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70 Licensed Centers Near 06450

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Bridgeport Creative Kids #122

Meriden, CT · 06450 · 8120 Pine Rd
👶 6 weeks - 5 years Licensed Group Child Care Home Cap: 46 Licensed
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New Haven Bright Futures Daycare #132

Meriden, CT · 06450 · 1724 Spring St
👶 5 years - 12 years Infant & Toddler Center Cap: 65 Licensed
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Jumping Jacks Waterbury #9

Meriden, CT · 06450 · 6265 Lincoln Ave
👶 6 weeks - 5 years Licensed Group Child Care Home Cap: 20 Licensed
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Danbury Abc Childcare #19

Meriden, CT · 06450 · 1144 Valley Rd
👶 5 years - 12 years Infant & Toddler Center Cap: 34 Licensed
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Happy Days Meriden Daycare #2

Meriden, CT · 06450 · 1136 Oak Ave
👶 2 years - 12 years Head Start Center Cap: 110 Licensed
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Meriden Primrose School #4

Meriden, CT · 06450 · 5221 Park Blvd
👶 5 years - 12 years Infant & Toddler Center Cap: 49 Licensed
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Meriden Discovery Preschool #6

Meriden, CT · 06450 · 4991 Elm St
👶 0 months - 12 months Licensed Child Care Center Cap: 60 Licensed
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First Steps Meriden #8

Meriden, CT · 06450 · 914 Washington Blvd
👶 6 weeks - 5 years Licensed Group Child Care Home Cap: 34 Licensed
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Meriden Creative Kids #10

Meriden, CT · 06450 · 5035 Jefferson St
👶 2 years - 12 years Head Start Center Cap: 29 Licensed
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Meriden Precious Moments #12

Meriden, CT · 06450 · 7064 Madison Ave
👶 5 years - 12 years Infant & Toddler Center Cap: 37 Licensed
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Kids R Us Meriden #14

Meriden, CT · 06450 · 6135 Riverside Dr
👶 0 months - 12 months Licensed Child Care Center Cap: 51 Licensed
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Jumping Jacks Meriden #16

Meriden, CT · 06450 · 3463 Sunset Blvd
👶 6 weeks - 5 years Licensed Group Child Care Home Cap: 116 Licensed
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Meriden Panda Kids Academy #18

Meriden, CT · 06450 · 9009 Forest Ave
👶 2 years - 12 years Head Start Center Cap: 101 Licensed
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Little Genius Meriden #20

Meriden, CT · 06450 · 8136 Hillside Dr
👶 5 years - 12 years Infant & Toddler Center Cap: 37 Licensed
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Nurturing Hearts Meriden #22

Meriden, CT · 06450 · 547 River Rd
👶 0 months - 12 months Licensed Child Care Center Cap: 96 Licensed
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Meriden Little Angels #24

Meriden, CT · 06450 · 8337 Main St
👶 6 weeks - 5 years Licensed Group Child Care Home Cap: 87 Licensed
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Meriden Generations Daycare #26

Meriden, CT · 06450 · 4852 Maple Dr
👶 2 years - 12 years Head Start Center Cap: 108 Licensed
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Active Kids Meriden #28

Meriden, CT · 06450 · 8751 Cedar Ln
👶 5 years - 12 years Infant & Toddler Center Cap: 74 Licensed
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Meriden Learning Center #30

Meriden, CT · 06450 · 9255 Pine Rd
👶 0 months - 12 months Licensed Child Care Center Cap: 20 Licensed
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Meriden Little Stars Daycare #32

Meriden, CT · 06450 · 6483 Lincoln Ave
👶 6 weeks - 5 years Licensed Group Child Care Home Cap: 98 Licensed
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Meriden Bright Futures Daycare #34

Meriden, CT · 06450 · 3154 Adams Dr
👶 2 years - 12 years Head Start Center Cap: 108 Licensed
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Meriden Kids First Academy #36

Meriden, CT · 06450 · 7040 Highland Ave
👶 5 years - 12 years Infant & Toddler Center Cap: 92 Licensed
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Tiny Tots Of Meriden #38

