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We have 60 daycares in Hamden, CT! Compare and find the best daycare to fit your needs.

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Building Blocks Hamden

40 LONDON DR HAMDEN, CT

5.0(3)

3 mi

Preschool
Day Care
Child care
Building Blocks offers the early learning experience you are looking for – whether it’s a trusted preschool program or nurturing infant and toddler classrooms that are more than just “daycare,” our full-time and part-time options offer families the ideal care solution that fits their needs. Building Blocks Hamden combines an authentic early education approach with a cozy setting to create a truly fun, engaging, nurturing environment. We are committed to recognizing each child’s unique gifts and talents as we provide a quality learning experience through creative play. Located on the borders of North Haven and New Haven, Building Blocks Hamden is conveniently located between State Street and Ridge Road, which both have 224 line bus stops. Our school is 10 minutes from the Yale campus, Merritt Parkway, and I-91. Building Blocks Hamden has committed to accreditation from the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) as the measurement of our program excellence. NAEYC is the nation’s largest and most influential organization of early childhood educators and is dedicated to improving programs for children from birth through third grade. NAEYC sets the standards for quality childcare and education in America, with an emphasis placed on the quality of interactions among teachers and children and the developmental appropriateness of the curriculum.

Kyle W. says "My daughter has really enjoyed the infant room. She has reached so many milestones and her teachers have great communication. We love her school and all the...

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The Nest Schools Hamden

1315 DIXWELL AVE HAMDEN, CT

2 mi

Preschool
Day Care
Child care
At The Nest Schools, each day holds a promise to our families. We create a culture of kindness, build the foundations for wellness for life, make learning fun, and continually take our best and make it better. Everything we do is intended to foster a love of learning and set our children up for a lifetime of happiness and success. We are an Eco-Healthy Child Care Endorsed Provider and hold the health and safety of the children in our care as our top priority. Between keyless entry pads, state-of-the-art air purifiers, and ample emergency procedure trainings, we ensure your child is safe when away from home. The Nest Play Curriculum is based on the most current research in early development to best prepare children for their future in and out of the classroom. Each day we are re-imaging learning through creative play opportunities and our three enrichment programs: Art of Living, Fit Buddies, and Paints and Pianos. We encourage children to wonder, question, work with their peers, and experiment with different possibilities. We believe that outdoor play spaces are much more than playgrounds, they are an extension of the classroom in nature. All of our outdoor play spaces were designed to engage children with natural elements, exciting play themes, and varied physical challenges with their safety, health, and skill-building in mind. Check out The Nest Difference today!
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THE LEARNING CURVE DAYCARE CENTER

60 CONNOLLY PKWY BLDG 18 HAMDEN, CT

1 mi

Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Cooperative
Outdoor/nature
Special needs
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The Learning Curve is a daycare with child-centered classrooms created for responsiveness to the children’s needs where they are likely to flourish. A child-centered classroom differs from a teacher-directed in the materials, questions, and activities introduced by the teacher are open-ended. There are many possible answers to questions and many ways of making something. The materials in the classrooms contain a variety of ideas and uses. Children come to The Learning Curve Daycare center with myriad interests and questions, and tremendous energy for learning. The director provides an environment that nurtures this natural energy. Careful listening and observation enable the director to stretch and develop the concepts and thinking of the children. Website: tlcdaycarect.com
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Over The Rainbow Hamden

700 Hartford Turnpike HAMDEN, CT

2 mi

Academic
Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Day Care
Child care
Over the Rainbow — Where Learning and Fun Go Hand in Hand! Since 2012, Over the Rainbow has been proudly serving families in our community with exceptional childcare for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years. Our play-based program combines a nurturing atmosphere with an outstanding curriculum designed to help every child grow socially, emotionally, physically, and cognitively — all while having fun! At Over the Rainbow, we believe that learning flourishes through exploration and play. Our program enrichments include sign language, dance, soccer, Spanish, music, and yoga — offering children engaging opportunities to discover their interests and talents. What makes us unique is our team of highly qualified, experienced teachers who go above and beyond every day to create a safe, loving, and stimulating environment. Families also appreciate our flexible hours, special discounts, and commitment to maintaining a secure and welcoming space for all children. Over the Rainbow truly feels like a second home — a warm, caring environment where children can explore, create, and thrive.
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Every Child Ahead, Llc

142 West Side Drive Hamden, CT

5.0(1)

< 1 mi

Now Accepting Applications! At Every Child Ahead Childcare, we understand that love, education, and confidence form the cornerstone of a child's academic journey. Our unwavering dedication lies in making a meaningful and positive difference in the lives of the children under our care. We create a secure, nurturing space where children can thrive and flourish, preparing them to navigate the challenges of society while celebrating their individuality. We firmly believe that collaboration with parents, instilling strong character values, and providing a solid educational foundation pave the way for each child's ultimate success. We eagerly look forward to gaining your trust and offering you an exceptional childcare experience.

Latoya W says "I've used Every Child Ahead as my care provider for over 2 years and I love it. I have told told everyone how wonderful the care is there. Its clean. My...

