Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Hartford, VT
Compare 13 child daycare & preschools in Hartford. Average rating: 4.71/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Hartford, Vermont at a glance
- Programs
- 13
- Avg rating
- 4.71/5
- Parent reviews
- 19
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 5
Hartford offers 13 licensed child daycare & preschools, 7 of which have public ratings averaging 4.71/5.5 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 71% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around the 05001 zip code, averaging 5 stars across 9 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Hartford
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.
- 1Potter'S House School4.26 score4.4(9)
1615 Maple Street, Hartford, VT · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 28 children
Potter's House School is highly regarded as a community resource offering childcare services, before/after school programs, summer programs, and food assistance. Parents praise the clean facilities, friendly staff, and well-organized events. The center is noted for its strong community involvement and support for families.
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Rating Distribution
Based on 7 daycares with Google ratings in Hartford
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Hartford, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Hartford zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05001 | 9 | 5 | 5 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Hartford (15–60 children)
Small
up to 30 children
9
Medium
31–75 children
6
Large
76–150 children
0
Very Large
150+ children
0
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Hartford based on parent reviews
Babble On Day Care Incorporated
544 Sykes Mountain Avenue, Hartford, VT
One parent highlights the staff's attentiveness to physical and emotional needs, along with consistent daily and weekly updates that support the child's growth. Another family notes that four of five children attended, with fond memories persisting long after their time there, describing it as the best in the area.
Green Mountain Children'S Center INC
92 Farmvu Drive, Hartford, VT
Green Mountain Children'S Center Infant
92 Farm View Drive, Hartford, VT
Potter'S House School
1615 Maple Street, Hartford, VT
Potter's House School is highly regarded as a community resource offering childcare services, before/after school programs, summer programs, and food assistance. Parents praise the clean facilities, friendly staff, and well-organized events. The center is noted for its strong community involvement and support for families.
World Of Discovery II
1177 North Hartland Road, Hartford, VT
Aurora Day Care
1187 Christian Street, Hartford, VT
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Child Daycare & Preschools in Hartford, Vermont
There are 13 child daycare & preschools in Hartford, Vermont, making up 87% of the 15 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 Hartford have an average rating of 4.71 out of 5 across 7 rated facilities, with 71% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.9 stars. Our analysis covers 19 parent reviews.
When choosing a daycare in Hartford, 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 Hartford
Showing 13 results
- Address
- 1177 North Hartland Road, Hartford, VT
- Phone
- (802) 698-8367
- Quality
- Address
- 1187 Christian Street, Hartford, VT
- Phone
- (802) 296-2077
One parent highlights the staff's attentiveness to physical and emotional needs, along with consistent daily and weekly updates that support the child's growth. Another family notes that four of five children attended, with fond memories persisting long after their time there, describing it as the best in the area.
- Address
- 544 Sykes Mountain Avenue, Hartford, VT
- Phone
- (802) 295-4839
- Address
- 92 Farmvu Drive, Hartford, VT
- Phone
- (802) 296-2296
- Address
- 92 Farm View Drive, Hartford, VT
- Phone
- (802) 296-2296
Potter's House School is highly regarded as a community resource offering childcare services, before/after school programs, summer programs, and food assistance. Parents praise the clean facilities, friendly staff, and well-organized events. The center is noted for its strong community involvement and support for families.
- Address
- 1615 Maple Street, Hartford, VT
- Phone
- (802) 296-8400
- Quality
- Address
- 2300 Christian Street, Hartford, VT
- Phone
- (802) 295-8647
- Quality
- Address
- 80 Bluff Road, Hartford, VT
- Phone
- (802) 296-2496
- Quality
- Address
- 304 Dody Lane, Hartford, VT
- Phone
- (802) 296-2296
- Address
- 102 Pine Street, Hartford, VT
- Phone
- (802) 295-8650
- Quality
- Address
- 102 Pine Street, Hartford, VT
- Phone
- (802) 359-4950
- Address
- 399 West Gilson Avenue, Hartford, VT
- Phone
- (802) 295-6800
- Quality
- Address
- 304 Dody Lane, Hartford, VT
- Phone
- (802) 295-8654
- Quality
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