Daycare Centers in Stamford, CT

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Daycare Market in Stamford

Typical Range
$1200-$2400 per month
Avg Project
$1,800
Contractors
39

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

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EDUCATION STATION AT THE IC
5.01 reviews
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EDUCATION STATION AT THE IC is a licensed child care center in STAMFORD, CT with a capacity of 139 children. Accepts ages 6 weeks to 12 years. License verified and active through 2030. This center-based childcare program offers structured daily activities and age-appropriate curriculum.

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EZ STEPS LEARNING CENTER
5.05 reviews
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EZ STEPS LEARNING CENTER is a licensed child care center in STAMFORD, CT with a capacity of 30 children. Accepts ages 3 months to 5 years. License verified and active through 2027. Rated 5 stars based on 5 Google reviews. This center-based childcare program offers structured daily activities and age-appropriate curriculum.

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LONG RIDGE CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER
5.010 reviews
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LONG RIDGE CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER is a licensed child care center in STAMFORD, CT with a capacity of 126 children. Accepts ages 6 weeks to 12 years. License verified and active through 2030. Highly rated with 5 stars from 10 parent reviews on Google.

Infant and toddler care

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BARVINOK 2 CHILDREN'S CULTURAL CENTER is a licensed child care center in STAMFORD, CT with a capacity of 29 children. Accepts ages 3 years to 5 years. License verified and active through 2027. Rated 5 stars based on 4 Google reviews. This center-based childcare program offers nutritious meals and snacks.

EDGEWOOD ACADEMY
5.06 reviews
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EDGEWOOD ACADEMY is a licensed child care center in STAMFORD, CT with a capacity of 28 children. Accepts ages 6 weeks to 5 years. License verified and active through 2028. Rated 5 stars based on 6 Google reviews. This center-based childcare program offers nutritious meals and snacks.

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COTTONTAILS CHILDCARE AND LEARNING CENTER is a licensed child care center in STAMFORD, CT with a capacity of 180 children. Accepts ages 6 weeks to 5 years. License verified and active through 2027. Rated 5 stars based on 4 Google reviews. This center-based childcare program offers supervised outdoor play.

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SOUND BEACH DAY SCHOOL
5.01 reviews
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SOUND BEACH DAY SCHOOL is a licensed child care center in STAMFORD, CT with a capacity of 78 children. Accepts ages 18 months to 5 years. License verified and active through 2028. This center-based childcare program offers nutritious meals and snacks.

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OUR LADY OF GRACE DAY CARE CENTER
5.02 reviews
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OUR LADY OF GRACE DAY CARE CENTER is a licensed child care center in STAMFORD, CT with a capacity of 134 children. Accepts ages 3 years to 6 years. License verified and active through 2029. This center-based childcare program offers structured daily activities and age-appropriate curriculum.

GLENBROOK KIDS
5.04 reviews
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GLENBROOK KIDS is a licensed child care center in STAMFORD, CT with a capacity of 20 children. Accepts ages 3 months to 6 years. License verified and active through 2030. Rated 5 stars based on 4 Google reviews. This center-based childcare program offers supervised outdoor play.

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A PLACE LIKE HOME
5.03 reviews
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A PLACE LIKE HOME is a licensed child care center in STAMFORD, CT with a capacity of 90 children. Accepts ages 6 weeks to 6 years. License verified and active through 2027. Rated 5 stars based on 3 Google reviews. This center-based childcare program offers supervised outdoor play.

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BABY COTTAGE II
5.01 reviews
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BABY COTTAGE II is a licensed child care center in STAMFORD, CT with a capacity of 40 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 MINDS LEARNING CENTER
5.010 reviews
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BRIGHT MINDS LEARNING CENTER is a licensed child care center in STAMFORD, CT with a capacity of 24 children. Accepts ages 6 weeks to 5 years. License verified and active through 2029. Highly rated with 5 stars from 10 parent reviews on Google. This center-based childcare program offers nutritious meals and snacks.

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ALL ABOUT KIDS
4.956 reviews
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ALL ABOUT KIDS is a licensed child care center in STAMFORD, CT with a capacity of 33 children. Accepts ages 12 months to 5 years. License verified and active through 2030. Highly rated with 4.9 stars from 56 parent reviews on Google. This center-based childcare program offers supervised outdoor play.

