, CT
Phone
(203) 734-8609
Small World Learning & Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Small World Learning & Child Care Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, who praise the caring staff, professional environment, and quality education. Director Doreen is frequently highlighted for her personal attention to families. One parent reported poor communication and unresponsiveness to bullying concerns.

caring and professional staffwelcoming environmentwell-equipped facility
Address
257 Salmon Brook Street, Granby, CT
Phone
(860) 653-4639
Waterbury Ymca Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Parents praise the Waterbury YMCA Child Care Center's preschool program, highlighting strong teacher communication, individualized student support, and a nurturing environment where children thrive. The facility is noted as clean and well-maintained with excellent staff who are patient and helpful.

Patient and understanding teachersstrong parent communicationindividualized learning techniques
Address
136 West Main Street, Waterbury, CT
Phone
(203) 754-2181
Pandas Playmates
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

There is a critical data mismatch: the reviews provided are for the Wilton YMCA (a fitness and community center), not PANDAS PLAYMATES daycare. Based on available information, no parent reviews for PANDAS PLAYMATES daycare exist to summarize.

None mentioned for PANDAS PLAYMATES
Address
404 Danbury Road, Wilton, CT
Phone
(203) 762-8384
Valley-Shore Ymca School Age Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Valley Shore YMCA School Age Program in Chester, CT receives consistently excellent feedback from parents. The program is praised for engaging activities, attentive staff, and a nurturing environment where children thrive both academically and socially. Parents report high satisfaction with safety measures, communication, and the overall summer camp experience.

Engaging activities (swimmingrock climbingarchery
Address
23 Ridge Rd, Chester, CT
Phone
(860) 399-9622
Naugatuck Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4
Address
27 Carroll Street, Naugatuck, CT
Phone
(203) 720-7210
Kiddie Kampus Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Parents consistently praise Bright & Early Learning Center (formerly Kiddie Kampus) in Niantic for exceptional staff, warm leadership, and a nurturing learning environment. Children show enthusiasm for attending, and parents appreciate detailed communication, cleanliness, outdoor facilities, and strong emotional support. The center has maintained quality across multiple years and transitions.

Warm and accessible director and leadershipdedicated and caring staff wit
Address
245 Flanders Rd, Niantic, CT
Phone
(860) 691-0344
Mansfield Discovery Depot
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Mansfield Discovery Depot receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the friendly and caring staff, quality educational programming, and convenient amenities like meals and outdoor space. One parent noted concerns about classroom size, inconsistent teacher quality, frequent classroom transitions, and limited outdoor time on less favorable weather days.

friendly and professional staffquality educational curriculummeals provided
Address
50 Depot Rd, Storrs Mansfield, CT
Phone
(860) 487-0062
Ymca Of Greenwich At New Lebanon
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Reviews are predominantly positive, with members praising the Olympic-sized pool as the standout feature. Staff are consistently described as friendly, helpful, and dedicated. The facility is noted as older but well-maintained and clean with ongoing improvements.

Olympic-sized pool with excellent water quality and temperaturefriendly and helpful staffclean and well-maintained facilities
Address
25 Mead Ave, Greenwich, CT
Phone
(203) 869-3381
Valley Shore Ymca Sap @ Pierson School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Valley Shore YMCA SAP @ Pierson School receives consistently high praise from parents for its engaging summer camp and year-round programs. Parents highlight the variety of activities, dedicated and caring staff, excellent communication, and safe, nurturing environment that keeps children actively engaged and entertained.

Diverse activities (swimmingarcheryrock climbing
Address
75 E Main St, Clinton, CT
Phone
(860) 399-9622
Valley Shore Ymca Sch Age Prog-Goodwin School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Parents consistently praise Valley Shore YMCA's school-age and summer camp programs for engaging activities, excellent staff, and a nurturing environment. The program offers diverse activities including swimming, rock climbing, archery, and creative games, with strong communication and safety standards. Children attend repeatedly year after year and show genuine enthusiasm for the programs.

Diverse and engaging activities (swimmingarcheryrock climbing
Address
80 Old Boston Post Rd, Old Saybrook, CT
Phone
(860) 399-9622
Wilton Family Ymca Nursery School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Reviews consistently praise the Wilton YMCA as a community-centered facility with excellent staff and diverse programs for families. Parents highlight the quality of the preschool program, swim classes, summer camp, and youth sports, noting that their children have thrived and felt supported. The facility is described as clean, well-maintained, and fostering a welcoming atmosphere where families feel connected.

Excellent preschool staff and teachershigh-quality swim instruction and coacheswell-maintained facilities
Address
404 Danbury Rd, Wilton, CT
Phone
(203) 762-8384
Donna'S Little Doves Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Donna's Little Doves receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from long-term families who praise the caring staff, clean environment, and educational approach. Parents consistently describe it as a second home for their children with excellent security and hands-on learning activities. One parent expressed disappointment about the facility's policy not allowing pre-enrollment visits.

warm greeting of childrenfriendly and attentive staffclean and kid-friendly environment
Address
215 Warren Street, Bridgeport, CT
Phone
(203) 394-9997
Pride And Joy Learning Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Pride and Joy Learning Academy receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the dedicated teachers, strong educational foundation, and caring administration. However, one parent reported serious concerns including inadequate supervision of biting incidents, restrictive snack policies, and inappropriate language from the director toward their child.