Meriden, CT · 06450 · 2852 Lakeview Ave
👶 0 months - 12 months Licensed Child Care Center Cap: 115 Licensed
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Meriden Abc Childcare #40

Meriden, CT · 06450 · 4060 Spring St
👶 6 weeks - 5 years Licensed Group Child Care Home Cap: 118 Licensed
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Growing Minds Meriden #42

Meriden, CT · 06450 · 1540 Valley Rd
👶 2 years - 12 years Head Start Center Cap: 25 Licensed
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Happy Days Meriden Daycare #44

Meriden, CT · 06450 · 8973 Meadow Ln
👶 5 years - 12 years Infant & Toddler Center Cap: 105 Licensed
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Meriden Primrose School #46

Meriden, CT · 06450 · 6039 Brook Dr
👶 0 months - 12 months Licensed Child Care Center Cap: 53 Licensed
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Meriden Discovery Preschool #48

Meriden, CT · 06450 · 4109 Oak Ave
👶 6 weeks - 5 years Licensed Group Child Care Home Cap: 85 Licensed
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First Steps Meriden #50

Meriden, CT · 06450 · 4632 Park Blvd
👶 2 years - 12 years Head Start Center Cap: 64 Licensed
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Meriden Creative Kids #52

Meriden, CT · 06450 · 8943 Elm St
👶 5 years - 12 years Infant & Toddler Center Cap: 48 Licensed
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Meriden Precious Moments #54

Meriden, CT · 06450 · 9784 Washington Blvd
👶 0 months - 12 months Licensed Child Care Center Cap: 102 Licensed
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Kids R Us Meriden #56

Meriden, CT · 06450 · 8714 Jefferson St
👶 6 weeks - 5 years Licensed Group Child Care Home Cap: 51 Licensed
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Jumping Jacks Meriden #58

Meriden, CT · 06450 · 8303 Madison Ave
👶 2 years - 12 years Head Start Center Cap: 102 Licensed
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Meriden Panda Kids Academy #60

Meriden, CT · 06450 · 8244 Riverside Dr
👶 5 years - 12 years Infant & Toddler Center Cap: 77 Licensed
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Little Genius Meriden #62

Meriden, CT · 06450 · 4062 Sunset Blvd
👶 0 months - 12 months Licensed Child Care Center Cap: 83 Licensed
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Nurturing Hearts Meriden #64

Meriden, CT · 06450 · 1957 Forest Ave
👶 6 weeks - 5 years Licensed Group Child Care Home Cap: 99 Licensed
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Meriden Little Angels #66

Meriden, CT · 06450 · 6505 Hillside Dr
👶 2 years - 12 years Head Start Center Cap: 26 Licensed
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Meriden Generations Daycare #68

Meriden, CT · 06450 · 1376 River Rd
👶 5 years - 12 years Infant & Toddler Center Cap: 110 Licensed
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Active Kids Meriden #70

Meriden, CT · 06450 · 3586 Main St
👶 0 months - 12 months Licensed Child Care Center Cap: 69 Licensed
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Meriden Learning Center #72

Meriden, CT · 06450 · 7481 Maple Dr
👶 6 weeks - 5 years Licensed Group Child Care Home Cap: 95 Licensed
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Meriden Little Stars Daycare #74

Meriden, CT · 06450 · 9024 Cedar Ln
👶 2 years - 12 years Head Start Center Cap: 25 Licensed
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Meriden Bright Futures Daycare #76

Meriden, CT · 06450 · 6455 Pine Rd
👶 5 years - 12 years Infant & Toddler Center Cap: 68 Licensed
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Meriden Kids First Academy #78

Meriden, CT · 06450 · 9379 Lincoln Ave
👶 0 months - 12 months Licensed Child Care Center Cap: 34 Licensed
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Tiny Tots Of Meriden #80

Meriden, CT · 06450 · 5402 Adams Dr
👶 6 weeks - 5 years Licensed Group Child Care Home Cap: 44 Licensed
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Meriden Abc Childcare #82

Meriden, CT · 06450 · 6633 Highland Ave
👶 2 years - 12 years Head Start Center Cap: 58 Licensed
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Growing Minds Meriden #84

