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2 Before or After School Daycare in Berlin, Connecticut

Browse all 2 before or after school daycare in Berlin, Connecticut. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Berlin

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
    Creative Kids Learning Center
    4.41 score
    4.7(7)

    1456 Berlin Turnpike, Berlin, CT · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 124 children

    Creative Kids Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents who appreciate the caring, compassionate staff and clean, safe facility. Parents highlight strong communication through daily reports, engaging educational activities and crafts, outdoor play space, and flexible early hours. The center has successfully supported children from infancy through preschool with a learning-focused environment.

    Kind and compassionate staffdaily communication and updatesclean facilityCOVID safety practices
  2. 2
    Educational Playcare - Berlin
    4.4 score
    4.5(20)

    9 High Rd, Berlin, CT · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 169 children

    Educational Playcare Berlin receives consistently high praise from parents, with all 10 reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight exceptional teacher care, strong child development across multiple areas, and a welcoming, clean facility that makes families feel secure and supported.

    Caring and attentive teacherssafe and clean environmentstrong academic and social-emotional developmentpatient staff
  3. 3
    Berlin Ymca At Willard Before/After Care
    3.65 score
    3.3(5)

    1088 Norton Rd, Berlin, CT · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 50 children

    Reviews are highly polarized, ranging from 5-star praise to 1-star complaints. Positive reviews highlight wonderful programs, great staff, cleanliness, and affordability. Negative reviews cite unprofessional and rude staff, inadequate teacher qualifications, excessive iPad use, and concerns about profit-driven changes under new management.

    wonderful programgreat staffcleanliness and safe environmentgood for budget-conscious families

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Berlin based on parent reviews

Berlin Ymca At Griswold Before/After Care

3(2)

133 Heather Ln, Berlin, CT

Berlin Ymca At Willard Before/After Care

3.3(5)

1088 Norton Rd, Berlin, CT

Reviews are highly polarized, ranging from 5-star praise to 1-star complaints. Positive reviews highlight wonderful programs, great staff, cleanliness, and affordability. Negative reviews cite unprofessional and rude staff, inadequate teacher qualifications, excessive iPad use, and concerns about profit-driven changes under new management.

wonderful programgreat staffcleanliness and safe environment

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Daycare types in Berlin

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Before or After School Daycare in Berlin, Connecticut

There are 2 before or after school daycare in Berlin, Connecticut, making up 29% of the 7 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 Berlin, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.

All Before or After School Daycare in Berlin

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Berlin Ymca At Willard Before/After Care
Before or After School Daycare
3.3

Reviews are highly polarized, ranging from 5-star praise to 1-star complaints. Positive reviews highlight wonderful programs, great staff, cleanliness, and affordability. Negative reviews cite unprofessional and rude staff, inadequate teacher qualifications, excessive iPad use, and concerns about profit-driven changes under new management.

wonderful programgreat staffcleanliness and safe environment
Address
1088 Norton Rd, Berlin, CT
Phone
(860) 357-2717
Berlin Ymca At Griswold Before/After Care
Before or After School Daycare
3
Address
133 Heather Ln, Berlin, CT
Phone
(860) 357-2717

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Frequently asked questions

There are 2 before or after school daycares in Berlin, Connecticut, out of 7 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 Berlin, 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
Berlin offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 5 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 Berlin for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Berlin 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.