26 Child Daycare & Preschools in Wallingford, Connecticut
Browse all 26 child daycare & preschools in Wallingford, Connecticut. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Wallingford
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.
- 1Educational Playcare - Wallingford4.72 score4.9(20)
15 N Plains Industrial Rd, Wallingford, CT · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 218 children
Educational Playcare receives universal 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, attentive staff, high-quality curriculum, and excellent communication through their app. Parents report their children are happy, well-cared for, and thriving developmentally with a good balance of academics, creative activities, and outdoor play.
Caring and attentive teachersstrong staff-child relationshipshigh-quality curriculumexcellent parent communication via Tadpole app - 2Almost Home Childcare4.56 score4.7(20)
4 Circle Dr, Wallingford, CT · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 117 children
Almost Home Childcare receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the staff's warmth, professionalism, and ability to create a home-like environment within a larger facility. Parents report their children are happy, learning rapidly, and developing strong bonds with staff. The center is noted for its variety of activities, flexible hours, and regular communication with parents about their child's progress.
Trustworthy and reliable staffwarm and friendly environmentimproved social skills and learninghome-like feel - 3Wallingford Ymca Highland School4.4 score4.5(20)
200 Highland Avenue, Wallingford, CT · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 40 children
Parents praise the Wallingford YMCA Highland School for its excellent facilities, friendly and welcoming staff, and comprehensive amenities including two pools, fitness centers, and recreational courts. All reviews are highly positive, with particular appreciation for cleanliness, early/late hours, and quality programs for families with children.
Excellent facilities and amenitiesfriendly and helpful staffclean and well-maintainedtwo pools (lap and fitness) - 4Wallingford Family Ymca E C Stevens School4.4 score4.5(20)
18 Kondracki Ln, Wallingford, CT · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 45 children
Parents consistently praise the Wallingford Family YMCA as an excellent facility with friendly staff, clean premises, and comprehensive amenities. The center is noted for its two pools, fitness rooms, and strong community programs, making it a top choice for families with children.
Friendly and welcoming staffclean and well-maintained facilitiestwo pools with varying temperatures and depthsextensive fitness equipment - 5Wallingford Ymca Cook Hill School4.4 score4.5(20)
57 Hall Rd, Wallingford, CT · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 54 children
The Wallingford YMCA Cook Hill School receives consistently high praise from members. Parents highlight the facility's cleanliness, friendly staff, excellent amenities including two pools and fitness facilities, and strong community programs. The center is noted as particularly family-friendly with comprehensive recreational and wellness offerings.
Clean facilitiesfriendly and helpful staffearly and late hoursexcellent pools (lap and fitness) - 6Wallingford Family Ymca- Rock Hill4.4 score4.5(20)
911 Durham Road, Wallingford, CT · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 40 children
Parents praise the Wallingford Family YMCA as an excellent facility with friendly and helpful staff. The center is noted for its clean facilities, extended hours, and comprehensive amenities including dual pools, fitness rooms, and recreational courts. Members consistently highlight the quality of programs and welcoming community atmosphere.
Extended hoursexcellent pools (lap and fitness)clean facilitiesfriendly and helpful staff - 7Wallingford Ymca Mary G Fritz4.4 score4.5(20)
415 Church St, Wallingford, CT · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 55 children
Parents praise the Wallingford YMCA Mary G Fritz facility for its excellent amenities, cleanliness, and friendly staff. The center offers two pools, fitness facilities, and comprehensive programming suitable for families with young children. All reviewers gave 5-star ratings and highlighted the quality of services and community commitment.
Early and late hourstwo pools (lap and fitness)well-maintained facilitiesfriendly and helpful staff - 8Wallingford Ymca Parker Farms School4.4 score4.5(20)
30 Parker Farms Rd, Wallingford, CT · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 40 children
Parents praise the Wallingford YMCA Parker Farms School as an excellent facility with friendly, welcoming staff and well-maintained amenities. The center offers extensive recreational facilities including multiple pools, fitness rooms, and sports courts, making it ideal for families with children. All reviews are 5-star ratings highlighting cleanliness, quality programs, and community value.
Friendly and helpful staffclean facilitiesexcellent pools (lap and fitness)extensive fitness equipment - 9Wallingford Family Ymca Learning Community4.4 score4.5(20)
112 Rosemary Ln, Wallingford, CT · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 80 children
The Wallingford Family YMCA Learning Community receives consistently high praise from members for its comprehensive facilities and welcoming staff. Parents and members highlight the excellent pools, fitness equipment, cleanliness, and community programs. The facility offers multiple locations with reciprocal membership benefits and serves families of all ages.
