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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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Town Of Enfield Child Development Center
Before or After School Daycare
4.3
Address
117 Post Office Rd, Enfield, CT
Phone
(860) 763-7003
Manchester Early Learning Center- Dartmouth Rd
Before or After School Daycare
4.3

Manchester Early Learning Center receives mostly positive feedback about staff quality, teaching, and programming. However, some parents report significant concerns about billing practices, customer service, and staffing consistency.

Kind and caring staffengaging teachersdiverse activities (STEM
Address
140 Dartmouth Rd, Manchester, CT
Phone
(860) 748-7126
Manchester Early Learning Center- Princeton St
Before or After School Daycare
4.3

Manchester Early Learning Center receives mostly positive reviews praising staff quality and programming, though two parents report significant concerns about billing practices and staffing issues. The facility offers comprehensive activities, meals, and homework help, but carries high costs.

Friendly and caring staffquality teachersdiverse activities (STEM
Address
141 Princeton St, Manchester, CT
Phone
(860) 647-3313
Manchester Early Learning Center @ Washington
Before or After School Daycare
4.3

Manchester Early Learning Center receives mostly positive feedback for its teachers, staff friendliness, and variety of activities and programs. However, some parents have raised concerns about high costs, billing practices, staffing consistency, and inflexible payment policies.

Caring and friendly staffengaging teachersdiverse activities (STEM
Address
94 Cedar St, Manchester, CT
Phone
(860) 952-4344
Indian Valley Ymca Rockville Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Indian Valley YMCA Rockville Child Care Center receives mixed reviews. Most parents praise the caring, dedicated staff, strong communication, developmental focus, and low turnover in infant/toddler rooms. However, a small number of parents report serious concerns including inadequate supervision, hygiene issues, potential injuries, and administrative problems with custody documentation.

Caring and dedicated staffexcellent communication with daily photos and updatesstrong developmental curriculum aligned with NAEYC standards
Address
23 Elm St, Vernon Rockville, CT
Phone
(860) 896-0584
The Smart Start Preschool & Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Parents consistently praise The Smart Start Preschool & Learning Center for its caring, attentive staff and engaging educational programs. The facility is noted for small class sizes, frequent communication with parents, diverse activities, and creating a happy, supportive environment where children enjoy attending.

caring and friendly staffsmall class sizesresponsive communication
Address
4133 Whitney Ave, Hamden, CT
Phone
(203) 660-7158
Star Cubs Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Several parents highlight Ms. Lana and her staff for providing a loving, clean, and inclusive environment that offers significant peace of mind through features like live camera feeds. Conversely, one review describes a distressing incident involving the owner's aggressive behavior toward a parent in the parking lot.

live classroom camera accessclean and well-maintained facilitycaring and attentive staff
Address
169 Main St, Meriden, CT
Phone
(203) 443-5451
Manchester Early Learning Center- Keeney St
Before or After School Daycare
4.3

Manchester Early Learning Center receives mostly positive reviews praising staff quality, activities, and programs. However, some parents report significant concerns about billing practices, administrative inflexibility, and staff turnover.

Friendly and caring staffengaging activities (STEMcrafts
Address
179 Keeney St, Manchester, CT
Phone
(860) 952-4288
Manchester Early Learning Center- Vernon St
Before or After School Daycare
4.3

Manchester Early Learning Center receives mostly positive feedback for its staff, teachers, and variety of activities and programs. However, some parents report significant concerns about billing practices, inflexible payment policies, staffing instability, and allergy accommodations.

Friendly and caring staff and teachersdiverse activities including STEM and sportsmeals provided
Address
250 Vernon St, Manchester, CT
Phone
(860) 952-4343
Tunxis Ctc Early Childhood Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Reviews praise the facility's application process, staff helpfulness, and caring instructors. However, many reviews appear to reference the community college rather than the early childhood center specifically, making it difficult to assess daycare-specific feedback.

Seamless application processhelpful and courteous staffcaring instructors
Address
271 Scott Swamp Rd, Farmington, CT
Phone
(860) 773-1350
Capitol Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Capitol Child Development Center receives overwhelmingly positive reviews praising caring staff, engaging curriculum, and supportive environment. However, one parent reported negative experiences with the preschool head teacher's handling of high-energy children and noted strict policies around masks, nutrition, and parent access.

