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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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Meriden Ymca Child Care @ Ben Franklin
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
426 W Main St, Meriden, CT
Phone
(203) 235-6386
Calvin Hill Day Care Ctr-Klf Kindergarten
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
150 Highland Street, New Haven, CT
Phone
(203) 764-9350
Tender Years Too! Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
41 Poverty Rd, Southbury, CT
Phone
(203) 262-6426
Village Green Nursery School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
37 Main St, Southington, CT
Phone
(860) 628-6958 EXT 113
Bright Beginnings
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Bright Beginnings in Plantsville receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with 9 out of 10 reviews rating it 5 stars. Parents consistently praise the friendly, attentive staff, children's happiness and development, fair pricing, and flexible payment options. One negative review references issues with previous ownership.

friendly and attentive teacherschildren enjoy attendingstrong child development and learning outcomes
Address
185 W Main St, Plantsville, CT
Phone
(860) 621-9770
Little Angels Childcare & Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
353 Scott Swamp Rd, Farmington, CT
Phone
(860) 677-6848
Giggles & Grins Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Parents consistently praise Giggles & Grins Child Care Center for quality care and staff performance. Multiple reviewers highlight Lisa and the staff as great, with families reporting positive experiences for multiple children. One review lacked substantive feedback due to limited childhood memory.

Quality careExcellent staffWelcoming environment
Address
21 Cummings Street, Plantsville, CT
Phone
(860) 621-3408
Mecca Marlborough Elem Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
25 School Drive, Marlborough, CT
Phone
(860) 295-9400
The Early Learning Center At The Hospital For Special Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

No actual daycare reviews are present. The reviews provided are for Hospital for Special Care's medical services, including patient experiences with hospital care, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and specialty clinics. These reviews do not evaluate the Early Learning Center daycare program.

None mentioned for the daycare center
Address
2150 Corbin Ave, New Britain, CT
Phone
(860) 612-6314
Southington Community Ymca School Age Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Southington Community YMCA School Age Program is highly regarded as a community pillar with clean, modern facilities and quality child care services. Parents consistently praise the friendly staff, well-maintained equipment, and diverse programming including preschool and specialized programs like Jump Start. One parent reported a negative staff interaction, but noted the manager's positive response.

Clean and well-maintained facilitiesfriendly and helpful staffm
Address
29 High St, Southington, CT
Phone
(860) 426-9547
Milford Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Milford Preschool receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the loving, caring teachers who provide individual attention and prepare children well for kindergarten. However, one parent had a negative experience with the owner, citing unprofessional and judgmental behavior during a conflict.

Loving and caring teachersindividual attention to each childstructured learning environment
Address
35 Matthews St, Milford, CT
Phone
(203) 874-5666
Imagination Station Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
11 Beeches Lane, Woodstock, CT
Phone
(860) 963-7655
Children'S Creative Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Children's Creative Learning Center receives mostly glowing reviews praising its play-based learning approach, caring staff, and strong academic preparation. One parent reported a negative experience citing strict late pickup fees and children's reluctance to attend after initial months. The center is affiliated with Florida International University's early childhood education program.

Caring and attentive staffwarm nurturing environmentplay-based learning approa
Address
104 Elm St, Cheshire, CT
Phone
(203) 271-1147
New Haven Ymca Youth Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
52 Howe St, New Haven, CT
Phone
(203) 776-9622
Greenwich Family Ymca Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
2 St Roch Avenue, Greenwich, CT
Phone
(203) 869-3381
Ymca Meriden Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
66 Crown St, Meriden, CT
Phone
(203) 235-8906
Red Barn Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
125 Kelseytown Rd, Clinton, CT
Phone
(860) 669-7246
Norwalk Comm Child Development Laboratory School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

NOTE: Reviews appear to be for Norwalk Community College, not the listed daycare center. Reviews are overwhelmingly positive (all 5/5 ratings), praising helpful staff, clean facilities, affordable tuition, and dedicated professors. Students report a supportive environment that helps them succeed academically.

