How do I choose the right daycare in Hamden?

When choosing a daycare in Hamden, consider visiting facilities in person and checking: Licensing status with Connecticut's regulatory agency Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in Connecticut) 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 Hamden?

Hamden offers several types of childcare facilities: Child Daycare & Preschools — 24 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.

Church Daycare in Hamden, Connecticut (1 Results)

Q: What is the average cost of daycare in Connecticut?

Daycare costs in Connecticut 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 Hamden for current pricing.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Hamden

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.

Sunshine Preschool

4.76 score

5(16)

20 Augur St, Hamden, CT · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 38 children

Sunshine Preschool in Hamden receives perfect 5-star ratings from all parents, who consistently praise the caring staff, director Rachael/Leslie, and strong parent-child communication through daily photos and app updates. Parents report their children thrive academically and socially, with affordable pricing and flexible scheduling being additional highlights.

Caring and knowledgeable staffresponsive directorfrequent communication with parents via app and photosstrong curriculum and learning outcomes

Educare Learning Academy

4.64 score

5(9)

1911 State St, Hamden, CT · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 33 children

Educare Learning Academy receives consistently excellent feedback from parents who praise the caring, attentive staff and owner Maya for creating a nurturing, engaging environment. Parents highlight the bilingual education program, developmental progress in children, clean facilities, and the strong relationships built between staff and families. Many families have attended for multiple years and recommend the center highly.

Kind and caring staffbilingual educationclean facilities with outdoor play areachildren show advanced development and language skills

Mishkan Israel Nursery School

4.62 score

5(8)

785 Ridge Rd, Hamden, CT · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 88 children

Parents consistently praise The Learning Tree for its warm, nurturing environment and dedicated, long-tenured staff who provide excellent care and education. Families report children are happy, engaged, and developing well, with spacious facilities and daily outdoor play. Many families return year after year and describe feeling fortunate to have their children in this caring community.

Experienced and caring teacherswelcoming family-like environmentspacious and bright classroomsdaily outdoor play

Cuddle Time Day Care

4.6 score

4.8(15)

700 Hartford Tpke, Hamden, CT · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 64 children

Parents consistently praise Cuddle Time Day Care for its caring, professional staff and educational programming. Children show significant developmental progress across multiple areas including language, potty training, and social skills. The facility offers flexible hours, reasonable pricing, and a welcoming environment where families feel their children are well-supported.

Warm and caring staffexperienced teachers (Ms. JasmineMs. KarenMs. Paulette

Harris And Tucker School

4.2 score

4.4(5)

412 Newhall St, Hamden, CT · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 64 children

Harris and Tucker School in Hamden receives strong positive feedback from parents, with most reviewers praising the caring staff, cleanliness, and organization. One reviewer is a former student with fond long-term memories of the facility. The center is consistently recommended as a reliable childcare option.

caring and helpful staff (particularly Miss Kim)clean and well-organized facilitydependable servicepositive long-term impact on children

The Smart Start Preschool & Learning Center

4.15 score

4.3(5)

4133 Whitney Ave, Hamden, CT · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 59 children

Parents consistently praise The Smart Start Preschool & Learning Center for its caring, attentive staff and engaging educational programs. The facility is noted for small class sizes, frequent communication with parents, diverse activities, and creating a happy, supportive environment where children enjoy attending.

caring and friendly staffsmall class sizesresponsive communicationfrequent photo updates

Over The Rainbow

4.13 score

4.2(10)

310 Broadway, Hamden, CT · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 50 children

Over the Rainbow receives mostly positive reviews praising staff dedication, caring environment, and developmental progress. However, two detailed 1-star reviews raise serious concerns about supervision, staff conduct, and care quality that contradict the positive feedback.

Caring and attentive staffgood communication via Brightwheels appflexible schedulingaffordable pricing

Young Hearts Day Care Center

3.88 score

3.8(7)

143 Leeder Hill Dr, Hamden, CT · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 39 children

Young Hearts Day Care Center receives mixed reviews. Positive reviews praise excellent teaching, developmental progress, good communication via the ChildPilot app, and caring staff. However, negative reviews cite management instability, frequent closures, poor child comfort practices, health/illness issues, sudden policy changes, and unprofessional communication.

Educational curriculumdevelopmental progress in social and communication skillsconvenient drop-in care optionsChildPilot app for daily updates

Rhyme Time Learning Center

3.88 score

3.8(7)

131 Leeder Hill Dr, Hamden, CT · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 64 children

Rhyme Time Learning Center receives mixed reviews with strong praise from satisfied long-term families who appreciate the educational approach, staff quality, and communication app, but significant complaints from parents who experienced management instability, frequent closures, health/illness issues, and unprofessional communication.

Educational curriculum beyond basic childcaregood parent communication via appcaring and patient staffconvenient drop-in care o

Creative Kids Early Learning Center

3.37 score

3.2(18)

1315 Dixwell Ave, Hamden, CT · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 122 children

Creative Kids Early Learning Center in Hamden receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with particular praise for the new director Mrs. Cheri Reid and the recent management changes that have improved the facility. Parents consistently highlight attentive and caring staff, strong communication, and a welcoming learning environment where children thrive.

New management/director Mrs. Cheri Reidattentive and caring staffresponsive to parent concernsquick problem resolution

Church Daycare in Hamden, Connecticut

There are 1 church daycare in Hamden, Connecticut, making up 4% of the 27 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.

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

Frequently asked questions

There are 1 church daycare daycares in Hamden, Connecticut, out of 27 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.

When choosing a daycare in Hamden, consider visiting facilities in person and checking:

Licensing status with Connecticut's regulatory agency
Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in Connecticut)
Safety measures and cleanliness
Daily routines and educational curriculum
Parent reviews and ratings
Location and hours that fit your schedule

Hamden offers several types of childcare facilities:

Child Daycare & Preschools — 24 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.

Daycare costs in Connecticut 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 Hamden for current pricing.

Yes, daycare centers in Hamden must be licensed by Connecticut'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.

1 Church Daycare in Hamden, Connecticut

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Hamden

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