Best Child Daycare & Preschools in South Burlington, VT
Compare 15 child daycare & preschools in South Burlington. Average rating: 4.49/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
South Burlington, Vermont at a glance
- Programs
- 15
- Avg rating
- 4.49/5
- Parent reviews
- 60
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 4
South Burlington has 15 licensed child daycare & preschools with 60 parent reviews averaging 4.49/5.The highest-rated options cluster around the 05403 zip code, averaging 4.49 stars across 20 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in South Burlington
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.
- 1Davis Studio LLC4.56 score4.7(20)
916 Shelburne Road, South Burlington, VT · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 19 children
Parents consistently praise Davis Studio LLC for its creative, arts-focused programming and nurturing environment. Children across multiple age groups (from summer camps to full-time school) show enthusiasm for attending and demonstrate measurable growth in artistic skills and confidence. Staff are described as engaging, responsive, and supportive of individual learning styles.
Art instruction qualityCreative curriculumNurturing and kind staffEmergent/individua - 2Kid Logic Learning LLC4.33 score4.6(6)
72 Ethan Allen Drive, South Burlington, VT · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 115 children
Kid Logic Learning LLC receives predominantly positive reviews praising warm, individualized care and strong teacher-child relationships. However, one detailed negative review raises serious concerns about infant room practices, including inadequate supervision, neglect allegations, and staff turnover.
Welcoming environment for diverse familiesindividualized child-centered approachresponsive and caring staffenrichment activities (yoga - 3The Homestead: A Part 2 Preschool4.1 score4.2(5)
1475 Shelburne Road, South Burlington, VT · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 14 children
The Homestead receives predominantly positive feedback, with most parents praising the staff, teachers, and facilities as excellent. Parents highlight strong communication and note their children are happy and engaged. One review cited unprofessional administration, contrasting sharply with other experiences.
Staff and teachersFacilities and playgroundCommunicationChild happiness and engagement - 4Loveworks Child Care Centers INC.4 score4(9)
1820 Shelburne Rd, South Burlington, VT · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 74 children
Loveworks South Burlington has highly polarized reviews. Positive reviews praise caring teachers, engaging curriculum, and daily communication. Negative reviews cite severe staff turnover, organizational issues, inconsistent care, frequent closures, and significant annual price increases.
Warm and caring teachersquality infant and preschool curriculumdaily updates and photos via appeducational activities and projects
Rating Distribution
Based on 8 daycares with Google ratings in South Burlington
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in South Burlington, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
South Burlington zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05403 | 20 | 4.49 | 4 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in South Burlington (12–150 children)
Small
up to 30 children
8
Medium
31–75 children
8
Large
76–150 children
4
Very Large
150+ children
0
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in South Burlington based on parent reviews
Davis Studio LLC
916 Shelburne Road, South Burlington, VT
Parents consistently praise Davis Studio LLC for its creative, arts-focused programming and nurturing environment. Children across multiple age groups (from summer camps to full-time school) show enthusiasm for attending and demonstrate measurable growth in artistic skills and confidence. Staff are described as engaging, responsive, and supportive of individual learning styles.
The Children'S School
173 Patchen Road, South Burlington, VT
Parents highlight the school's home-like atmosphere, intimate class sizes, and dedicated teachers who prioritize individualized, play-based learning with significant outdoor time. Reviewers appreciate the supportive environment for first-time preschoolers and strong family involvement, with no negative feedback reported in the available reviews.
International Children'S School INC.
1 Executive Drive, South Burlington, VT
Parents highlight the school's rigorous academic focus, noting significant early preparation in languages, math, and reading. Reviewers also appreciate the diverse extracurricular offerings, including arts, music, and physical activities, which foster a creative and engaging learning environment.
Kid Logic Learning LLC
72 Ethan Allen Drive, South Burlington, VT
Kid Logic Learning LLC receives predominantly positive reviews praising warm, individualized care and strong teacher-child relationships. However, one detailed negative review raises serious concerns about infant room practices, including inadequate supervision, neglect allegations, and staff turnover.
Twin Oaks Kids & Fitness
25 Joy Drive, South Burlington, VT
Parents highlight the center's diverse curriculum, including swimming and sports, alongside staff who are described as kind, engaging, and deeply invested in child development. Reviewers note that long-tenured teachers provide excellent preparation for kindergarten and maintain strong, personalized relationships with families. The few reviews so far mention no specific negatives.
