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5 Before or After School Daycare in Colchester, Vermont

Browse all 5 before or after school daycare in Colchester, Vermont. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Colchester

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.

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    Freedom Rains LLC
    4.34 score
    4.5(11)

    566 Hercules Drive, Colchester, VT · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 90 children

    Freedom Rains LLC receives overwhelmingly positive reviews praising its clean facilities, experienced staff, family-like atmosphere, and quality care. However, one negative review describes inadequate support for children with special needs and disputes about deposits and supplies.

    clean and well-maintained facilitieslong-tenured and caring stafffamily atmospheresafe environment

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Before or After School Daycare in Colchester, Vermont

There are 5 before or after school daycare in Colchester, Vermont, making up 26% of the 19 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 Colchester, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.

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There are 5 before or after school daycares in Colchester, Vermont, out of 19 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 Colchester, consider visiting facilities in person and checking:
  • Licensing status with Vermont's regulatory agency
  • Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in Vermont)
  • Safety measures and cleanliness
  • Daily routines and educational curriculum
  • Parent reviews and ratings
  • Location and hours that fit your schedule
Colchester offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 13 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 1 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 5 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 Vermont 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 Colchester for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Colchester must be licensed by Vermont'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.