Meriden, CT · 06450 · 3465 Lakeview Ave
👶 5 years - 12 years Infant & Toddler Center Cap: 20 Licensed
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Happy Days Meriden Daycare #86

Meriden, CT · 06450 · 4531 Spring St
👶 0 months - 12 months Licensed Child Care Center Cap: 97 Licensed
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Meriden Primrose School #88

Meriden, CT · 06450 · 2560 Valley Rd
👶 6 weeks - 5 years Licensed Group Child Care Home Cap: 22 Licensed
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Meriden Discovery Preschool #90

Meriden, CT · 06450 · 3037 Meadow Ln
👶 2 years - 12 years Head Start Center Cap: 31 Licensed
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First Steps Meriden #92

Meriden, CT · 06450 · 7938 Brook Dr
👶 5 years - 12 years Infant & Toddler Center Cap: 102 Licensed
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Meriden Creative Kids #94

Meriden, CT · 06450 · 3147 Oak Ave
👶 0 months - 12 months Licensed Child Care Center Cap: 81 Licensed
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Meriden Precious Moments #96

Meriden, CT · 06450 · 9275 Park Blvd
👶 6 weeks - 5 years Licensed Group Child Care Home Cap: 47 Licensed
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Kids R Us Meriden #98

Meriden, CT · 06450 · 4855 Elm St
👶 2 years - 12 years Head Start Center Cap: 80 Licensed
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Jumping Jacks Meriden #100

Meriden, CT · 06450 · 4002 Washington Blvd
👶 5 years - 12 years Infant & Toddler Center Cap: 99 Licensed
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Meriden Panda Kids Academy #102

Meriden, CT · 06450 · 9883 Jefferson St
👶 0 months - 12 months Licensed Child Care Center Cap: 110 Licensed
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Little Genius Meriden #104

Meriden, CT · 06450 · 4661 Madison Ave
👶 6 weeks - 5 years Licensed Group Child Care Home Cap: 19 Licensed
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Nurturing Hearts Meriden #106

Meriden, CT · 06450 · 1179 Riverside Dr
👶 2 years - 12 years Head Start Center Cap: 60 Licensed
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Meriden Little Angels #108

Meriden, CT · 06450 · 3555 Sunset Blvd
👶 5 years - 12 years Infant & Toddler Center Cap: 20 Licensed
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Meriden Generations Daycare #110

Meriden, CT · 06450 · 7953 Forest Ave
👶 0 months - 12 months Licensed Child Care Center Cap: 39 Licensed
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Active Kids Meriden #112

Meriden, CT · 06450 · 5392 Hillside Dr
👶 6 weeks - 5 years Licensed Group Child Care Home Cap: 113 Licensed
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Meriden Learning Center #114

Meriden, CT · 06450 · 129 River Rd
👶 2 years - 12 years Head Start Center Cap: 79 Licensed
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Meriden Little Stars Daycare #116

Meriden, CT · 06450 · 5619 Main St
👶 5 years - 12 years Infant & Toddler Center Cap: 61 Licensed
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Meriden Bright Futures Daycare #118

Meriden, CT · 06450 · 8335 Maple Dr
👶 0 months - 12 months Licensed Child Care Center Cap: 73 Licensed
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Meriden Kids First Academy #120

Meriden, CT · 06450 · 9274 Cedar Ln
👶 6 weeks - 5 years Licensed Group Child Care Home Cap: 25 Licensed
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Tiny Tots Of Meriden #122

Meriden, CT · 06450 · 3036 Pine Rd
👶 2 years - 12 years Head Start Center Cap: 91 Licensed
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Meriden Abc Childcare #124

Meriden, CT · 06450 · 9806 Lincoln Ave
👶 5 years - 12 years Infant & Toddler Center Cap: 69 Licensed
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Growing Minds Meriden #126

Meriden, CT · 06450 · 5550 Adams Dr
👶 0 months - 12 months Licensed Child Care Center Cap: 59 Licensed
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Happy Days Meriden Daycare #128

Meriden, CT · 06450 · 7775 Highland Ave
👶 6 weeks - 5 years Licensed Group Child Care Home Cap: 100 Licensed
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Meriden Primrose School #130