The Homestead: A Part 2 Preschool
1475 Shelburne Road, South Burlington, VT
The Homestead receives predominantly positive feedback, with most parents praising the staff, teachers, and facilities as excellent. Parents highlight strong communication and note their children are happy and engaged. One review cited unprofessional administration, contrasting sharply with other experiences.
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Child Daycare & Preschools in South Burlington, Vermont
There are 15 child daycare & preschools in South Burlington, Vermont, making up 75% of the 20 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 South Burlington have an average rating of 4.49 out of 5 across 8 rated facilities, with 50% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.49 stars. Our analysis covers 60 parent reviews.
When choosing a daycare in South Burlington, 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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Parents highlight the school's home-like atmosphere, intimate class sizes, and dedicated teachers who prioritize individualized, play-based learning with significant outdoor time. Reviewers appreciate the supportive environment for first-time preschoolers and strong family involvement, with no negative feedback reported in the available reviews.
- Address
- 173 Patchen Road, South Burlington, VT
- Phone
- (802) 862-2772
- Quality
Parents highlight the school's rigorous academic focus, noting significant early preparation in languages, math, and reading. Reviewers also appreciate the diverse extracurricular offerings, including arts, music, and physical activities, which foster a creative and engaging learning environment.
- Address
- 1 Executive Drive, South Burlington, VT
- Phone
- (802) 865-3344
Parents consistently praise Davis Studio LLC for its creative, arts-focused programming and nurturing environment. Children across multiple age groups (from summer camps to full-time school) show enthusiasm for attending and demonstrate measurable growth in artistic skills and confidence. Staff are described as engaging, responsive, and supportive of individual learning styles.
- Address
- 916 Shelburne Road, South Burlington, VT
- Phone
- (802) 425-2700
Kid Logic Learning LLC receives predominantly positive reviews praising warm, individualized care and strong teacher-child relationships. However, one detailed negative review raises serious concerns about infant room practices, including inadequate supervision, neglect allegations, and staff turnover.
- Address
- 72 Ethan Allen Drive, South Burlington, VT
- Phone
- (802) 660-3600
- Quality
Parents highlight the center's diverse curriculum, including swimming and sports, alongside staff who are described as kind, engaging, and deeply invested in child development. Reviewers note that long-tenured teachers provide excellent preparation for kindergarten and maintain strong, personalized relationships with families. The few reviews so far mention no specific negatives.
- Address
- 25 Joy Drive, South Burlington, VT
- Phone
- (802) 658-0080
- Quality
The Homestead receives predominantly positive feedback, with most parents praising the staff, teachers, and facilities as excellent. Parents highlight strong communication and note their children are happy and engaged. One review cited unprofessional administration, contrasting sharply with other experiences.
- Address
- 1475 Shelburne Road, South Burlington, VT
- Phone
- (802) 825-2144
- Quality
Reviewers describe THE LUND FAMILY CENTER as a helpful and wonderful organization that provides answers to questions and creates positive outcomes for women. One parent expresses strong affection for the center's mission and values.
- Address
- 50 Joy Drive, South Burlington, VT
- Phone
- (802) 861-2156
- Quality
Loveworks South Burlington has highly polarized reviews. Positive reviews praise caring teachers, engaging curriculum, and daily communication. Negative reviews cite severe staff turnover, organizational issues, inconsistent care, frequent closures, and significant annual price increases.
- Address
- 1820 Shelburne Rd, South Burlington, VT
- Phone
- (802) 859-0044
- Address
- 1060 Hinesburg Road, South Burlington, VT
- Phone
- (802) 861-2068
- Address
- 2 Baldwin Avenue, South Burlington, VT
- Phone
- (802) 652-7320
- Address
- 262 White Street, South Burlington, VT
- Phone
- (802) 652-7320
- Address
- 262 White Street, South Burlington, VT
- Phone
- (802) 652-7400
- Quality
- Address
- 70 Suburban Square, South Burlington, VT
- Phone
- (802) 399-2195
- Address
- 2 Baldwin Avenue, South Burlington, VT
- Phone
- (802) 652-7300
- Address
- 1600 Williston Rd, South Burlington, VT
- Phone
- (802) 865-3277
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