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Best Before or After School Daycare in Derby, CT

Compare 1 before or after school daycare in Derby. Average rating: 4.5/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Derby, Connecticut at a glance

Programs
1
Avg rating
4.5/5
Parent reviews
11
Top rated (4.5+)
1

Derby offers 1 licensed before or after school daycare, 1 of which has public ratings averaging 4.5/5.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Derby

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
    Learning Studio
    4.34 score
    4.5(11)

    1 Thompson Pl, Derby, CT · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 61 children

    Learning Studio receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents who praise the caring staff, safe environment, and educational activities. However, two recent complaints raise serious concerns about staff professionalism, child safety protocols, and director responsiveness to parent concerns.

    Caring and patient staffchildren enjoy attendingsafe environmenthands-on learning and activities

Rating Distribution

Based on 1 daycares with Google ratings in Derby

4.5 - 5.0
1
4.0 - 4.4
0
3.0 - 3.9
0
Below 3
0

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Derby, based on parent reviews

Before or After School Daycare

No ratings yet
1 daycares

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.5avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Derby (61–73 children)

Small

up to 30 children

0

Medium

31–75 children

2

Large

76–150 children

0

Very Large

150+ children

0

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Daycare types in Derby

Child Daycare & Preschools 1Before or After School Daycare 1

Before or After School Daycare in Derby, Connecticut

There are 1 before or after school daycare in Derby, Connecticut, making up 50% of the 2 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.

Based on Google reviews, daycares in Derby have an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 across 1 rated facilities, with 100% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.5 stars. Our analysis covers 11 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Derby, 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 Derby

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Valley Ymca School Age Child Care-Derby
Before or After School Daycare
Address
155 David Humphrey Rd, # S, Derby, CT
Phone
(203) 736-9622

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Frequently asked questions

There are 1 before or after school daycares in Derby, Connecticut, out of 2 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Derby have an average Google rating of 4.5 out of 5 across 1 rated facilities. About 100% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Derby, 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
Derby offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 1 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 1 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 Derby for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Derby 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.