Helpful and friendly administrative staffclean facilitiesaffordable tuition
Address
188 Richards Avenue, Norwalk, CT
Phone
(203) 857-3381
Busy Beaver Extended Day Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Busy Beaver Extended Day Program receives mixed reviews. Most parents (8/10) praise the caring staff, educational foundation, and daily photo/video updates, reporting their children were well-prepared for kindergarten. However, two parents raised serious concerns about the owner Rose, citing billing practices and inconsistent staff, along with poor handling of a child's illness.

caring and loving teachersclean and welcoming facilitydaily photos and video updates
Address
347 Woodside Ave, Bridgeport, CT
Phone
(203) 372-9560
Learning Center At Piper'S Hill
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Parents consistently praise Learning Center at Piper's Hill as an excellent non-profit daycare with caring, attentive teachers and a welcoming environment. The facility offers strong value with included meals, snacks, and diapers, along with enrichment activities and clear parent communication. All reviewers report satisfied children and positive experiences across multiple years of enrollment.

Affordable pricing for services providednon-profit organizationincluded meals/snacks/diapers
Address
17 Roxbury Rd, Stamford, CT
Phone
(203) 968-2468
Long Hill United Methodist Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
6358 Main St, Trumbull, CT
Phone
(203) 268-8434
Granby School Age Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

The reviews provided are for a YMCA facility, not the Granby School Age Child Care daycare center. The reviews praise the YMCA's extensive amenities, cleanliness, friendly staff, and affordable membership, though they do not specifically evaluate the daycare services offered.

Large facilitymultiple poolswell-maintained equipment
Address
97 Salmon Brook Street, Granby, CT
Phone
(860) 653-5524
Over The Rainbow
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Over the Rainbow receives mostly positive reviews praising staff dedication, caring environment, and developmental progress. However, two detailed 1-star reviews raise serious concerns about supervision, staff conduct, and care quality that contradict the positive feedback.

Caring and attentive staffgood communication via Brightwheels appflexible scheduling
Address
310 Broadway, Hamden, CT
Phone
(203) 287-0345
Growing Seeds Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
2 Trinity Place, Norwalk, CT
Phone
(203) 857-0708
Precious Memories Early Childhood Learning Center III
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Precious Memories has received mixed reviews. Positive reviews praise the teachers' kindness, loving atmosphere, and good care. However, negative reviews raise serious concerns about unprofessional management, inadequate supervision, policy non-compliance, and potential neglect of child safety and welfare.

Kind and loving staffwelcoming atmospheregood environment for children
Address
1332 North Ave, Bridgeport, CT
Phone
(203) 330-9131
Elle Em In Oh Pre
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Parents consistently praise ELLE EM IN OH PRE as the best daycare in Bridgeport, with multiple families using the facility for 8+ years and recommending it to friends and family. The owner Ms. Bee and stable staff are noted for genuine care, attentiveness, and strong relationships with children that extend beyond enrollment. Parents report feeling assured about their children's safety and wellbeing while at work.

Caring and attentive staffstable staff retentionowner genuinely invested in children's wellbeing
Address
1944 Boston Ave, Bridgeport, CT
Phone
(203) 333-9740
Cdi Head Start - T.D. Ritter Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Parents praise CDI Head Start's staff for being welcoming, knowledgeable, and helpful. The center is noted for its quality curriculum, excellent teachers, and comprehensive support services. All reviews are highly positive with consistent 5-star ratings.

Friendly and welcoming front desk staffknowledgeable and helpful employeesexcellent teachers
Address
555 Windsor St, Hartford, CT
Phone
(860) 994-6414
Imagine Nation - A Museum Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Parents consistently praise Imagine Nation as an excellent early learning center that combines museum-style exhibits with structured preschool education. Reviewers highlight the engaging, hands-on learning environment, dedicated staff, and clean facility. Children reportedly enjoy attending and show growth both socially and academically.

Interactive and hands-on exhibitscreative educational activities (artscrafts
Address
1 Pleasant St, Bristol, CT
Phone
(860) 314-1400
Manchester Community College
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

These reviews are about Manchester Community College, not a daycare center. The facility is praised as an excellent community college with strong academics, caring faculty, and good transfer agreements with universities.

Qualified and passionate teachersclean facilitiespleasant grounds
Address
1 Great Path, Manchester, CT
Phone
(860) 512-3272
The Learning Experience - New Haven
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Parents consistently praise The Learning Experience - New Haven for its nurturing, educational environment and compassionate, experienced staff. Children show strong developmental progress and parents report feeling confident in their safety and care. All reviews are 5-star ratings highlighting positive experiences across infant, toddler, and preschool age groups.

caring and attentive staffage-appropriate educational activitiesclear communication with parents
Address
520 Martin Luther King Blvd, New Haven, CT
Phone
(203) 507-2405

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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.