Best Day Care Centers in Stamford, CT
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...
Infants
Our goal is to create a safe atmosphere while your child grows and develops using a curriculum that incorporates the following domains: physical and health, social and emotional, cognitive, language, and creative arts.
Toddlers
We use the Reggio Emilia approach to create environments that serve as a Third teacher. Teachers become observers in the learning process and track the children’s interests through observations during play.
Also offers: Preschool
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Child care center offering care and learning to infants, toddlers, and preschoolers in the Stamford community. Children participate in arts and crafts, dancing, science experiments, music, and outside...
Speaks Spanish
Child care center providing care and learning to infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. The program focuses on helping children make friends, build self-confidence, and promote independence....
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At Bright Horizons®, we make sure the early years are full of learning and fun. Our early education and preschool program paves the way for school success, with support for each child’s individual...
Infant Care
Our infant program is designed to offer a secure place with knowledgeable teachers who honor your family’s routine, and who know every day that they’re not caring for any child, but the most important child — yours.
Toddler Care
Our toddler program is designed to provide a safe place for your newly independent child to test out and learn new skills, wonder about everything, and discover how to make friends.
Also offers: Preschool
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Preschool program providing kindergarten readiness skills to children as they prepare for elementary school. Learning environment includes developmentally-appropriate toys, books, games, learning...
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Center provides childcare services to preschool-aged children. Daily activities include art, music, water play, drama, crafting, puzzles, and learning healthy habits. Children have access to an...
Speaks Spanish
Christian-based all-inclusive toddler and preschool care supporting social, cognitive, and physical growth. Program uses a Creative curriculum incorporating language, vocabulary, gross and fine motor...
Speaks Spanish
Daycare providing childcare services to infants, toddlers, and preschool-age children in Stamford. Classrooms feature a variety of toys, books, and games for play-based learning. Daily routine...
Speaks Spanish
Childcare center and preschool providing services to infants, toddlers, and preschool-age children in Stamford. Program features the Creative Curriculum and focuses on moral, social, intellectual,...
Speaks Spanish
Coming Summer 2026! Welcome to The Nest Schools of Stamford, Connecticut! We know choosing childcare is one of the biggest decisions you’ll make—and we’re here to make it an easy one. At The Nest, we...
Infants
Hummingbirds: We understand that infants need nurturing, and parents need to feel secure knowing their child is in good hands. Our infant teachers are hand-picked natural caregivers who focus on meeting the individual needs of every child. While your child is in our care, you can rest assured that they will receive the attention and interaction they need and deserve. Recognizing that structure is essential to both infants and parents, our teachers will work with you to create a schedule, so your infant’s time away from home is as close to home as possible. Our hummingbird curriculum also includes our Global Gull American Sign Language Program. Most young children begin to talk around 12 months old, while some infants even try to communicate with their parents and caregivers even earlier! One way of helping our young children express their feelings, wants, and needs without crying and frustration of a lack of understanding from adults is through simple sign language, commonly known as ‘Baby Core Signs.’ These core signs include words like milk, sleep, play, all done, more, mother, father, etc.
Older Toddlers
Our Cardinal program supports older toddlers and their increased independence, exploration of emotions and feelings, and fast-developing use of language. We also understand and support their continued desire to explore everything about their world. We believe our play-based philosophy and learning center structure gives them the best opportunity to do this. Activities such as ice painting or sorting objects by color will stimulate your child’s inquisitive mind. While in a fun, safe, and engaging learning environment, our program is designed to encourage individual creative expression through your child’s own strengths and interests and foster a passion for learning! Our Cardinals curriculum also includes our Global Gull American Sign Language Program. Most young children begin to talk around 12 months old, while some infants even try to communicate with their parents and caregivers even earlier! One way of helping our young children express their feelings, wants, and needs without crying and frustration of a lack of understanding from adults is through simple sign language, commonly known as ‘Baby Core Signs.’ These core signs include words like milk, sleep, play, all done, more, mother, father, etc.
