Best Preschools in Connecticut

Country Garden Day Care and Preschool receives consistent praise from parents for its caring and experienced staff, reasonable rates, and strong kindergarten preparation. Parents highlight the welcoming atmosphere, themed activities, and family events that make them feel included in their children's education.

Preschool of the Arts - Ellington has received overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with 8 five-star reviews praising the dedicated staff, warm environment, and child development outcomes. However, one parent reported a significant decline in quality following a recent change in leadership, citing unprofessional management and daycare violations.

Preschool of the Arts in Tolland receives consistently positive feedback from parents. Reviews highlight the caring and dedicated staff, flexible hours starting at 6:45 AM, safe and inclusive environment, and children's enthusiasm for learning. Parents report significant child development and appreciate management's accountability.

Reviews are primarily about the YMCA facility rather than the preschool/early learning center specifically. Members consistently praise the welcoming staff, cleanliness, and various programs including fitness classes and a child watch service. However, the facility is noted as older and somewhat dated with limited equipment in certain areas.

Reviews for the New Britain YMCA preschool/daycare program are mixed. While some parents praise the facility's affordability, cleanliness, and friendly staff, multiple parents reported serious concerns about the daycare area including poor supervision, inadequate space and activities, unsanitary conditions, and unprofessional customer service.

One parent highlights the wonderful community and praises the teachers, staff, and pastor, noting both daughters attended preschool there. Another mentions a successful craft fair, while a few brief comments describe the holiday party and general facility as just okay.