For the 2025-26 school year, there are 51 private daycares & preschools serving 4,755 students in Vermont.
The top ranked private daycares & preschools in Vermont include St. Francis Xavier School, St. Michael Catholic School, and The School Of Sacred Heart St. Francis De Sales.
The average tuition cost is $13,303, which is lower than the Vermont average tuition cost of $23,464.
37% of private daycares & preschools in Vermont are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian). Learn more about how daycare centers and preschools work.
Top Ranked Vermont Private Daycares & Preschools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
136 Locust St
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 862-6696
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 862-6696
Gr: PK-8 | 228 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
Christ The King School
(Catholic)
60 S Main St
Rutland, VT 05701
(802) 773-0500
Rutland, VT 05701
(802) 773-0500
Gr: PK-8 | 208 students Tuition listed
104 Kocher Dr
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 447-2233
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 447-2233
Gr: NS-12 | 207 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Hilltop Montessori School![Hilltop Montessori School Photo]( "Hilltop Montessori School Photo")
Montessori School
99 Stafford Farm Hill
Brattleboro, VT 05301
(802) 257-0500
Brattleboro, VT 05301
(802) 257-0500
Gr: NS-8 | 133 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 7 Tuition listed
1 Executive Drive, P.O.Box 9435
South Burlington, VT 05407
(802) 865-3344
South Burlington, VT 05407
(802) 865-3344
Gr: PK-3 | 30 students Avg. class size: 7 students Sports: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Lake Champlain Waldorf School
Special Program Emphasis
359 Turtle Lane
Shelburne, VT 05482
(802) 985-2827
Shelburne, VT 05482
(802) 985-2827
Gr: PK-12 | 210 students Avg. class size: 14 students Tuition listed
50 Mansfield Avenue
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 658-3992
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 658-3992
Gr: PK-8 | 357 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
399 W Gilson Avenue
White River Junction, VT 05001
(802) 295-6800
White River Junction, VT 05001
(802) 295-6800
Gr: NS-12 | 129 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Potter S House School
(Christian)
1625 Maple St
Hartford, VT 05047
(802) 296-8400
Hartford, VT 05047
(802) 296-8400
Gr: PK-7 | 61 students Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Francis Xavier School![St. Francis Xavier School Photo]( "St. Francis Xavier School Photo")
(Catholic)
5 Saint Peter Street
Winooski, VT 05404
(802) 655-2600
Winooski, VT 05404
(802) 655-2600
Gr: PK-8 | 227 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
48 Walnut St
Brattleboro, VT 05301
(802) 254-6320
Brattleboro, VT 05301
(802) 254-6320
Gr: PK-12 | 142 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
79 Summer St
Barre, VT 05641
(802) 476-5015
Barre, VT 05641
(802) 476-5015
Gr: PK-8 | 119 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Saxtons River Montessori School
Montessori School
14 Westminister St
Saxtons River, VT 05154
(802) 869-3349
Saxtons River, VT 05154
(802) 869-3349
Gr: NS-PK | 22 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
307 School Street
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 442-2446
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 442-2446
Gr: PK-8 | 195 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
80 Bluff Rd
Quechee, VT 05059
(802) 296-2496
Quechee, VT 05059
(802) 296-2496
Gr: PK-8 | 129 students Tuition listed
9 School St
North Bennington, VT 05257
(802) 442-5955
North Bennington, VT 05257
(802) 442-5955
Gr: PK-6 | 144 students Avg. class size: 17 students Tuition listed
143 Church Hill Rd
Websterville, VT 05678
(802) 479-0141
Websterville, VT 05678
(802) 479-0141
