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Daycare Centers in Trumbull, CT

Compare 11 daycare programs in Trumbull, Fairfield County. Use licensing context, Google reviews where available, and provider details to decide which programs to contact.

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CORNERSTONE CHILDREN'S CENTERGoogle listing

5.0★4 reviews

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This Trumbull daycare provider has 4 Google reviews averaging 5.0 stars. State records list license DCCC.14402. Listed focus areas include infant and toddler care. A public website is listed at cornerstonekids.com.

Infant and toddler care

(203) 261-0499

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BRIGHT HORIZONS AT TRUMBULLGoogle listing

4.8★24 reviews

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This Trumbull daycare provider has 24 Google reviews averaging 4.8 stars. State records list license DCCC.15454. Listed focus areas include infant and toddler care. A public website is listed at child-care-preschool.brighthorizons.com.

Infant and toddler care

(203) 459-8610

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STRONG START EARLY CARE AND EDUCATIONGoogle listing

4.8★83 reviews

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This Trumbull daycare provider has 83 Google reviews averaging 4.8 stars. State records list license DCCC.70231. Listed focus areas include infant and toddler care. A public website is listed at astrongstart.com.

Infant and toddler care

(203) 816-6884

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SCHOOL DAYSGoogle listing

4.8★26 reviews

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This Trumbull daycare provider has 26 Google reviews averaging 4.8 stars. State records list license DCCC.70064. A public website is listed at schooldayspreschool.org.

(203) 261-2594

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BRIGHTPATH - TRUMBULLGoogle listing

4.7★40 reviews

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This Trumbull daycare provider has 40 Google reviews averaging 4.7 stars. State records list license DCCC.70462. Listed focus areas include infant and toddler care. A public website is listed at brightpathkids.com.

Infant and toddler care

(203) 816-6252

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LONG HILL UNITED METHODIST CHILDREN'S CENTERGoogle listing

4.2★5 reviews

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This Trumbull daycare provider has 5 Google reviews averaging 4.2 stars. State records list license DCCC.70825. A public website is listed at lhumcc.com.

(203) 268-8434

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THE LEARNING EXPERIENCE - TRUMBULLGoogle listing

4.1★70 reviews

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This Trumbull daycare provider has 70 Google reviews averaging 4.1 stars. State records list license DCCC.70558. Listed focus areas include infant and toddler care. A public website is listed at thelearningexperience.com.

Infant and toddler care

(203) 220-8959

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LITTLE RED SCHOOLHOUSEGoogle listing

3.6★8 reviews

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This Trumbull daycare provider has 8 Google reviews averaging 3.6 stars. State records list license DCCC.15052. Listed focus areas include infant and toddler care. The listing includes a public address in Trumbull.

Infant and toddler care

(203) 261-1558

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ALLIANCE FOR COMM EMPOWERMENT @ MIDDLEBROOKS SCHOOL

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State records list license DCCC.16248. The listing includes a public address in Trumbull.

(203) 452-4504

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LAUREL SCHOOL FOR YOUNG CHILDREN

Licensed ✓

State records list license DCCC.15493. Listed focus areas include infant and toddler care. The listing includes a public address in Trumbull.

Infant and toddler care

(203) 374-6611

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MOTHERS DAY OUT

Licensed ✓

State records list license DCCC.12161. Listed focus areas include infant and toddler care. The listing includes a public address in Trumbull.

Infant and toddler care

(203) 377-7518

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Childcare Licensing in Trumbull

CT Office of Early Childhood (OEC) — Licensing Division

(860) 500-4412|Official Website

Licensing typically required. Most daycare providers in Trumbull 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 Trumbull?

Daycare in Trumbull 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 Trumbull?

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 Trumbull center for their actual staffing levels — ratios directly affect the quality of care your child receives.

3How do I choose a good daycare in Trumbull?

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 Trumbull?

Most Trumbull 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 Trumbull?

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 Trumbull 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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