Best Headstart Programs in Hartford, CT

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.

1. 1

   Kings Chapel Early Care & Education Ctr

   4.64 score

   4.8(20)

   400 Woodland St, Hartford, CT · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 52 children

   Reviews are overwhelmingly positive with a 5/5 rating. However, the majority of reviews appear to be about the facility as a church rather than as a daycare center. One parent specifically mentions their daughter's progress and praises the staff and administration.

   Staff described as kind and welcomingchild made significant progresswarm and inviting atmosphereclean and spacious facilities
2. 2

   Sigourney Mews Early Learning Center

   4.64 score

   4.8(20)

   206 Collins St, Hartford, CT · Headstart Programs · Capacity: 20 children

   The reviews provided do not pertain to the daycare center but rather to Sigourney Mews apartment complex. No actual daycare reviews are available for evaluation.

   None applicable to daycare services
3. 3

   Hope Child Care Learning Center

   4.5 score

   5(5)

   70 Whitney St, Hartford, CT · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 64 children

   HOPE Child Care Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents. Staff are described as passionate, welcoming, and helpful, with strong emphasis on early childhood learning outcomes. Parents highlight academic progress, safe location, reasonable pricing, and positive communication.

   Passionate and kind staffwelcoming environmentacademic learning progress (alphabetnumbers
4. 4

   Catholic Charities Therapeutic Learning Center

   4.48 score

   4.6(20)

   53 Wadsworth St, Hartford, CT · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 20 children

   Catholic Charities Therapeutic Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents and clients. Reviewers highlight the respectful, caring, and professional staff, particularly facilitator Vernette Tyson. The center is noted for its diverse programs including parenting classes, pre-K school, behavioral health services, and financial assistance.

   Respectful and caring staffknowledgeable facilitatorswell-organized programscultural celebration recognition
5. 5

   Joni'S Childcare And Preschool Of Hartford

   4.4 score

   4.5(20)

   1 State St, Hartford, CT · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 80 children

   Parents consistently praise Joni's Childcare and Preschool for its caring, professional staff and strong communication through daily updates and photos. Children reportedly feel comfortable, happy, and show significant academic and social growth in a nurturing environment. Multiple families have enrolled multiple children and report long-term satisfaction with the facility.

   Caring and professional staffdaily communication via app and pickup reportsstrong child development and learning emphasiswelcoming environment for infants
6. 6

   Women'S League Child Development Center INC

   4.4 score

   4.5(20)

   1695 Main Street, Hartford, CT · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 256 children

   Parents consistently praise Women's League Child Development Center for its dedicated, caring staff and supportive, family-oriented environment. Children show cognitive development and engagement, with parents noting their kids thrive academically and socially. The center is highlighted as affordable and convenient for working families.

   Caring and dedicated staffchild cognitive developmentengaging activitiesfamily-friendly atmosphere
7. 7

   Cdi Head Start - Locust Center

   4.27 score

   4.5(6)

   261 Locust St, Hartford, CT · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 349 children

   Parents generally praise CDI Head Start - Locust Center as a great place for children with caring and helpful staff. However, one parent raised concerns about potential bias toward minorities and young mothers, and questioned whether their child was learning adequately. Most reviews are positive with little substantive detail provided.

   caring staffhelpful staffchildren enjoy attendingexcellent care
8. 8

   Douglas Street Early Care & Education

   4.21 score

   4.3(11)

   170 Douglas St, Hartford, CT · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 142 children

   Douglas Street Early Care & Education receives mostly positive reviews (4.3/5 rating), with parents praising caring teachers, nurturing environment, and supportive services. However, one negative review raised serious concerns about staff qualifications and child care standards. Reviews highlight the center's play-based approach and assistance with family services.

   Caring and wonderful teachersnurturing environmentplay-based learning (playtimestories
9. 9

   Capitol Child Development Center

   4.18 score

   4.3(8)

   450 Broad St, Hartford, CT · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 74 children

   Capitol Child Development Center receives overwhelmingly positive reviews praising caring staff, engaging curriculum, and supportive environment. However, one parent reported negative experiences with the preschool head teacher's handling of high-energy children and noted strict policies around masks, nutrition, and parent access.

   Loving and communicative teachersengaging curriculumNAEYC accreditationprofessional staff
10. 10

    Boys & Girls Clubs Of Hartford Early Learning Center

    4.13 score

    4.2(10)

    170 Sigourney St, Hartford, CT · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 50 children

    Boys & Girls Clubs of Hartford Early Learning Center receives mostly positive reviews, with parents praising the interactive community involvement, variety of programs and activities, and friendly staff who create a respectful learning environment. However, concerns have been raised about parking and entrance management during pickup times, and a few parents noted behavioral issues among children and occasional boredom.

    Interactive community engagementvariety of sports and activities (footballbasketballcheerleading

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