Gr: PK-12 | 183 students Tuition listed
Annettes Playschool Ii
Daycare / Preschool
96 Pond Road
Hinesburg, VT 05461
(802) 482-2525
Hinesburg, VT 05461
(802) 482-2525
Gr: PK-K | 100 students
Appletree Learning Centers
Daycare / Preschool
1056 Mountain Rd Ste 16
Stowe, VT 05672
(802) 253-4321
Stowe, VT 05672
(802) 253-4321
Gr: K | 58 students
Ark Preschool/kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
862 Us Route 7
Vergennes, VT 05491
(802) 877-3393
Vergennes, VT 05491
(802) 877-3393
Gr: PK-K | 22 students Avg. class size: 10 students
The Bellwether School
Alternative School
1186 Brownell Rd
Williston, VT 05495
(802) 863-4839
Williston, VT 05495
(802) 863-4839
Gr: PK-5 | 41 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
Bennington Regional Day Progra
Special Education School
Catamount Elementary School
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 447-7543
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 447-7543
Gr: PK-3 | 5 students
680 Laporte Rd
Morrisville, VT 05661
(802) 888-4758
Morrisville, VT 05661
(802) 888-4758
Gr: NS-8 | 122 students
Bridge School, Inc
Alternative School
1469 Exchange St
Middlebury, VT 05753
(802) 349-1661
Middlebury, VT 05753
(802) 349-1661
Gr: PK-6 | 41 students
Centerpoint
Special Education School
81 West Canal Street
Winooski, VT 05404
(802) 654-7711
Winooski, VT 05404
(802) 654-7711
Gr: NS | 21 students
Good Shepherd Catholic School
(Catholic)
121 Maple St
Saint Johnsbury, VT 05819
(802) 751-8223
Saint Johnsbury, VT 05819
(802) 751-8223
Gr: PK-8 | 89 students Sports: 2 Tuition listed
159 Grammar School Lane
Putney, VT 05346
(802) 387-5364
Putney, VT 05346
(802) 387-5364
Gr: NS-8 | 117 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Green Mountain Montessori School
Montessori School
8 Jericho Rd
Essex Junction, VT 05452
(802) 879-9114
Essex Junction, VT 05452
(802) 879-9114
Gr: PK-K | 27 students
Hunger Mountain Children's Center
Daycare / Preschool
123 S Main St
Waterbury, VT 05676
(802) 244-5544
Waterbury, VT 05676
(802) 244-5544
Gr: K | 31 students
Kids & Fitness
Daycare / Preschool
80 Eastwood Dr
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 658-0080
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 658-0080
Gr: PK-K | 57 students
Mary Johnson Children's Center
Daycare / Preschool
81 Water Street
Middlebury, VT 05753
(802) 388-2853
Middlebury, VT 05753
(802) 388-2853
Gr: PK-K | 63 students Avg. class size: 13 students Tuition listed
Montessori School Of Central
Montessori School
89 Karl Cir # 3
Montpelier, VT 05602
(802) 479-0912
Montpelier, VT 05602
(802) 479-0912
Gr: PK-6 | 82 students
Montpelier Waldorf Child's Garden
Daycare / Preschool
155 Northfield Street
Montpelier, VT 05602
(802) 223-4338
Montpelier, VT 05602
(802) 223-4338
Gr: NS | 11 students Avg. class size: 11 students Tuition listed
231 Western Ave
Brattleboro, VT 05301
(802) 257-5544
Brattleboro, VT 05301
(802) 257-5544
Gr: PK-8 | 14 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
North Avenue Christian School
(Christian)
901 North Ave
Burlington, VT 05408
(802) 863-2579
Burlington, VT 05408
(802) 863-2579
Gr: NS-PK | 59 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private daycares & preschools in Vermont?
The top ranked private daycares & preschools in Vermont include St. Francis Xavier School, St. Michael Catholic School, and The School Of Sacred Heart St. Francis De Sales.
How many private daycares & preschools are located in Vermont?
51 private daycares & preschools are located in Vermont.
How much do private daycares & preschools cost in Vermont?
The average tuition cost is $13,303, which is lower than the Vermont private school average tuition cost of $23,464.
How diverse are private daycares & preschools in Vermont?
Vermont private daycares & preschools are approximately 11% minority students, which is lower than the Vermont private school average of 12%.
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