Dedicated and caring teachersstrong emotional and educational developmentexcellent administration
Address
449 Silas Deane Highway, Wethersfield, CT
Phone
(860) 563-3747
Cdi Head Start - Bloomfield Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4
Address
1051 Blue Hills Ave, Bloomfield, CT
Phone
(860) 994-6397
Kid'S First Learning Center- Long Hill Cross Road
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Kid's First Learning Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, who praise the friendly staff, nurturing environment, and strong communication. Children are reported to be excited about attending and showing positive developmental progress. However, one parent reported serious concerns including staff behavior issues, communication problems, and alleged child safety incidents.

Friendly and trained staffexcellent communication with parentsnurturing environment
Address
216 Long Hill Cross Road, Shelton, CT
Phone
(203) 926-9998
Carrot Patch - Shoreline
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Parents consistently praise Carrot Patch for its nature-based, play-focused curriculum and caring staff. The program emphasizes outdoor learning, child-led exploration, and balanced development across emotional, physical, and cognitive areas. Multiple parents report high satisfaction and note their children are enthusiastic about attending.

Caring and compassionate staffnature-based outdoor educationchild-led learning approach
Address
2 Maple Ave, Clinton, CT
Phone
(203) 248-5433
North Haven Child Development Center (Front Building)
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

North Haven Child Development Center receives overwhelmingly positive reviews praising the owner Lauren, staff quality, safe environment, and educational curriculum. However, two recent negative reviews document serious concerns including failure to feed an 8-month-old infant twice and inadequate supervision practices during off-site activities.

Responsive and involved ownershipconsistent staff with low turnoversafe and clean facility
Address
20 Peck St, North Haven, CT
Phone
(203) 234-2334
Carrier Academy Of Learning
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Carrier Academy receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the caring staff, strong communication, and enriching environment. However, one parent reported significant enrollment mismanagement and communication failures regarding waitlist status.

Kind and caring staffresponsive communicationfrequent app updates about children's activities
Address
740 Plainville Ave, Farmington, CT
Phone
(860) 470-3736
Sunny Side Up Early Care Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4
Address
76 Maple Avenue, North Haven, CT
Phone
(203) 239-7395
Tlc Preschool Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Reviews consistently praise TLC Preschool Program's facility quality and amenities. Visitors highlight the clean, well-maintained venue with excellent parking and bright, airy spaces suitable for various events and activities.

Clean facilityample parkingbright lighting
Address
30 Greenfield Street, Wethersfield, CT
Phone
(860) 721-2957
Educational Playcare - Glastonbury
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Parents consistently praise BrightPath Glastonbury (formerly Educational Playcare) for its caring, engaged staff and supportive administration. Children show measurable growth in academics, social skills, and independence. The facility offers quality space, activities, and flexible scheduling that parents trust and appreciate.

Caring and attentive staffwelcoming atmospherestrong leadership
Address
1193 Hebron Ave, Glastonbury, CT
Phone
(860) 430-4964
My Little Rascals Too
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

My Little Rascals Too receives consistently high praise from parents who report their children are excited to attend and experiencing strong developmental growth. Parents highlight the caring, attentive staff, engaging educational activities, and excellent parent communication through a daily photo app. The facility is noted for maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment with flexible scheduling and reasonable pricing.

Caring and invested teacherschild enthusiasm and engagementdevelopmental milestone tracking
Address
1850 West St, Southington, CT
Phone
(860) 426-9933
Bright Morning Star Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
481 Brewster St, Bridgeport, CT
Phone
(203) 685-0181
Future Foundations Child Care Center
Church Daycare
4.3
Address
21 Fern Drive, Torrington, CT
Phone
(860) 489-7222
The Goddard School - Farmington
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Parents consistently praise The Goddard School - Farmington as an exceptional, loving, and educational environment where children thrive academically and socially. Staff are described as caring, competent, and genuinely invested in each child's development. The facility is noted for cleanliness, safety, enriching extracurricular activities, and strong communication with parents.

Caring and competent teacherschild development and academic growthenriching extracurricular activities (science
Address
6 Bridgewater Rd, Farmington, CT
Phone
(860) 674-4323
Manchester Early Learning Center- Middle Tpke W
Before or After School Daycare
4.3

Manchester Early Learning Center receives mixed reviews. Most parents praise the staff, teachers, and program quality with activities like STEM, crafts, and outdoor play. However, some parents report concerns about high costs, strict payment policies, and staff turnover.

Friendly and caring staffquality teachersdiverse activities (STEM
Address
579 Middle Tpke W, Manchester, CT
Phone
(860) 952-4286

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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.