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Young Heart's Day Care Center

143 LEEDER HILL DR HAMDEN, CT

5.0(3)

2 mi

Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Faith based
Preschool
Day Care
Child care
Welcome to our Day Care Center, where we prioritize quality child care in a nurturing and stimulating environment. Our center is designed to support the holistic development of children, addressing their mental, emotional, physical, and social needs. We provide a comfortable space that encourages exploration and creativity, featuring engaging activities tailored to various age groups. Our dedicated staff fosters a warm and supportive atmosphere, ensuring each child feels valued and secure. Through a balanced curriculum of play-based learning, social interaction, and physical activities, we help children build essential skills while having fun. Join us in creating a foundation for lifelong learning and growth in your child!

Care Member says "My son started at the age of 2 months old until 5 years old. He was well prepared for kindergarten. Spelling his name by the age of 4, counting and...

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Catbells Home Daycare

932 Dunbar Hill Road Hamden, CT

5.0(1)

< 1 mi

Catbells is a flexible program, focused on creating a nurturing environment that will enrich the lives of young children. Owned and operated by Diana Theriault, it is fully licensed as a home daycare. Diana began working with children when her daughter was about a year old. She started as a teaching assistant in the Step By Step (two's transition) program at Xanadu Family Center. After a short time, she began designing her own curriculum for a program called Play To Learn. Upon Xanadu's closing, Diana designed and taught a private class to several children from the Xanadu program. When her son was born, she began teaching a baby class geared toward offering developmentally appropriate activities to children under a year, while helping mothers to connect with other mothers. Diana has worked as a nanny to a family in Cheshire with three children, and has designed and taught after school art classes at Bear Path Elementary.

Alison H says "Diana provided outstanding childcare for my two children, both at her in-home daycare and at a childcare facility in our town. I first met Diana when my...

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Educare Learning Academy

1911 State Street Hamden, CT

5.0(5)

3 mi

Academic
International
Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
Special needs
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We Care for your Child's Education We promote in children self-confidence and the love for learning, by providing a safe and nurturing environment where children reach their full potential. We regard families as a child's first and most important educator. We wish to support parent's efforts in raising a healthy and happy child on the physical, cognitive, and social emotional development of each child. We view parent engagement as an essential part of our success.

Care Member says "Compassionate, sympathetic, attentive, mindful, mothering staff. This is where u wanna bring your babies and relax knowing they r being taken care of...

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Educare Learning Academy, LLC

1909 State Street Hamden, CT

5.0(2)

3 mi

Developmental (play-based)
International
Special needs
Preschool
Child care
Infant and Toddler learning center, encouraging children to be amazing individuals and learn, play, grow to their full potential!

David D says "We have been with Educare for 18 months. The experience has exceeded our expectations. Our child was Spanish speaking and within 6 months was bilingual...

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Sunshine Preschool

20 Augur Street Hamden, CT

5.0(1)

3 mi

Academic
Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
Child care

Care Member says "I highly recommend this school. If you want to prepare your child for elementary school then this is the place for it. The staff is caring and the kids...

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Noah's Ark Day Care

206 Lane St Hamden, CT

4.0(1)

< 1 mi

Child care
Noah’s Ark Day Care, Hamden, CT, is a child care center established in 2008. It is a state certified preschool and daycare center. They provide an age-appropriate programs for children ages 3 to 12 years of age. They have a certified CPR and first aid trained staff.

Mother says "Noahs ark in a great place the staff are professional and very loving towards the children. No child is a number. They are very flexible. And work with...

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EDUCARE LEARNING ACADEMY

1911 STATE ST HAMDEN, CT

5.0(1)

3 mi

Developmental (play-based)
International
Special needs
Child care
We are a High Quality, Affordable Educational Care with Warm and Caring Teachers. We serve infants from 8 weeks to 5 years old. Our facility offers bright classrooms and a private playground. Your children will feel safe, get plenty of one-on-one attention, and develop a love for learning through our unique approach to care. We are a great partner in supporting your parenting approach. Our price varies depending on the parent’s work schedule and hours of services. Families with a Care 4 Kids Certificate have free registration. We are a DCF approved provider, Foster Families are welcome.
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Friendly Forest Daycare

100 Knob Hill Dr. Hamden, CT

4 mi

At home daycare in a family friendly neighborhood owned and operated by a caring, well qualified professional. Open Monday through Friday 7:30am-5:30 pm. We have a variety of programs to suit many schedules. Please call or email for additional information and available openings. Friendly Forests' owner, Kaitlin, graduated cum laude from SCSU with bachelor's degrees in Elementary Education and Psychology. Kaitlin's love for children started at a very young age. She grew up in a household where her mother provided both home daycare and foster care for many years. During high school and college, she took every opportunity to volunteer and work with children. Following in her mother's footsteps, after the birth of their first child, Kaitlin and her husband, Michael, opened a home daycare. With Kaitlin's training and experience as a teacher, she has created an inviting, educational environment. Children will have fun playing in the "Forest" while being introduced to language, simple mathematics, science, music and the arts. Come grow with us at Friendly Forest!
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Leamsy's Nest

