Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Montpelier, VT
Compare 7 child daycare & preschools in Montpelier. Average rating: 4.44/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Montpelier, Vermont at a glance
- Programs
- 7
- Avg rating
- 4.44/5
- Parent reviews
- 39
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 5
Montpelier has 7 licensed child daycare & preschools with 39 parent reviews averaging 4.44/5.5 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 71% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around the 05602 zip code, averaging 4.44 stars across 11 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Montpelier
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.
- 1Friends Of The North Branch Nature Center4.64 score4.8(20)
713 Elm Street, Montpelier, VT · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 11 children
Parents praise Friends of the North Branch Nature Center as a beautiful natural destination with excellent trails, educational programs, and family-friendly activities. The facility offers outdoor exploration, nature classes, swimming holes, and a small indoor center with interactive exhibits. Staff are knowledgeable and welcoming, making it a worthwhile destination even for those traveling 40+ minutes.
Beautiful trails suitable for all ages and abilitiesriver and swimming accesseducational classes and eventsknowledgeable and kind staff - 2Family Center Of Washington County Early Childhood Program4.33 score4.5(10)
383 Sherwood Avenue, Montpelier, VT · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 66 children
Parents consistently praise the Family Center of Washington County Early Childhood Program for its caring, helpful staff and strong community support. The facility is described as an excellent early education program with abundant resources for families. One reviewer noted helpful staff but mentioned room for improvement in customer service.
caring and dedicated staffcommunity supportexcellent early education programhelpful resources for families - 3Turtle Island Children'S Center INC.4.16 score4.3(6)
659 Elm Street, Montpelier, VT · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 70 children
Turtle Island is highly praised for its nature-based curriculum, dedicated staff, and outdoor learning experiences that foster children's curiosity and confidence. However, one parent raised significant concerns about reliability, citing frequent closures due to staffing issues, maintenance problems, and scheduled vacations that substantially limit available care days.
Nature-based educationoutdoor exploration and hikingwarm and caring teachersstaff stability
Rating Distribution
Based on 7 daycares with Google ratings in Montpelier
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Montpelier, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Montpelier zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05602 | 11 | 4.44 | 5 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Montpelier (10–130 children)
Small
up to 30 children
6
Medium
31–75 children
4
Large
76–150 children
2
Very Large
150+ children
0
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Montpelier based on parent reviews
Friends Of The North Branch Nature Center
713 Elm Street, Montpelier, VT
Parents praise Friends of the North Branch Nature Center as a beautiful natural destination with excellent trails, educational programs, and family-friendly activities. The facility offers outdoor exploration, nature classes, swimming holes, and a small indoor center with interactive exhibits. Staff are knowledgeable and welcoming, making it a worthwhile destination even for those traveling 40+ minutes.
Family Center Of Washington County Early Childhood Program
383 Sherwood Avenue, Montpelier, VT
Parents consistently praise the Family Center of Washington County Early Childhood Program for its caring, helpful staff and strong community support. The facility is described as an excellent early education program with abundant resources for families. One reviewer noted helpful staff but mentioned room for improvement in customer service.
Montpelier Children'S House INC.
41 Barre Street, Montpelier, VT
One parent highlights the quality of the music program for the Chickadees and Robins groups, expressing satisfaction with their granddaughter's positive first school experience. The review specifically commends the staff and director for their excellent work.
Loveworks Child Care Centers
24 Mountain View Street, Montpelier, VT
One parent highlights a positive first school experience for their granddaughter, specifically noting enjoyable music activities with the Chickadees and Robins groups. The reviewer also commends the center's staff and director for their quality.
Turtle Island Children'S Center INC.
659 Elm Street, Montpelier, VT
Turtle Island is highly praised for its nature-based curriculum, dedicated staff, and outdoor learning experiences that foster children's curiosity and confidence. However, one parent raised significant concerns about reliability, citing frequent closures due to staffing issues, maintenance problems, and scheduled vacations that substantially limit available care days.
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Daycare types in Montpelier
Child Daycare & Preschools in Montpelier, Vermont
There are 7 child daycare & preschools in Montpelier, Vermont, making up 58% of the 12 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 Montpelier have an average rating of 4.44 out of 5 across 7 rated facilities, with 71% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.72 stars. Our analysis covers 39 parent reviews.
When choosing a daycare in Montpelier, 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 Montpelier
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One parent highlights the quality of the music program for the Chickadees and Robins groups, expressing satisfaction with their granddaughter's positive first school experience. The review specifically commends the staff and director for their excellent work.
- Address
- 41 Barre Street, Montpelier, VT
- Phone
- (802) 223-3373
- Quality
One parent highlights a positive first school experience for their granddaughter, specifically noting enjoyable music activities with the Chickadees and Robins groups. The reviewer also commends the center's staff and director for their quality.
- Address
- 24 Mountain View Street, Montpelier, VT
- Phone
- (802) 223-3954
Parents praise Friends of the North Branch Nature Center as a beautiful natural destination with excellent trails, educational programs, and family-friendly activities. The facility offers outdoor exploration, nature classes, swimming holes, and a small indoor center with interactive exhibits. Staff are knowledgeable and welcoming, making it a worthwhile destination even for those traveling 40+ minutes.
- Address
- 713 Elm Street, Montpelier, VT
- Phone
- (802) 229-6206
- Quality
Parents consistently praise the Family Center of Washington County Early Childhood Program for its caring, helpful staff and strong community support. The facility is described as an excellent early education program with abundant resources for families. One reviewer noted helpful staff but mentioned room for improvement in customer service.
- Address
- 383 Sherwood Avenue, Montpelier, VT
- Phone
- (802) 262-3292
- Quality
Turtle Island is highly praised for its nature-based curriculum, dedicated staff, and outdoor learning experiences that foster children's curiosity and confidence. However, one parent raised significant concerns about reliability, citing frequent closures due to staffing issues, maintenance problems, and scheduled vacations that substantially limit available care days.
- Address
- 659 Elm Street, Montpelier, VT
- Phone
- (802) 229-4047
- Quality
- Address
- 9 Dunpatrick Circle, Montpelier, VT
- Phone
- (802) 224-0184
- Quality
- Address
- 155 Northfield Street, Montpelier, VT
- Phone
- (802) 223-4338
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- Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in Vermont)
- Safety measures and cleanliness
- Daily routines and educational curriculum
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