Daycare Centers in Bridgeport, CT

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Daycare Market in Bridgeport

Typical Range
$1200-$2400 per month
Avg Project
$1,800
Contractors
35

Infant care costs 20-40% more than toddler/preschool rates.

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LITTLE RAINBOW BRIDGEPORT
5.07 reviews
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LITTLE RAINBOW BRIDGEPORT is a licensed child care center in BRIDGEPORT, CT with a capacity of 59 children. Accepts ages 6 weeks to 5 years. License verified and active through 2027. Rated 5 stars based on 7 Google reviews. This center-based childcare program offers nutritious meals and snacks.

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ST PAUL'S CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER
5.05 reviews
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ST PAUL'S CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER is a licensed child care center in BRIDGEPORT, CT with a capacity of 69 children. Accepts ages 3 years to 5 years. License verified and active through 2026. Rated 5 stars based on 5 Google reviews. This center-based childcare program offers nutritious meals and snacks.

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BRIGHT GIGGLES LEARNING CENTER ACADEMY is a licensed child care center in BRIDGEPORT, CT with a capacity of 78 children. Accepts ages 6 weeks to 12 years. License verified and active through 2027. Highly rated with 5 stars from 11 parent reviews on Google.

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BRIDGEPORT CT CENTER OF THE ARTS
5.03 reviews
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BRIDGEPORT CT CENTER OF THE ARTS is a licensed child care center in BRIDGEPORT, CT with a capacity of 20 children. Accepts ages 5 years to 13 years. License verified and active through 2028. Rated 5 stars based on 3 Google reviews. This center-based childcare program offers supervised outdoor play.

LUCILLE JOHNSON CHILD CARE CENTER
5.01 reviews
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LUCILLE JOHNSON CHILD CARE CENTER is a licensed child care center in BRIDGEPORT, CT with a capacity of 73 children. Accepts ages 6 weeks to 5 years. License verified and active through 2029. This center-based childcare program offers structured daily activities and age-appropriate curriculum.

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BRIGHT GIGGLES LEARNING CENTER ACADEMY 2 is a licensed child care center in BRIDGEPORT, CT with a capacity of 32 children. Accepts ages 6 weeks to 12 years. License verified and active through 2027. Highly rated with 5 stars from 11 parent reviews on Google.

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ST. RAPHAEL ACADEMY
4.99 reviews
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ST. RAPHAEL ACADEMY is a child care center in BRIDGEPORT, CT. Accepts ages 4 years to 9 years. Rated 4.9 stars based on 9 Google reviews. This center-based childcare program offers nutritious meals and snacks.

CHILD'S WORLD
4.99 reviews
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CHILD'S WORLD is a licensed child care center in BRIDGEPORT, CT with a capacity of 104 children. Accepts ages 3 years to 16 years. License verified and active through 2029. Rated 4.9 stars based on 9 Google reviews. This center-based childcare program offers nutritious meals and snacks.

LIL` BLESSINGS ACADEMY DAY CARE
4.84 reviews
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LIL` BLESSINGS ACADEMY DAY CARE is a licensed child care center in BRIDGEPORT, CT with a capacity of 17 children. Accepts ages 3 years to 12 years. License verified and active through 2029. Rated 4.8 stars based on 4 Google reviews. This center-based childcare program offers nutritious meals and snacks.

SUNSHINE DAYCARE CENTER
4.65 reviews
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SUNSHINE DAYCARE CENTER is a licensed child care center in BRIDGEPORT, CT with a capacity of 31 children. Accepts ages 6 weeks to 5 years. License verified and active through 2027. Rated 4.6 stars based on 5 Google reviews. This center-based childcare program offers supervised outdoor play.

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DAUGHTERS OF CHARITY OF THE MOST PRECIOUS BLOOD is a licensed child care center in BRIDGEPORT, CT with a capacity of 20 children. Accepts ages 3 years to 5 years. License verified and active through 2029. Rated 4.6 stars based on 9 Google reviews. This center-based childcare program offers supervised outdoor play.

HALL NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE
4.684 reviews
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HALL NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE is a licensed child care center in BRIDGEPORT, CT with a capacity of 367 children. Accepts ages 6 weeks to 12 years. License verified and active through 2029. Highly rated with 4.6 stars from 84 parent reviews on Google. This center-based childcare program offers supervised outdoor play.

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SUNFLOWER LEARNING CENTER
4.517 reviews
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SUNFLOWER LEARNING CENTER is a licensed child care center in BRIDGEPORT, CT with a capacity of 112 children. Accepts ages 6 weeks to 12 years. License verified and active through 2027. Highly rated with 4.5 stars from 17 parent reviews on Google. This center-based childcare program offers nutritious meals and snacks.

