24 Child Daycare & Preschools in Hamden, Connecticut
Browse all 24 child daycare & preschools in Hamden, Connecticut. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Hamden
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.
- 1Sunshine Preschool4.76 score5(16)
20 Augur St, Hamden, CT · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 38 children
Sunshine Preschool in Hamden receives perfect 5-star ratings from all parents, who consistently praise the caring staff, director Rachael/Leslie, and strong parent-child communication through daily photos and app updates. Parents report their children thrive academically and socially, with affordable pricing and flexible scheduling being additional highlights.
Caring and knowledgeable staffresponsive directorfrequent communication with parents via app and photosstrong curriculum and learning outcomes - 2Educare Learning Academy4.64 score5(9)
1911 State St, Hamden, CT · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 33 children
Educare Learning Academy receives consistently excellent feedback from parents who praise the caring, attentive staff and owner Maya for creating a nurturing, engaging environment. Parents highlight the bilingual education program, developmental progress in children, clean facilities, and the strong relationships built between staff and families. Many families have attended for multiple years and recommend the center highly.
Kind and caring staffbilingual educationclean facilities with outdoor play areachildren show advanced development and language skills - 3Mishkan Israel Nursery School4.62 score5(8)
785 Ridge Rd, Hamden, CT · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 88 children
Parents consistently praise The Learning Tree for its warm, nurturing environment and dedicated, long-tenured staff who provide excellent care and education. Families report children are happy, engaged, and developing well, with spacious facilities and daily outdoor play. Many families return year after year and describe feeling fortunate to have their children in this caring community.
Experienced and caring teacherswelcoming family-like environmentspacious and bright classroomsdaily outdoor play - 4Cuddle Time Day Care4.6 score4.8(15)
700 Hartford Tpke, Hamden, CT · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 64 children
Parents consistently praise Cuddle Time Day Care for its caring, professional staff and educational programming. Children show significant developmental progress across multiple areas including language, potty training, and social skills. The facility offers flexible hours, reasonable pricing, and a welcoming environment where families feel their children are well-supported.
Warm and caring staffexperienced teachers (Ms. JasmineMs. KarenMs. Paulette - 5Harris And Tucker School4.2 score4.4(5)
412 Newhall St, Hamden, CT · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 64 children
Harris and Tucker School in Hamden receives strong positive feedback from parents, with most reviewers praising the caring staff, cleanliness, and organization. One reviewer is a former student with fond long-term memories of the facility. The center is consistently recommended as a reliable childcare option.
caring and helpful staff (particularly Miss Kim)clean and well-organized facilitydependable servicepositive long-term impact on children - 6The Smart Start Preschool & Learning Center4.15 score4.3(5)
4133 Whitney Ave, Hamden, CT · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 59 children
Parents consistently praise The Smart Start Preschool & Learning Center for its caring, attentive staff and engaging educational programs. The facility is noted for small class sizes, frequent communication with parents, diverse activities, and creating a happy, supportive environment where children enjoy attending.
caring and friendly staffsmall class sizesresponsive communicationfrequent photo updates - 7Over The Rainbow4.13 score4.2(10)
310 Broadway, Hamden, CT · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 50 children
Over the Rainbow receives mostly positive reviews praising staff dedication, caring environment, and developmental progress. However, two detailed 1-star reviews raise serious concerns about supervision, staff conduct, and care quality that contradict the positive feedback.
Caring and attentive staffgood communication via Brightwheels appflexible schedulingaffordable pricing - 8Young Hearts Day Care Center3.88 score3.8(7)
143 Leeder Hill Dr, Hamden, CT · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 39 children
Young Hearts Day Care Center receives mixed reviews. Positive reviews praise excellent teaching, developmental progress, good communication via the ChildPilot app, and caring staff. However, negative reviews cite management instability, frequent closures, poor child comfort practices, health/illness issues, sudden policy changes, and unprofessional communication.
Educational curriculumdevelopmental progress in social and communication skillsconvenient drop-in care optionsChildPilot app for daily updates - 9Rhyme Time Learning Center3.88 score3.8(7)
131 Leeder Hill Dr, Hamden, CT · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 64 children
Rhyme Time Learning Center receives mixed reviews with strong praise from satisfied long-term families who appreciate the educational approach, staff quality, and communication app, but significant complaints from parents who experienced management instability, frequent closures, health/illness issues, and unprofessional communication.
