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Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Willimantic, CT

Compare 3 child daycare & preschools in Willimantic. Average rating: 4.27/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Willimantic, Connecticut at a glance

Programs
3
Avg rating
4.27/5
Parent reviews
8
Top rated (4.5+)
1

Willimantic offers 3 licensed child daycare & preschools, 3 of which have public ratings averaging 4.27/5.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.

Rating Distribution

Based on 3 daycares with Google ratings in Willimantic

4.5 - 5.0
1
4.0 - 4.4
2
3.0 - 3.9
0
Below 3
0

Daycare Types Compared

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

Child Daycare & Preschools

4avg rating
3 daycares · 1 rated

Church Daycare

4.3avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Headstart Programs

4.5avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Willimantic zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
062265
4.27
1

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Willimantic (40–128 children)

Small

up to 30 children

0

Medium

31–75 children

3

Large

76–150 children

2

Very Large

150+ children

0

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Willimantic based on parent reviews

Windham Regional Community Council Early Childhood Program

4(1)

478 Valley St, Willimantic, CT

One parent describes the location as housing valuable services and highlights the staff as being kind and extremely helpful. The review focuses on the helpfulness of the people at the center.

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Daycare types in Willimantic

Child Daycare & Preschools 3Headstart Programs 1Church Daycare 1

Child Daycare & Preschools in Willimantic, Connecticut

There are 3 child daycare & preschools in Willimantic, Connecticut, making up 60% of the 5 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 Willimantic have an average rating of 4.27 out of 5 across 3 rated facilities, with 33% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Headstart Programs facilities lead with an average of 4.5 stars. Our analysis covers 8 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Willimantic, 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 Willimantic

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Windham Regional Community Council Early Childhood Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

One parent describes the location as housing valuable services and highlights the staff as being kind and extremely helpful. The review focuses on the helpfulness of the people at the center.

kind staffhelpful staffvaluable services
Address
478 Valley St, Willimantic, CT
Phone
(860) 423-7112
New Heights Child Development Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
212 Jeffrey Road, Willimantic, CT
Phone
(860) 456-4848
Child & Family Development Resource Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
83 Windham St, Willimantic, CT
Phone
(860) 465-5270

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Frequently asked questions

There are 3 child daycare & preschools daycares in Willimantic, Connecticut, out of 5 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 Willimantic have an average Google rating of 4.27 out of 5 across 3 rated facilities. About 33% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Willimantic, 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
Willimantic offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 3 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 1 facilities
  • Church 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 Willimantic for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Willimantic 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.