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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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Lil Critters Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
10 Lewis St, Norwalk, CT
Phone
(203) 847-4220
First Presbyterian Church Nursery School
Church Daycare
Address
37 Lafayette Place, Greenwich, CT
Phone
(203) 869-7782
Building Blocks Early Learning Center - Wilton
Child Daycare & Preschools

Building Blocks Early Learning Center in Wilton receives unanimous five-star reviews from parents who praise the engaged, caring teaching staff and strong curriculum. Parents consistently report their children are excited to attend, well-cared for, and making developmental progress in a clean, welcoming environment. Director Wendy and the teaching staff are commended for personal attention to each child and strong parent communication.

Caring and engaged teachers who
Address
59 Danbury Rd, Wilton, CT
Phone
(203) 529-3594
Valley Ymca School Age Child Care-Shelton
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
418 River Rd, Shelton, CT
Phone
(203) 736-9662
The Center Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
84 Danbury Rd, Wilton, CT
Phone
(203) 563-9360
School Age Program - Huckleberry Hill
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
100 Candlewood Lake Road, Brookfield, CT
Phone
(203) 740-8165
Kids Club
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1407 Melville Ave, Fairfield, CT
Phone
(203) 543-8000
Kids Of Chatham Org @ East Hampton Middle School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
19 Childs Rd, East Hampton, CT
Phone
(860) 267-1049
Kids Korner At Snow School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
299 Wadsworth St, Middletown, CT
Phone
(860) 346-6903
Ymca School Age - Joel School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
Glenwood Circle, Clinton, CT
Phone
(860) 575-7552
Kids Korner At Macdonough School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
66 Spring St, Middletown, CT
Phone
(860) 704-0604
Kids' Korner @ East Haddam Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
Address
45 Joe William Rd, Moodus, CT
Phone
(860) 873-5194
Tender Care Learning Center- Middletown
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise Building Blocks Middletown for its caring, dedicated staff who create a nurturing and safe environment where children thrive academically and emotionally. All reviewers report high satisfaction with teacher quality, cleanliness, communication, and their children's enthusiasm for attending. Multiple parents note significant child development gains and describe feeling confident leaving their children in the center's care.

Dedicated and caring staffsafe and clean facilitiesstrong child development and learning
Address
800 East Street, Middletown, CT
Phone
(860) 632-2014
The Learning Experience - Cromwell
Child Daycare & Preschools

The Learning Experience - Cromwell receives exclusively positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, welcoming staff and strong academic curriculum. Parents consistently highlight the emotional security their children feel, with staff members forming meaningful connections and maintaining strong communication with families. The new director Melissa is credited with implementing positive changes that have improved the center.

Caring and welcoming staffstrong teacher-child relationshipsacademic progress (reading
Address
181 Shunpike Rd, Cromwell, CT
Phone
(860) 316-2766
Middletown Cooperative Preschool
Church Daycare
Address
440 West St, Middletown, CT
Phone
(860) 344-0099
Phelps Ingersoll Ctr For Children @ Mcdonough
Before or After School Daycare
Address
66 Spring St, Middletown, CT
Phone
(860) 343-6227
Montessori Circle Of Friends
Church Daycare
Address
25 W Main St, Chester, CT
Phone
(860) 526-9995
Kid'S Korner @ Wesley School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
Wesleyan Hills Road, Middletown, CT
Phone
(860) 343-9171
Pattycakes Learning Center
Church Daycare
Address
262 Main St, Oakville, CT
Phone
(860) 274-5995
School Age Program - Barkhamsted
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
67 Ripley Hill Rd, Pleasant Valley, CT
Phone
(860) 605-3397
Kindercare Learning Center #070292
Child Daycare & Preschools

KinderCare Learning Center #070292 in Torrington receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, attentive staff and warm, nurturing environment. Parents consistently highlight excellent communication through daily photos and app updates, as well as strong developmental support across academics, social skills, and emotional growth.

Caring and dedicated staffdaily photo/communication updateswarm and welcoming environment
Address
1260 Winsted Rd, Torrington, CT
Phone
(860) 496-8687
School Age Program- Mitchell Elementary School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
14 School St, Woodbury, CT
Phone
(203) 263-8087
Kids First
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
151 Main St N, Bethlehem, CT
Phone
(203) 266-6577
Berlin Ymca At Hubbard Before/After Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
139 Grove St, East Berlin, CT
Phone
(860) 357-2717
Cos Cob Community Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
54 Bible St, Cos Cob, CT
Phone
(203) 661-0182
Sugar Plum Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
40 Mallane Lane, Naugatuck, CT
Phone
(203) 723-9844
Noroton Presbyterian Nursery School
Church Daycare
Address
2011 Post Road, Darien, CT
Phone
(203) 655-3223
Glenville Child Care
Before or After School Daycare
Address
33 Riversville Rd, Greenwich, CT
Phone
(203) 531-4278
The Learning Experience
Child Daycare & Preschools

The Learning Experience in Newtown receives consistently excellent feedback from parents who praise the caring and communicative staff, strong academic preparation for kindergarten, and safe, loving environment. Parents report their children are happy, engaged, and develop important skills across multiple years of enrollment. The center's curriculum, leadership, and flexibility with family needs are frequently highlighted as standout qualities.

caring and loving staffstrong academic curriculumexcellent kindergarten preparation
Address
274 S Main St, Newtown, CT
Phone
(203) 304-9130
Building Blocks Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools

Building Blocks Early Learning Center in Stamford receives consistently high praise from parents. All 10 reviews rate the facility 5/5 stars, with parents highlighting caring and attentive teachers, strong child development, and a warm, nurturing environment where children are happy to attend.

caring and loving teachersstrong teacher-child relationshipschild development and learning
Address
72 Camp Avenue, Stamford, CT
Phone
(203) 517-9769

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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.