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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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New Haven Ymca Youth Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
52 Howe St, New Haven, CT
Phone
(203) 776-9622
Greenwich Family Ymca Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
2 St Roch Avenue, Greenwich, CT
Phone
(203) 869-3381
Ymca Meriden Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
66 Crown St, Meriden, CT
Phone
(203) 235-8906
Red Barn Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
125 Kelseytown Rd, Clinton, CT
Phone
(860) 669-7246
Norwalk Comm Child Development Laboratory School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

NOTE: Reviews appear to be for Norwalk Community College, not the listed daycare center. Reviews are overwhelmingly positive (all 5/5 ratings), praising helpful staff, clean facilities, affordable tuition, and dedicated professors. Students report a supportive environment that helps them succeed academically.

Helpful and friendly administrative staffclean facilitiesaffordable tuition
Address
188 Richards Avenue, Norwalk, CT
Phone
(203) 857-3381
Busy Beaver Extended Day Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Busy Beaver Extended Day Program receives mixed reviews. Most parents (8/10) praise the caring staff, educational foundation, and daily photo/video updates, reporting their children were well-prepared for kindergarten. However, two parents raised serious concerns about the owner Rose, citing billing practices and inconsistent staff, along with poor handling of a child's illness.

caring and loving teachersclean and welcoming facilitydaily photos and video updates
Address
347 Woodside Ave, Bridgeport, CT
Phone
(203) 372-9560
Learning Center At Piper'S Hill
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Parents consistently praise Learning Center at Piper's Hill as an excellent non-profit daycare with caring, attentive teachers and a welcoming environment. The facility offers strong value with included meals, snacks, and diapers, along with enrichment activities and clear parent communication. All reviewers report satisfied children and positive experiences across multiple years of enrollment.

Affordable pricing for services providednon-profit organizationincluded meals/snacks/diapers
Address
17 Roxbury Rd, Stamford, CT
Phone
(203) 968-2468
Long Hill United Methodist Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
6358 Main St, Trumbull, CT
Phone
(203) 268-8434
Granby School Age Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

The reviews provided are for a YMCA facility, not the Granby School Age Child Care daycare center. The reviews praise the YMCA's extensive amenities, cleanliness, friendly staff, and affordable membership, though they do not specifically evaluate the daycare services offered.

Large facilitymultiple poolswell-maintained equipment
Address
97 Salmon Brook Street, Granby, CT
Phone
(860) 653-5524
Over The Rainbow
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Over the Rainbow receives mostly positive reviews praising staff dedication, caring environment, and developmental progress. However, two detailed 1-star reviews raise serious concerns about supervision, staff conduct, and care quality that contradict the positive feedback.

Caring and attentive staffgood communication via Brightwheels appflexible scheduling
Address
310 Broadway, Hamden, CT
Phone
(203) 287-0345
Growing Seeds Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
2 Trinity Place, Norwalk, CT
Phone
(203) 857-0708
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
Precious Memories Early Childhood Learning Center III
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Precious Memories has received mixed reviews. Positive reviews praise the teachers' kindness, loving atmosphere, and good care. However, negative reviews raise serious concerns about unprofessional management, inadequate supervision, policy non-compliance, and potential neglect of child safety and welfare.

Kind and loving staffwelcoming atmospheregood environment for children
Address
1332 North Ave, Bridgeport, CT
Phone
(203) 330-9131
Elle Em In Oh Pre
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Parents consistently praise ELLE EM IN OH PRE as the best daycare in Bridgeport, with multiple families using the facility for 8+ years and recommending it to friends and family. The owner Ms. Bee and stable staff are noted for genuine care, attentiveness, and strong relationships with children that extend beyond enrollment. Parents report feeling assured about their children's safety and wellbeing while at work.

Caring and attentive staffstable staff retentionowner genuinely invested in children's wellbeing
Address
1944 Boston Ave, Bridgeport, CT
Phone
(203) 333-9740
Cdi Head Start - T.D. Ritter Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Parents praise CDI Head Start's staff for being welcoming, knowledgeable, and helpful. The center is noted for its quality curriculum, excellent teachers, and comprehensive support services. All reviews are highly positive with consistent 5-star ratings.

Friendly and welcoming front desk staffknowledgeable and helpful employeesexcellent teachers
Address
555 Windsor St, Hartford, CT
Phone
(860) 994-6414
Imagine Nation - A Museum Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Parents consistently praise Imagine Nation as an excellent early learning center that combines museum-style exhibits with structured preschool education. Reviewers highlight the engaging, hands-on learning environment, dedicated staff, and clean facility. Children reportedly enjoy attending and show growth both socially and academically.