Educational curriculum beyond basic childcaregood parent communication via appcaring and patient staffconvenient drop-in care o - 10Creative Kids Early Learning Center3.37 score3.2(18)
1315 Dixwell Ave, Hamden, CT · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 122 children
Creative Kids Early Learning Center in Hamden receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with particular praise for the new director Mrs. Cheri Reid and the recent management changes that have improved the facility. Parents consistently highlight attentive and caring staff, strong communication, and a welcoming learning environment where children thrive.
New management/director Mrs. Cheri Reidattentive and caring staffresponsive to parent concernsquick problem resolution
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Highest rated daycares in Hamden based on parent reviews
Sunshine Preschool
20 Augur St, Hamden, CT
Sunshine Preschool in Hamden receives perfect 5-star ratings from all parents, who consistently praise the caring staff, director Rachael/Leslie, and strong parent-child communication through daily photos and app updates. Parents report their children thrive academically and socially, with affordable pricing and flexible scheduling being additional highlights.
Educare Learning Academy
1911 State St, Hamden, CT
Educare Learning Academy receives consistently excellent feedback from parents who praise the caring, attentive staff and owner Maya for creating a nurturing, engaging environment. Parents highlight the bilingual education program, developmental progress in children, clean facilities, and the strong relationships built between staff and families. Many families have attended for multiple years and recommend the center highly.
Mishkan Israel Nursery School
785 Ridge Rd, Hamden, CT
Parents consistently praise The Learning Tree for its warm, nurturing environment and dedicated, long-tenured staff who provide excellent care and education. Families report children are happy, engaged, and developing well, with spacious facilities and daily outdoor play. Many families return year after year and describe feeling fortunate to have their children in this caring community.
Cuddle Time Day Care
700 Hartford Tpke, Hamden, CT
Parents consistently praise Cuddle Time Day Care for its caring, professional staff and educational programming. Children show significant developmental progress across multiple areas including language, potty training, and social skills. The facility offers flexible hours, reasonable pricing, and a welcoming environment where families feel their children are well-supported.
Sleeping Giant Day Care
11 Pine Street Keefe Community Center, Hamden, CT
Harris And Tucker School
412 Newhall St, Hamden, CT
Harris and Tucker School in Hamden receives strong positive feedback from parents, with most reviewers praising the caring staff, cleanliness, and organization. One reviewer is a former student with fond long-term memories of the facility. The center is consistently recommended as a reliable childcare option.
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Child Daycare & Preschools in Hamden, Connecticut
There are 24 child daycare & preschools in Hamden, Connecticut, making up 89% of the 27 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 Hamden, 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 Hamden
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Sunshine Preschool in Hamden receives perfect 5-star ratings from all parents, who consistently praise the caring staff, director Rachael/Leslie, and strong parent-child communication through daily photos and app updates. Parents report their children thrive academically and socially, with affordable pricing and flexible scheduling being additional highlights.
- Address
- 20 Augur St, Hamden, CT
- Phone
- (203) 562-5840
- Address
- 11 Pine St, Hamden, CT
- Phone
- (203) 777-2610
Parents consistently praise The Learning Tree for its warm, nurturing environment and dedicated, long-tenured staff who provide excellent care and education. Families report children are happy, engaged, and developing well, with spacious facilities and daily outdoor play. Many families return year after year and describe feeling fortunate to have their children in this caring community.
- Address
- 785 Ridge Rd, Hamden, CT
- Phone
- (203) 288-2375
- Address
- 11 Pine Street Keefe Community Center, Hamden, CT
- Phone
- (203) 776-5026
- Address
- 1809 Whitney Ave, Hamden, CT
- Phone
- (203) 288-7748
Educare Learning Academy receives consistently excellent feedback from parents who praise the caring, attentive staff and owner Maya for creating a nurturing, engaging environment. Parents highlight the bilingual education program, developmental progress in children, clean facilities, and the strong relationships built between staff and families. Many families have attended for multiple years and recommend the center highly.
- Address
- 1911 State St, Hamden, CT
- Phone
- (203) 553-7926
Parents consistently praise Cuddle Time Day Care for its caring, professional staff and educational programming. Children show significant developmental progress across multiple areas including language, potty training, and social skills. The facility offers flexible hours, reasonable pricing, and a welcoming environment where families feel their children are well-supported.
