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6 Before or After School Daycare in Manchester, Connecticut

Browse all 6 before or after school daycare in Manchester, Connecticut. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Manchester

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

    645 Birch Mountain Road, Manchester, CT · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 67 children

    Birch Mountain Day School receives perfect 5/5 ratings from parents who praise the caring, nurturing staff and safe, well-maintained facility. Parents consistently report their children are happy, engaged in learning, and well-prepared for kindergarten. The center is commended for flexibility, security, and quality programming for infants through school-age children.

    caring and nurturing staffclean and secure facilitypositive teacher-child interactionsacademic preparation
  2. 2
    Windsor Learning Center
    4.64 score
    4.8(20)

    501 Middle Tpke W, Manchester, CT · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 165 children

    Windsor Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents who report excellent care, attentive and loving staff, and a family-oriented environment. Parents highlight the center's focus on child development, safety, and communication through the Brightwheel app. Multiple families have enrolled multiple children and remained enrolled for several years.

    Attentive and caring staffsafe and nurturing environmentchild development focusengaging activities and field trips
  3. 3
    Wee Care Day Care
    4.62 score
    4.8(17)

    726 North Main St, Manchester, CT · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 55 children

    Wee Care Day Care in Manchester, Connecticut receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews giving 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring and dedicated staff, particularly Mrs. Burney, who create a nurturing environment where children thrive academically and emotionally across infant, toddler, preschool, and school-age programs.

    Caring and dedicated staffwarm and nurturing environmentvariety of activities (artscrafts
  4. 4

    579 Middle Tpke W, Manchester, CT · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 53 children

    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.

    Friendly and caring staffquality teachersdiverse activities (STEMcrafts
  5. 5

    140 Dartmouth Rd, Manchester, CT · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 129 children

    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.

    Kind and caring staffengaging teachersdiverse activities (STEMcrafts
  6. 6

    141 Princeton St, Manchester, CT · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 132 children

    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.

    Friendly and caring staffquality teachersdiverse activities (STEMcrafts
  7. 7

    94 Cedar St, Manchester, CT · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 150 children

    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.

    Caring and friendly staffengaging teachersdiverse activities (STEMcrafts
  8. 8

    179 Keeney St, Manchester, CT · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 251 children

    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.

    Friendly and caring staffengaging activities (STEMcraftsgames
  9. 9

    250 Vernon St, Manchester, CT · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 100 children

    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.

    Friendly and caring staff and teachersdiverse activities including STEM and sportsmeals providedhomework help
  10. 10

    80 Waddell Rd, Manchester, CT · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 98 children

    Manchester Early Learning Center receives mixed reviews with most parents praising the staff, teachers, and variety of activities offered. However, some parents have raised serious concerns about high costs, inflexible billing practices, and staffing issues.

    Friendly and caring staffquality teachersvariety of activities (STEMcrafts

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Manchester based on parent reviews

Manchester Early Learning Center- Middle Tpke W

4.3(8)

579 Middle Tpke W, Manchester, CT

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.

Friendly and caring staffquality teachersdiverse activities (STEM

Manchester Early Learning Center- Dartmouth Rd

4.3(8)

140 Dartmouth Rd, Manchester, CT

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.

Kind and caring staffengaging teachersdiverse activities (STEM

Manchester Early Learning Center- Princeton St

4.3(8)

141 Princeton St, Manchester, CT

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.

Friendly and caring staffquality teachersdiverse activities (STEM

Manchester Early Learning Center @ Washington

4.3(8)

94 Cedar St, Manchester, CT

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.

Caring and friendly staffengaging teachersdiverse activities (STEM

Manchester Early Learning Center- Keeney St

4.3(8)

179 Keeney St, Manchester, CT

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.

Friendly and caring staffengaging activities (STEMcrafts

Manchester Early Learning Center- Vernon St

4.3(8)

250 Vernon St, Manchester, CT

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.

Friendly and caring staff and teachersdiverse activities including STEM and sportsmeals provided

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Before or After School Daycare in Manchester, Connecticut

There are 6 before or after school daycare in Manchester, Connecticut, making up 26% of the 23 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 Manchester, 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 Manchester

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Manchester Early Learning Center- Middle Tpke W
Before or After School Daycare
4.3

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.

Friendly and caring staffquality teachersdiverse activities (STEM
Address
579 Middle Tpke W, Manchester, CT
Phone
(860) 952-4286
Manchester Early Learning Center- Dartmouth Rd
Before or After School Daycare
4.3

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.

Kind and caring staffengaging teachersdiverse activities (STEM
Address
140 Dartmouth Rd, Manchester, CT
Phone
(860) 748-7126
Manchester Early Learning Center- Princeton St
Before or After School Daycare
4.3

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.

Friendly and caring staffquality teachersdiverse activities (STEM
Address
141 Princeton St, Manchester, CT
Phone
(860) 647-3313
Manchester Early Learning Center @ Washington
Before or After School Daycare
4.3

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.

Caring and friendly staffengaging teachersdiverse activities (STEM
Address
94 Cedar St, Manchester, CT
Phone
(860) 952-4344
Manchester Early Learning Center- Keeney St
Before or After School Daycare
4.3

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.

Friendly and caring staffengaging activities (STEMcrafts
Address
179 Keeney St, Manchester, CT
Phone
(860) 952-4288
Manchester Early Learning Center- Vernon St
Before or After School Daycare
4.3

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.

Friendly and caring staff and teachersdiverse activities including STEM and sportsmeals provided
Address
250 Vernon St, Manchester, CT
Phone
(860) 952-4343

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Frequently asked questions

There are 6 before or after school daycares in Manchester, Connecticut, out of 23 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 Manchester, 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
Manchester offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 17 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 6 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 Manchester for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Manchester 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.