Meriden, CT · 06450 · 3835 Lakeview Ave
👶 2 years - 12 years Head Start Center Cap: 30 Licensed
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Meriden Discovery Preschool #132

Meriden, CT · 06450 · 8925 Spring St
👶 5 years - 12 years Infant & Toddler Center Cap: 115 Licensed

Programs Near 06450 by Age Group

CT licensing requirements and what to expect at each stage

Infant Care

📅 Ages: 0–12 months
👥 1:4 staff ratio required
Avg: $900–$1,600/month
0 centers near 06450

Toddler

📅 Ages: 1–3 years
👥 1:6 staff ratio required
Avg: $700–$1,200/month

Preschool

📅 Ages: 3–5 years
👥 1:10 staff ratio
Avg: $600–$1,100/month
0 centers near 06450

School-Age

📅 Ages: 5+ years
👥 Before/after school
Avg: $300–$700/month
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Childcare Subsidies Near 06450

CT participates in CCAP — families near 06450 may get up to 90% of childcare costs covered based on income.

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CCAP / CCDF
Federal block grant — up to 90% coverage
Head Start
Free care for income-eligible families
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Dependent Care FSA
Pre-tax savings — up to $5,000/yr
Child Tax Credit
Up to $3,000/year federal credit
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State Pre-K
Free half or full-day preschool (4–5 yrs)

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Finding Daycare Near ZIP 06450 in Meriden, CT

ZIP code 06450 has 70 licensed childcare providers registered with CT state authorities — infant care, toddler programs, preschools, and school-age centers. All listings are sourced from official state licensing databases with active permits.

When comparing daycare centers near 06450, focus on: staff-to-child ratio, curriculum approach, safety inspection history, and whether the center accepts CCAP subsidies. Use our 30-point tour checklist before making a decision.

How to Choose Daycare Near 06450

  1. Define your needs — age of child, full-time vs part-time, budget, schedule
  2. Search and shortlist — all 70 licensed centers near 06450 are listed above
  3. Call ahead — confirm openings, subsidy acceptance, and tour availability
  4. Tour at least 3 centers — use our 30-point checklist
  5. Verify license status — confirm on CT's official licensing portal

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Frequently Asked Questions — Daycare Near 06450

How many daycare centers are near ZIP code 06450?

There are 70 licensed childcare centers in and around ZIP 06450 in Meriden, CT. All hold active state licenses sourced from official CT licensing databases.

What is the average cost of daycare near 06450?

Daycare costs near 06450 in CT: infant care $900–$1,800/month; toddler programs $700–$1,200/month; preschool $600–$1,100/month. CCAP subsidies can reduce costs by 50–90% for eligible families.

Are the daycare centers near 06450 licensed?

Yes — all 70 centers listed for ZIP 06450 hold active CT childcare licenses, sourced directly from the official state licensing database.

Does CT offer childcare subsidies near 06450?

CT participates in the federal CCDF program. Families near 06450 may qualify for CCAP assistance based on income. Visit childcare.gov or your local social services office to apply.

What age groups are served by daycares near 06450?

Centers near 06450 serve: infants (0–12 mo) — 0 centers; toddlers (1–3 yrs); preschool (3–5 yrs) — 0 programs; school-age (5+). Call ahead to confirm openings.

How do I choose the best daycare near 06450?

Visit at least 3 centers near 06450, check staff ratios, safety features, and curriculum. Use our free 30-point checklist at /checklist before enrolling.

What is the staff-to-child ratio at daycares near 06450?

CT requires: 1:4 for infants, 1:6 for toddlers, 1:10 for preschoolers. Always confirm the current ratio before enrolling at any center near 06450.

Are there Head Start programs near ZIP 06450?

Head Start offers free federally-funded programs for income-eligible families. Search 'Head Start' in our directory for 06450 or visit headstart.gov.

Can I tour a daycare near 06450 before enrolling?

Yes — and you should. Call ahead to schedule a tour at any center near 06450. Use our 30-point checklist at /checklist to evaluate each facility.

What documents do I need to enroll in daycare near 06450?

Typical requirements: birth certificate, immunization records, emergency contacts, custody docs if applicable, and proof of income for subsidies. Confirm with each center near 06450.

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