- Address
- 700 Hartford Tpke, Hamden, CT
- Phone
- (203) 230-8449
- Address
- 84 Washington Avenue, Hamden, CT
- Phone
- (203) 281-3825
Harris and Tucker School in Hamden receives strong positive feedback from parents, with most reviewers praising the caring staff, cleanliness, and organization. One reviewer is a former student with fond long-term memories of the facility. The center is consistently recommended as a reliable childcare option.
- Address
- 412 Newhall St, Hamden, CT
- Phone
- (203) 787-5087
Parents consistently praise The Smart Start Preschool & Learning Center for its caring, attentive staff and engaging educational programs. The facility is noted for small class sizes, frequent communication with parents, diverse activities, and creating a happy, supportive environment where children enjoy attending.
- Address
- 4133 Whitney Ave, Hamden, CT
- Phone
- (203) 660-7158
- Address
- 235 Johnson Rd, Hamden, CT
- Phone
- (203) 248-5433
Over the Rainbow receives mostly positive reviews praising staff dedication, caring environment, and developmental progress. However, two detailed 1-star reviews raise serious concerns about supervision, staff conduct, and care quality that contradict the positive feedback.
- Address
- 310 Broadway, Hamden, CT
- Phone
- (203) 287-0345
- Address
- 1825 Whitney Ave, Hamden, CT
- Phone
- (203) 530-8997
Young Hearts Day Care Center receives mixed reviews. Positive reviews praise excellent teaching, developmental progress, good communication via the ChildPilot app, and caring staff. However, negative reviews cite management instability, frequent closures, poor child comfort practices, health/illness issues, sudden policy changes, and unprofessional communication.
- Address
- 143 Leeder Hill Dr, Hamden, CT
- Phone
- (203) 230-9260
Rhyme Time Learning Center receives mixed reviews with strong praise from satisfied long-term families who appreciate the educational approach, staff quality, and communication app, but significant complaints from parents who experienced management instability, frequent closures, health/illness issues, and unprofessional communication.
- Address
- 131 Leeder Hill Dr, Hamden, CT
- Phone
- (860) 463-3349
Creative Kids Early Learning Center in Hamden receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with particular praise for the new director Mrs. Cheri Reid and the recent management changes that have improved the facility. Parents consistently highlight attentive and caring staff, strong communication, and a welcoming learning environment where children thrive.
- Address
- 1315 Dixwell Ave, Hamden, CT
- Phone
- (203) 230-9191
- Address
- 495 Benham St, Hamden, CT
- Phone
- (203) 230-8331
- Address
- 605 Benham St, Hamden, CT
- Phone
- (203) 230-9991
- Address
- 40 London Dr, Hamden, CT
- Phone
- (203) 281-6602
- Address
- 2389 Dixwell Ave, Hamden, CT
- Phone
- (203) 361-3340
Parents praise the YMCA's Spring Glen afterschool and vacation club programs for their engaging field trips, summer camp activities, and small-facility family atmosphere. Staff are consistently described as friendly, helpful, and nurturing. The facility is well-maintained with good amenities including fitness areas and a pool.
- Address
- 1908 Whitney Avenue, Hamden, CT
- Phone
- (203) 248-5854
Parents consistently praise this YMCA facility for its friendly, welcoming staff and well-maintained amenities. The facility is noted for having a small, intimate family feeling with strong vacation club and summer camp programs that offer educational field trips. Overall satisfaction is very high across all reviews.
- Address
- 350 West Todd Street, Hamden, CT
- Phone
- (203) 230-2433
Parents consistently praise KinderCare Learning Center #301764 in Hamden for its nurturing, attentive staff and positive impact on children's development. Reviews highlight excellent communication, safe learning environments, and strong teacher-child relationships that support social, emotional, and educational growth. All reviews are 5-star ratings with no complaints mentioned.
- Address
- 3025 Dixwell Avenue, Hamden, CT
- Phone
- (203) 248-8262
Parents consistently praise this YMCA facility for its friendly, nurturing staff and well-maintained amenities in a smaller, less crowded setting. The vacation club and summer camp programs with field trips are highlighted as major benefits for families. Overall, reviewers describe a welcoming, community-focused environment.
- Address
- 315 Lane Street, Hamden, CT
- Phone
- (203) 407-0442
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