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Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Westbrook, CT

Compare 1 child daycare & preschools in Westbrook. Average rating: 4.5/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Westbrook, Connecticut at a glance

Programs
1
Avg rating
4.5/5
Parent reviews
27
Top rated (4.5+)
1

Westbrook has 1 licensed child daycare & preschools with 27 parent reviews averaging 4.5/5.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Westbrook

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.

  1. 1
    Pumpkin Patch Childcare & Early Education Center
    4.35 score
    4.6(7)

    310 Grove Beach Rd N, Westbrook, CT · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 80 children

    Pumpkin Patch Childcare receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, with praise for caring staff, developmental activities, and a welcoming environment. However, one negative review alleges disrespectful caregivers, neglectful care, and unsafe conditions. The facility appears to have strong leadership and maintains strict infant regulations with regular audits.

    Caring and nurturing staffcomprehensive infant caredevelopmental activitiesacademic preparation for kindergarten
  2. 2
    Valley Shore Ymca After School Program
    4.32 score
    4.4(20)

    105 Goodspeed Dr, Westbrook, CT · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 90 children

    Parents consistently praise Valley Shore YMCA's summer camp and after-school programs for engaging activities, caring staff, and safe environments. Children attend year after year and look forward to the experience, with parents particularly noting the staff's communication, kindness, and ability to accommodate special needs.

    Diverse activities (swimmingrock climbingarcherysports

Rating Distribution

Based on 2 daycares with Google ratings in Westbrook

4.5 - 5.0
1
4.0 - 4.4
1
3.0 - 3.9
0
Below 3
0

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Westbrook, based on parent reviews

Before or After School Daycare

4.4avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.6avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Westbrook (80–90 children)

Small

up to 30 children

0

Medium

31–75 children

0

Large

76–150 children

2

Very Large

150+ children

0

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Westbrook based on parent reviews

Pumpkin Patch Childcare & Early Education Center

4.6(7)

310 Grove Beach Rd N, Westbrook, CT

Pumpkin Patch Childcare receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, with praise for caring staff, developmental activities, and a welcoming environment. However, one negative review alleges disrespectful caregivers, neglectful care, and unsafe conditions. The facility appears to have strong leadership and maintains strict infant regulations with regular audits.

Caring and nurturing staffcomprehensive infant caredevelopmental activities

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Daycare types in Westbrook

Child Daycare & Preschools 1Before or After School Daycare 1

Child Daycare & Preschools in Westbrook, Connecticut

There are 1 child daycare & preschools in Westbrook, Connecticut, making up 50% of the 2 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 Westbrook have an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 across 2 rated facilities, with 50% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.6 stars. Our analysis covers 27 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Westbrook, 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 Westbrook

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Pumpkin Patch Childcare & Early Education Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Pumpkin Patch Childcare receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, with praise for caring staff, developmental activities, and a welcoming environment. However, one negative review alleges disrespectful caregivers, neglectful care, and unsafe conditions. The facility appears to have strong leadership and maintains strict infant regulations with regular audits.

Caring and nurturing staffcomprehensive infant caredevelopmental activities
Address
310 Grove Beach Rd N, Westbrook, CT
Phone
(860) 669-0579

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Frequently asked questions

There are 1 child daycare & preschools daycares in Westbrook, Connecticut, out of 2 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Westbrook have an average Google rating of 4.5 out of 5 across 2 rated facilities. About 50% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Westbrook, 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
Westbrook offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 1 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 1 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 Westbrook for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Westbrook 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.