Also offers: Young Toddlers, Preschool
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Daycare center providing care, learning, and socialization to young children as they prepare for elementary school. Students participate in educational curriculum, foreign language enrichment, outside...
Speaks Spanish
Child development center providing daycare services and preschool programs. School readiness is encouraged in all age-groups through teacher-led instruction and child-directed educational play. Daily...
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Faith-based preschool program ran by Little Workers of the Sacred Heart serving children and families in the Glenbrook area. Children participate in a variety of hands-on learning experiences that...
Speaks Spanish
Play-based childcare center for infants and toddlers, operating as a second location within a local group of providers. Center focuses on play-based learning and offers a curriculum with themes that...
Speaks Spanish
One of two locations within a local network of childcare centers. Center offers age-based programs for infant, toddler, and preschool children and curriculum is theme-based and focuses on...
Speaks Spanish
Play-centered preschool utilizing the British Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum. Syllabus encourages learning through exploration and discovery and works to develop student skill sets in a...
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Preschool and childcare program offering Head Start and School-Readiness programs to qualifying families and children. Teachers provide age-appropriate activities that focus on preparing children for...
Speaks Spanish
Early education program providing childcare and learning services to young children. Environment offers one-on-one attention that helps each child learn important life skills such as respecting...
Speaks Spanish
Center provides services to children from infancy to school-age. Whole child curriculum nurtures individual social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development. Developmentally appropriate...
Speaks Spanish
At Bright Horizons®, we make sure the early years are full of learning and fun. Our early education and preschool program paves the way for school success, with support for each child’s individual...
Infant Care
Our infant program is designed to offer a secure place with knowledgeable teachers who honor your family’s routine, and who know every day that they’re not caring for any child, but the most important child — yours.
Toddler Care
Our toddler program is designed to provide a safe place for your newly independent child to test out and learn new skills, wonder about everything, and discover how to make friends.
Also offers: Preschool
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At Bright Horizons®, we make sure the early years are full of learning and fun. Our early education and preschool program paves the way for school success, with support for each child’s individual...
Infant Care
Our infant program is designed to offer a secure place with knowledgeable teachers who honor your family’s routine, and who know every day that they’re not caring for any child, but the most important child — yours.
Toddler Care
Our toddler program is designed to provide a safe place for your newly independent child to test out and learn new skills, wonder about everything, and discover how to make friends.
Also offers: Preschool
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Cottontails is a warm, nurturing childcare center where children learn, grow, and feel at home. We offer engaging, age-appropriate activities that support social, emotional, and developmental growth....
Speaks Spanish
Head Start preschool and child development programs supporting play-based learning. Curriculum for school readiness focuses on early literacy and basic math skills. Social skills, self-help skills,...
Speaks Spanish
The Goddard School of Stamford is a private preschool center with highly qualified teachers. Our center features an indoor gym, an imaginative outdoor playground, and an outdoor classroom for hands-on...
Infant Classroom
In the Infant program, our teachers provide your baby with all the cuddles and care they need, as well as opportunities to begin learning about the world around them. Our proprietary education program, Wonder of Learning™, celebrates your baby’s natural curiosity within the classroom environment and models how to explore safely. Nurturing teachers narrate your baby’s experiences to build a strong foundation in 21st century skills for problem solving and building relationships.
Twos Classroom
In the Twos classroom, patient, caring teachers guide children through playful exploration. They help your little one navigate big emotions while providing hands-on learning experiences that nurture their innate curiosity. Your toddler is constantly learning new things about the world around them. At The Goddard School®, our team is here to work with your little one every day as they play, learn and gain the skills they need to prepare for preschool. Our Wonder of Learning™ education program will immerse your child in literacy, science, arts and math brought together in one activity for a more holistic—and fun—approach to learning.
Also offers: Toddler Classroom, Preschool Classroom, Bridge Classroom
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Faith-based preschool program for children. Daily activities include structured work time, prayer, games, music, number and letter recognition, and outdoor time.
Speaks Spanish
Preschool program ran by Faith Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church. Teachers provide a variety of hands-on activities that work on each child's physical, social, emotional and cognitive development....
