For the 2026 school year, there are 230 private daycares & preschools serving 36,131 students in Connecticut.
The top-ranked private daycares & preschools in Connecticut include King School, Hamden Hall Country Day School, and Brunswick School.
The average tuition cost is $19,056, which is lower than the Connecticut average tuition cost of $28,288.
44% of private daycares & preschools in Connecticut are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist). Learn more about how daycare centers and preschools work.
Top-Ranked Connecticut Private Daycares & Preschools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
660 Morehouse Road
Easton, CT 06612
(203) 268-5530
Easton, CT 06612
(203) 268-5530
Gr: PK-12 | 246 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 5 Tuition listed
1108 Whitney Ave
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 752-2610
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 752-2610
Gr: NS-12 | 650 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 21 | Extracurrculars: 45 Tuition listed
1450 Newfield Ave
Stamford, CT 06905
(203) 322-3496
Stamford, CT 06905
(203) 322-3496
Gr: PK-12 | 718 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 19 | Extracurrculars: 42 Tuition listed
635 Frogtown Road
New Canaan, CT 06840
(203) 972-0771
New Canaan, CT 06840
(203) 972-0771
Gr: NS-9 | 555 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2865 Albany Avenue
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 236-1661
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 236-1661
Gr: NS-8 | 373 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
223 West Mountain Rd
Ridgefield, CT 06877
(203) 894-1800
Ridgefield, CT 06877
(203) 894-1800
Gr: NS-8 | 535 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
478 Erskine Road
Stamford, CT 06903
(203) 322-7693
Stamford, CT 06903
(203) 322-7693
Gr: NS-5 | 94 students Avg. class size: 14 students Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
All Saints Catholic School![All Saints Catholic School Photo - A School That Feels Like Home Welcome Home to All Saints Catholic School, where we build the foundation for your child's future success. On our five-acre campus, we create an environment where a big school feels small, and your child is known and loved.]( "All Saints Catholic School Photo - A School That Feels Like Home Welcome Home to All Saints Catholic School, where we build the foundation for your child's future success. On our five-acre campus, we create an environment where a big school feels small, and your child is known and loved.")
(Catholic)
139 W Rocks Rd
Norwalk, CT 06851
(203) 847-3881
Norwalk, CT 06851
(203) 847-3881
Gr: PK-8 | 560 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
605 Stratfield Rd
Fairfield, CT 06825
(203) 334-6271
Fairfield, CT 06825
(203) 334-6271
Gr: PK-8 | 210 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Belden Hill Montessori
Montessori School
345 Belden Hill Rd
Wilton, CT 06897
(203) 762-8500
Wilton, CT 06897
(203) 762-8500
Gr: PK-K | 24 students
2186 High Ridge Rd
Stamford, CT 06903
(203) 329-2186
Stamford, CT 06903
(203) 329-2186
Gr: PK-12 | 327 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Brunswick School![Brunswick School Photo - Middle School Campus on King Street]( "Brunswick School Photo - Middle School Campus on King Street")
All-boys
100 Maher Avenue
Greenwich, CT 06830
(203) 625-5800
Greenwich, CT 06830
(203) 625-5800
Gr: PK-12 | 1,046 student Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 20 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Burlington Academy Of Learning![The Burlington Academy Of Learning Photo - The Burlington Academy of Learning]( "The Burlington Academy Of Learning Photo - The Burlington Academy of Learning")