30 Taft St Hamden, CT

< 1 mi

Leamsy's Nest (203)-717-2460 Are you looking a home day care that will provide your children with a structured routine, a jump start to educational activities such as arts &amp; crafts, storytelling, Puzzles and critical thinking? Do you want your children to gain interpersonal skills that will prepare them for school? Send them to me for a child proof home that will prepare them for a life full of adventures! -Day will star with a group Breakfast -Story and sing along -Play time - Lunch - Nap time/ Quiet time - puzzles/thinking - snack time - Play time -time to go home Hours of operation Monday-Friday 7:00AM-6:00PM (can be flexible if agreed upon) Located in Hamden, Ct Reference Available. Licensed and CPR certified
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Kabs 4 Kidz

105 Sanford Street Hamden, CT

< 1 mi

Kabs 4 Kidz is a transportation service exclusively created to transport children, up to 21 years of age. We provide transportation to and from school, before/after school programs, boarding schools, centers/daycare facilities, emergency child sick pick up, field trips, and extra curricula activity, sport practices/games, or any other school related matter. In addition, we provide a safe and secure service, by giving businesses, parents, and schools a peace of mind knowing that your child will arrive safely to all destinations. Our office hours are Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm and our operating hours are from 6:00 am to 8:00 pm. Please contact us regarding rates.
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Duck Pond Day Care Inc

84 Washington Avenue Hamden, CT

4 mi

Duck Pond Day Care offers care for Infants, Toddlers and Preschool age children.
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Sleeping Giant Day Care Center Inc

11 Pine St Ste 204 Hamden, CT

< 1 mi

Child care
Sleeping Giant Day Care Center Inc in Hamden, Connecticut is a Child Care provider that can accommodate up to 30 children from three years old to nine years old. Their curriculum seeks to provide a high quality, nurturing, fun and safe learning environment that is appropriate for the child’s overall growth and development.
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Cuddle Time Daycare Center LLC

700 Hartford Tpke Hamden, CT

3 mi

Preschool
Child care
In Cuddle Time Daycare Center, a safe and inspiring environment is maintained so that children are encouraged to play, interact, and have fun all while promoting their social, cognitive, physical, and emotional development.
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Miss April's Daycare LLC

18 Valley Rd Hamden, CT

< 1 mi

Preschool
Child care
Miss April's Daycare L.L.C. is an educational childcare facility located at 18 Valley Rd, Hamden, Connecticut. Their center provides children with fun learning activities that nurtures the children's physical, social, emotional and intellectual development. They aim to build a safe, fun and enjoyable learning experience for children.
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Flower Patch Daycare

24 Laura Rd Hamden, CT

< 1 mi

Child care
Flower Patch Daycare offers quality child care and enrichment learning services to young children. This organization in Hamden, CT nurtures the necessary skills to students while promoting values, love, and respect. They support the holistic growth and development in a stimulating, clean, secure, and safe environment where they educate the kids while having fun.
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Recent daycare reviews from local parents in Hamden, CT

Daycares in Hamden, CT are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 20 reviews of the 60 listed daycares

Building Blocks Hamden

My daughter has really enjoyed the infant room. She has reached so many milestones and her teachers have great communication. We love her...

- Kyle W.

Every Child Ahead, Llc

I've used Every Child Ahead as my care provider for over 2 years and I love it. I have told told everyone how wonderful the care is there....

- Latoya W

Young Heart's Day Care Center

My son started at the age of 2 months old until 5 years old. He was well prepared for kindergarten. Spelling his name by the age of 4,...

- Care member

FAQs for finding daycares near you in Hamden, CT

Daycare centers near you in Hamden, CT offer a number of benefits to both children and their parents or guardians. For the kids, daycare is an opportunity to learn coping and social skills, explore the world, and form relationships with other children - all while staying active and stimulating their minds with educational activities. For parents and guardians, daycare often provides peace of mind that their children are supervised in a safe and nurturing environment with skilled professionals on board to tackle responsibilities such as discipline, problem solving strategies, and nutrition. All in all, daycare is a valuable resource for families by providing quality childcare and early childhood education services.

Daycares near you in Hamden, CT provide a range of services that allow children to grow and develop in safe, secure environments. Daycare centers are staffed by qualified professionals who create a caring atmosphere that teach kids lessons fundamental to their well-being, and typically include activities such as playtime, meals, and learning opportunities designed to prepare young minds for the world ahead.

Finding the right daycare center near you in Hamden, CT for your child can be an overwhelming experience, but the process can be streamlined with a clear understanding of what to look for. It's important to consider factors such as certification and accreditation, as well as any health and safety protocols that are in place. Factors such as cost, accessibility, and the quality of care provided are sure to be top of mind as well, and ultimately, selecting the best daycare center will depend on finding one that meets your expectations and your child’s specific needs.

Some questions you might consider asking daycare centers near you in Hamden, CT include: What are the teacher-to-child ratios? What types of activities do you plan as part of the daily program? Is there an outdoor play area and what safety regulations are in place regarding that space? How often is communication provided to parents regarding their child's progress or issues that arise? Be sure to ask specifics about any policies related to enrollment fees, tuition payments, health and vaccination requirements and anything else that is important to you and your family as well.

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