Early and late hoursmultiple pools (lap and fitness)well-maintained facilitiesfriendly and helpful staff - 10Rotary/Ymca Teen Center4.4 score4.5(20)
55 South Elm Street, Wallingford, CT · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 25 children
Parents praise the Wallingford YMCA/Rotary Teen Center as an excellent family facility with outstanding amenities and friendly staff. The center features multiple pools, fitness facilities, courts, and programs, with consistently clean facilities and extended hours. All reviewers gave 5-star ratings, highlighting the quality of staff, cleanliness, and comprehensive recreational offerings.
Friendly and welcoming staffclean facilitiesexcellent pools (lap and fitness)extensive gym equipment
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Wallingford based on parent reviews
Educational Playcare - Wallingford
15 N Plains Industrial Rd, Wallingford, CT
Educational Playcare receives universal 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, attentive staff, high-quality curriculum, and excellent communication through their app. Parents report their children are happy, well-cared for, and thriving developmentally with a good balance of academics, creative activities, and outdoor play.
Almost Home Childcare
4 Circle Dr, Wallingford, CT
Almost Home Childcare receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the staff's warmth, professionalism, and ability to create a home-like environment within a larger facility. Parents report their children are happy, learning rapidly, and developing strong bonds with staff. The center is noted for its variety of activities, flexible hours, and regular communication with parents about their child's progress.
Wallingford Ymca Highland School
200 Highland Avenue, Wallingford, CT
Parents praise the Wallingford YMCA Highland School for its excellent facilities, friendly and welcoming staff, and comprehensive amenities including two pools, fitness centers, and recreational courts. All reviews are highly positive, with particular appreciation for cleanliness, early/late hours, and quality programs for families with children.
Wallingford Family Ymca E C Stevens School
18 Kondracki Ln, Wallingford, CT
Parents consistently praise the Wallingford Family YMCA as an excellent facility with friendly staff, clean premises, and comprehensive amenities. The center is noted for its two pools, fitness rooms, and strong community programs, making it a top choice for families with children.
Wallingford Ymca Cook Hill School
57 Hall Rd, Wallingford, CT
The Wallingford YMCA Cook Hill School receives consistently high praise from members. Parents highlight the facility's cleanliness, friendly staff, excellent amenities including two pools and fitness facilities, and strong community programs. The center is noted as particularly family-friendly with comprehensive recreational and wellness offerings.
Wallingford Family Ymca- Rock Hill
911 Durham Road, Wallingford, CT
Parents praise the Wallingford Family YMCA as an excellent facility with friendly and helpful staff. The center is noted for its clean facilities, extended hours, and comprehensive amenities including dual pools, fitness rooms, and recreational courts. Members consistently highlight the quality of programs and welcoming community atmosphere.
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Child Daycare & Preschools in Wallingford, Connecticut
There are 26 child daycare & preschools in Wallingford, Connecticut. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.
When choosing a daycare in Wallingford, 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 Wallingford
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- Address
- 235 Pond Hill Rd, Wallingford, CT
- Phone
- (203) 269-0401
- Address
- 65 N Main St, Wallingford, CT
- Phone
- (203) 269-1712
- Address
- 20 No Whittlesey Avenue White Oak Baptist Church, Wallingford, CT
- Phone
- (203) 269-6263
- Address
- 7 N Turnpike Rd, Wallingford, CT
- Phone
- (203) 630-6509
- Address
- 56 Gaylord Farm Rd,Bldg 31, Wallingford, CT
- Phone
- (203) 678-4671
Educational Playcare receives universal 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, attentive staff, high-quality curriculum, and excellent communication through their app. Parents report their children are happy, well-cared for, and thriving developmentally with a good balance of academics, creative activities, and outdoor play.
- Address
- 15 N Plains Industrial Rd, Wallingford, CT
- Phone
- (203) 265-0055
Almost Home Childcare receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the staff's warmth, professionalism, and ability to create a home-like environment within a larger facility. Parents report their children are happy, learning rapidly, and developing strong bonds with staff. The center is noted for its variety of activities, flexible hours, and regular communication with parents about their child's progress.
- Address
- 4 Circle Dr, Wallingford, CT
- Phone
- (203) 294-4466
Parents overwhelmingly praise Kids Care Child Development Center for its quality education and caring staff. Multiple reviewers report their children achieved advanced academic skills and felt loved by teachers. One negative review provided no specific details.
- Address
- 951 North Main Street Extension, Wallingford, CT
- Phone
- (203) 265-4505
Parents praise the Wallingford YMCA Highland School for its excellent facilities, friendly and welcoming staff, and comprehensive amenities including two pools, fitness centers, and recreational courts. All reviews are highly positive, with particular appreciation for cleanliness, early/late hours, and quality programs for families with children.
- Address
- 200 Highland Avenue, Wallingford, CT
- Phone
- (203) 265-7777
Parents consistently praise the Wallingford Family YMCA as an excellent facility with friendly staff, clean premises, and comprehensive amenities. The center is noted for its two pools, fitness rooms, and strong community programs, making it a top choice for families with children.
