
Browse 106 before or after school daycare across Connecticut. Find licensed daycare centers, compare options by city, and choose the best childcare for your family.
Finding the right daycare center for your child is crucial. Understanding the landscape of childcare services in Connecticut can make the decision-making process smoother.
Connecticut has about 1,361 daycares providing essential child services for families in the state.
Compare the average fees charged by daycare centers in Connecticut. Consider your budget while ensuring that the chosen daycare offers the necessary services and quality care.
There are 1,361 daycares in Connecticut: 32 headstart facilities, 106 before/after school centers, 85 religious facility daycares, and 1,138 childcare and preschool centers.
| Daycare Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Childcare & Pre-school | 1,138 |
| Headstart Programs | 32 |
| Religious / Church Based Daycare | 85 |
| Before or After School | 106 |
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A parent highlights the organization's effectiveness, noting that it has been incredibly helpful in meeting their needs. Another review praises the staff for being attentive and responsive to the community's requirements.
One parent describes the Nathan Hale Carelot location as a fun environment where staff actively engage with children. The feedback highlights positive interactions between the caregivers and the kids.
One parent highlights that their child enjoys the program and appreciates the high staff-to-student ratio, noting there are many adults available to care for everyone. No specific drawbacks were reported in the single review provided.
Happy Hands Prep receives unanimous 5/5 star ratings from parents who praise the caring, dedicated teachers (particularly Mrs. Lori and Mrs. Keri) for nurturing children's academic and social-emotional development. Parents consistently report their children are well-prepared for kindergarten, feel safe and valued, and show significant growth in confidence and learning. The school is described as providing personalized, family-like care with excellent communication and small c
Reviews are not relevant to daycare services. Most reviewers discuss recreation center classes (yoga, knitting) and other facilities rather than childcare. The one relevant comment mentions welcoming staff.
Parents consistently praise HRA of NBB Franklin Early Childcare for exceptional staff professionalism, care quality, and communication. The center is also recognized for comprehensive community support services beyond childcare, including assistance with housing, utilities, and financial planning. All reviews rate the facility 5/5 stars.
A few parents highlight the center's NAEYC accreditation, consistent staffing, and intimate learning environment as major strengths, noting significant improvements in their children. Conversely, one review details a severe administrative conflict involving unauthorized access removal and unprofessional conduct by leadership after six years of enrollment.
Valley Shore Y School Age Program receives consistently excellent feedback from parents whose children attend their summer camp and school-year programs. Parents praise the engaging activities, dedicated staff, and safe, nurturing environment that keeps children active and excited to attend. The program is highly recommended for school-aged children.
Parents consistently praise Valley Shore YMCA's summer camp and after-school programs for engaging activities, caring staff, and safe environments. Children attend year after year and look forward to the experience, with parents particularly noting the staff's communication, kindness, and ability to accommodate special needs.
Parents consistently praise this YMCA facility for its excellent staff, clean facilities, and comprehensive amenities including pools, fitness equipment, and childcare services. Reviews emphasize the warm, welcoming community atmosphere and the genuine care staff members show toward members and their children. Multiple reviewers highlight personalized attention from instructors and helpful, friendly interactions with all staff members.
Manchester Early Learning Center receives mixed reviews. Most parents praise the staff, teachers, and program quality with activities like STEM, crafts, and outdoor play. However, some parents report concerns about high costs, strict payment policies, and staff turnover.
Manchester Early Learning Center receives mostly positive feedback about staff quality, teaching, and programming. However, some parents report significant concerns about billing practices, customer service, and staffing consistency.
Manchester Early Learning Center receives mostly positive reviews praising staff quality and programming, though two parents report significant concerns about billing practices and staffing issues. The facility offers comprehensive activities, meals, and homework help, but carries high costs.
Manchester Early Learning Center receives mostly positive feedback for its teachers, staff friendliness, and variety of activities and programs. However, some parents have raised concerns about high costs, billing practices, staffing consistency, and inflexible payment policies.
Manchester Early Learning Center receives mostly positive reviews praising staff quality, activities, and programs. However, some parents report significant concerns about billing practices, administrative inflexibility, and staff turnover.
Manchester Early Learning Center receives mostly positive feedback for its staff, teachers, and variety of activities and programs. However, some parents report significant concerns about billing practices, inflexible payment policies, staffing instability, and allergy accommodations.
Parents highlight exceptional care, security, and engaging classrooms, with specific praise for staff like Miss Stephanie, Mrs. Croswell, Ms. Amanda, and Ms. Ebony. However, one review warns of the owner's poor treatment and lack of vocational dedication.
Feedback for the Meriden YMCA Child Care Center is mixed, with one parent describing it as a very good little school while another labeled it the worst daycare due to cleanliness and staff accountability issues. The few reviews so far highlight conflicting experiences regarding the facility's maintenance and management practices.
One parent describes TFS Carelot as a great program for pre-kindergarten and kindergarten children, highlighting engaging activities and staff interaction. The review notes that kids participate in gross motor exercises, computer time, and fun art projects while enjoying themselves with the staff.
One parent describes a warm, family-like environment with staff who are friendly, patient, and professional, while another parent reports serious safety concerns, alleging prejudice and unprofessionalism that resulted in unexplained injuries to their child.
One parent reports that while the facility is affordable, conveniently located, and features friendly staff, it may not suit families with infants due to safety concerns and screen time policies. The reviewer notes difficulties with communication and inconsistent supervision practices, suggesting the program is better suited for older, more mobile children.
Meriden YMCA Little Hounds Preschool receives mostly high praise for caring, dedicated staff and a nurturing environment. However, two negative reviews cite serious hygiene concerns including pest issues and cleanliness problems. The majority of parents report feeling confident in the daycare's safety and support, particularly noting the director Heather and staff's ability to address individual child needs.
The Meriden YMCA at Israel Putnam is highly rated for its cleanliness, friendly staff, and diverse programs including swimming, fitness classes, and team sports. Parents appreciate the facility's family-friendly atmosphere and quality instruction. Some concerns exist regarding payment processing issues and limited lap swimming availability.
Reviews praise the YMCA's clean facilities, friendly and professional staff, and diverse programs including swimming, fitness classes, and team sports. Parents appreciate the family-friendly environment and individual staff members' dedication to customer service. However, some customers report billing issues and payment processing problems.
The Meriden YMCA @ John Barry receives overwhelmingly positive feedback with parents praising its family-friendly atmosphere, clean facilities, and quality instructors across swimming, fitness classes, and sports programs. Most reviewers highlight excellent staff friendliness and dedication. A few members report billing issues and limited lap swimming availability.
Parents highlight the staff's genuine care, strong communication, and clean, engaging environment. A few reviewers note the center is relatively new but express high satisfaction with the program and request an elementary option for longer enrollment.
Parents report mixed experiences at this Head Start program. Positive reviews praise the comprehensive curriculum, structured learning environment, family support services, and qualified staff. Negative reviews cite inconsistent staff performance, inadequate communication about daily activities, poor management responsiveness to complaints, and unprofessional conduct.
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