Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Colchester, VT
Compare 13 child daycare & preschools in Colchester. Average rating: 4.59/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Colchester, Vermont at a glance
- Programs
- 13
- Avg rating
- 4.59/5
- Parent reviews
- 33
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 8
Colchester has 13 licensed child daycare & preschools with 33 parent reviews averaging 4.59/5.8 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 80% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around the 05446 zip code, averaging 4.53 stars across 16 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Colchester
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.
- 1Freedom Rains LLC4.34 score4.5(11)
566 Hercules Drive, Colchester, VT · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 90 children
Freedom Rains LLC receives overwhelmingly positive reviews praising its clean facilities, experienced staff, family-like atmosphere, and quality care. However, one negative review describes inadequate support for children with special needs and disputes about deposits and supplies.
clean and well-maintained facilitieslong-tenured and caring stafffamily atmospheresafe environment
Rating Distribution
Based on 10 daycares with Google ratings in Colchester
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Colchester, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Colchester zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05446 | 16 | 4.53 | 6 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Colchester (15–118 children)
Small
up to 30 children
5
Medium
31–75 children
12
Large
76–150 children
2
Very Large
150+ children
0
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Colchester based on parent reviews
Early Years Child Development Center LLC @ 1795
1795 Main Street, Colchester, VT
Parents highlight the warm, friendly atmosphere and dedicated staff, noting that the center supports children's growth and offers accommodating services like morning care for school bus connections. One reviewer mentions minor confusion regarding the business's online listing details. Overall, families express strong satisfaction with the environment and their child's positive experiences.
Freedom Rains LLC
566 Hercules Drive, Colchester, VT
Freedom Rains LLC receives overwhelmingly positive reviews praising its clean facilities, experienced staff, family-like atmosphere, and quality care. However, one negative review describes inadequate support for children with special needs and disputes about deposits and supplies.
Early Learning Center @ St Michael'S College
76 King Street, Colchester, VT
Reviewers describe the Early Learning Center as an excellent and amazing place for childcare, highlighting that staff members are great and create a positive environment. One parent notes their daughter loves attending, while another specifically praises the teachers.
Little Tot'S Academy LLC
65 Creek Farm Plaza, Colchester, VT
Parents highlight the staff's kindness, flexibility, and knowledge as key factors in providing a safe and happy environment for children. Reviewers appreciate the comfortable, inviting facility and convenient location, with one noting a positive experience for a toddler.
Little Feats Daycare Center INC.
5857 Rossevelt Highway, Colchester, VT
One parent describes Little Feats Daycare Center as a balanced option between a home and large facility, highlighting its structured curriculum and well-trained staff. The reviewer notes that the center fosters a close-knit family culture and offers affordable, healthy meals without the need for packed lunches.
Muddy Hands Preschool
36 Catamount Lane, Colchester, VT
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Child Daycare & Preschools in Colchester, Vermont
There are 13 child daycare & preschools in Colchester, Vermont, making up 68% of the 19 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 Colchester have an average rating of 4.59 out of 5 across 10 rated facilities, with 80% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Before or After School Daycare facilities lead with an average of 5 stars. Our analysis covers 33 parent reviews.
When choosing a daycare in Colchester, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.
All Child Daycare & Preschools in Colchester
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- Address
- 36 Catamount Lane, Colchester, VT
- Phone
- (802) 662-4333
- Quality
Reviewers describe the Early Learning Center as an excellent and amazing place for childcare, highlighting that staff members are great and create a positive environment. One parent notes their daughter loves attending, while another specifically praises the teachers.
- Address
- 76 King Street, Colchester, VT
- Phone
- (802) 654-2650
One parent describes Little Feats Daycare Center as a balanced option between a home and large facility, highlighting its structured curriculum and well-trained staff. The reviewer notes that the center fosters a close-knit family culture and offers affordable, healthy meals without the need for packed lunches.
- Address
- 5857 Rossevelt Highway, Colchester, VT
- Phone
- (802) 878-4220
- Quality
Parents highlight the warm, friendly atmosphere and dedicated staff, noting that the center supports children's growth and offers accommodating services like morning care for school bus connections. One reviewer mentions minor confusion regarding the business's online listing details. Overall, families express strong satisfaction with the environment and their child's positive experiences.
- Address
- 1795 Main Street, Colchester, VT
- Phone
- (802) 879-2811
- Quality
- Address
- 42 Severance Green, Colchester, VT
- Phone
- (802) 288-9035
- Quality
Parents highlight the staff's kindness, flexibility, and knowledge as key factors in providing a safe and happy environment for children. Reviewers appreciate the comfortable, inviting facility and convenient location, with one noting a positive experience for a toddler.
- Address
- 65 Creek Farm Plaza, Colchester, VT
- Phone
- (802) 876-7317
Freedom Rains LLC receives overwhelmingly positive reviews praising its clean facilities, experienced staff, family-like atmosphere, and quality care. However, one negative review describes inadequate support for children with special needs and disputes about deposits and supplies.
- Address
- 566 Hercules Drive, Colchester, VT
- Phone
- (802) 654-7300
- Quality
Parents highlight the facility's engaging curriculum, clean environment, and friendly staff, with several noting their children's happiness and effective communication via the Hi Mama app. However, some families report significant issues with administrative professionalism and strict, potentially misunderstood state compliance policies that resulted in unnecessary interruptions.
- Address
- 73 Prim Road, Colchester, VT
- Phone
- (802) 864-5437
- Quality
- Address
- 42 Severance Green, Colchester, VT
- Phone
- (802) 878-5001
- Address
- 1672 West Lakeshore Dr., Colchester, VT
- Phone
- (802) 497-1549
- Address
- 609 Blakely Road, Colchester, VT
- Phone
- (802) 264-5900
- Quality
Reviewers describe the location as a wonderful campus with beautiful views and note that the staff are super people. A few parents highlight the facility as a great place that continues to grow and prosper.
- Address
- 402 Watertower Circle, Colchester, VT
- Phone
- (802) 655-9400
- Quality
- Address
- 235 Heineberg Drive, Colchester, VT
- Phone
- (802) 859-2529
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Frequently asked questions
- Licensing status with Vermont's regulatory agency
- Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in Vermont)
- Safety measures and cleanliness
- Daily routines and educational curriculum
- Parent reviews and ratings
- Location and hours that fit your schedule
- Child Daycare & Preschools — 13 facilities
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