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SHINY LITTLE STARS
4.934 reviews
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SHINY LITTLE STARS is a licensed child care center in STAMFORD, CT with a capacity of 53 children. Accepts ages 3 months to 12 years. License verified and active through 2029. Highly rated with 4.9 stars from 34 parent reviews on Google. This center-based childcare program offers structured daily activities and age-appropriate curriculum.

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PLAY TO LEARN CHILDCARE
4.812 reviews
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PLAY TO LEARN CHILDCARE is a licensed child care center in STAMFORD, CT with a capacity of 61 children. Accepts ages 6 weeks to 9 years. License verified and active through 2026. Highly rated with 4.8 stars from 12 parent reviews on Google. This center-based childcare program offers supervised outdoor play.

Infant and toddler care

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GROWING MINDS DAYCARE & LEARNING CENTER, LLC is a licensed child care center in STAMFORD, CT with a capacity of 46 children. Accepts ages 6 weeks to 5 years. License verified and active through 2027. Highly rated with 4.8 stars from 19 parent reviews on Google.

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GRACE DAYCARE AND LEARNING CENTER
4.745 reviews
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GRACE DAYCARE AND LEARNING CENTER is a licensed child care center in STAMFORD, CT with a capacity of 108 children. Accepts ages 3 months to 5 years. License verified and active through 2026. Highly rated with 4.7 stars from 45 parent reviews on Google.

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SUNRISE CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER
4.69 reviews
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SUNRISE CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER is a licensed child care center in STAMFORD, CT with a capacity of 37 children. Accepts ages 6 weeks to 5 years. License verified and active through 2026. Rated 4.6 stars based on 9 Google reviews. This center-based childcare program offers supervised outdoor play.

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BRIGHT HORIZONS @ HIGH RIDGE PARK
4.614 reviews
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BRIGHT HORIZONS @ HIGH RIDGE PARK is a licensed child care center in STAMFORD, CT with a capacity of 72 children. Accepts ages 6 weeks to 12 years. License verified and active through 2029. Highly rated with 4.6 stars from 14 parent reviews on Google.

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THE GODDARD SCHOOL OF STAMFORD
4.621 reviews
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THE GODDARD SCHOOL OF STAMFORD is a licensed child care center in STAMFORD, CT with a capacity of 187 children. Accepts ages 6 weeks to 6 years. License verified and active through 2027. Highly rated with 4.6 stars from 21 parent reviews on Google. This center-based childcare program offers structured daily activities and age-appropriate curriculum.

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THE LEARNING EXPERIENCE - STAMFORD
4.550 reviews
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THE LEARNING EXPERIENCE - STAMFORD is a licensed child care center in STAMFORD, CT with a capacity of 123 children. Accepts ages 6 weeks to 8 years. License verified and active through 2028. Highly rated with 4.5 stars from 50 parent reviews on Google.

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ORDERED STEPS LEARNING CENTER
4.36 reviews
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ORDERED STEPS LEARNING CENTER is a licensed child care center in STAMFORD, CT with a capacity of 26 children. Accepts ages 18 months to 5 years. License verified and active through 2028. Rated 4.3 stars based on 6 Google reviews. This center-based childcare program offers supervised outdoor play.

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4.224 reviews
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THE LEARNING CENTER AT PIPER'S HILL is a licensed child care center in STAMFORD, CT with a capacity of 152 children. Accepts ages 6 weeks to 10 years. License verified and active through 2030. Rated 4.2 stars based on 24 Google reviews. This center-based childcare program offers supervised outdoor play.

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CLC WILLIAM PITT
4.128 reviews
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CLC WILLIAM PITT is a licensed child care center in STAMFORD, CT with a capacity of 342 children. Accepts ages 3 years to 5 years. License verified and active through 2029. Rated 4.1 stars based on 28 Google reviews. This center-based childcare program offers nutritious meals and snacks.

MARK OF EXCELLENCE
4.04 reviews
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MARK OF EXCELLENCE is a licensed child care center in STAMFORD, CT with a capacity of 67 children. Accepts ages 3 years to 11 years. License verified and active through 2029. Rated 4 stars based on 4 Google reviews. This center-based childcare program offers structured daily activities and age-appropriate curriculum.

