
Compare 16 child daycare & preschools in Brattleboro. Average rating: 4.65/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Brattleboro has 16 licensed child daycare & preschools with 53 parent reviews averaging 4.65/5.7 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 88% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around the 05301 zip code, averaging 4.65 stars across 21 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Ranked using a weighted score that combines Google rating with the number of parent reviews — daycares with more reviews rank higher than those with a high rating but few reviews. Last updated: March 2026.
209 Austine Drive, Brattleboro, VT · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 58 children
Parents consistently praise Winston L Prouty Center for Child Development as an excellent daycare facility serving infants through pre-K. Reviews highlight the dedicated and compassionate staff, beautiful campus setting, and comprehensive services for families and the community.
1 Anna Marsh Lane, Brattleboro, VT · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 51 children
NOTE: These reviews are for Brattleboro Retreat, a psychiatric hospital/residential treatment facility, not a daycare center. Reviews are mixed (1-5 stars), with patients reporting that supportive staff and therapeutic programming were helpful for recovery, but noting concerns about medication management, isolation practices, facility conditions, and inconsistent quality of care across different units and time periods.
Based on 8 daycares with Google ratings in Brattleboro
Average ratings by facility type in Brattleboro, based on parent reviews
Brattleboro zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05301 | 21 | 4.65 | 7 |
Capacity distribution of daycares in Brattleboro (8–66 children)
Small
up to 30 children
12
Medium
31–75 children
9
Large
76–150 children
0
Very Large
150+ children
0
Highest rated daycares in Brattleboro based on parent reviews
209 Austine Drive, Brattleboro, VT
Parents consistently praise Winston L Prouty Center for Child Development as an excellent daycare facility serving infants through pre-K. Reviews highlight the dedicated and compassionate staff, beautiful campus setting, and comprehensive services for families and the community.
861 Western Avenue, Brattleboro, VT
Parents describe The Family Garden as a nurturing, home-like environment featuring multi-age classrooms that blend infants with older children. Reviewers highlight the staff's warmth and creativity, noting that even nursery-aged children engage in early learning activities such as letters, numbers, and writing.
16 Bradley Ave, Brattleboro, VT
A parent describes Horizon Early Learning Program as a caring and supportive facility where the staff and director, Allie, are highly responsive and accommodating. The reviewer expresses utmost trust in the caregivers, noting that the environment feels like an extension of family.
60 Croker Hall, Brattleboro, VT
One parent describes The Garland School as an amazing environment for their son, highlighting the school's nature walks, local healthy food, and warm, mindful teaching practices. The reviewer expresses high satisfaction with the program overall.
130 Birge Street, Brattleboro, VT
One parent describes LE BIRGE NEST as an awesome place to enroll children, highlighting the staff's nice, caring, and understanding nature.
880 Western Avenue, Brattleboro, VT
One parent describes West Bee Nursery School as a considerate pre-school that allows children to play freely. The review highlights the center's accommodation for children with allergies or special needs.
There are 16 child daycare & preschools in Brattleboro, Vermont, making up 76% of the 21 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 Brattleboro have an average rating of 4.65 out of 5 across 8 rated facilities, with 88% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Headstart Programs facilities lead with an average of 5 stars. Our analysis covers 53 parent reviews.
When choosing a daycare in Brattleboro, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.
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A parent describes Horizon Early Learning Program as a caring and supportive facility where the staff and director, Allie, are highly responsive and accommodating. The reviewer expresses utmost trust in the caregivers, noting that the environment feels like an extension of family.
One parent describes The Garland School as an amazing environment for their son, highlighting the school's nature walks, local healthy food, and warm, mindful teaching practices. The reviewer expresses high satisfaction with the program overall.
Parents describe The Family Garden as a nurturing, home-like environment featuring multi-age classrooms that blend infants with older children. Reviewers highlight the staff's warmth and creativity, noting that even nursery-aged children engage in early learning activities such as letters, numbers, and writing.
One parent describes LE BIRGE NEST as an awesome place to enroll children, highlighting the staff's nice, caring, and understanding nature.
One parent describes West Bee Nursery School as a considerate pre-school that allows children to play freely. The review highlights the center's accommodation for children with allergies or special needs.
Parents consistently praise Winston L Prouty Center for Child Development as an excellent daycare facility serving infants through pre-K. Reviews highlight the dedicated and compassionate staff, beautiful campus setting, and comprehensive services for families and the community.
NOTE: These reviews are for Brattleboro Retreat, a psychiatric hospital/residential treatment facility, not a daycare center. Reviews are mixed (1-5 stars), with patients reporting that supportive staff and therapeutic programming were helpful for recovery, but noting concerns about medication management, isolation practices, facility conditions, and inconsistent quality of care across different units and time periods.
Reviewers highlight the center as a safe, welcoming environment that fosters community and supports the growth of youth, with one noting its inclusive atmosphere for queer children. However, a single account cites a negative interaction with staff member who was described as unfriendly and unhelpful.
A few reviewers highlight the center as a safe, welcoming, and family-like environment that supports youth development, with one noting positive inclusivity efforts. However, one experience described a staff member as unfriendly and unhelpful regarding party planning inquiries.
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