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Best Daycare Centers in Hartford, VT

Compare 15 daycare centers in Hartford. Average rating: 4.71/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Hartford, Vermont at a glance

Daycares
15
Avg rating
4.71/5
Parent reviews
19
Top rated (4.5+)
5

Hartford offers 15 licensed daycares, 7 of which have public ratings averaging 4.71/5.5 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 71% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around the 05001 zip code, averaging 5 stars across 9 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Hartford

Ranked using a weighted score that combines Google rating with the number of parent reviews — daycares with more reviews rank higher than those with a high rating but few reviews. Last updated: March 2026.

  1. 1
    Potter'S House School
    4.26 score
    4.4(9)

    1615 Maple Street, Hartford, VT · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 28 children

    Potter's House School is highly regarded as a community resource offering childcare services, before/after school programs, summer programs, and food assistance. Parents praise the clean facilities, friendly staff, and well-organized events. The center is noted for its strong community involvement and support for families.

    Before and after school programssummer programsfood programsclean facilities

Rating Distribution

Based on 7 daycares with Google ratings in Hartford

4.5 - 5.0
5
4.0 - 4.4
1
3.0 - 3.9
1
Below 3
0

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Hartford, based on parent reviews

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.9avg rating
13 daycares · 6 rated

Before or After School Daycare

3.6avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Headstart Programs

No ratings yet
1 daycares

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Hartford zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
050019
5
5

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Hartford (15–60 children)

Small

up to 30 children

9

Medium

31–75 children

6

Large

76–150 children

0

Very Large

150+ children

0

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Hartford based on parent reviews

Babble On Day Care Incorporated

5(2)

544 Sykes Mountain Avenue, Hartford, VT

One parent highlights the staff's attentiveness to physical and emotional needs, along with consistent daily and weekly updates that support the child's growth. Another family notes that four of five children attended, with fond memories persisting long after their time there, describing it as the best in the area.

attentive staffemotional and physical caredaily and weekly updates

Green Mountain Children'S Center INC

5(2)

92 Farmvu Drive, Hartford, VT

Green Mountain Children'S Center Infant

5(2)

92 Farm View Drive, Hartford, VT

Potter'S House School

4.4(9)

1615 Maple Street, Hartford, VT

Potter's House School is highly regarded as a community resource offering childcare services, before/after school programs, summer programs, and food assistance. Parents praise the clean facilities, friendly staff, and well-organized events. The center is noted for its strong community involvement and support for families.

Before and after school programssummer programsfood programs

World Of Discovery II

5

1177 North Hartland Road, Hartford, VT

Aurora Day Care

5

1187 Christian Street, Hartford, VT

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Daycare types in Hartford

Child Daycare & Preschools 13Headstart Programs 1Before or After School Daycare 1

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Daycare Centers in Hartford, Vermont

There are 15 daycare centers in Hartford, Vermont. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.

Based on Google reviews, daycares in Hartford have an average rating of 4.71 out of 5 across 7 rated facilities, with 71% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.9 stars. Our analysis covers 19 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Hartford, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.

All Daycare Centers in Hartford

Showing 15 results

World Of Discovery II
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
1177 North Hartland Road, Hartford, VT
Phone
(802) 698-8367
Quality
Aurora Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
1187 Christian Street, Hartford, VT
Phone
(802) 296-2077
Babble On Day Care Incorporated
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

One parent highlights the staff's attentiveness to physical and emotional needs, along with consistent daily and weekly updates that support the child's growth. Another family notes that four of five children attended, with fond memories persisting long after their time there, describing it as the best in the area.

attentive staffemotional and physical caredaily and weekly updates
Address
544 Sykes Mountain Avenue, Hartford, VT
Phone
(802) 295-4839
Green Mountain Children'S Center INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
92 Farmvu Drive, Hartford, VT
Phone
(802) 296-2296
Green Mountain Children'S Center Infant
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
92 Farm View Drive, Hartford, VT
Phone
(802) 296-2296
Potter'S House School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Potter's House School is highly regarded as a community resource offering childcare services, before/after school programs, summer programs, and food assistance. Parents praise the clean facilities, friendly staff, and well-organized events. The center is noted for its strong community involvement and support for families.

Before and after school programssummer programsfood programs
Address
1615 Maple Street, Hartford, VT
Phone
(802) 296-8400
Quality
Green Mountain Childrens Center Hartford After School Program
Before or After School Daycare
3.6

Feedback for this program is mixed, with some parents expressing high satisfaction regarding educational activities and daily photo updates, while others report significant issues with communication protocols, mandatory fundraising, and rigid financial policies. Specific complaints highlight a lack of direct contact regarding child-specific needs, opaque requirements found only in handbooks, and punitive fees for early closures during weather events. Due to the small number of reviews, these perspectives represent individual experiences rather than a broad consensus.

daily photo updateseducational activitiesfun activities
Address
2300 Christian Street, Hartford, VT
Phone
(802) 296-2296
Dothan Brook School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
2300 Christian Street, Hartford, VT
Phone
(802) 295-8647
Quality
Upper Valley Waldorf School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
80 Bluff Road, Hartford, VT
Phone
(802) 296-2496
Quality
Hartford After School Programoqs
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
304 Dody Lane, Hartford, VT
Phone
(802) 296-2296
White River School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
102 Pine Street, Hartford, VT
Phone
(802) 295-8650
Quality
Creative Lives Afterschool Program (Clasp)
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
102 Pine Street, Hartford, VT
Phone
(802) 359-4950
Midvermont Christian Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
399 West Gilson Avenue, Hartford, VT
Phone
(802) 295-6800
Quality
Northwoods Head Start
Headstart Programs
Address
95 Templeton Avenue, Hartford, VT
Phone
(802) 295-1122
Ottauquechee School Prekindergarten
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
304 Dody Lane, Hartford, VT
Phone
(802) 295-8654
Quality

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Frequently asked questions

There are 15 all daycares in Hartford, Vermont. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Hartford have an average Google rating of 4.71 out of 5 across 7 rated facilities. About 71% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Hartford, consider visiting facilities in person and checking:
  • Licensing status with Vermont's regulatory agency
  • Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in Vermont)
  • Safety measures and cleanliness
  • Daily routines and educational curriculum
  • Parent reviews and ratings
  • Location and hours that fit your schedule
Hartford offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 13 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 1 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 1 facilities
Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.
Daycare costs in Vermont typically range from $200 to $400 per week for full-time care, depending on the child's age, facility type, and location within the state. Infant care tends to be more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Contact individual facilities in Hartford for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Hartford must be licensed by Vermont's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities are required to meet standards for safety, health, staff qualifications, and staff-to-child ratios. You can verify a facility's license status through your state's licensing database.