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Daycare Centers in Bridgeport, CT

Compare 34 daycare programs in Bridgeport, Fairfield County. Use licensing context, Google reviews where available, and provider details to decide which programs to contact.

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34 listings
BRIGHT GIGGLES LEARNING CENTER ACADEMY
5.011 reviews
Licensed ✓

This Bridgeport daycare provider has 11 Google reviews averaging 5.0 stars. State records list license DCCC.70498. Listed focus areas include infant and toddler care. The listing includes a public address in Bridgeport.

Infant and toddler care

(203) 212-3960
ST PAUL'S CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER
5.05 reviews
Licensed ✓

This Bridgeport daycare provider has 5 Google reviews averaging 5.0 stars. State records list license DCCC.16808. A public website is listed at stpaulscdc.com.

(203) 384-6023
LITTLE RAINBOW BRIDGEPORT
5.07 reviews
Licensed ✓

This Bridgeport daycare provider has 7 Google reviews averaging 5.0 stars. State records list license DCCC.70691. Listed focus areas include infant and toddler care. A public website is listed at lrdaycare.com.

Infant and toddler care

(203) 345-3267

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LUCILLE JOHNSON CHILD CARE CENTER
5.01 reviews
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This Bridgeport daycare provider has 1 Google review averaging 5.0 stars. State records list license DCCC.15175. Listed focus areas include infant and toddler care. A public website is listed at alliancect.org.

Infant and toddler care

(475) 325-4394
BRIGHT GIGGLES LEARNING CENTER ACADEMY 2
5.011 reviews
Licensed ✓

This Bridgeport daycare provider has 11 Google reviews averaging 5.0 stars. State records list license DCCC.70469. Listed focus areas include infant and toddler care. The listing includes a public address in Bridgeport.

Infant and toddler care

(203) 612-6443
ST. RAPHAEL ACADEMY
ST. RAPHAEL ACADEMYGoogle listing
4.99 reviews
Licensed ✓

This Bridgeport daycare provider has 9 Google reviews averaging 4.9 stars. State records list license DCEX.80536. A public website is listed at straphael.catholicacademybridgeport.org.

(203) 333-6818
CHILD'S WORLD
CHILD'S WORLDGoogle listing
4.99 reviews
Licensed ✓

This Bridgeport daycare provider has 9 Google reviews averaging 4.9 stars. State records list license DCCC.14307. The listing includes a public address in Bridgeport.

(203) 330-0801
LIL` BLESSINGS ACADEMY DAY CARE
4.84 reviews
Licensed ✓

This Bridgeport daycare provider has 4 Google reviews averaging 4.8 stars. State records list license DCCC.13939. A public website is listed at lilblessingsacademy.com.

(203) 330-1390
HALL NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE
4.684 reviews
Licensed ✓

This Bridgeport daycare provider has 84 Google reviews averaging 4.6 stars. State records list license DCCC.70386. Listed focus areas include infant and toddler care. A public website is listed at hallneighborhoodhouse.org.

Infant and toddler care

(203) 345-2052
SUNSHINE DAYCARE CENTER
4.65 reviews
Licensed ✓

This Bridgeport daycare provider has 5 Google reviews averaging 4.6 stars. State records list license DCCC.70706. Listed focus areas include infant and toddler care. A public website is listed at sunshinedaycare2.org.

Infant and toddler care

(203) 296-1561
Licensed ✓

This Bridgeport daycare provider has 9 Google reviews averaging 4.6 stars. State records list license DCCC.12941. A public website is listed at dcmpb.com.

(203) 334-7000
SUNFLOWER LEARNING CENTER
4.517 reviews
Licensed ✓

This Bridgeport daycare provider has 17 Google reviews averaging 4.5 stars. State records list license DCCC.70528. Listed focus areas include infant and toddler care. A public website is listed at sunflowerlearningcenter.org.

Infant and toddler care

(203) 945-1770
THREE LITTLE BEARS DAY CARE
4.58 reviews
Licensed ✓

This Bridgeport daycare provider has 8 Google reviews averaging 4.5 stars. State records list license DCCC.70655. Listed focus areas include infant and toddler care. A public website is listed at threelittlebearsdaycarebpt.com.

Infant and toddler care

(203) 610-2699
Licensed ✓

This Bridgeport daycare provider has 7 Google reviews averaging 4.4 stars. State records list license DCCC.16835. Listed focus areas include infant and toddler care. A public website is listed at donnaslittledoves.net.

