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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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Greenknoll Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Note: Reviews provided are for a YMCA facility, not the daycare center listed. The reviews cannot be used to assess Greenknoll Children's Center. No actual daycare reviews are available for this location.

Unable to determine - reviews are for a different facility
Address
2 Huckleberry Hill Rd, Brookfield, CT
Phone
(203) 775-4444
Clc William Pitt
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

CLC William Pitt receives mixed reviews. While some parents praise it as the best daycare in Stamford with great teachers, others report serious concerns about inconsistent security protocols, teacher conduct issues, and inadequate handling of children with behavioral challenges.

Caring and attentive teacherspositive long-term memories from former studentsgood preschool program
Address
195 Hillandale Ave, Stamford, CT
Phone
(203) 967-6960
Bright & Early Children'S Learning Centers
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Bright & Early receives mixed reviews with the majority (7 of 9) giving 5-star ratings praising the infant and toddler programs, caring staff, clean facilities, and outdoor playground. However, two 1-star reviews cite serious concerns about a specific preschool classroom teacher being rude and verbally abusive, leading to multiple families leaving, along with complaints about staffing inconsistency and hidden fees.

caring and loving staffexperienced infant teachers
Address
2626 Albany Ave, West Hartford, CT
Phone
(860) 236-2626
Congregation B'Nai Israel Nursery School
Church Daycare
4.1
Address
2710 Park Avenue, Bridgeport, CT
Phone
(203) 335-5058
Abcd Inner City Children'S Daycare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

This appears to be reviews for Alliance for Community Empowerment, Inc., a social services organization, not the ABCD Inner City Children's Daycare Center. Reviews consistently praise staff members for their professionalism, compassion, and dedication in assisting clients with various programs including mortgage assistance. Parents/clients highlight the efficient processes and positive attitudes of employees.

Professional and compassionate staffefficient and organized processesstaff members go above and beyond to help clients
Address
1070 Park Avenue, Bridgeport, CT
Phone
(203) 366-8241
Bridges School Early Childhood Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
296 Valley Rd, Cos Cob, CT
Phone
(203) 637-0204
Kingdom'S Little Ones Academy
Church Daycare
4
Address
729 Union Ave, Bridgeport, CT
Phone
(203) 330-1467
Bunny Village Child Care And Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Parents consistently praise Bunny Village for its caring, attentive staff and individualized attention to each child's development. The center is noted for strong communication with parents, engaging programs, and creating a supportive environment where children thrive. Multiple families report long-term enrollment across multiple children, indicating high satisfaction and trust.

Patient and dedicated staffindividualized child development supportdaily communicati
Address
215 Bridgeport Ave, Shelton, CT
Phone
(203) 924-2737
Myrta Daycare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
75 Zion St, Hartford, CT
Phone
(860) 308-2417
Carelot Clubhouse - Winthrop
Before or After School Daycare
4
Address
74 Grove St, New London, CT
Phone
(860) 912-1639
New Beginnings Early Learning Center
Before or After School Daycare
4
Address
70 Forest Street, Hartford, CT
Phone
(860) 597-1573
Ymca Child Care @ Noah Webster
Before or After School Daycare
4
Address
5 Cone St, Hartford, CT
Phone
(860) 695-5421
Honey Bee Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
250 River Rd, Shelton, CT
Phone
(203) 538-5528
Open Arms Preschool Channel 3 Kids Camp
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Open Arms Preschool Channel 3 Kids Camp receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the fun activities, safe environment, and friendly staff. However, one recent review raises concerns about cleanliness, facility maintenance, food quality, and supervision of children with special needs.

Fun activitiessafe environmentgreat staff
Address
73 Times Farm Rd, Andover, CT
Phone
(860) 742-2267
Little Farmers Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Little Farmers Child Care Center receives predominantly positive reviews praising the quality of care, teaching staff, cleanliness, and unique farm-based curriculum. One parent raised concerns about the center's handling of children with special needs, citing insufficient staff training despite advertising such services.

