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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.

1,729
Licensed Centers
$1,620/mo
Avg Infant Care
$1,200/mo
Avg Preschool
1:4
Infant Ratio

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.

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Quick 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

Top Cities for Daycare in Connecticut

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Meriden
142 centers
Bristol
140 centers
West Haven
138 centers
Milford
138 centers
New Britain
75 centers
Bridgeport
74 centers
Hartford
43 centers
Stamford
34 centers
New Haven
34 centers
Waterbury
31 centers
Norwalk
27 centers
W Hartford
20 centers
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Connecticut Childcare Subsidies & Tax Credits

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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Program Types in Connecticut

Licensed Family Daycare Home
217 centers
Preschool Program
216 centers
Montessori School
216 centers
Licensed Group Child Care Home
216 centers
Licensed Child Care Center
216 centers
Infant & Toddler Center
216 centers

Recently Verified Centers

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M Family Daycare

Milford KinderCare #122

Milford

School Age (5+) Cap 79
M Group Care

Milford Primrose School #123

Milford

School Age (5+) Cap 99
L Preschool

La Petite Academy Milford #124

Milford

Preschool (2-5) Cap 100
M Head Start

Milford Discovery Preschool #125

Milford

2 years - 12 years Cap 29
M Before/After School

Milford Stepping Stones #126

Milford

School Age (5+) Cap 19
F Infant Care

First Steps Milford #127

Milford

Preschool (2-5) Cap 16
M Montessori

Milford Little Scholars #128

Milford

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 109
M Licensed Center

Milford Creative Kids #129

Milford

Infants & Toddlers Cap 57
A Family Daycare

ABC Academy Milford #130

Milford

School Age (5+) Cap 90
M Group Care

Milford Precious Moments #131

Milford

School Age (5+) Cap 88
M Preschool

Milford Golden Gate Daycare #132

Milford

Preschool (2-5) Cap 111
K Head Start

Kids R Us Milford #133

Milford

2 years - 12 years Cap 109

Daycare in Connecticut — Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know a daycare in Connecticut is licensed?
Every center listed here is verified against the Connecticut Office of Early Childhood database. Look for the 'Licensed' badge on each profile. You can also confirm directly via the agency's lookup tool at https://www.ctoec.org/families/.
What is the staff-to-child ratio in Connecticut?
State minimums in Connecticut are roughly 1:4 infants, 1:4 toddlers, and 1:10 preschool. NAEYC-accredited centers typically operate below these ceilings.
How much does daycare cost in Connecticut?
Full-time infant care averages about $1620/month; preschool runs around $1200/month. Costs vary by city — large metros like Connecticut trend higher than rural areas.
Are subsidies available for childcare in Connecticut?
Yes. The primary state program is Care 4 Kids, reachable at (888) 214-5437. Federal options like Head Start, the Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit, and Dependent Care FSA also apply. See our subsidies guide for eligibility rules.
How do I report unsafe conditions at a Connecticut daycare?
File a complaint with the Connecticut Office of Early Childhood via their website. Inspections are public record; severe violations result in license suspension.

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