How do I choose the right daycare in Southington?

When choosing a daycare in Southington, 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

What types of daycare are available in Southington?

Southington offers several types of childcare facilities: Child Daycare & Preschools — 13 facilities Church Daycare — 1 facilities Before or After School Daycare — 3 facilities Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.

Child Daycare & Preschools in Southington, Connecticut (13 Results)

Q: What is the average cost of daycare in Connecticut?

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 Southington for current pricing.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Southington

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.

St. Dominic Childcare Center

4.56 score

4.7(20)

1050 Flanders Rd, Southington, CT · Church Daycare · Capacity: 80 children

St. Dominic Childcare Center in Southington is a religious facility with a 4.7/5 Google rating. However, the available reviews primarily focus on the church itself rather than childcare services, highlighting the welcoming parish community, clergy, and facilities.

Friendly and welcoming congregationcompassionate clergy leadershipwell-maintained facilities with good acoustics and ample spacecommunity programs including Bible studies and social events

My Little Rascals

4.32 score

4.4(20)

445 N Main St, Southington, CT · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 31 children

My Little Rascals Too in Southington receives consistently high praise from parents. All 10 reviews are 5-star ratings, with parents highlighting the caring staff, educational activities, strong communication through a mobile app, and positive developmental outcomes for their children.

caring and attentive staffeducational and age-appropriate activitiesdaily photo/communication appclean facility

My Little Rascals Too

4.32 score

4.4(20)

1850 West St, Southington, CT · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 79 children

My Little Rascals Too receives consistently high praise from parents who report their children are excited to attend and experiencing strong developmental growth. Parents highlight the caring, attentive staff, engaging educational activities, and excellent parent communication through a daily photo app. The facility is noted for maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment with flexible scheduling and reasonable pricing.

Caring and invested teacherschild enthusiasm and engagementdevelopmental milestone trackingdiverse activities and field trips

Southington Community Ymca School Age Program

4.16 score

4.2(20)

29 High St, Southington, CT · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 100 children

Southington Community YMCA School Age Program is highly regarded as a community pillar with clean, modern facilities and quality child care services. Parents consistently praise the friendly staff, well-maintained equipment, and diverse programming including preschool and specialized programs like Jump Start. One parent reported a negative staff interaction, but noted the manager's positive response.

Clean and well-maintained facilitiesfriendly and helpful staffm

Child Daycare & Preschools in Southington, Connecticut

There are 13 child daycare & preschools in Southington, Connecticut, making up 76% of the 17 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 Southington, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.

Frequently asked questions

There are 13 child daycare & preschools daycares in Southington, Connecticut, out of 17 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.

When choosing a daycare in Southington, 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

Southington offers several types of childcare facilities:

Child Daycare & Preschools — 13 facilities
Church Daycare — 1 facilities
Before or After School Daycare — 3 facilities

Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.

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 Southington for current pricing.

Yes, daycare centers in Southington 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.

13 Child Daycare & Preschools in Southington, Connecticut

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Southington

Top Rated

My Little Rascals

My Little Rascals Too

Margaret C Griffin Child Dev Center Southington

Nurturing Nest Early Learning Center

Southington Community Ymca School Age Program

Ymca Learning Center

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Daycare types in Southington