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THREE LITTLE BEARS DAY CARE
4.58 reviews
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THREE LITTLE BEARS DAY CARE is a licensed child care center in BRIDGEPORT, CT with a capacity of 61 children. Accepts ages 6 weeks to 10 years. License verified and active through 2026. Rated 4.5 stars based on 8 Google reviews. This center-based childcare program offers structured daily activities and age-appropriate curriculum.

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DONNA'S LITTLE DOVES CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER is a licensed child care center in BRIDGEPORT, CT with a capacity of 67 children. Accepts ages 6 weeks to 12 years. License verified and active through 2026. Rated 4.4 stars based on 7 Google reviews. This center-based childcare program offers structured daily activities and age-appropriate curriculum.

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BUSY BEAVER EXTENDED DAY PROGRAM
4.211 reviews
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BUSY BEAVER EXTENDED DAY PROGRAM is a licensed child care center in BRIDGEPORT, CT with a capacity of 64 children. Accepts ages 6 weeks to 8 years. License verified and active through 2029. Rated 4.2 stars based on 11 Google reviews. This center-based childcare program offers supervised outdoor play.

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BIG DREAMS ELC
4.117 reviews
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BIG DREAMS ELC is a licensed child care center in BRIDGEPORT, CT with a capacity of 129 children. Accepts ages 6 weeks to 13 years. License verified and active through 2027. Rated 4.1 stars based on 17 Google reviews. This center-based childcare program offers supervised outdoor play.

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ELLE EM IN OH PRE
4.132 reviews
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ELLE EM IN OH PRE is a licensed child care center in BRIDGEPORT, CT with a capacity of 57 children. Accepts ages 6 weeks to 10 years. License verified and active through 2026. Rated 4.1 stars based on 32 Google reviews. This center-based childcare program offers supervised outdoor play.

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BRIDGEPORT YMCA/KOLBE EDUCATIONAL CENTER is a licensed child care center in BRIDGEPORT, CT with a capacity of 192 children. Accepts ages 6 weeks to 5 years. License verified and active through 2029. Rated 4.1 stars based on 108 Google reviews. This center-based childcare program offers nutritious meals and snacks.

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ALLIANCE FOR COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT @ CESAR BATALLA CCC is a licensed child care center in BRIDGEPORT, CT with a capacity of 76 children. Accepts ages 6 weeks to 5 years. License verified and active through 2029. Rated 4.1 stars based on 252 Google reviews.

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LOVEABLE ANGELS CHILDCARE LEARNING CENTER is a licensed child care center in BRIDGEPORT, CT with a capacity of 44 children. Accepts ages 3 years to 5 years. License verified and active through 2026. Rated 3.7 stars based on 3 Google reviews. This center-based childcare program offers supervised outdoor play.

ST MARK'S DAY CARE
2.811 reviews
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ST MARK'S DAY CARE is a licensed child care center in BRIDGEPORT, CT with a capacity of 198 children. Accepts ages 6 weeks to 12 years. License verified and active through 2030. Rated 2.8 stars based on 11 Google reviews. This center-based childcare program offers structured daily activities and age-appropriate curriculum.

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MEKOSHA DAYCARE CENTER
1.01 reviews
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MEKOSHA DAYCARE CENTER is a licensed child care center in BRIDGEPORT, CT with a capacity of 36 children. Accepts ages 3 years to 8 years. License verified and active through 2028. This center-based childcare program offers nutritious meals and snacks.

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ALLIANCE FOR COMM EMPOWERMENT @ TRUMBULL GARDENS CCC is a licensed child care center in BRIDGEPORT, CT with a capacity of 52 children. Accepts ages 6 weeks to 5 years. License verified and active through 2030. This center-based childcare program offers nutritious meals and snacks.

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BRIDGEPORT HOPE SCHOOL
0.00 reviews
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BRIDGEPORT HOPE SCHOOL is a child care center in BRIDGEPORT, CT. Accepts ages 5 years to 12 years. This center-based childcare program offers nutritious meals and snacks.

ST AUGUSTINE ACADEMY
0.00 reviews
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ST AUGUSTINE ACADEMY is a child care center in BRIDGEPORT, CT. Accepts ages 9 years to 13 years. This center-based childcare program offers supervised outdoor play.

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LITTLE LAMB DAY CARE CENTER- HOUSEHOLD OF FAITH is a licensed child care center in BRIDGEPORT, CT with a capacity of 32 children. Accepts ages 3 years to 12 years. License verified and active through 2029. This center-based childcare program offers supervised outdoor play.

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GRANNY'S LITTLE ANGELS, LLC @ PEGGY'S PUMPKINS is a licensed child care center in BRIDGEPORT, CT with a capacity of 29 children. Accepts ages 6 weeks to 12 years. License verified and active through 2026. This center-based childcare program offers nutritious meals and snacks.

