Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Mystic, CT
Compare 7 child daycare & preschools in Mystic. Average rating: 4.73/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Mystic, Connecticut at a glance
- Programs
- 7
- Avg rating
- 4.73/5
- Parent reviews
- 65
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 6
Mystic has 7 licensed child daycare & preschools with 65 parent reviews averaging 4.73/5.6 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 100% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around the 06355 zip code, averaging 4.73 stars across 7 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Mystic
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.
- 1Neighbors And Nature4.64 score4.8(20)
162 Greenmanville Ave, Mystic, CT · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 20 children
Neighbors and Nature is highly rated by families, with parents praising the preschool program and the beautiful natural setting. The facility features well-maintained hiking trails, historic grounds, and a giving garden that serve both program participants and the broader community.
Excellent preschool programbeautiful and well-marked trailshistoric farm settingscenic views of Mystic River - 2Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center Preschool4.56 score4.7(20)
109 Pequotsepos Road, Mystic, CT · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 20 children
Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center Preschool is highly rated as an educational nature center with interactive exhibits, live animals, and hiking trails. Visitors praise the well-maintained facilities, knowledgeable staff, and affordable admission prices. The center offers diverse learning experiences for children of all ages through hands-on activities and outdoor exploration.
Interactive indoor exhibitslive animals (raptorsturtlessnakes - 3Precious Memories Preschool Of Sandy Hollow4.33 score4.5(10)
195 Sandy Hollow Road, Mystic, CT · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 40 children
Precious Memories Preschool of Sandy Hollow receives overwhelmingly positive reviews (9 five-star and 1 two-star rating) with parents praising the staff's attentiveness, personalized care, educational curriculum, and strong communication. However, one parent criticized the toddler room for being cramped with limited toys, play spaces, and outdoor facilities.
Warm and friendly staffpersonalized attention to each childclean facilitieseducational learning centers - 4Precious Memories Preschool Of Mystic4.33 score4.5(10)
195 Sandy Hollow Road, Mystic, CT · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 86 children
Precious Memories Preschool of Sandy Hollow receives overwhelmingly positive reviews with parents praising attentive staff, personalized care, structured learning activities, and excellent communication. One parent reported concerns about limited space and stimulation in the toddler room. Multiple families have used the facility for years and recommend it highly.
Attentive and friendly staffpersonalized care and attention to individual childrenstructured learning activities (morning meetingsread-alouds
Rating Distribution
Based on 6 daycares with Google ratings in Mystic
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Mystic zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06355 | 7 | 4.73 | 6 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Mystic (16–115 children)
Small
up to 30 children
3
Medium
31–75 children
2
Large
76–150 children
2
Very Large
150+ children
0
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Mystic based on parent reviews
Neighbors And Nature
162 Greenmanville Ave, Mystic, CT
Neighbors and Nature is highly rated by families, with parents praising the preschool program and the beautiful natural setting. The facility features well-maintained hiking trails, historic grounds, and a giving garden that serve both program participants and the broader community.
Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center Preschool
109 Pequotsepos Road, Mystic, CT
Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center Preschool is highly rated as an educational nature center with interactive exhibits, live animals, and hiking trails. Visitors praise the well-maintained facilities, knowledgeable staff, and affordable admission prices. The center offers diverse learning experiences for children of all ages through hands-on activities and outdoor exploration.
Precious Memories Place
168 Greenmanville Ave, Mystic, CT
Parents highlight the loving and accommodating staff, noting that their children are excited to attend. Reviewers also appreciate the wonderful space and teachers, with one mentioning the location is beautiful and clean.
Precious Memories Preschool Of Sandy Hollow
195 Sandy Hollow Road, Mystic, CT
Precious Memories Preschool of Sandy Hollow receives overwhelmingly positive reviews (9 five-star and 1 two-star rating) with parents praising the staff's attentiveness, personalized care, educational curriculum, and strong communication. However, one parent criticized the toddler room for being cramped with limited toys, play spaces, and outdoor facilities.
Precious Memories Preschool Of Mystic
195 Sandy Hollow Road, Mystic, CT
Precious Memories Preschool of Sandy Hollow receives overwhelmingly positive reviews with parents praising attentive staff, personalized care, structured learning activities, and excellent communication. One parent reported concerns about limited space and stimulation in the toddler room. Multiple families have used the facility for years and recommend it highly.
Sea School
55 Coogan Blvd, Mystic, CT
One parent describes a highly positive experience where their son thrived and was well-prepared for Kindergarten through a thoughtful curriculum. The program is noted for its engaging teachers and unique access to resources like the Mystic Aquarium and dedicated outdoor play spaces.
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Child Daycare & Preschools in Mystic, Connecticut
There are 7 child daycare & preschools in Mystic, 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 Mystic have an average rating of 4.73 out of 5 across 6 rated facilities, with 100% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.73 stars. Our analysis covers 65 parent reviews.
When choosing a daycare in Mystic, 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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One parent describes a highly positive experience where their son thrived and was well-prepared for Kindergarten through a thoughtful curriculum. The program is noted for its engaging teachers and unique access to resources like the Mystic Aquarium and dedicated outdoor play spaces.
- Address
- 55 Coogan Blvd, Mystic, CT
- Phone
- (860) 572-5955
Parents highlight the loving and accommodating staff, noting that their children are excited to attend. Reviewers also appreciate the wonderful space and teachers, with one mentioning the location is beautiful and clean.
- Address
- 168 Greenmanville Ave, Mystic, CT
- Phone
- (860) 415-9744
Neighbors and Nature is highly rated by families, with parents praising the preschool program and the beautiful natural setting. The facility features well-maintained hiking trails, historic grounds, and a giving garden that serve both program participants and the broader community.
- Address
- 162 Greenmanville Ave, Mystic, CT
- Phone
- (860) 536-1216
Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center Preschool is highly rated as an educational nature center with interactive exhibits, live animals, and hiking trails. Visitors praise the well-maintained facilities, knowledgeable staff, and affordable admission prices. The center offers diverse learning experiences for children of all ages through hands-on activities and outdoor exploration.
- Address
- 109 Pequotsepos Road, Mystic, CT
- Phone
- (860) 536-2856
Precious Memories Preschool of Sandy Hollow receives overwhelmingly positive reviews (9 five-star and 1 two-star rating) with parents praising the staff's attentiveness, personalized care, educational curriculum, and strong communication. However, one parent criticized the toddler room for being cramped with limited toys, play spaces, and outdoor facilities.
- Address
- 195 Sandy Hollow Road, Mystic, CT
- Phone
- (860) 572-3955
Precious Memories Preschool of Sandy Hollow receives overwhelmingly positive reviews with parents praising attentive staff, personalized care, structured learning activities, and excellent communication. One parent reported concerns about limited space and stimulation in the toddler room. Multiple families have used the facility for years and recommend it highly.
- Address
- 195 Sandy Hollow Road, Mystic, CT
- Phone
- (860) 572-9958
- Address
- 119 High Street Union Baptist Church, Mystic, CT
- Phone
- (860) 536-9871
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Frequently asked questions
- 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
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