Licensed Daycare in Connecticut
Search 1,729 verified daycare and childcare centers across Connecticut, sourced directly from Connecticut Office of Early Childhood . Filter by age group, program type, and subsidy acceptance — no signup.
Connecticut Childcare Licensing
In Connecticut, all child care centers serving children outside the family home are required to be licensed by the Connecticut Office of Early Childhood. Licensed centers undergo background checks, capacity inspections, and routine compliance reviews.
Minimum staff-to-child ratios are 1:4 for infants under 12 months, 1:4 for toddlers (12–35 months), and 1:10 for preschool (3–5 years). NAEYC-accredited centers typically operate below the state minimum.
Verify a license at Connecticut Office of Early ChildhoodQuick licensing facts
- Regulator
- Connecticut Office of Early Childhood
- Infant ratio
- 1:4
- Toddler ratio
- 1:4
- Preschool ratio
- 1:10
- Avg infant cost
- $1,620/mo
- Avg preschool cost
- $1,200/mo
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Connecticut families can apply for Care 4 Kids based on income and work/school status. Federal programs — the Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit, Dependent Care FSA ($5,000 cap), and Head Start — stack on top of state assistance.
Local intake line: (888) 214-5437
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