Loving and communicative teachersengaging curriculumNAEYC accreditation
Address
450 Broad St, Hartford, CT
Phone
(860) 240-0330
Manchester Early Learning Center @ Preshool Bldg
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Manchester Early Learning Center receives mixed reviews with most parents praising the staff, teachers, and variety of activities offered. However, some parents have raised serious concerns about high costs, inflexible billing practices, and staffing issues.

Friendly and caring staffquality teachersvariety of activities (STEM
Address
80 Waddell Rd, Manchester, CT
Phone
(860) 647-9659
Bristol Preschool Child Care Center- West Street
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Bristol Preschool Child Care Center receives overwhelmingly positive reviews praising dedicated staff, strong educational curriculum, and excellent communication with parents. However, two negative reviews raise serious concerns about child safety, alleged abuse, staff dishonesty, and discriminatory practices toward children.

Warm and welcoming staffrobust and engaging curriculumindividualized attention to each child
Address
339 West St, Bristol, CT
Phone
(860) 314-0597
The Carrot Patch
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Recent parents highlight a nature-based curriculum with extensive outdoor exploration, including digging and playing in natural elements, alongside engaging academic, music, and art activities. Reviewers consistently describe the staff as caring, nurturing, and dedicated, creating a safe environment where children feel loved and curious. The few reviews available express high satisfaction with the program's focus on outdoor learning and teacher quality.

nature-based curriculumoutdoor classroomhands-on exploration (digging
Address
235 Johnson Rd, Hamden, CT
Phone
(203) 248-5433
Douglas Street Early Care & Education
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Douglas Street Early Care & Education receives mostly positive reviews (4.3/5 rating), with parents praising caring teachers, nurturing environment, and supportive services. However, one negative review raised serious concerns about staff qualifications and child care standards. Reviews highlight the center's play-based approach and assistance with family services.

Caring and wonderful teachersnurturing environmentplay-based learning (playtime
Address
170 Douglas St, Hartford, CT
Phone
(860) 560-5460
Manchester Early Learning Center @ Highland Park
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Manchester Early Learning Center receives mostly positive reviews praising staff quality and programming, though two parents reported significant concerns about administrative policies and staffing stability. The facility offers diverse activities, meals, and flexible scheduling but operates at a premium price point.

friendly and caring staffengaging teachersdiverse programming including STEM and running club
Address
397 Porter St, Manchester, CT
Phone
(860) 647-3430
Little Nursery School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Multiple parents highlight the school's affordability, excellent teachers, and strong kindergarten preparation, though one reviewer criticizes the staff for being impolite and providing insufficient adjustment time for children.

affordable tuitionfantastic teachersstrong kindergarten readiness
Address
154 Orchard St, Ellington, CT
Phone
(860) 871-2241
The Owl'S Nest Day School
Headstart Programs
4.3

One parent describes the center as a magical, warm, and safe environment where teachers acted like kid-whispering superheroes, making it their top comparison for other daycares. Another review notes that staff have been consistently kind since the child started at six months, resulting in strong peer relationships and advanced learning of basics.

warm and safe environmentjoyful atmospherededicated and kind teachers
Address
1620 Upper Maple St, Dayville, CT
Phone
(860) 774-4375
Woodbridge Child Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Reviewers highlight the center's extensive resources, including on-site gym and library access, nature trails, and community partnerships for specialized classes. Parents appreciate the nurturing staff, responsive leadership, and flexible hours, noting a successful turnaround after previous staff turnover.

caring and supportive teachersaccess to library and gymannual fire safety lessons
Address
4 Meetinghouse Ln, Woodbridge, CT
Phone
(203) 389-9118
Generali School Of Literature & The Arts
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Parents consistently praise Generali School of Literature & the Arts for its caring, professional staff and strong curriculum. Multiple reviewers highlight the teachers' attentiveness, passion, and ability to support children's development and special needs. The facility is noted for cleanliness and excellent communication with families.

