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Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Essex, CT

Compare 2 child daycare & preschools in Essex. Average rating: 5/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Essex, Connecticut at a glance

Programs
2
Avg rating
5/5
Parent reviews
25
Top rated (4.5+)
1

Essex has 2 licensed child daycare & preschools with 25 parent reviews averaging 5/5.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Essex

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
    Essex Pre-School Ltd
    4.5 score
    5(5)

    33 Prospect Street First Cong Church, Essex, CT · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 25 children

    Essex Preschool receives consistently high praise from parents and visitors for its positive, family-like environment and strong leadership. Parents highlight the caring, welcoming staff, comprehensive developmental approach, and their children's quick progress and happiness at the center.

    Positive and comforcoming environmentcaring and welcoming teachersstrong leadership and experienced directorcomprehensive educational program supporting social/emotional/academic development

Rating Distribution

Based on 1 daycares with Google ratings in Essex

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

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Essex (25–76 children)

Small

up to 30 children

1

Medium

31–75 children

0

Large

76–150 children

1

Very Large

150+ children

0

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Essex based on parent reviews

Essex Pre-School Ltd

5(5)

33 Prospect Street First Cong Church, Essex, CT

Essex Preschool receives consistently high praise from parents and visitors for its positive, family-like environment and strong leadership. Parents highlight the caring, welcoming staff, comprehensive developmental approach, and their children's quick progress and happiness at the center.

Positive and comforcoming environmentcaring and welcoming teachersstrong leadership and experienced director

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Child Daycare & Preschools in Essex, Connecticut

There are 2 child daycare & preschools in Essex, Connecticut. 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 Essex have an average rating of 5 out of 5 across 1 rated facilities, with 100% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 5 stars. Our analysis covers 25 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Essex, 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 Essex

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Essex Pre-School Ltd
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Essex Preschool receives consistently high praise from parents and visitors for its positive, family-like environment and strong leadership. Parents highlight the caring, welcoming staff, comprehensive developmental approach, and their children's quick progress and happiness at the center.

Positive and comforcoming environmentcaring and welcoming teachersstrong leadership and experienced director
Address
33 Prospect Street First Cong Church, Essex, CT
Phone
(860) 767-2442
Kindercare Learning Center #070212
Child Daycare & Preschools

KinderCare Learning Center #070212 in Essex, Connecticut has received exclusively positive feedback from parents. All reviews rate the facility 5/5 stars, praising the caring and attentive staff, strong educational curriculum, and excellent communication from leadership. Parents report significant developmental progress in their children across multiple areas including language, social skills, and learning.

Kind and attentive teachersresponsive Director Joann and A
Address
158 Westbrook Road, Essex, CT
Phone
(860) 767-1072

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Frequently asked questions

There are 2 child daycare & preschools daycares in Essex, Connecticut. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Essex have an average Google rating of 5 out of 5 across 1 rated facilities. About 100% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Essex, 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
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 Essex for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Essex 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.