Experienced and consistent teachersexceptional cleanliness and hygiene practicesfarm animal interaction and learning opportunities
Address
2 Anthony Road, Tolland, CT
Phone
(860) 817-0933
Meriden Ymca Little Hounds Preschool At Hanover
Before or After School Daycare
4

Meriden YMCA Little Hounds Preschool receives mostly high praise for caring, dedicated staff and a nurturing environment. However, two negative reviews cite serious hygiene concerns including pest issues and cleanliness problems. The majority of parents report feeling confident in the daycare's safety and support, particularly noting the director Heather and staff's ability to address individual child needs.

Caring and dedicated stafffamily-oriented environmentst
Address
208 Main St, Meriden, CT
Phone
(203) 235-6359 EXT 13
Holly Hill Child Development & Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
308 Peck Ln, Orange, CT
Phone
(203) 799-6300
Easterseals Children Academy West Campus
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
22 Tompkins St, Waterbury, CT
Phone
(203) 757-7012
Meriden Ymca Lil Rascals
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Meriden YMCA Lil Rascals receives mostly positive reviews praising caring, attentive staff and a nurturing environment, though two negative reviews raise significant concerns about cleanliness, pest issues, and health safety practices.

caring and patient teachersstrong communication with parentsindividualized support for children with special needs
Address
43 Swain Ave, Meriden, CT
Phone
(203) 630-0039
Gateway Community College Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Reviews describe Gateway Community College Early Learning Center as a well-maintained facility with friendly, helpful staff and a pleasant learning environment. Parents praise the building's cleanliness, modern design, and supportive academic community.

Beautifulwell-maintained buildingfriendly and helpful staff
Address
20 Church St, New Haven, CT
Phone
(203) 285-2131
Bright Start Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Bright Start Child Care in Wolcott is highly praised by parents for its nurturing, family-run environment and attentive staff. Parents consistently report that children are happy, engaged in learning, and well-cared for across all age groups from infants through pre-K. The facility is noted for cleanliness, transparency, and strong communication with families.

Caring and attentive staffclean facilityfamily-run atmosphere
Address
1790 Meriden Rd, Wolcott, CT
Phone
(203) 879-2728
Team - Egan Center
Headstart Programs
4

Reviews praise TEAM - Egan Center for its clean, well-maintained facilities and welcoming atmosphere. The center offers various programs including karate lessons and has ample space with multiple classrooms and a gym. Reviewers consistently recommend the location.

Clean facilitiesfriendly staffwelcoming atmosphere
Address
35 Matthews St, Milford, CT
Phone
(203) 877-2849
Trinity College Comm Child Center- Campus Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Trinity College Community Child Center receives overwhelmingly positive reviews from most parents who praise the caring staff, clean facilities, and developmental support provided on a safe college campus. However, two parents reported serious concerns including unresponsive administration to safety issues, alleged teacher misconduct, and policy disputes that led to program dismissals.

Warm and nurturing staffclean facilitiessafe college campus environment
Address
300 Summit Street Clemens, Building, Hartford, CT
Phone
(860) 297-5207
Ywca Growing Tree Elc
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
195-205 Garden Street, Hartford, CT
Phone
(860) 548-2003
Trinity College Comm Child Center-Life Science
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Trinity College Community Child Center receives overwhelmingly positive reviews from most parents, who praise the clean facilities, warm staff, and developmental support. However, two negative reviews cite serious concerns including alleged staff misconduct, dismissive administration, facility maintenance issues, and violations of parental consent regarding child photos and medical testing practices.

Clean facilitieswarm and caring staffcollege campus learning en
Address
300 Summit Street Life Science, Building, Hartford, CT
Phone
(860) 297-2530
Wallingford Community Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
80 Wharton Brook Dr, Wallingford, CT
Phone
(203) 294-4176
Lollipop Tree Nursery School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
160 Mohegan Drive, West Hartford, CT
Phone
(860) 236-5748
Putnam School Readiness Child Care Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
33 Wicker St, Putnam, CT
Phone
(860) 963-6940
Country Kids Cc & Early L Ctr Of The Quiet Corner
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Country Kids CC & Early Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents, with all 10 reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring and passionate staff, safe learning environment, and strong communication through classroom cameras and daily updates. Children are reported to be happy, engaged, and showing developmental progress.

Caring and passionate staffowners actively involved on-sitesafe and nurturing environment
Address
37 Kennedy Dr, Putnam, CT
Phone
(860) 928-2588
Kid & Kaboodle Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
3 East Pkwy, Plainfield, CT
Phone
(860) 564-5581

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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.