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Center provides childcare services to children from infancy to school-age. Child-First Curriculum encourages individual development. Age-appropirate napping equipment, toys, and books provided. ...
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Preschool classes offered through the Stamford Museum & Nature Center. Program promotes learning through creativity and self-discovery and lessons are presented through indoor and outdoor hands-on...
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A preschool program promoting learning to young children as they prepare for elementary school. Whole child approach to learning is used and includes encouraging growth physically, socially,...
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After school program located on the campus of First Presbyterian Church. Activities include outside play, group games, and age-appropriate play. Homework help is available.
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Preschool program offers community environment where all are respected, curiosity and exploration is encouraged, collaboration with families is supported and individualism is valued. Program puts a...
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Jewish preschool and daycare program using the Reggio Emilia approach to learning to teach infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-aged children. Hands-on lessons encourage children to learn...
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Preschool program that supports the development of each individual child in social, emotional, cognitive, physical, creative, and spiritual development. Program goal is to connect the school and home...
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Providing early childhood education for all families, with direct services and programs focused on health, nutrition, and family support. Children are supported with age-appropriate developmental...
Speaks Spanish
Before and after school activities program providing daily onsite supervision. Before school activities include arts and crafts, table games, quiet reading time, and outdoor play. After school care...
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Growing Minds Daycare & Learning Center provides childcare and early education services in Stamford's downtown area. The center offers programs for infants through preschool-aged children in a...
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Childcare fostering good citizenship, independence, and good manners through developmentally-appropriate practices. Children participate in play-based centers such as dramatic play, puzzles, sensory...
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Child care center providing age-appropriate learning and care to infants through preschoolers. Program promotes learning through literacy activities, puzzles, outside play, group work, and circle...
Speaks Spanish
Head Start preschool and childcare program promoting school readiness. Age-appropriate activities encourage social skills, gross and fine motor skills, creative expression, and early literacy....
Speaks Spanish
Preschool and childcare program offering Head Start and School-Readiness programs to qualifying families and children. Teachers provide age-appropriate activities that focus on preparing children for...
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Religious center provides a variety of childcare services to toddlers, preschoolers, and school-aged children. Jewish curriculum promotes kindness, respect, compassion, social, and academic...
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The Learning Experience in Stamford, CT at the corner of Federal St. and Atlantic St. From preschool through kindergarten, we make early education and daycare joyful, engaging, and fun so children are...
Infants
Our infant curriculum starts with regular playtime including belly and music time, exploration, stimulation, as well as nap and feeding times that we keep consistent with your baby’s individual schedule.
Twaddlers
Our curriculum helps twaddlers explore, and it nurtures their increasing need to communicate. By this point in their early childhood development, twaddlers have expanded their language skills, and our curriculum helps to enhance their ability to communicate verbally.
Also offers: Toddlers, Preppers, Preschoolers
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Childcare center utilizing the Ukranian language. Outdoor space is available including an on-site garden. Curriculum incorporates holiday celebrations.
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Center provides services to toddlers, preschoolers, and school-aged children. Developmentally appropriate curriculum encourages learning and skill-development. Age-appropriate books, toys, furniture,...
Speaks Spanish
Glenbrook Kids is a licensed child care center offering daycare programs located at 471 Glenbrook Rd in Glenbrook-Belltown in Stamford, CT. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and...
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Murco Activities Program is a licensed child care center offering daycare programs located at 19 Horton St in Cove in Stamford, CT. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Strawco Activities Program is a licensed child care center offering daycare programs located at 200 Strawberry Hill Ave in Newfield - Westover - Turn of River in Stamford, CT. Contact this provider to...
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Stillco Activities Program is a licensed child care center offering daycare programs located at 800 Stillwater Ave in Stamford, CT. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Hartco Activities Program is a licensed child care center offering daycare programs located at 61 Adams Ave in Ridgeway-Bulls Head in Stamford, CT. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and...
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Northco Activities Program is a licensed child care center offering daycare programs located at 82 Scofieldtown Rd in North Stamford in Stamford, CT. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and...
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Childcare Costs in Connecticut
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