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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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Small World Learning & Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Small World Learning & Child Care Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, who praise the caring staff, professional environment, and quality education. Director Doreen is frequently highlighted for her personal attention to families. One parent reported poor communication and unresponsiveness to bullying concerns.

caring and professional staffwelcoming environmentwell-equipped facility
Address
257 Salmon Brook Street, Granby, CT
Phone
(860) 653-4639
Waterbury Ymca Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Parents praise the Waterbury YMCA Child Care Center's preschool program, highlighting strong teacher communication, individualized student support, and a nurturing environment where children thrive. The facility is noted as clean and well-maintained with excellent staff who are patient and helpful.

Patient and understanding teachersstrong parent communicationindividualized learning techniques
Address
136 West Main Street, Waterbury, CT
Phone
(203) 754-2181
Pandas Playmates
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

There is a critical data mismatch: the reviews provided are for the Wilton YMCA (a fitness and community center), not PANDAS PLAYMATES daycare. Based on available information, no parent reviews for PANDAS PLAYMATES daycare exist to summarize.

None mentioned for PANDAS PLAYMATES
Address
404 Danbury Road, Wilton, CT
Phone
(203) 762-8384
Valley-Shore Ymca School Age Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Valley Shore YMCA School Age Program in Chester, CT receives consistently excellent feedback from parents. The program is praised for engaging activities, attentive staff, and a nurturing environment where children thrive both academically and socially. Parents report high satisfaction with safety measures, communication, and the overall summer camp experience.

Engaging activities (swimmingrock climbingarchery
Address
23 Ridge Rd, Chester, CT
Phone
(860) 399-9622
Naugatuck Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4
Address
27 Carroll Street, Naugatuck, CT
Phone
(203) 720-7210
Kiddie Kampus Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Parents consistently praise Bright & Early Learning Center (formerly Kiddie Kampus) in Niantic for exceptional staff, warm leadership, and a nurturing learning environment. Children show enthusiasm for attending, and parents appreciate detailed communication, cleanliness, outdoor facilities, and strong emotional support. The center has maintained quality across multiple years and transitions.

Warm and accessible director and leadershipdedicated and caring staff wit
Address
245 Flanders Rd, Niantic, CT
Phone
(860) 691-0344
Mansfield Discovery Depot
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Mansfield Discovery Depot receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the friendly and caring staff, quality educational programming, and convenient amenities like meals and outdoor space. One parent noted concerns about classroom size, inconsistent teacher quality, frequent classroom transitions, and limited outdoor time on less favorable weather days.

friendly and professional staffquality educational curriculummeals provided
Address
50 Depot Rd, Storrs Mansfield, CT
Phone
(860) 487-0062
Ymca Of Greenwich At New Lebanon
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Reviews are predominantly positive, with members praising the Olympic-sized pool as the standout feature. Staff are consistently described as friendly, helpful, and dedicated. The facility is noted as older but well-maintained and clean with ongoing improvements.

Olympic-sized pool with excellent water quality and temperaturefriendly and helpful staffclean and well-maintained facilities
Address
25 Mead Ave, Greenwich, CT
Phone
(203) 869-3381
Valley Shore Ymca Sap @ Pierson School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Valley Shore YMCA SAP @ Pierson School receives consistently high praise from parents for its engaging summer camp and year-round programs. Parents highlight the variety of activities, dedicated and caring staff, excellent communication, and safe, nurturing environment that keeps children actively engaged and entertained.

Diverse activities (swimmingarcheryrock climbing
Address
75 E Main St, Clinton, CT
Phone
(860) 399-9622
Valley Shore Ymca Sch Age Prog-Goodwin School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Parents consistently praise Valley Shore YMCA's school-age and summer camp programs for engaging activities, excellent staff, and a nurturing environment. The program offers diverse activities including swimming, rock climbing, archery, and creative games, with strong communication and safety standards. Children attend repeatedly year after year and show genuine enthusiasm for the programs.

Diverse and engaging activities (swimmingarcheryrock climbing
Address
80 Old Boston Post Rd, Old Saybrook, CT
Phone
(860) 399-9622
Wilton Family Ymca Nursery School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Reviews consistently praise the Wilton YMCA as a community-centered facility with excellent staff and diverse programs for families. Parents highlight the quality of the preschool program, swim classes, summer camp, and youth sports, noting that their children have thrived and felt supported. The facility is described as clean, well-maintained, and fostering a welcoming atmosphere where families feel connected.

Excellent preschool staff and teachershigh-quality swim instruction and coacheswell-maintained facilities
Address
404 Danbury Rd, Wilton, CT
Phone
(203) 762-8384
Donna'S Little Doves Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Donna's Little Doves receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from long-term families who praise the caring staff, clean environment, and educational approach. Parents consistently describe it as a second home for their children with excellent security and hands-on learning activities. One parent expressed disappointment about the facility's policy not allowing pre-enrollment visits.

warm greeting of childrenfriendly and attentive staffclean and kid-friendly environment
Address
215 Warren Street, Bridgeport, CT
Phone
(203) 394-9997
Pride And Joy Learning Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Pride and Joy Learning Academy receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the dedicated teachers, strong educational foundation, and caring administration. However, one parent reported serious concerns including inadequate supervision of biting incidents, restrictive snack policies, and inappropriate language from the director toward their child.

