How many child daycare & preschools daycares are in St Albans, Vermont?

There are 8 child daycare & preschools daycares in St Albans, Vermont, out of 11 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.

What is the average rating of daycares in St Albans?

Based on parent reviews, daycares in St Albans have an average Google rating of 3.67 out of 5 across 6 rated facilities. About 17% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.

How do I choose the right daycare in St Albans?

When choosing a daycare in St Albans, 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

What types of daycare are available in St Albans?

St Albans offers several types of childcare facilities: Child Daycare & Preschools — 8 facilities Church Daycare — 1 facilities Before or After School Daycare — 2 facilities Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.

What is the average cost of daycare in Vermont?

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 St Albans for current pricing.

Are daycares in St Albans licensed and regulated?

Yes, daycare centers in St Albans 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.

Best Child Daycare & Preschools in St Albans, VT — Compare 8+

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in St Albans

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.

1
Cvoeo St Albans First Congregational Church
4.13 score
4.2(9)
27 Church St, St Albans, VT · Church Daycare · Capacity: 15 children
This listing appears to be for a church facility rather than a daycare center. Reviews praise the welcoming community, inclusive leadership, and support services. The facility is noted for its beautiful historic building and friendly congregation.
Welcoming and inclusive communitysupportive leadershipbeautiful historic building with pipe organcommunity support services
2
Blooming Minds Enrichment Center LLC
4 score
4(7)
1 Lemnah Drive, St Albans, VT · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 71 children
Blooming Minds receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring staff, educational quality, and family-owned atmosphere. However, one parent reported that the center lacks staff to accommodate children with disabilities.
caring and compassionate stafffamily-owned and operatedchildren learn new things dailykind and understanding teachers
3
Pjs Childcare Center
3.13 score
2.5(7)
1551 Lower Newton Rd, St Albans, VT · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 59 children
PJS Childcare Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, who praise the caring staff, cleanliness, and owner Penny's attentiveness and communication. One parent reported serious concerns including inappropriate behavior by older children toward toddlers, a controversial dress code policy implemented in response, and referenced state licensing citations.
Loving and attentive staffclean facilityowner presence and communicationflexible policies

Rating Distribution

Based on 6 daycares with Google ratings in St Albans

4.5 - 5.0

1

4.0 - 4.4

2

3.0 - 3.9

2

Below 3

1

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in St Albans, based on parent reviews

Child Daycare & Preschools

3.56avg rating

8 daycares · 5 rated

Before or After School Daycare

Church Daycare

Best Rated Neighborhoods

St Albans zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip Code	Daycares	Avg. Rating	Top Rated
05478	10	3.67	1

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in St Albans (10–97 children)

Small

up to 30 children

6

Medium

31–75 children

4

Large

76–150 children

1

Very Large

150+ children

0

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in St Albans based on parent reviews

Little Shepherd Child Care & Preschool

4.6(3)

262 South Main Street, St Albans, VT

Parents describe their children as flourishing physically and emotionally, noting they are happy and eager to attend daily. Reviewers highlight the serious approach of Paulette and her team, praising the wonderful teachers and staff for creating a positive environment.

staff dedicationchild emotional and physical growthhappy child

Blooming Minds Enrichment Center LLC

4(7)

1 Lemnah Drive, St Albans, VT

Blooming Minds receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring staff, educational quality, and family-owned atmosphere. However, one parent reported that the center lacks staff to accommodate children with disabilities.

caring and compassionate stafffamily-owned and operatedchildren learn new things daily

Almond Blossoms Schoolhouse

3.7(1)

235 Lake St, St Albans, VT

One parent reports significant communication failures, lack of teacher engagement, and inadequate safety protocols, including ignoring state heat guidelines and failing to properly document accidents. The reviewer also cites dismissive staff responses to medical concerns and a lack of transparency regarding daily updates.

Northwest Technical Center

3(1)

71 South Main Street, St Albans, VT

Pjs Childcare Center

2.5(7)

1551 Lower Newton Rd, St Albans, VT

PJS Childcare Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, who praise the caring staff, cleanliness, and owner Penny's attentiveness and communication. One parent reported serious concerns including inappropriate behavior by older children toward toddlers, a controversial dress code policy implemented in response, and referenced state licensing citations.

Loving and attentive staffclean facilityowner presence and communication

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Child Daycare & Preschools in St Albans, Vermont

There are 8 child daycare & preschools in St Albans, Vermont, making up 73% of the 11 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 St Albans have an average rating of 3.67 out of 5 across 6 rated facilities, with 17% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.2 stars. Our analysis covers 28 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in St Albans, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.

Best Child Daycare & Preschools in St Albans, VT

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