Caring and professional staffstrong curriculumteacher stability and experience
Address
1625 Straits Tpke, Middlebury, CT
Phone
(203) 577-6900
The Ark Early Care & Education Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

The Ark has mixed reviews with strong praise from most parents about caring teachers, quality education, and positive child development, but serious concerns from parents of children with special needs regarding accommodation, communication, and staff conduct.

Caring and dedicated teachersstrong academic preparationclean and safe environment
Address
222 W Main St, Waterbury, CT
Phone
(203) 757-9917
Bristol Preschool Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Bristol Preschool Child Care Center receives overwhelmingly positive reviews, with parents praising the dedicated staff, individualized attention, and engaging curriculum. However, two negative reviews raise serious concerns about child safety, alleged abuse, staff dishonesty, and discriminatory practices toward children.

Warm and welcoming staffstrong communication with parents via secure appengaging and robust curriculum
Address
291 Burlington Ave, Bristol, CT
Phone
(860) 314-0597
Carousel Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Parents describe Carousel Preschool as a caring, family-like environment where children feel comfortable and receive strong academic preparation for kindergarten. However, a single negative review cites poor communication and unprofessional teacher behavior.

caring staffknowledgeable teachershelpful administration
Address
23 France St, Norwalk, CT
Phone
(203) 847-1276
Ymca Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

One parent highlights the kind and helpful staff, while another praises the program quality but notes significant communication issues regarding weather delays. A second review mentions the center's community contributions and positive staff interactions.

kind and helpful staffgreat programcommunity involvement
Address
30 High Street, Southington, CT
Phone
(860) 621-8130
Pleasant Valley Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Pleasant Valley Children's Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the play-based learning approach, dedicated teachers, and nurturing environment. The center emphasizes nature exploration, outdoor time, and social skill development. One review references a serious unspecified safety concern without details.

Play-based learningdedicated and caring teachersnature focus with daily outdoor time
Address
19 Church St N, New Hartford, CT
Phone
(860) 738-3211
Friends Center For Children
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Parents consistently praise Friends Center for Children as a high-quality, loving environment that prioritizes emotional intelligence and child development. Teachers are described as dedicated and caring, and the center is noted for its emergent curriculum, Quaker values, and strong sense of community. Multiple parents highlight the center's commitment to the whole child and family support.

Caring and attentive staffemergent curriculumemotional intelligence focus
Address
227 E Grand Ave, New Haven, CT
Phone
(203) 468-1966
Puddle Jumpers Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Parents describe this center-based facility as an exceptional and highly recommended daycare where children thrive. Reviewers highlight the owner's friendliness and a deeply hands-on approach that treats every child with care.

excellent servicehands-on careowner is nice
Address
19 Park Ave, Canaan, CT
Phone
(860) 824-7750
Scotty'S Kiddy Korner Preschool & Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Parents consistently praise Scotty's Kiddy Korner for its caring, long-tenured staff who treat children like family. Multiple reviewers highlight strong curriculum, structured schedules, excellent communication, and a nurturing environment where children thrive both academically and socially. Parents report feeling confident leaving their children in this facility and describe it as more than just daycare—a true community and sanctuary.

Caring and attentive staff with many long-term employeesstrong educational curriculumstructured daily schedules
Address
70 West Road, Ellington, CT
Phone
(860) 870-9852
Kaleidoscope Therapeutic Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

One parent highlights the program's amazing therapy services, highly trained staff, and compassionate leadership, while another praises the dedicated staff and parent involvement. Conversely, a different parent reports a negative experience involving unreturned emails from the director and missed start dates.

amazing therapy programhighly trained staffcompassionate leadership
Address
130 Old Town Rd, Vernon Rockville, CT
Phone
(860) 870-0594
Manchester Early Learning Center @ Robertson
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Manchester Early Learning Center receives mostly positive reviews praising staff quality and program variety, though a few parents report significant concerns about billing practices and staffing issues. The center offers comprehensive activities including meals, homework help, outdoor play, and enrichment programs, but operates at a higher price point.

Friendly and caring staffengaging teachersvaried activities (STEM
Address
65 North School St, Manchester, CT
Phone
(860) 748-7002

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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.