BABY COTTAGE
BABY COTTAGEVerified
3.610 reviews
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BABY COTTAGE is a licensed child care center in STAMFORD, CT with a capacity of 64 children. Accepts ages 6 weeks to 5 years. License verified and active through 2029. Rated 3.6 stars based on 10 Google reviews. This center-based childcare program offers structured daily activities and age-appropriate curriculum.

Infant and toddler care

GLENBROOK LEARNING CENTER
3.02 reviews
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GLENBROOK LEARNING CENTER is a licensed child care center in STAMFORD, CT with a capacity of 37 children. Accepts ages 18 months to 9 years. License verified and active through 2026. This center-based childcare program offers nutritious meals and snacks.

Infant and toddler care

CLC LOCKWOOD
CLC LOCKWOODVerified
3.04 reviews
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CLC LOCKWOOD is a licensed child care center in STAMFORD, CT with a capacity of 80 children. Accepts ages 3 years to 5 years. License verified and active through 2028. Rated 3 stars based on 4 Google reviews. This center-based childcare program offers structured daily activities and age-appropriate curriculum.

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0.00 reviews
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CLC MAPLE AVE is a licensed child care center in STAMFORD, CT with a capacity of 200 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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WESTCO ACTIVITIES PROGRAM is a licensed child care center in STAMFORD, CT with a capacity of 80 children. Accepts ages 5 years to 12 years. License verified and active through 2029. This center-based childcare program offers nutritious meals and snacks.

CHERRY'S LEARNING TREE
0.00 reviews
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CHERRY'S LEARNING TREE is a licensed child care center in STAMFORD, CT with a capacity of 60 children. Accepts ages 12 months to 10 years. License verified and active through 2029. This center-based childcare program offers nutritious meals and snacks.

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CLC PALMER'S HILL is a licensed child care center in STAMFORD, CT with a capacity of 170 children. Accepts ages 3 years to 5 years. License verified and active through 2028. This center-based childcare program offers supervised outdoor play.

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ART- NATURE & ME @ STAMFORD MUSEUM & NATURE CTR is a licensed child care center in STAMFORD, CT with a capacity of 64 children. Accepts ages 3 years to 5 years. License verified and active through 2026. This center-based childcare program offers supervised outdoor play.

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BRIGHT HORIZONS CHILDREN'S CENTER- STAMFORD is a licensed child care center in STAMFORD, CT with a capacity of 96 children. Accepts ages 6 weeks to 12 years. License verified and active through 2029. This center-based childcare program offers nutritious meals and snacks.

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GAN YELADIM OF STAMFORD is a licensed child care center in STAMFORD, CT with a capacity of 167 children. Accepts ages 6 weeks to 12 years. License verified and active through 2027. This center-based childcare program offers supervised outdoor play.

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MATER SALVATORIS COLLEGE PREPARATORY SCHOOL is a licensed child care center in STAMFORD, CT with a capacity of 176 children. Accepts ages 3 years to 12 years. License verified and active through 2026. This center-based childcare program offers nutritious meals and snacks.

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FIRST PRE CHURCH NUR SCH & CREATIVE LEARNING@ FPC is a licensed child care center in STAMFORD, CT with a capacity of 75 children. Accepts ages 5 years to 12 years. License verified and active through 2029. This center-based childcare program offers nutritious meals and snacks.

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MILL RIVER PARK AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM is a licensed child care center in STAMFORD, CT with a capacity of 51 children. Accepts ages 5 years to 13 years. License verified and active through 2027. This center-based childcare program offers structured daily activities and age-appropriate curriculum.

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JCC CHILD CARE PROGRAMS is a licensed child care center in STAMFORD, CT with a capacity of 256 children. Accepts ages 6 weeks to 11 years. License verified and active through 2029. This center-based childcare program offers supervised outdoor play.

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Childcare Licensing in Stamford

CT Office of Early Childhood (OEC) — Licensing Division
(860) 500-4412|Official Website
Licensing typically required. Most daycare providers in Stamford 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 Stamford?
Daycare in Stamford 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 Stamford?
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 Stamford center for their actual staffing levels — ratios directly affect the quality of care your child receives.
3How do I choose a good daycare in Stamford?
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 Stamford?
Most Stamford 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 Stamford?
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 Stamford 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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