Best Child Daycare & Preschools in New Britain, CT
Compare 6 child daycare & preschools in New Britain. Average rating: 4.25/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
New Britain, Connecticut at a glance
- Programs
- 6
- Avg rating
- 4.25/5
- Parent reviews
- 95
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 3
New Britain has 6 licensed child daycare & preschools with 95 parent reviews averaging 4.25/5.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in New Britain
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.
- 1Early Learning Program - Ccsu4.49 score4.9(6)
1285 East St, New Britain, CT · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 26 children
Parents consistently praise Early Learning Program at CCSU as an exceptional center with highly skilled, caring teachers and leadership. The program is described as research-informed, welcoming, and comprehensive, with strong focus on whole-child development. The program is noted to fill quickly.
Skilled and caring teachersstrong leadership under Executive Director Talhaht Mannancomprehensive programschild-centered approach - 2Hra Of Nbb Franklin Early Childcare Lng Admy4.48 score4.6(20)
180 Clinton St, New Britain, CT · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 498 children
Parents consistently praise HRA of NBB Franklin Early Childcare for exceptional staff professionalism, care quality, and communication. The center is also recognized for comprehensive community support services beyond childcare, including assistance with housing, utilities, and financial planning. All reviews rate the facility 5/5 stars.
Staff kindness and patienceprofessional communication with parentsquality early childhood educationattentive staff - 3The Early Learning Center At The Hospital For Special Care4.16 score4.2(20)
2150 Corbin Ave, New Britain, CT · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 54 children
No actual daycare reviews are present. The reviews provided are for Hospital for Special Care's medical services, including patient experiences with hospital care, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and specialty clinics. These reviews do not evaluate the Early Learning Center daycare program.
None mentioned for the daycare center - 4Ywca Of New Britain Childcare Center3.87 score3.8(9)
19 Franklin Sq, New Britain, CT · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 368 children
The YWCA childcare center receives mixed reviews. Positive reviews praise dedicated teachers and quality programming, while negative reviews cite serious concerns including unprofessional staff behavior, inadequate child supervision, inappropriate discipline practices, poor administrative handling, and safety incidents.
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Rating Distribution
Based on 6 daycares with Google ratings in New Britain
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in New Britain, based on parent reviews
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in New Britain (26–498 children)
Small
up to 30 children
1
Medium
31–75 children
5
Large
76–150 children
0
Very Large
150+ children
2
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in New Britain based on parent reviews
Early Learning Program - Ccsu
1285 East St, New Britain, CT
Parents consistently praise Early Learning Program at CCSU as an exceptional center with highly skilled, caring teachers and leadership. The program is described as research-informed, welcoming, and comprehensive, with strong focus on whole-child development. The program is noted to fill quickly.
The Early Learning Center At The Hospital For Special Care
2150 Corbin Ave, New Britain, CT
No actual daycare reviews are present. The reviews provided are for Hospital for Special Care's medical services, including patient experiences with hospital care, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and specialty clinics. These reviews do not evaluate the Early Learning Center daycare program.
Marian Heights Early Learning Academy
314 Osgood Avenue, New Britain, CT
Ywca Of New Britain Childcare Center
19 Franklin Sq, New Britain, CT
The YWCA childcare center receives mixed reviews. Positive reviews praise dedicated teachers and quality programming, while negative reviews cite serious concerns including unprofessional staff behavior, inadequate child supervision, inappropriate discipline practices, poor administrative handling, and safety incidents.
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Daycare types in New Britain
Child Daycare & Preschools in New Britain, Connecticut
There are 6 child daycare & preschools in New Britain, Connecticut, making up 75% of the 8 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.
Based on Google reviews, daycares in New Britain have an average rating of 4.25 out of 5 across 6 rated facilities, with 50% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Before or After School Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.6 stars. Our analysis covers 95 parent reviews.
When choosing a daycare in New Britain, 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 New Britain
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- Address
- 314 Osgood Avenue, New Britain, CT
- Phone
- (860) 827-3682
Parents consistently praise Early Learning Program at CCSU as an exceptional center with highly skilled, caring teachers and leadership. The program is described as research-informed, welcoming, and comprehensive, with strong focus on whole-child development. The program is noted to fill quickly.
- Address
- 1285 East St, New Britain, CT
- Phone
- (860) 827-7018
No actual daycare reviews are present. The reviews provided are for Hospital for Special Care's medical services, including patient experiences with hospital care, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and specialty clinics. These reviews do not evaluate the Early Learning Center daycare program.
- Address
- 2150 Corbin Ave, New Britain, CT
- Phone
- (860) 612-6314
The YWCA childcare center receives mixed reviews. Positive reviews praise dedicated teachers and quality programming, while negative reviews cite serious concerns including unprofessional staff behavior, inadequate child supervision, inappropriate discipline practices, poor administrative handling, and safety incidents.
- Address
- 19 Franklin Sq, New Britain, CT
- Phone
- (860) 225-4681
Reviews for the New Britain YMCA preschool/daycare program are mixed. While some parents praise the facility's affordability, cleanliness, and friendly staff, multiple parents reported serious concerns about the daycare area including poor supervision, inadequate space and activities, unsanitary conditions, and unprofessional customer service.
- Address
- 50 High St, New Britain, CT
- Phone
- (860) 828-6559
Reviews are mixed, with significant concerns about the daycare program. Parents praise the gym facilities and staff friendliness, but multiple reviewers report serious issues with the childcare services, including poor supervision, inadequate space, lack of activities, and concerning hygiene practices in the basement daycare area.
- Address
- 111 Hart St, New Britain, CT
- Phone
- (860) 224-5437
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