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ST. ANN ACADEMY EXTENDED DAY PROGRAM is a child care center in BRIDGEPORT, CT. Accepts ages 3 years to 12 years. This center-based childcare program offers structured daily activities and age-appropriate curriculum.

MOZAIC CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER
0.00 reviews
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MOZAIC CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER is a licensed child care center in BRIDGEPORT, CT with a capacity of 44 children. Accepts ages 6 weeks to 5 years. License verified and active through 2029. This center-based childcare program offers nutritious meals and snacks.

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JAIME A HULLEY CHILD CARE CENTER is a licensed child care center in BRIDGEPORT, CT with a capacity of 120 children. Accepts ages 6 weeks to 5 years. License verified and active through 2029. This center-based childcare program offers supervised outdoor play.

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MARY IMMACULATE DAY CARE CENTER is a licensed child care center in BRIDGEPORT, CT with a capacity of 64 children. Accepts ages 3 years to 5 years. License verified and active through 2029. This center-based childcare program offers nutritious meals and snacks.

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YMCA PALS V DAY CARE is a licensed child care center in BRIDGEPORT, CT with a capacity of 136 children. Accepts ages 3 years to 13 years. License verified and active through 2029. This center-based childcare program offers structured daily activities and age-appropriate curriculum.

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SIX TO SIX INTERDISTRICT MAGNET SCHOOL is a child care center in BRIDGEPORT, CT. Accepts ages 3 years to 14 years. This center-based childcare program offers structured daily activities and age-appropriate curriculum.

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TOTAL LEARNING CENTER is a licensed child care center in BRIDGEPORT, CT with a capacity of 34 children. Accepts ages 6 weeks to 12 years. License verified and active through 2029. This center-based childcare program offers structured daily activities and age-appropriate curriculum.

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Childcare Licensing in Bridgeport

CT Office of Early Childhood (OEC) — Licensing Division
(860) 500-4412|Official Website
Licensing typically required. Most daycare providers in Bridgeport must be licensed by the state. Verify that any provider you consider holds a current, valid license before enrolling your child.

All childcare providers in Fairfield County must be licensed by the CT Office of Early Childhood (OEC). Licensing types include Child Care Center, Group Child Care Home, and Family Child Care Home. Requirements include OEC licensing application, background checks (state and federal), health inspection, fire marshal approval, CPR/First Aid certification, and compliance with CT Early Learning and Development Standards. Verify any provider's license at elicense.ct.gov. Nanny agencies and private tutors are not required to hold state licenses in Connecticut.

Frequently Asked Questions

1How much does daycare cost in Bridgeport?
Daycare in Bridgeport typically costs $1200-$2400 per month. Infant care costs 20-40% more than toddler/preschool rates. Many centers offer sibling discounts of 10-15% and multi-day discounts for full-week enrollment. Infant rooms cost 20-40% more than toddler or preschool rooms because state ratios require more staff — CT requires 1 caregiver for every 4 infants, compared to 1:7 for preschool-age children.
2What are the staff-to-child ratios at daycare centers in Bridgeport?
Connecticut's Office of Early Childhood (OEC) sets these ratios for licensed daycare centers: 1 caregiver per 4 infants (under 12 months), 1 per 4 one-year-olds, 1 per 5 two-year-olds (updated October 2024), 1 per 10 preschoolers (3–5 years), and 1 per 10 school-age children. Ask your Bridgeport center for their actual staffing levels — ratios directly affect the quality of care your child receives.
3How do I choose a good daycare in Bridgeport?
Visit in person during operating hours to observe the environment and how staff interact with children. Check that the center is licensed by CT OEC (portal.ct.gov/oec) and ask to see the current license posted at the entrance. Confirm actual staff-to-child ratios, ask about staff turnover and training requirements, and request references from current parents. Look for age-appropriate activities, clean facilities, and a structured daily schedule.
4What age can my child start daycare in Bridgeport?
Most Bridgeport daycare centers accept infants starting at 6 weeks old, though some begin at 3 months. Infant rooms have the lowest ratios and highest costs. Many parents find that starting between 3-6 months works well for their family's schedule and the child's developmental readiness.
5How do I verify a daycare's license in Bridgeport?
Use the CT Office of Early Childhood licensing lookup at portal.ct.gov/oec to verify a center is currently licensed and check its inspection history. Licensed Bridgeport centers must post their OEC license prominently. Connecticut also publishes Quality Counts ratings, which go beyond basic licensing to assess curriculum, staff qualifications, and family engagement — look for Care4Kids-accepted providers if you need subsidy assistance.

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