Daycare / Preschool
10 Covey Rd.
Burlington, CT 06013
(860) 675-3598
Burlington, CT 06013
(860) 675-3598
Gr: PK-K | 58 students Avg. class size: 14 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Catholic Academy Of Stamford
(Catholic)
1186 Newfield Ave
Stamford, CT 06905
(203) 322-6505
Stamford, CT 06905
(203) 322-6505
Gr: PK-8 | 253 students
565 Chase Parkway
Waterbury, CT 06708
(203) 236-9561
Waterbury, CT 06708
(203) 236-9561
Gr: PK-12 | 164 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 11 Tuition listed
96 Essex Rd
Old Saybrook, CT 06475
(860) 388-3536
Old Saybrook, CT 06475
(860) 388-3536
Gr: PK-6 | 102 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
581 Silas Deane Hwy
Wethersfield, CT 06109
(860) 529-5487
Wethersfield, CT 06109
(860) 529-5487
Gr: PK-8 | 379 students Tuition listed
569 Maple Hill Ave
Newington, CT 06111
(860) 667-3407
Newington, CT 06111
(860) 667-3407
Gr: PK-12 | 421 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
35 Beachside Avenue
Greens Farms, CT 06838
(203) 256-7501
Greens Farms, CT 06838
(203) 256-7501
Gr: PK-12 | 713 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 14 Tuition listed
200 N Maple Ave
Greenwich, CT 06830
(203) 625-8900
Greenwich, CT 06830
(203) 625-8900
Gr: PK-12 | 830 students
471 North Street
Greenwich, CT 06830
(203) 869-4000
Greenwich, CT 06830
(203) 869-4000
Gr: PK-8 | 372 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 29 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
401 Old Church Rd
Greenwich, CT 06830
(203) 863-5600
Greenwich, CT 06830
(203) 863-5600
Gr: NS-12 | 1,251 student Tuition & acceptance rate listed
401 Old Church Rd.
Greenwich, CT 06830
(203) 865-5600
Greenwich, CT 06830
(203) 865-5600
Gr: PK-12 | 1,345 student Avg. class size: 15 students Acceptance rate listed
Holy Family School
(Catholic)
55 Rosemond Terrace
Trumbull, CT 06611
(203) 268-3236
Trumbull, CT 06611
(203) 268-3236
Gr: PK-8 | 255 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Holy Trinity School
(Catholic)
11 N Whittlesey Ave
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 269-4477
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 269-4477
Gr: PK-8 | 216 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
44a Shelter Rock Rd
Danbury, CT 06810
(203) 744-8088
Danbury, CT 06810
(203) 744-8088
Gr: PK-8 | 458 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Immanuel Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
154 Meadow St
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 583-5631
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 583-5631
Gr: PK-8 | 92 students
Immanuel Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
18 Clapboard Ridge Rd
Danbury, CT 06811
(203) 748-7823
Danbury, CT 06811
(203) 748-7823
Gr: PK-8 | 105 students
211 Indian Mountain Road
Lakeville, CT 06039
(860) 435-0871
Lakeville, CT 06039
(860) 435-0871
Gr: PK-9 | 320 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 19 | Extracurrculars: 23 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Julia Day Nursery & Kindergart
Daycare / Preschool
76 Central Street
Ansonia, CT 06401
(203) 736-2554
Ansonia, CT 06401
(203) 736-2554
Gr: PK-K | 50 students Avg. class size: 20 students
Midstate Christian Academy![Midstate Christian Academy Photo]( "Midstate Christian Academy Photo")
(Baptist)
139 Charles St
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 237-0302
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 237-0302
Gr: PK-12 | 200 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
74 Rt 37 - The Village Green
New Fairfield, CT 06812
(203) 746-5994
New Fairfield, CT 06812
(203) 746-5994
Gr: NS-6 | 247 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Northwest Childrens Center
Daycare / Preschool
34 Coles Road
Cromwell, CT 06416
(860) 635-3485
Cromwell, CT 06416
(860) 635-3485
Gr: PK-K | 45 students
Oak Grove Montessori School
Montessori School
132 Pleasant Valley Road
Mansfield Center, CT 06250
(860) 456-1031
Mansfield Center, CT 06250
(860) 456-1031
Gr: PK-6 | 51 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private daycares & preschools in Connecticut?
The top-ranked private daycares & preschools in Connecticut include King School, Hamden Hall Country Day School, and Brunswick School.
How many private daycares & preschools are located in Connecticut?
230 private daycares & preschools are located in Connecticut.
How much do private daycares & preschools cost in Connecticut?
The average tuition cost is $19,056, which is lower than the Connecticut private school average tuition cost of $28,288.
How diverse are private daycares & preschools in Connecticut?
Connecticut private daycares & preschools are approximately 29% minority students, which is lower than the Connecticut private school average of 31%.
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