Dedicated and caring teachersstrong emotional and educational developmentexcellent administration
Address
449 Silas Deane Highway, Wethersfield, CT
Phone
(860) 563-3747
Cdi Head Start - Bloomfield Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4
Address
1051 Blue Hills Ave, Bloomfield, CT
Phone
(860) 994-6397
Kid'S First Learning Center- Long Hill Cross Road
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Kid's First Learning Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, who praise the friendly staff, nurturing environment, and strong communication. Children are reported to be excited about attending and showing positive developmental progress. However, one parent reported serious concerns including staff behavior issues, communication problems, and alleged child safety incidents.

Friendly and trained staffexcellent communication with parentsnurturing environment
Address
216 Long Hill Cross Road, Shelton, CT
Phone
(203) 926-9998
Carrot Patch - Shoreline
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Parents consistently praise Carrot Patch for its nature-based, play-focused curriculum and caring staff. The program emphasizes outdoor learning, child-led exploration, and balanced development across emotional, physical, and cognitive areas. Multiple parents report high satisfaction and note their children are enthusiastic about attending.

Caring and compassionate staffnature-based outdoor educationchild-led learning approach
Address
2 Maple Ave, Clinton, CT
Phone
(203) 248-5433
North Haven Child Development Center (Front Building)
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

North Haven Child Development Center receives overwhelmingly positive reviews praising the owner Lauren, staff quality, safe environment, and educational curriculum. However, two recent negative reviews document serious concerns including failure to feed an 8-month-old infant twice and inadequate supervision practices during off-site activities.

Responsive and involved ownershipconsistent staff with low turnoversafe and clean facility
Address
20 Peck St, North Haven, CT
Phone
(203) 234-2334
Carrier Academy Of Learning
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Carrier Academy receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the caring staff, strong communication, and enriching environment. However, one parent reported significant enrollment mismanagement and communication failures regarding waitlist status.

Kind and caring staffresponsive communicationfrequent app updates about children's activities
Address
740 Plainville Ave, Farmington, CT
Phone
(860) 470-3736
Sunny Side Up Early Care Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4
Address
76 Maple Avenue, North Haven, CT
Phone
(203) 239-7395
Tlc Preschool Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Reviews consistently praise TLC Preschool Program's facility quality and amenities. Visitors highlight the clean, well-maintained venue with excellent parking and bright, airy spaces suitable for various events and activities.

Clean facilityample parkingbright lighting
Address
30 Greenfield Street, Wethersfield, CT
Phone
(860) 721-2957
Educational Playcare - Glastonbury
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Parents consistently praise BrightPath Glastonbury (formerly Educational Playcare) for its caring, engaged staff and supportive administration. Children show measurable growth in academics, social skills, and independence. The facility offers quality space, activities, and flexible scheduling that parents trust and appreciate.

Caring and attentive staffwelcoming atmospherestrong leadership
Address
1193 Hebron Ave, Glastonbury, CT
Phone
(860) 430-4964
My Little Rascals Too
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

My Little Rascals Too receives consistently high praise from parents who report their children are excited to attend and experiencing strong developmental growth. Parents highlight the caring, attentive staff, engaging educational activities, and excellent parent communication through a daily photo app. The facility is noted for maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment with flexible scheduling and reasonable pricing.

Caring and invested teacherschild enthusiasm and engagementdevelopmental milestone tracking
Address
1850 West St, Southington, CT
Phone
(860) 426-9933
Bright Morning Star Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
481 Brewster St, Bridgeport, CT
Phone
(203) 685-0181
The Goddard School - Farmington
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Parents consistently praise The Goddard School - Farmington as an exceptional, loving, and educational environment where children thrive academically and socially. Staff are described as caring, competent, and genuinely invested in each child's development. The facility is noted for cleanliness, safety, enriching extracurricular activities, and strong communication with parents.

Caring and competent teacherschild development and academic growthenriching extracurricular activities (science
Address
6 Bridgewater Rd, Farmington, CT
Phone
(860) 674-4323
Richard Battles Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
30 Battles Street, Hartford, CT
Phone
(860) 549-4380
Indian Valley Ymca Rockville Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Indian Valley YMCA Rockville Child Care Center receives mixed reviews. Most parents praise the caring, dedicated staff, strong communication, developmental focus, and low turnover in infant/toddler rooms. However, a small number of parents report serious concerns including inadequate supervision, hygiene issues, potential injuries, and administrative problems with custody documentation.

Caring and dedicated staffexcellent communication with daily photos and updatesstrong developmental curriculum aligned with NAEYC standards
Address
23 Elm St, Vernon Rockville, CT
Phone
(860) 896-0584
The Smart Start Preschool & Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Parents consistently praise The Smart Start Preschool & Learning Center for its caring, attentive staff and engaging educational programs. The facility is noted for small class sizes, frequent communication with parents, diverse activities, and creating a happy, supportive environment where children enjoy attending.

caring and friendly staffsmall class sizesresponsive communication
Address
4133 Whitney Ave, Hamden, CT
Phone
(203) 660-7158
Star Cubs Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
169 Main St, Meriden, CT
Phone
(203) 443-5451
Tunxis Ctc Early Childhood Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Reviews praise the facility's application process, staff helpfulness, and caring instructors. However, many reviews appear to reference the community college rather than the early childhood center specifically, making it difficult to assess daycare-specific feedback.

Seamless application processhelpful and courteous staffcaring instructors
Address
271 Scott Swamp Rd, Farmington, CT
Phone
(860) 773-1350
Capitol Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Capitol Child Development Center receives overwhelmingly positive reviews praising caring staff, engaging curriculum, and supportive environment. However, one parent reported negative experiences with the preschool head teacher's handling of high-energy children and noted strict policies around masks, nutrition, and parent access.

Loving and communicative teachersengaging curriculumNAEYC accreditation
Address
450 Broad St, Hartford, CT
Phone
(860) 240-0330

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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.