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Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Hardwick, VT

Compare 3 child daycare & preschools in Hardwick. Average rating: 4.95/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Hardwick, Vermont at a glance

Programs
3
Avg rating
4.95/5
Parent reviews
11
Top rated (4.5+)
2

Hardwick offers 3 licensed child daycare & preschools, 2 of which have public ratings averaging 4.95/5.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Hardwick

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.

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    Hardwick Child & Family Development Program
    4.6 score
    4.9(10)

    61 Church Street, Hardwick, VT · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 20 children

    Reviews praise the staff as kind and caring, with appreciation for the food pantry's role as a community resource. The facility offers quality local produce and meat, along with educational classes. One reviewer reported being denied service due to space constraints regarding a service animal.

    Kind and caring staffquality local produce and meateducational classes offered (bakingcooking

Rating Distribution

Based on 2 daycares with Google ratings in Hardwick

4.5 - 5.0
2
4.0 - 4.4
0
3.0 - 3.9
0
Below 3
0

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Hardwick, based on parent reviews

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.95avg rating
3 daycares · 2 rated

Before or After School Daycare

No ratings yet
1 daycares

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Hardwick (9–20 children)

Small

up to 30 children

4

Medium

31–75 children

0

Large

76–150 children

0

Very Large

150+ children

0

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Hardwick based on parent reviews

Hardwick Child & Family Development Program

4.9(10)

61 Church Street, Hardwick, VT

Reviews praise the staff as kind and caring, with appreciation for the food pantry's role as a community resource. The facility offers quality local produce and meat, along with educational classes. One reviewer reported being denied service due to space constraints regarding a service animal.

Kind and caring staffquality local produce and meateducational classes offered (baking

Care Bear Day Care Center

5(1)

132 Main Street, Hardwick, VT

One parent describes the center as highly inviting, highlighting staff who are kind and caring while allowing children the freedom to play, learn, and socialize. The reviewer also notes the provision of tasty home-cooked meals to keep children nourished.

inviting environmentkind and caring instructorsfreedom to play

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Daycare types in Hardwick

Child Daycare & Preschools 3Before or After School Daycare 1

Child Daycare & Preschools in Hardwick, Vermont

There are 3 child daycare & preschools in Hardwick, Vermont, making up 75% of the 4 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 Hardwick have an average rating of 4.95 out of 5 across 2 rated facilities, with 100% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.95 stars. Our analysis covers 11 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Hardwick, 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 Hardwick

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Care Bear Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

One parent describes the center as highly inviting, highlighting staff who are kind and caring while allowing children the freedom to play, learn, and socialize. The reviewer also notes the provision of tasty home-cooked meals to keep children nourished.

inviting environmentkind and caring instructorsfreedom to play
Address
132 Main Street, Hardwick, VT
Phone
(802) 472-2273
Hardwick Child & Family Development Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Reviews praise the staff as kind and caring, with appreciation for the food pantry's role as a community resource. The facility offers quality local produce and meat, along with educational classes. One reviewer reported being denied service due to space constraints regarding a service animal.

Kind and caring staffquality local produce and meateducational classes offered (baking
Address
61 Church Street, Hardwick, VT
Phone
(802) 472-5496
Wee Tots Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
49 Winter Street, Hardwick, VT
Phone
(802) 472-6775

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Frequently asked questions

There are 3 child daycare & preschools daycares in Hardwick, Vermont, out of 4 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Hardwick have an average Google rating of 4.95 out of 5 across 2 rated facilities. About 100% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Hardwick, consider visiting facilities in person and checking:
  • 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
Hardwick offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 3 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 1 facilities
Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.
Daycare costs in Vermont typically range from $200 to $400 per week for full-time care, depending on the child's age, facility type, and location within the state. Infant care tends to be more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Contact individual facilities in Hardwick for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Hardwick must be licensed by Vermont's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities are required to meet standards for safety, health, staff qualifications, and staff-to-child ratios. You can verify a facility's license status through your state's licensing database.