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Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Winooski, VT

Compare 7 child daycare & preschools in Winooski. Average rating: 4.03/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Winooski, Vermont at a glance

Programs
7
Avg rating
4.03/5
Parent reviews
7
Top rated (4.5+)
1

Winooski offers 7 licensed child daycare & preschools, 3 of which have public ratings averaging 4.03/5.The largest concentration is in 05404 with 8 programs.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.

Rating Distribution

Based on 3 daycares with Google ratings in Winooski

4.5 - 5.0
1
4.0 - 4.4
0
3.0 - 3.9
2
Below 3
0

Daycare Types Compared

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

Child Daycare & Preschools

3.55avg rating
7 daycares · 2 rated

Headstart Programs

5avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Winooski zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
054048
4.03
1

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Winooski (12–60 children)

Small

up to 30 children

5

Medium

31–75 children

3

Large

76–150 children

0

Very Large

150+ children

0

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Winooski based on parent reviews

Winooski Family Center

3.9(3)

87 Elm Street, Winooski, VT

A few parents highlight the center's convenient location and friendly staff, describing it as a great community hub with great people. Conversely, one reviewer expresses strong dissatisfaction, alleging severe neglect of students by teachers and urging government intervention to close the facility.

Great locationcommunity hubgreat people

Winooski Early Childhood Program

3.2(4)

60 Normand Street, Winooski, VT

Feedback for this center is sharply divided, with some parents expressing strong satisfaction while others describe the environment as harmful and discriminatory. One parent highlights the school as awesome, whereas another alleges severe safety failures, cultural insensitivity, and financial exploitation by the staff.

positive atmosphereenjoyable experience

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Daycare types in Winooski

Child Daycare & Preschools 7Headstart Programs 1

Child Daycare & Preschools in Winooski, Vermont

There are 7 child daycare & preschools in Winooski, Vermont, making up 88% of the 8 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 Winooski have an average rating of 4.03 out of 5 across 3 rated facilities, with 33% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Headstart Programs facilities lead with an average of 5 stars. Our analysis covers 7 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Winooski, 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 Winooski

Showing 7 results

Winooski Family Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

A few parents highlight the center's convenient location and friendly staff, describing it as a great community hub with great people. Conversely, one reviewer expresses strong dissatisfaction, alleging severe neglect of students by teachers and urging government intervention to close the facility.

Great locationcommunity hubgreat people
Address
87 Elm Street, Winooski, VT
Phone
(802) 655-1422
Quality
Winooski Early Childhood Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.2

Feedback for this center is sharply divided, with some parents expressing strong satisfaction while others describe the environment as harmful and discriminatory. One parent highlights the school as awesome, whereas another alleges severe safety failures, cultural insensitivity, and financial exploitation by the staff.

positive atmosphereenjoyable experience
Address
60 Normand Street, Winooski, VT
Phone
(802) 383-6063
Quality
Ubu Childcare
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
75 Hickok Street, Winooski, VT
Phone
(802) 497-1228
Quality
Y Early Childhood Program For Uvm Medical Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
405 Main Street, Winooski, VT
Phone
(802) 338-9208
Quality
Thrive After School And Summer Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
60 Normand Street, Winooski, VT
Phone
(802) 316-1552
Quality
Just Like Home Daycare LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
163 A Franklin Street, Winooski, VT
Phone
(802) 363-6774
Sister Imelda Caissie Early Ed Center/Extenion Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
5 St. Peter Street, Winooski, VT
Phone
(802) 655-2600
Quality

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Frequently asked questions

There are 7 child daycare & preschools daycares in Winooski, Vermont, out of 8 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 Winooski have an average Google rating of 4.03 out of 5 across 3 rated facilities. About 33% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Winooski, 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
Winooski offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 7 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 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 Winooski for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Winooski 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.