
Browse 1,361 daycare centers across Connecticut. Find licensed daycare centers, compare options by city, and choose the best childcare for your family.
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.
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.
| Daycare Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Childcare & Pre-school | 1,138 |
| Headstart Programs | 32 |
| Religious / Church Based Daycare | 85 |
| Before or After School | 106 |
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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