Infant and toddler care

(203) 394-9997
BIG DREAMS ELC
BIG DREAMS ELCGoogle listing
4.117 reviews
Licensed ✓

This Bridgeport daycare provider has 17 Google reviews averaging 4.1 stars. State records list license DCCC.70702. Listed focus areas include infant and toddler care. A public website is listed at docs.google.com.

Infant and toddler care

(203) 502-1206
ELLE EM IN OH PRE
ELLE EM IN OH PREGoogle listing
4.132 reviews
Licensed ✓

This Bridgeport daycare provider has 32 Google reviews averaging 4.1 stars. State records list license DCCC.70187. Listed focus areas include infant and toddler care. The listing includes a public address in Bridgeport.

Infant and toddler care

(203) 333-9740
BRIDGEPORT YMCA/KOLBE EDUCATIONAL CENTER
4.1108 reviews
Licensed ✓

This Bridgeport daycare provider has 108 Google reviews averaging 4.1 stars. State records list license DCCC.16131. Listed focus areas include infant and toddler care. A public website is listed at cccymca.org.

Infant and toddler care

(203) 332-6447
Licensed ✓

This Bridgeport daycare provider has 252 Google reviews averaging 4.1 stars. State records list license DCCC.15636. Listed focus areas include infant and toddler care. A public website is listed at alliancect.org.

Infant and toddler care

(203) 336-2153
LOVEABLE ANGELS CHILDCARE LEARNING CENTER
3.73 reviews
Licensed ✓

This Bridgeport daycare provider has 3 Google reviews averaging 3.7 stars. State records list license DCCC.16843. The listing includes a public address in Bridgeport.

(203) 337-6614
ST MARK'S DAY CARE
ST MARK'S DAY CAREGoogle listing
2.811 reviews
Licensed ✓

This Bridgeport daycare provider has 11 Google reviews averaging 2.8 stars. State records list license DCCC.14048. Listed focus areas include infant and toddler care. The listing includes a public address in Bridgeport.

Infant and toddler care

(203) 335-3828
MEKOSHA DAYCARE CENTER
1.01 reviews
Licensed ✓

This Bridgeport daycare provider has 1 Google review averaging 1.0 stars. State records list license DCCC.70793. A public website is listed at mekoshadaycare.com.

(203) 893-6296
Licensed ✓

State records list license DCCC.16497. Listed focus areas include infant and toddler care. The listing includes a public address in Bridgeport.

Infant and toddler care

(203) 371-5117
Licensed ✓

State records list license DCCC.70103. Listed focus areas include infant and toddler care. The listing includes a public address in Bridgeport.

Infant and toddler care

(203) 333-5778
Licensed ✓

State records list license DCCC.13021. The listing includes a public address in Bridgeport.

(203) 334-5681
Licensed ✓

State records list license DCCC.70430. Listed focus areas include infant and toddler care. The listing includes a public address in Bridgeport.

Infant and toddler care

(203) 366-8241
Licensed ✓

State records list license DCCC.12832. Listed focus areas include infant and toddler care. The listing includes a public address in Bridgeport.

Infant and toddler care

(203) 367-6801
Licensed ✓

State records list license DCCC.13715. Listed focus areas include infant and toddler care. A public website is listed at mozaicsl.org.

Infant and toddler care

(203) 396-1005
Licensed ✓

State records list license DCCC.70795. Listed focus areas include infant and toddler care. The listing includes a public address in Bridgeport.

Infant and toddler care

(347) 257-2417
Licensed ✓

State records list license DCCC.14425. Listed focus areas include infant and toddler care. The listing includes a public address in Bridgeport.

Infant and toddler care

(203) 366-8241
Licensed ✓

State records list license DCCC.70432. Listed focus areas include infant and toddler care. The listing includes a public address in Bridgeport.

Infant and toddler care

(203) 726-4397
Licensed ✓

State records list license DCCC.12676. The listing includes a public address in Bridgeport.

(203) 332-0911
Licensed ✓

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.

(203) 334-5551
Licensed ✓

SIX TO SIX INTERDISTRICT MAGNET SCHOOL is a child care center in BRIDGEPORT, CT. Accepts ages 3 years to 14 years.

(203) 365-8200
Licensed ✓

State records list license DCCC.70809. Listed focus areas include infant and toddler care. The listing includes a public address in Bridgeport.

Infant and toddler care

(203) 296-1148

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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