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1 Child Daycare & Preschools in Chester, Connecticut

Browse all 1 child daycare & preschools in Chester, Connecticut. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Chester

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.

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    Valley-Shore Ymca School Age Program
    4.32 score
    4.4(20)

    23 Ridge Rd, Chester, CT · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 40 children

    Valley Shore YMCA School Age Program in Chester, CT receives consistently excellent feedback from parents. The program is praised for engaging activities, attentive staff, and a nurturing environment where children thrive both academically and socially. Parents report high satisfaction with safety measures, communication, and the overall summer camp experience.

    Engaging activities (swimmingrock climbingarcherygames)

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Highest rated daycares in Chester based on parent reviews

Valley-Shore Ymca School Age Program

4.4(20)

23 Ridge Rd, Chester, CT

Valley Shore YMCA School Age Program in Chester, CT receives consistently excellent feedback from parents. The program is praised for engaging activities, attentive staff, and a nurturing environment where children thrive both academically and socially. Parents report high satisfaction with safety measures, communication, and the overall summer camp experience.

Engaging activities (swimmingrock climbingarchery

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Child Daycare & Preschools in Chester, Connecticut

There are 1 child daycare & preschools in Chester, Connecticut, making up 50% of the 2 total childcare facilities in the city. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.

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

All Child Daycare & Preschools in Chester

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Valley-Shore Ymca School Age Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Valley Shore YMCA School Age Program in Chester, CT receives consistently excellent feedback from parents. The program is praised for engaging activities, attentive staff, and a nurturing environment where children thrive both academically and socially. Parents report high satisfaction with safety measures, communication, and the overall summer camp experience.

Engaging activities (swimmingrock climbingarchery
Address
23 Ridge Rd, Chester, CT
Phone
(860) 399-9622

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Frequently asked questions

There are 1 child daycare & preschools daycares in Chester, Connecticut, out of 2 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
When choosing a daycare in Chester, consider visiting facilities in person and checking:
  • Licensing status with Connecticut's regulatory agency
  • Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in Connecticut)
  • Safety measures and cleanliness
  • Daily routines and educational curriculum
  • Parent reviews and ratings
  • Location and hours that fit your schedule
Chester offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 1 facilities
  • Church 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 Connecticut 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 Chester for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Chester must be licensed by Connecticut'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.