Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Tolland, CT
Compare 8 child daycare & preschools in Tolland. Average rating: 4.47/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Tolland, Connecticut at a glance
- Programs
- 8
- Avg rating
- 4.47/5
- Parent reviews
- 36
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 4
Tolland has 8 licensed child daycare & preschools with 36 parent reviews averaging 4.47/5.The highest-rated options cluster around the 06084 zip code, averaging 4.47 stars across 11 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Tolland
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.
- 1Tolland Tykes4.4 score4.8(5)
104 Old Post Rd, Tolland, CT · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 20 children
Reviews are not relevant to daycare services. Most reviewers discuss recreation center classes (yoga, knitting) and other facilities rather than childcare. The one relevant comment mentions welcoming staff.
Welcoming staffvalue classes offered - 2Little Farmers Child Care Center4 score4(5)
2 Anthony Road, Tolland, CT · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 32 children
Little Farmers Child Care Center receives predominantly positive reviews praising the quality of care, teaching staff, cleanliness, and unique farm-based curriculum. One parent raised concerns about the center's handling of children with special needs, citing insufficient staff training despite advertising such services.
Experienced and consistent teachersexceptional cleanliness and hygiene practicesfarm animal interaction and learning opportunitiesstrong curriculum balance between academics and responsibility
Rating Distribution
Based on 6 daycares with Google ratings in Tolland
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Tolland, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Tolland zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06084 | 11 | 4.47 | 4 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Tolland (15–94 children)
Small
up to 30 children
3
Medium
31–75 children
6
Large
76–150 children
2
Very Large
150+ children
0
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Tolland based on parent reviews
Miss Merry Mac'S Educational Daycare
479 Merrow Rd, Tolland, CT
Parents highlight the staff's caring nature and ability to create a comfortable, trusting environment where children feel valued. Reviewers note that their children have learned significantly and look forward to attending daily, with one parent expressing satisfaction that the center is expanding to accommodate long-term enrollment.
Tolland Cooperative Preschool
45 Tolland Grn, Tolland, CT
Parents highlight the deep experience and genuine care of Mrs. Joy, noting her ability to create engaging learning moments and a patient, understanding atmosphere that children love. Several families value the opportunity for active parental involvement in the classroom, describing the experience as rewarding and highly recommended.
Little Farmers Child Care Center
2 Anthony Road, Tolland, CT
Little Farmers Child Care Center receives predominantly positive reviews praising the quality of care, teaching staff, cleanliness, and unique farm-based curriculum. One parent raised concerns about the center's handling of children with special needs, citing insufficient staff training despite advertising such services.
Kids Academy Child Care Center- Tolland
52 Rhodes Road, Tolland, CT
One parent describes Kids Academy Child Care Center in Tolland as a warm and positive learning environment for their child. Conversely, another reviewer states they would never send their kids there again, though specific reasons for this negative assessment are not provided.
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Child Daycare & Preschools in Tolland, Connecticut
There are 8 child daycare & preschools in Tolland, Connecticut, making up 73% of the 11 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 Tolland have an average rating of 4.47 out of 5 across 6 rated facilities, with 67% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 5 stars. Our analysis covers 36 parent reviews.
When choosing a daycare in Tolland, 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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Parents highlight the staff's caring nature and ability to create a comfortable, trusting environment where children feel valued. Reviewers note that their children have learned significantly and look forward to attending daily, with one parent expressing satisfaction that the center is expanding to accommodate long-term enrollment.
- Address
- 479 Merrow Rd, Tolland, CT
- Phone
- (860) 978-4571
Parents highlight the deep experience and genuine care of Mrs. Joy, noting her ability to create engaging learning moments and a patient, understanding atmosphere that children love. Several families value the opportunity for active parental involvement in the classroom, describing the experience as rewarding and highly recommended.
- Address
- 45 Tolland Grn, Tolland, CT
- Phone
- (860) 872-8883
Little Farmers Child Care Center receives predominantly positive reviews praising the quality of care, teaching staff, cleanliness, and unique farm-based curriculum. One parent raised concerns about the center's handling of children with special needs, citing insufficient staff training despite advertising such services.
- Address
- 2 Anthony Road, Tolland, CT
- Phone
- (860) 817-0933
One parent describes Kids Academy Child Care Center in Tolland as a warm and positive learning environment for their child. Conversely, another reviewer states they would never send their kids there again, though specific reasons for this negative assessment are not provided.
- Address
- 52 Rhodes Road, Tolland, CT
- Phone
- (860) 875-5437
Early Beginnings Preschool of the Arts receives consistently excellent reviews from parents who praise the friendly, caring staff and comprehensive curriculum. Parents report their children are enthusiastic about attending and have experienced significant academic and social development over multiple years of enrollment.
- Address
- 175 Hartford Tpke, Tolland, CT
- Phone
- (860) 875-4847
Early Beginnings at Preschool of the Arts receives consistently positive feedback from parents. Parents praise the dedicated staff who go above and beyond, the flexible hours that accommodate working schedules, and the safe, inclusive environment that fosters child development and enthusiasm for learning.
- Address
- 685 Old Post Rd, Tolland, CT
- Phone
- (860) 875-4847
Preschool of the Arts in Tolland receives consistently positive feedback from parents. Reviews highlight the caring and dedicated staff, flexible hours starting at 6:45 AM, safe and inclusive environment, and children's enthusiasm for learning. Parents report significant child development and appreciate management's accountability.
- Address
- 684 Tolland Stage Rd, Tolland, CT
- Phone
- (860) 875-7195
- Address
- 45 Tolland Grn, Tolland, CT
- Phone
- (860) 875-2795
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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
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- Location and hours that fit your schedule
- Child Daycare & Preschools — 8 facilities
- Church Daycare — 2 facilities
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