Preschools in Danbury, CT

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Preschool Market in Danbury

Typical Range
$800-$1800 per month
Avg Project
$1,200
Contractors
8

Half-day programs cost roughly half of full-day. Montessori programs run higher.

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ACTION EARLY LEARNING CENTER 2
5.010 reviews
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ACTION EARLY LEARNING CENTER 2 is a licensed child care center in DANBURY, CT with a capacity of 43 children. Accepts ages 18 months to 6 years. License verified and active through 2028. Highly rated with 5 stars from 10 parent reviews on Google. This early education program offers kindergarten readiness curriculum.

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ACTION EARLY LEARNING CENTER
5.010 reviews
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ACTION EARLY LEARNING CENTER is a licensed child care center in DANBURY, CT with a capacity of 154 children. Accepts ages 18 months to 5 years. License verified and active through 2026. Highly rated with 5 stars from 10 parent reviews on Google. This early education program offers early literacy and math foundations.

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AABBCC EARLY LEARNING CENTER 2
4.820 reviews
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AABBCC EARLY LEARNING CENTER 2 is a licensed child care center in DANBURY, CT with a capacity of 78 children. Accepts ages 3 months to 12 years. License verified and active through 2029. Highly rated with 4.8 stars from 20 parent reviews on Google. This early education program offers kindergarten readiness curriculum.

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CEDAR GABLES PRESCHOOL & CHILDCARE
4.631 reviews
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CEDAR GABLES PRESCHOOL & CHILDCARE is a licensed child care center in DANBURY, CT with a capacity of 37 children. Accepts ages 6 weeks to 12 years. License verified and active through 2029. Highly rated with 4.6 stars from 31 parent reviews on Google.

Infant and toddler care

CEDAR GABLES PRESCHOOL & CHILDCARE
4.631 reviews
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CEDAR GABLES PRESCHOOL & CHILDCARE is a licensed child care center in DANBURY, CT with a capacity of 50 children. Accepts ages 6 weeks to 12 years. License verified and active through 2026. Highly rated with 4.6 stars from 31 parent reviews on Google.

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INTERFAITH EARLY LEARNING CENTER
4.623 reviews
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INTERFAITH EARLY LEARNING CENTER is a licensed child care center in DANBURY, CT with a capacity of 96 children. Accepts ages 3 years to 6 years. License verified and active through 2029. Highly rated with 4.6 stars from 23 parent reviews on Google. This early education program offers social-emotional development activities.

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ST. PETER'S EARLY LEARNING CENTER is a child care center in DANBURY, CT. Accepts ages 5 years to 10 years. This early education program offers kindergarten readiness curriculum.

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PARK AVENUE EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER is a licensed child care center in DANBURY, CT with a capacity of 124 children. Accepts ages 3 years to 5 years. License verified and active through 2027. This early education program offers early literacy and math foundations.

Childcare Licensing in Danbury

CT Office of Early Childhood (OEC) — Licensing Division
(860) 500-4412|Official Website
Licensing typically required. Most preschool providers in Danbury 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 preschool cost in Danbury?
Preschool in Danbury costs $800-$1800 per month. Half-day programs cost roughly half of full-day. Montessori programs run higher. Some programs offer financial aid or sliding-scale tuition based on family income. Half-day programs (typically 8am-12pm) cost roughly half of full-day tuition.
2What age should my child start preschool?
Most preschools in Danbury and Fairfield County accept children ages 3-5. Some offer pre-K programs starting at age 2.5 if the child is potty-trained. The ideal age depends on your child's social readiness and developmental milestones — many parents find age 3 is a good starting point. Kindergarten readiness is the primary goal of preschool programs in this area.
3What is the difference between preschool and daycare in Danbury?
Preschools focus on structured early education with curriculum, learning goals, and kindergarten readiness. Daycare centers provide full-day care with some educational activities but prioritize supervision and routine. Many Danbury programs blend both approaches. Preschools typically run shorter hours (8am-12pm or 8am-3pm) while daycare offers full-day coverage until 5:30-6pm.
4Are there financial assistance programs for preschool in Danbury?
Connecticut's Care4Kids program (care4kids.ct.gov) provides subsidized childcare for income-eligible families on a sliding-scale basis. Many Danbury preschools accept Care4Kids payments. Applications are processed through Connecticut's Office of Early Childhood — eligibility is based on income, family size, and work or school status. Call 1-888-214-5437 for Care4Kids assistance.
5What accreditation should I look for in Danbury preschools?
NAEYC (National Association for the Education of Young Children) accreditation is the gold standard — it requires programs to meet rigorous standards for curriculum, teacher qualifications, and family engagement, and fewer than 10% of programs nationally earn it. In CT, all preschools must be licensed by CT OEC (portal.ct.gov/oec). Beyond licensing, look for NAEYC accreditation, state quality rating designations, and staff with early childhood education degrees. Ask about teacher credentials during your visit.

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