Best Before or After School Daycare in Manchester, CT

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

   Birch Mountain Day School

   4.76 score

   5(16)

   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

   Manchester Early Learning Center- Middle Tpke W

   4.18 score

   4.3(8)

   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

   Manchester Early Learning Center- Dartmouth Rd

   4.18 score

   4.3(8)

   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

   Manchester Early Learning Center- Princeton St

   4.18 score

   4.3(8)

   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

   Manchester Early Learning Center @ Washington

   4.18 score

   4.3(8)

   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

   Manchester Early Learning Center- Keeney St

   4.18 score

   4.3(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

   Manchester Early Learning Center- Vernon St

   4.18 score

   4.3(8)

   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

    Manchester Early Learning Center @ Preshool Bldg

    4.18 score

    4.3(8)

    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

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