10 Child Daycare & Preschools in Ellington, Connecticut
Browse all 10 child daycare & preschools in Ellington, Connecticut. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Ellington
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.
- 1Little House In The Country Child Care Center4.55 score5(6)
2 Nutmeg Dr, Ellington, CT · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 98 children
Parents consistently praise Little House in the Country Child Care Center for its nurturing, clean environment and personalized care. The provider, Candi (also referred to as Candice/Ms. Candy), is highly regarded for developmental support, communication with parents, and creating a family-like atmosphere. Children show enthusiasm for attending and benefit from educational activities, outdoor play, and nutritious meals.
Personalized care and developmental supportexcellent communication with parentsclean and safe facilitybeautiful outdoor playground - 2Scotty'S Kiddy Korner Preschool & Daycare4.24 score4.3(20)
70 West Road, Ellington, CT · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 85 children
Parents consistently praise Scotty's Kiddy Korner for its caring, long-tenured staff who treat children like family. Multiple reviewers highlight strong curriculum, structured schedules, excellent communication, and a nurturing environment where children thrive both academically and socially. Parents report feeling confident leaving their children in this facility and describe it as more than just daycare—a true community and sanctuary.
Caring and attentive staff with many long-term employeesstrong educational curriculumstructured daily schedulesexcellent parent communication
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Highest rated daycares in Ellington based on parent reviews
Little House In The Country Child Care Center
2 Nutmeg Dr, Ellington, CT
Parents consistently praise Little House in the Country Child Care Center for its nurturing, clean environment and personalized care. The provider, Candi (also referred to as Candice/Ms. Candy), is highly regarded for developmental support, communication with parents, and creating a family-like atmosphere. Children show enthusiasm for attending and benefit from educational activities, outdoor play, and nutritious meals.
Scotty'S Kiddy Korner Preschool & Daycare
70 West Road, Ellington, CT
Parents consistently praise Scotty's Kiddy Korner for its caring, long-tenured staff who treat children like family. Multiple reviewers highlight strong curriculum, structured schedules, excellent communication, and a nurturing environment where children thrive both academically and socially. Parents report feeling confident leaving their children in this facility and describe it as more than just daycare—a true community and sanctuary.
Little Nursery School
154 Orchard St, Ellington, CT
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Child Daycare & Preschools in Ellington, Connecticut
There are 10 child daycare & preschools in Ellington, Connecticut. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.
When choosing a daycare in Ellington, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.
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Parents consistently praise Little House in the Country Child Care Center for its nurturing, clean environment and personalized care. The provider, Candi (also referred to as Candice/Ms. Candy), is highly regarded for developmental support, communication with parents, and creating a family-like atmosphere. Children show enthusiasm for attending and benefit from educational activities, outdoor play, and nutritious meals.
- Address
- 2 Nutmeg Dr, Ellington, CT
- Phone
- (860) 872-0252
- Address
- 154 Orchard St, Ellington, CT
- Phone
- (860) 871-2241
Parents consistently praise Scotty's Kiddy Korner for its caring, long-tenured staff who treat children like family. Multiple reviewers highlight strong curriculum, structured schedules, excellent communication, and a nurturing environment where children thrive both academically and socially. Parents report feeling confident leaving their children in this facility and describe it as more than just daycare—a true community and sanctuary.
- Address
- 70 West Road, Ellington, CT
- Phone
- (860) 870-9852
- Address
- 89 West Rd, Ellington, CT
- Phone
- (860) 368-0689
Preschool of the Arts - Ellington has received overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with 8 five-star reviews praising the dedicated staff, warm environment, and child development outcomes. However, one parent reported a significant decline in quality following a recent change in leadership, citing unprofessional management and daycare violations.
- Address
- 20 Church Street, Ellington, CT
- Phone
- (860) 871-7332
- Address
- 49 Main St, Ellington, CT
- Phone
- (860) 541-1293
- Address
- 135 West Rd,Bldg 3, Ellington, CT
- Phone
- (860) 896-5544
- Address
- 59 South Rd, Ellington, CT
- Phone
- (860) 937-3257
- Address
- 2 Abbott Rd, Ellington, CT
- Phone
- (860) 937-7836
- Address
- 12 Main St,Ste 4, Ellington, CT
- Phone
- (860) 454-4282
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