- Address
- 18 Kondracki Ln, Wallingford, CT
- Phone
- (203) 949-1511
The Wallingford YMCA Cook Hill School receives consistently high praise from members. Parents highlight the facility's cleanliness, friendly staff, excellent amenities including two pools and fitness facilities, and strong community programs. The center is noted as particularly family-friendly with comprehensive recreational and wellness offerings.
- Address
- 57 Hall Rd, Wallingford, CT
- Phone
- (203) 284-1171
Parents praise the Wallingford Family YMCA as an excellent facility with friendly and helpful staff. The center is noted for its clean facilities, extended hours, and comprehensive amenities including dual pools, fitness rooms, and recreational courts. Members consistently highlight the quality of programs and welcoming community atmosphere.
- Address
- 911 Durham Road, Wallingford, CT
- Phone
- (203) 284-1562
Parents praise the Wallingford YMCA Mary G Fritz facility for its excellent amenities, cleanliness, and friendly staff. The center offers two pools, fitness facilities, and comprehensive programming suitable for families with young children. All reviewers gave 5-star ratings and highlighted the quality of services and community commitment.
- Address
- 415 Church St, Wallingford, CT
- Phone
- (203) 294-9733
Parents praise the Wallingford YMCA Parker Farms School as an excellent facility with friendly, welcoming staff and well-maintained amenities. The center offers extensive recreational facilities including multiple pools, fitness rooms, and sports courts, making it ideal for families with children. All reviews are 5-star ratings highlighting cleanliness, quality programs, and community value.
- Address
- 30 Parker Farms Rd, Wallingford, CT
- Phone
- (203) 949-1501
The Wallingford Family YMCA Learning Community receives consistently high praise from members for its comprehensive facilities and welcoming staff. Parents and members highlight the excellent pools, fitness equipment, cleanliness, and community programs. The facility offers multiple locations with reciprocal membership benefits and serves families of all ages.
- Address
- 112 Rosemary Ln, Wallingford, CT
- Phone
- (203) 697-2723
Parents praise the Wallingford YMCA/Rotary Teen Center as an excellent family facility with outstanding amenities and friendly staff. The center features multiple pools, fitness facilities, courts, and programs, with consistently clean facilities and extended hours. All reviewers gave 5-star ratings, highlighting the quality of staff, cleanliness, and comprehensive recreational offerings.
- Address
- 55 South Elm Street, Wallingford, CT
- Phone
- (203) 284-7448
Parents consistently praise the Wallingford YMCA Pondhill School for its excellent facilities, cleanliness, and friendly staff. The center offers extensive amenities including multiple pools, fitness areas, and recreational courts suitable for families with children of all ages.
- Address
- 299 Pond Hill Road, Wallingford, CT
- Phone
- (203) 265-7776
- Address
- 80 Wharton Brook Dr, Wallingford, CT
- Phone
- (203) 294-4176
- Address
- 46 N Plains Industrial Rd, Wallingford, CT
- Phone
- (203) 949-0055
Creative Beginnings Learning Center in Wallingford receives consistently high praise from parents. Reviews highlight caring and attentive staff, strong communication with families, clean facilities, and children's enthusiasm for attending. Parents report their children thrive developmentally and form strong bonds with teachers.
- Address
- 3 Technology Dr, Wallingford, CT
- Phone
- (203) 294-1546
Note: This facility is Masonicare Health Center, a nursing home and rehabilitation center, not a child development daycare. Reviews praise compassionate staff, good care quality, and professional medical services, though some cite facility maintenance issues, food service concerns, and inconsistent staff quality across units.
- Address
- 22 Masonic Ave, Wallingford, CT
- Phone
- (203) 679-5935
Building Blocks Learning Center receives mixed reviews. Three parents praised the caring staff, clean facilities, educational programs, and outdoor spaces, reporting their children thrived socially and academically. Two parents reported serious concerns including dirty water provided to children, alleged retaliatory behavior after complaints, and unclear policy enforcement.
- Address
- 911 North Farms Road, Wallingford, CT
- Phone
- (203) 269-2266
- Address
- 1052 S Colony Rd, Wallingford, CT
- Phone
- (203) 269-5437
- Address
- 6 Fairfield Boulevard, Wallingford, CT
- Phone
- (203) 294-2120
KinderCare Learning Center #301810 in Wallingford receives exclusively positive reviews from parents. Parents consistently praise the attentive and caring staff, comprehensive daily communication through the app with photos and videos, and inclusion of meals and snacks. Children show strong developmental progress and enjoy attending.
- Address
- 110 Miles Drive, Wallingford, CT
- Phone
- (203) 269-7730
- Address
- 340 North Main Street, Wallingford, CT
- Phone
- (203) 284-1255
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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
- Location and hours that fit your schedule