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1,138 Child Daycare & Preschools in Connecticut

Browse 1,138 child daycare & preschools across Connecticut. Find licensed daycare centers, compare options by city, and choose the best childcare for your family.

Choosing Daycare Centers in Connecticut

Finding the right daycare center for your child is crucial. Understanding the landscape of childcare services in Connecticut can make the decision-making process smoother.

Connecticut has about 1,361 daycares providing essential child services for families in the state.

Compare the average fees charged by daycare centers in Connecticut. Consider your budget while ensuring that the chosen daycare offers the necessary services and quality care.

Daycare Breakdown in Connecticut

There are 1,361 daycares in Connecticut: 32 headstart facilities, 106 before/after school centers, 85 religious facility daycares, and 1,138 childcare and preschool centers.

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Northwest Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Parents consistently praise Northwest Children's Center as an exceptional, community-focused daycare with highly experienced and caring staff. They highlight strong child development outcomes, a play-based curriculum, and a welcoming family environment. The center is noted for its large, well-equipped playground and individualized attention to each child's needs.

Experienced and caring teachers with high retentionDirector Suzanne Rutner's daily music/guitar instructionspacious and creative playground
Address
34 Coles Road, Cromwell, CT
Phone
(860) 635-3485
Little Rascals Nursery School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Parents consistently praise Cedar Gables for exceptional staff care, warm and nurturing environment, and strong leadership under director Tara. Children reportedly thrive, feel safe, and look forward to attending. The facility is noted as clean, well-renovated, and supportive of individual development.

Caring and patient staffwarm welcoming atmosphereclean and beautifully renovated facility
Address
15 Barnum Rd, Danbury, CT
Phone
(203) 746-3500
Saugatuck Nursery School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Saugatuck Nursery School receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the experienced staff, play-based curriculum, and nurturing environment. Children are reported to be happy, engaged, and developing well across social, emotional, and academic areas. One parent reported a negative experience regarding tuition policies and contract adherence.

Experienced and caring teachersplay-based learning approachcreative activities and field trips
Address
245 Post Rd E, Westport, CT
Phone
(203) 226-9192
K-6 After School Enrichment Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Parents praise the K-6 After School Enrichment Program as a well-maintained facility with friendly, helpful staff and a vibrant environment for children. The center appears to serve multiple community functions beyond daycare, including food pantry services and health clinics. One parent expressed concerns about staff behavior regarding vehicle tracking.

Friendly and helpful staffclean facilityvibrant environment for children
Address
19 Bates Street, Stratford, CT
Phone
(203) 377-0689
Abcd @ South End Community Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

ABCD @ South End Community Center receives consistently positive feedback from families. Parents praise the friendly and helpful staff, clean facilities, and supportive environment for children's growth. The facility is valued as a community resource offering multiple services beyond daycare.

friendly and helpful staffclean facilitiessupportive environment for children
Address
19 Bates St, Stratford, CT
Phone
(203) 386-9040
Bright & Early Children'S Learning Centers I
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Parents consistently praise Bright & Early Children's Learning Centers for its warm, welcoming environment and highly attentive, caring staff. Reviewers report their children thrive academically and socially, with excellent communication between parents and teachers. The center is noted for its strong leadership, clean facilities, safety focus, and flexibility with scheduling.

Knowledgeable and loving teacherswelcoming environmentexcellent communication with parents
Address
861 Middle St, Middletown, CT
Phone
(860) 635-0544
Joni'S Childcare And Preschool Of Farmington
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Parents consistently praise Joni's Childcare and Preschool of Farmington (also referred to as Cadence Academy Farmington) for exceptional care and communication. Director Melissa is highlighted as a strong leader who facilitates smooth transitions for new families, while staff members are described as caring, patient, and engaging. Children reportedly look forward to attending and thrive in the nurturing environment.

Director Melissa's communication and responsivenesssmooth transitions for new familiescaring and patient staff
Address
3 Eastview Dr, Farmington, CT
Phone
(860) 677-5878
Learning Studio
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Learning Studio receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents who praise the caring staff, safe environment, and educational activities. However, two recent complaints raise serious concerns about staff professionalism, child safety protocols, and director responsiveness to parent concerns.

Caring and patient staffchildren enjoy attendingsafe environment
Address
1 Thompson Pl, Derby, CT
Phone
(203) 735-6605
Precious Memories Preschool Of Mystic
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Precious Memories Preschool of Sandy Hollow receives overwhelmingly positive reviews with parents praising attentive staff, personalized care, structured learning activities, and excellent communication. One parent reported concerns about limited space and stimulation in the toddler room. Multiple families have used the facility for years and recommend it highly.

