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Best Before or After School Daycare in New Britain, CT

Compare 1 before or after school daycare in New Britain. Average rating: 4.25/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

New Britain, Connecticut at a glance

Programs
1
Avg rating
4.25/5
Parent reviews
95
Top rated (4.5+)
3

New Britain has 1 licensed before or after school daycare with 95 parent reviews averaging 4.25/5.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in New Britain

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
    Early Learning Program - Ccsu
    4.49 score
    4.9(6)

    1285 East St, New Britain, CT · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 26 children

    Parents consistently praise Early Learning Program at CCSU as an exceptional center with highly skilled, caring teachers and leadership. The program is described as research-informed, welcoming, and comprehensive, with strong focus on whole-child development. The program is noted to fill quickly.

    Skilled and caring teachersstrong leadership under Executive Director Talhaht Mannancomprehensive programschild-centered approach
  2. 2
    Hra Of Nbb Franklin Early Childcare Lng Admy
    4.48 score
    4.6(20)

    180 Clinton St, New Britain, CT · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 498 children

    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.

    Staff kindness and patienceprofessional communication with parentsquality early childhood educationattentive staff
  3. 3
    The Early Learning Center At The Hospital For Special Care
    4.16 score
    4.2(20)

    2150 Corbin Ave, New Britain, CT · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 54 children

    No actual daycare reviews are present. The reviews provided are for Hospital for Special Care's medical services, including patient experiences with hospital care, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and specialty clinics. These reviews do not evaluate the Early Learning Center daycare program.

    None mentioned for the daycare center
  4. 4
    Ywca Of New Britain Childcare Center
    3.87 score
    3.8(9)

    19 Franklin Sq, New Britain, CT · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 368 children

    The YWCA childcare center receives mixed reviews. Positive reviews praise dedicated teachers and quality programming, while negative reviews cite serious concerns including unprofessional staff behavior, inadequate child supervision, inappropriate discipline practices, poor administrative handling, and safety incidents.

    Dedicated teachersquality preschool and childcare classesvariety of youth programs and activities

Rating Distribution

Based on 6 daycares with Google ratings in New Britain

4.5 - 5.0
3
4.0 - 4.4
1
3.0 - 3.9
2
Below 3
0

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in New Britain, based on parent reviews

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.47avg rating
6 daycares · 4 rated

Before or After School Daycare

4.6avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Headstart Programs

3avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in New Britain (26–498 children)

Small

up to 30 children

1

Medium

31–75 children

5

Large

76–150 children

0

Very Large

150+ children

2

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in New Britain based on parent reviews

Hra Of Nbb Franklin Early Childcare Lng Admy

4.6(20)

180 Clinton St, New Britain, CT

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.

Staff kindness and patienceprofessional communication with parentsquality early childhood education

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Daycare types in New Britain

Child Daycare & Preschools 6Headstart Programs 1Before or After School Daycare 1

Before or After School Daycare in New Britain, Connecticut

There are 1 before or after school daycare in New Britain, Connecticut, making up 13% of the 8 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 New Britain have an average rating of 4.25 out of 5 across 6 rated facilities, with 50% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Before or After School Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.6 stars. Our analysis covers 95 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in New Britain, 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 New Britain

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Hra Of Nbb Franklin Early Childcare Lng Admy
Before or After School Daycare
4.6

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.

Staff kindness and patienceprofessional communication with parentsquality early childhood education
Address
180 Clinton St, New Britain, CT
Phone
(860) 225-4688

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Frequently asked questions

There are 1 before or after school daycares in New Britain, Connecticut, out of 8 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 New Britain have an average Google rating of 4.25 out of 5 across 6 rated facilities. About 50% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in New Britain, 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
New Britain offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 6 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 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 New Britain for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in New Britain 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.