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3 Before or After School Daycare in Waterbury, Connecticut

Browse all 3 before or after school daycare in Waterbury, Connecticut. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Waterbury

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
    Waterbury Ymca Child Care Center
    4.32 score
    4.4(20)

    136 West Main Street, Waterbury, CT · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 224 children

    Parents praise the Waterbury YMCA Child Care Center's preschool program, highlighting strong teacher communication, individualized student support, and a nurturing environment where children thrive. The facility is noted as clean and well-maintained with excellent staff who are patient and helpful.

    Patient and understanding teachersstrong parent communicationindividualized learning techniquesclean facility
  2. 2
    Toddler Town - Childcare Campus & Lrng Ctr
    4.29 score
    4.4(14)

    120 Store Ave, Waterbury, CT · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 56 children

    Parents consistently praise Toddler Town as an excellent childcare facility with deeply committed staff and strong developmental focus. Children show measurable academic and social progress, and parents report feeling confident and at ease leaving their children in care. The center prioritizes safety, cleanliness, and transparent communication with families.

    Caring and passionate staffstrong academic progress (writingreadingearly literacy)
  3. 3
    The Ark Early Care & Education Center
    4.18 score
    4.3(8)

    222 W Main St, Waterbury, CT · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 70 children

    The Ark has mixed reviews with strong praise from most parents about caring teachers, quality education, and positive child development, but serious concerns from parents of children with special needs regarding accommodation, communication, and staff conduct.

    Caring and dedicated teachersstrong academic preparationclean and safe environmentexcellent parent communication
  4. 4
    Muriel H Moore Child Development Center
    3.95 score
    3.9(6)

    444 North Main Street, Waterbury, CT · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 322 children

    Muriel H Moore Child Development Center receives mixed reviews. While some parents praise the staff and learning environment, multiple parents report serious concerns including staffing shortages leading to classroom instability, administrative disorganization, inconsistent enforcement of policies, and one incident involving a child injury.

    Caring and polite staffchildren enjoy teachersgood learning outcomes in first yearnice environment especially during summer
  5. 5
    New Horizon Kids Academy
    3.33 score
    3(10)

    2457 E Main St, Waterbury, CT · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 67 children

    New Horizon Kids Academy receives highly polarized reviews. Positive reviews praise attentive staff, clean facilities, strong child care, and a safe location. Negative reviews criticize rigid payment policies, inflexible scheduling, unprofessional business practices, and reported rudeness from staff.

    Attentive and caring staffclean facilitysafe location away from trafficstrong child development
  6. 6
    Lighthouse Day Care
    3.16 score
    2.7(9)

    1245 Thomaston Ave, Waterbury, CT · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 77 children

    Lighthouse Day Care receives highly polarized reviews. Positive reviewers praise the caring staff, religious curriculum, developmental activities, and communication updates. Negative reviewers report severe understaffing, poor behavior management, safety concerns, insensitive management, and high employee turnover.

    caring and attentive staffclean environmentreligious/faith-based curriculumpreschool preparation activities (alphabet

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Before or After School Daycare in Waterbury, Connecticut

There are 3 before or after school daycare in Waterbury, Connecticut, making up 14% of the 21 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 Waterbury, 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 Waterbury

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Tinker After School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
809 Highland Ave, Waterbury, CT
Phone
(203) 754-9622
Ymca Before/After School Program - Gilmartin
Before or After School Daycare
Address
94 Spring Lake Rd, Waterbury, CT
Phone
(203) 754-9622
Generali Before And After School Program
Before or After School Daycare
Address
3196 E Main St, Waterbury, CT
Phone
(203) 754-9622

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Frequently asked questions

There are 3 before or after school daycares in Waterbury, Connecticut, out of 21 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 Waterbury, 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
Waterbury offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 18 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 3 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 Waterbury for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Waterbury 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.