Attentive and friendly staffpersonalized care and attention to individual childrenstructured learning activities (morning meetings
Address
195 Sandy Hollow Road, Mystic, CT
Phone
(860) 572-9958
Union Memorial Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Union Memorial Preschool receives consistently high praise from parents for its caring, knowledgeable teachers and play-based curriculum that supports children's academic, social, and emotional development. Parents report their children show significant improvement in vocabulary, social skills, and love attending school. One parent raised concerns about deposit refund policies.

Warm and caring teachersstrong curriculum (British Early Years Foundation Stage)play-based learning approach
Address
58 Church Street, Stamford, CT
Phone
(203) 425-9858
Honey Tree Preschool & Childcare Of Wilton
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Honey Tree Preschool & Childcare of Wilton in Connecticut receives consistently high praise from parents. All recent reviews rate the facility 5/5 stars, with parents highlighting exceptional staff care, strong teacher-child relationships, comprehensive curriculum, and excellent communication through daily updates and live streaming. Parents report their children thrive academically and socially in a safe, clean environment.

Caring and responsive teachers who build strong relationships with childrenExcellent director Sue and administrative teamLive streaming and daily photo/video updates via app
Address
992 Danbury Rd, Wilton, CT
Phone
(203) 544-7575
My Little Rascals
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

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 app
Address
445 N Main St, Southington, CT
Phone
(860) 276-0123
Bright Beginnings Child Care Center Too
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Bright Beginnings Child Care Center Too receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring and professional staff, smooth transitions for children, and strong community involvement. However, two negative reviews cite issues with sending children home while continuing to charge fees and alleged review deletion.

caring and patient staffsmooth transitions for young childrenprofessional teachers
Address
1537 King St, Enfield, CT
Phone
(860) 741-7361
A Place To Grow- Avon
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

A Place to Grow receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with staff praised for their caring approach, strong communication through daily app updates, and structured curriculum activities. Parents report smooth transitions and children who are excited to attend. One parent raised concerns about illness frequency, cleanliness/disinfection practices, cost, and lost belongings.

Caring and patient teachersexcellent communication and daily updates via appsmooth transitions for children
Address
9 Avonwood Road, Avon, CT
Phone
(860) 677-6929
Wonder Years Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Wonder Years Learning Center in Shelton, CT receives universal praise from parents, with all reviews rating 5/5 stars. Parents consistently highlight the caring and dedicated staff, strong communication, developmental progress in children, and welcoming community atmosphere that makes them feel confident leaving their children in the center's care.

Caring and attentive staffexcellent communication with parentschild developmental progress
Address
60 Todd Rd, Shelton, CT
Phone
(203) 929-0708
Cp Kids Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4
Address
1 Blachley Rd, Stamford, CT
Phone
(203) 989-1900
Bunny Village Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Bunny Village receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring staff, child development outcomes, and communication. Parents report their children are well-prepared for kindergarten, happy, and benefit from a clean, welcoming environment. One parent expressed concerns about the preschool classroom location and condition.

caring and patient staffchild development and social-emotional growthkindergarten preparation
Address
510 Cornwall Ave, Cheshire, CT
Phone
(203) 272-3090
Over The Rainbow Cheshire
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Over the Rainbow Cheshire receives consistently high praise from parents across all reviews. Parents highlight the caring, committed staff, clean and safe facility, and strong educational programs that keep children engaged and learning. Families report their children are happy, well-adjusted, and well-prepared for the next stage of schooling.

caring and dedicated staffclean and well-lit facilitystrong educational programs
Address
1481 Highland Avenue, Cheshire, CT
Phone
(203) 699-9900
Duck Pond Day Care- Hamden
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4
Address
84 Washington Avenue, Hamden, CT
Phone
(203) 281-3825
North Haven Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

North Haven Child Development Center receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring staff, owner Lauren's involvement, educational curriculum, and communication app. However, two negative reviews raise serious concerns about negligent care practices, including failing to feed an infant twice and lack of supervision during outings.