Interactive and hands-on exhibitscreative educational activities (artscrafts
Address
1 Pleasant St, Bristol, CT
Phone
(860) 314-1400
Meriden Ymca Head Start
Headstart Programs
4.1

Meriden YMCA Head Start receives mostly positive reviews praising caring, patient teachers who know children by name and provide individualized attention. However, some parents report serious concerns about management communication, safety responsiveness, allergy accommodation, and administrative issues with enrollment and lost items.

Caring and patient teachersindividualized attention for students with special needstwo teachers per classroom
Address
398 Liberty St, Meriden, CT
Phone
(203) 238-9166
Manchester Community College
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

These reviews are about Manchester Community College, not a daycare center. The facility is praised as an excellent community college with strong academics, caring faculty, and good transfer agreements with universities.

Qualified and passionate teachersclean facilitiespleasant grounds
Address
1 Great Path, Manchester, CT
Phone
(860) 512-3272
The Learning Experience - New Haven
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Parents consistently praise The Learning Experience - New Haven for its nurturing, educational environment and compassionate, experienced staff. Children show strong developmental progress and parents report feeling confident in their safety and care. All reviews are 5-star ratings highlighting positive experiences across infant, toddler, and preschool age groups.

caring and attentive staffage-appropriate educational activitiesclear communication with parents
Address
520 Martin Luther King Blvd, New Haven, CT
Phone
(203) 507-2405
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
Capital Community College Laboratory School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

This listing appears to be mislabeled as a daycare; the reviews are actually for Capital Community College, a higher education institution in Hartford, Connecticut. Reviewers consistently praise the college's supportive environment, accessible staff, quality instruction, and resources for student success.

friendly and professional staffaccessible professors and academic counselorssupportive college environment
Address
950 Main Street, Hartford, CT
Phone
(860) 906-5238
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
Hartford Neighborhood Centers
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1
Address
38 Lawrence St, Hartford, CT
Phone
(860) 251-6517
Once Upon A Time Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Once Upon a Time Development Center in Milford, Connecticut receives consistently positive feedback from parents. All recent reviews are 5-star ratings praising the caring and attentive staff, clean facilities, educational activities, and the owner Gina's knowledgeable leadership. Parents particularly appreciate the live camera access, open communication, and supportive environment that helps children build confidence and develop.

caring and attentive staffclean and well-maintained facilitieseducational and enriching activities
Address
326 W Main St, Milford, CT
Phone
(203) 882-0983
Farnam Nursery School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1
Address
162 Fillmore St, New Haven, CT
Phone
(203) 562-9194
Explorers Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Explorers Learning Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the compassionate staff, strong community atmosphere, and quality educational activities. Parents highlight the director Sheryl Konnik's leadership and dedication, including keeping the center open during pandemic lockdowns. One parent reported a negative experience with their child experiencing anxiety and sleep difficulties during a brief 4-day enrollment.

Compassionate and knowledgeable staffstrong sense of communitysupportive of developmental milestones and special needs
Address
30 C Progress Avenue, Seymour, CT
Phone
(203) 881-5437
Red Balloon
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Red Balloon Children's Center receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the staff's supportiveness, clear communication, and play-based learning approach. However, a couple of negative reviews cite concerns about staff supervision, bullying incidents, and perceived lack of compassion. Overall experiences vary significantly between families.

supportive and compassionate staffclear communicationplay-based learning model
Address
7 Park Street, Stafford, CT
Phone
(860) 684-6985
Greenknoll Children'S Center Annex
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

These reviews are not for a daycare center but for a YMCA fitness facility in Brookfield, Connecticut. The reviews praise the facility's extensive amenities, cleanliness, and friendly staff, with particular emphasis on swimming programs and fitness equipment.

Extensive amenities including multiple poolsfitness equipmentclasses for all ages
Address
60 Old New Milford Rd, Brookfield, CT
Phone
(203) 775-2840
Nitzan Nursery School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Nitzan Nursery School receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, who praise the caring staff, small class sizes, and play-based learning environment led by Director Amy. One dissenting review criticizes the school's kindergarten preparation, staff qualifications, and high costs. The facility appears to excel at emotional support and inclusive practices, though there is disagreement about academic readiness.

Attentive and caring staffDirector Amy is respon
Address
109 East Ave, Norwalk, CT
Phone
(203) 838-6019

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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.