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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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Lollipop Tree Nursery School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
160 Mohegan Drive, West Hartford, CT
Phone
(860) 236-5748
Putnam School Readiness Child Care Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
33 Wicker St, Putnam, CT
Phone
(860) 963-6940
Country Kids Cc & Early L Ctr Of The Quiet Corner
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Country Kids CC & Early Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents, with all 10 reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring and passionate staff, safe learning environment, and strong communication through classroom cameras and daily updates. Children are reported to be happy, engaged, and showing developmental progress.

Caring and passionate staffowners actively involved on-sitesafe and nurturing environment
Address
37 Kennedy Dr, Putnam, CT
Phone
(860) 928-2588
Kid & Kaboodle Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
3 East Pkwy, Plainfield, CT
Phone
(860) 564-5581
Castle Kids Preschool & Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Castle Kids Preschool & Child Care in Killingly, CT receives mixed reviews. Positive reviews praise caring staff, happy children, and educational activities. However, negative reviews raise serious concerns about child safety oversight, staff communication, lack of structured curriculum, and management issues.

Caring and nurturing staffchildren report being happycraft activities
Address
17 Dog Hill Road, Killingly, CT
Phone
(860) 779-9002
Kiddie Korner Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
795 Grand Avenue, New Haven, CT
Phone
(203) 865-4270
St Mary'S Hospital Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
100 Jefferson Square, Waterbury, CT
Phone
(203) 709-6385
Kid'S Club
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
194d Leavenworth Rd, Shelton, CT
Phone
(203) 926-9557
Whitneyville Innovative Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
1825 Whitney Ave, Hamden, CT
Phone
(203) 530-8997
Cornwall Child Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
8 Cream Hill Rd, West Cornwall, CT
Phone
(860) 672-6989
Children'S Nook
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
925 Old Buddington Rd, Groton, CT
Phone
(860) 448-1984
Room To Grow Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
80 South Rd, Somers, CT
Phone
(860) 749-4344
Black Rock Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
233 Bennett St, Bridgeport, CT
Phone
(203) 366-8241
Dolphin Days Learning Center (Varao INC)
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
9 Ozick Dr, Durham, CT
Phone
(860) 349-2335
Precious Moments Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
8 Edmond Rd, Bethel, CT
Phone
(203) 743-6368
Kingdom'S Little Ones Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
1243 Stratford Ave, Bridgeport, CT
Phone
(203) 338-0221
Little Ivy Nursery School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
175 Old Tannery Rd, Monroe, CT
Phone
(203) 258-7295
Holy Infant Nursery School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
1 Elm St, New Milford, CT
Phone
(860) 354-7284
Abcd Middlebrooks School Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
240 Middlebrooks Ave, Trumbull, CT
Phone
(203) 452-4504
Beach Babies Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Beach Babies Learning Center receives mostly positive reviews praising attentive teachers, engaging activities, and a warm environment where children thrive. One negative review raises concerns about communication, staff qualifications, lost items, and frequent illness. Overall rating is strong with 6 five-star reviews, 1 four-star, and 1 one-star review.

Attentive and caring teachersengaging hands-on projects and activitieswarm and welcoming environment
Address
210 Boston Post Rd, Old Saybrook, CT
Phone
(860) 388-3737
Windham Regional Community Council Early Childhood Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
478 Valley St, Willimantic, CT
Phone
(860) 423-7112
Mark Of Excellence
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
29 Grove Street, Stamford, CT
Phone
(203) 353-1503
Teddy Bear Hollow Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
517 Norwich- New London Tpke, Uncasville, CT
Phone
(860) 848-2404
Pumpkin Preschool Of Shelton
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
100 Beard Sawmill Road, Shelton, CT
Phone
(203) 926-1800
Clinton Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Clinton Child Care receives mostly positive reviews, with parents praising the staff's communication, educational approach, and support through developmental milestones. However, two negative reviews raise serious concerns about inadequate staffing in preschool, lack of support for neurodivergent children, and allegations of inappropriate staff conduct including physical discipline.

Strong communication with parentssupportive staff through transitionslearning-focused curriculum
Address
160 E Main St, Clinton, CT
Phone
(860) 669-4315
Kid'S Club Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
91 Church St, Seymour, CT
Phone
(203) 444-2668
Pumpkin Patch Child Care & Learning Center- Cromwell
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Parents consistently praise Pumpkin Patch for its warm, caring staff and welcoming environment. Children show significant developmental progress across all age groups, with particular recognition for the director's involvement and commitment to continuous improvement. The facility is well-maintained, spacious, and offers engaging activities and regular outdoor time.

Caring and genuine staffdirector actively involved on-sitechild development and learning outcomes
Address
11 Kirby Rd, Cromwell, CT
Phone
(860) 635-1809
Little Bear'S Adventure Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Little Bears Adventure Center receives mostly positive reviews praising the warm, nurturing environment and dedicated staff, particularly Ms. Marisol and Miss Rhylie. However, two recent reviews highlight concerns about staff turnover leading to inconsistency, untrained teachers, and communication issues.

Warm and welcoming environmentcaring and attentive staffchildren excited to attend
Address
1255 Portland Cobalt Rd, Portland, CT
Phone
(860) 933-2738
Litchfield County Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9
Address
283 Litchfield Rd, Harwinton, CT
Phone
(860) 485-1564
The World Of Imaginations III
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9
Address
284 N Maple St, Enfield, CT
Phone
(860) 265-3548

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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.