Safe and loving environmentexperienced and consistent staffowner is responsive and involved
Address
20 Peck St, North Haven, CT
Phone
(203) 234-2334
North Branford Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4
Address
605 Foxon Rd, North Branford, CT
Phone
(203) 484-3344
Through The Eyes Of A Child
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Through the Eyes of a Child receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, consistent staff, structured curriculum, and nurturing environment. Children reportedly enjoy attending and show academic and social progress. Two negative reviews cite billing disputes during COVID and poor initial phone communication.

Caring and attentive teachersstructured curriculum with hands-on learningstrong staff consistency and low turnover
Address
20 Dover Rd, West Hartford, CT
Phone
(860) 232-5405
Our Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Our Children's Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the attentive, caring staff and family-oriented atmosphere. Parents consistently highlight the director's experience, good teacher-to-child ratios, and strong developmental support across all age groups. One negative review questions the authenticity of the positive reviews.

Experienced directorwarm and attentive stafflow teacher-to-child ratios
Address
90 N Main St, West Hartford, CT
Phone
(860) 561-0569
Little White House Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Parents consistently praise Little White House Learning Center for its warm, caring staff and family-like atmosphere. Reviews highlight strong communication, educational preparation for elementary school, and children's enthusiasm about attending. All reviewers express high satisfaction and would recommend the facility.

Experienced and stable staff with low turnoverpersonalized child caresafe and clean environment
Address
69 Woodmont Road, Milford, CT
Phone
(203) 877-5167
Toddler Town - Childcare Campus & Lrng Ctr
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Parents consistently praise Toddler Town as an excellent childcare facility with deeply committed staff and strong developmental focus. Children show measurable academic and social progress, and parents report feeling confident and at ease leaving their children in care. The center prioritizes safety, cleanliness, and transparent communication with families.

Caring and passionate staffstrong academic progress (writingreading
Address
120 Store Ave, Waterbury, CT
Phone
(203) 753-0728
Silva'S Youth Of Today Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Silva's Youth of Today Learning Center receives mixed reviews. Most parents praise the caring staff, family-oriented environment, and educational quality, with several mentioning long-term positive impacts. However, multiple parents report consistently poor phone communication and customer service, including rudeness, unresponsiveness to voicemails, and unprofessional interactions.

caring and compassionate stafffamily-oriented environmentcompetitive rates
Address
656 Silver Ln, East Hartford, CT
Phone
(860) 569-8300
Harris And Tucker School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Harris and Tucker School in Hamden receives strong positive feedback from parents, with most reviewers praising the caring staff, cleanliness, and organization. One reviewer is a former student with fond long-term memories of the facility. The center is consistently recommended as a reliable childcare option.

caring and helpful staff (particularly Miss Kim)clean and well-organized facilitydependable service
Address
412 Newhall St, Hamden, CT
Phone
(203) 787-5087
Learn & Play Christian Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4
Address
811 East Main Street, Branford, CT
Phone
(203) 488-4028
Good Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Parents consistently praise Good Child Development Center as a safe, clean, and nurturing environment with dedicated, caring staff who go above and beyond. The center is commended for its transparent communication with parents, in-house meals, spacious facilities, and strong developmental programs that prepare children well for kindergarten. Multiple families describe it as a true community and family-oriented experience.

Safe and secure facilityclean environmentdedicated and caring staff
Address
170 Old Point Rd, Milford, CT
Phone
(203) 874-8232
Lower Naugatuck Valley School Early Ch Ed
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Parents consistently praise this Boys and Girls Club location for its safe, clean environment and caring staff. Children are reported to be happy and engaged in activities, with parents appreciating strong communication and positive interactions with leadership. The facility is also noted as suitable for hosting events.

Safe environmentclean facilitykind and helpful staff
Address
80 Howard Avenue, Ansonia, CT
Phone
(203) 734-8609

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Frequently asked questions

There are 1,138 child daycare & preschools daycares across Connecticut. Browse by city to find options near you.
All licensed daycare facilities in Connecticut are listed in our directory. You can also verify a facility's license status through Connecticut's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities must meet state standards for safety, health, staff-to-child ratios, and staff qualifications.
When comparing daycare options in Connecticut, consider:
  • Licensing status and inspection history
  • Staff-to-child ratios (Connecticut sets minimum requirements by age group)
  • Staff qualifications and training
  • Safety measures and facility cleanliness
  • Parent reviews and Google ratings
  • Curriculum and daily schedule
  • Location, hours, and cost
Daycare costs in Connecticut vary by location, child's age, and facility type. Full-time center-based care typically ranges from $150 to $400+ per week. Infant care is generally more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Urban areas tend to have higher costs than rural areas.