Top 20 Best Connecticut Private Daycares & Preschools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 245 private daycares & preschools serving 34,828 students in Connecticut.
The top ranked private daycares & preschools in Connecticut include Hamden Hall Country Day School, Brunswick School and King School.
The average tuition cost is $15,242, which is lower than the Connecticut average tuition cost of $29,311.
44% of private daycares & preschools in Connecticut are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian). Learn more about how daycare centers and preschools work.

Top Ranked Connecticut Private Daycares & Preschools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Easton Country Day School
Easton Country Day School Photo - Easton Country Day
(13)
660 Morehouse Road
Easton, CT 06612
(203) 268-5530
Grades: PK-12
| 235 students
1108 Whitney Ave
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 752-2610
Grades: NS-12
| 650 students
King School
King School Photo - Grade 1 students participating in STEM activities.
1450 Newfield Ave
Stamford, CT 06905
(203) 322-3496
Grades: PK-12
| 718 students
New Canaan Country School
New Canaan Country School Photo - Academics, arts, music and athletics are woven into our students' day to pique their curiosity and instill a joy of learning.
(9)
635 Frogtown Road
New Canaan, CT 06840
(203) 972-0771
Grades: NS-9
| 555 students
Renbrook School
Renbrook School Photo - Renbrook School provides students in preschool through grade eight with a robust, purposeful, and developmentally appropriate educational experience of the highest caliber. Small classes in an intimate community of supportive and caring teachers allow for an individualized approach to learning enabling each child to learn to take appropriate risks and identify and cultivate his or her own strengths.
(14)
2865 Albany Avenue
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 236-1661
Grades: NS-8
| 347 students
Ridgefield Academy
Ridgefield Academy Photo - At RA, imaginations flourish and academic excellence takes root. Here, the dreamers of today become the thinkers of tomorrow.
(6)
223 West Mountain Rd
Ridgefield, CT 06877
(203) 894-1800
Grades: NS-8
| 448 students
All Saints Catholic School
(Catholic)
139 W Rocks Rd
Norwalk, CT 06851
(203) 847-3881
Grades: PK-8
| 560 students
Assumption Catholic School
Assumption Catholic School Photo - Pre-K4 in classroom field trip. Visited by Earthplace to learn about reptiles. The students got to touch the animals and ask lots of questions!
(Catholic)
(1)
605 Stratfield Rd
Fairfield, CT 06825
(203) 334-6271
Grades: PK-8
| 176 students
Bi-Cultural Hebrew Academy
(Jewish)
(3)
2186 High Ridge Rd
Stamford, CT 06903
(203) 329-2186
Grades: PK-12
| 335 students
Brunswick School
Brunswick School Photo - Middle School Campus on King Street
All-boys
100 Maher Avenue
Greenwich, CT 06830
(203) 625-5800
Grades: PK-12
| 1,046 students
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
Grades: PK-K
| 58 students
1186 Newfield Ave
Stamford, CT 06905
(203) 322-6505
Grades: PK-8
| 251 students
Catholic Stream Academy Of Waterbury
(Catholic)
(3)
386 Robinwood Rd
Waterbury, CT 06708
(203) 756-5313
Grades: PK-8
| 265 students
565 Chase Parkway
Waterbury, CT 06708
(203) 236-9561
Grades: PK-12
| 164 students
The Children's Tree Montessori School
The Children's Tree Montessori School Photo - Learning to make words with the movable alphabet in the primary (preschool) classroom.
Montessori School
(4)
96 Essex Rd
Old Saybrook, CT 06475
(860) 388-3536
Grades: NS-6
| 112 students
Corpus Christi School
(Catholic)
(1)
581 Silas Deane Hwy
Wethersfield, CT 06109
(860) 529-5487
Grades: PK-8
| 389 students
Greens Farms Academy
Greens Farms Academy Photo
35 Beachside Avenue
Greens Farms, CT 06838
(203) 256-7501
Grades: PK-12
| 713 students
Greenwich Academy
All-girls
(2)
200 N Maple Ave
Greenwich, CT 06830
(203) 625-8900
Grades: PK-12
| 830 students
Greenwich Catholic School
Greenwich Catholic School Photo - Rooted in Faith. Surrounded by Community. Committed to Excellence.
(Catholic)
(2)
471 North Street
Greenwich, CT 06830
(203) 869-4000
Grades: NS-8
| 419 students
401 Old Church Rd
Greenwich, CT 06830
(203) 863-5600
Grades: NS-12
| 1,251 students
Holy Family School
(Catholic)
55 Rosemond Terrace
Trumbull, CT 06611
(203) 268-3236
Grades: PK-8
| 255 students
Holy Trinity Catholic Academy
(Catholic)
503 Shelton Ave
Shelton, CT 06484
(203) 929-4422
Grades: PK-8
| 179 students
211 Indian Mountain Road
Lakeville, CT 06039
(860) 435-0871
Grades: PK-9
| 320 students
The Master's School
The Master's School Photo - Comprehensive Art Program
(Christian)
(4)
36 Westledge Rd
West Simsbury, CT 06092
(860) 651-9361
Grades: PK-12
| 267 students
Midstate Christian Academy
Midstate Christian Academy Photo
(Baptist)
139 Charles St
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 237-0302
Grades: PK-12
| 148 students
New Fairfield Bright Beginning
Daycare / Preschool
(1)
74 Rt 37 - The Village Green
New Fairfield, CT 06812
(203) 746-5994
Grades: NS-6
| 247 students
Oak Hill
Special Education School
120 Holcomb St
Hartford, CT 06112
(860) 769-3860
Grades: PK-12
| 113 students
Our Lady Of Mount Carmel School
(Catholic)
(1)
645 Congress Ave
Waterbury, CT 06708
(203) 755-6809
Grades: PK-8
| 276 students
Rumsey Hall School
Rumsey Hall School Photo
201 Romford Rd
Washington Depot, CT 06794
(860) 868-0535
Grades: PK-9
| 328 students
Sacred Heart Greenwich
Sacred Heart Greenwich Photo
All-girls (Catholic)
(7)
1177 King Street
Greenwich, CT 06831
(609) 261-2273
Grades: PK-12
| 680 students
Sacred Heart School
Sacred Heart School Photo - Class of 2024 - Grade 8
(Catholic)
(2)
15 Hunters Ave
Taftville, CT 06380
(860) 887-1757
Grades: PK-8
| 115 students
St. Andrew Academy
St. Andrew Academy Photo
(Catholic)
(9)
395 Anton St
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203) 373-1552
Grades: PK-8
| 240 students
St. Anthony School
St. Anthony School Photo
(Catholic)
55 Oak St
Winsted, CT 06098
(860) 379-7521
Grades: PK-8
| 115 students
St. Bridget School
(Catholic)
171 Main Street
Cheshire, CT 06410
(203) 272-5860
Grades: PK-8
| 349 students
St. Gregory The Great School
(Catholic)
(1)
85 Great Plain Rd
Danbury, CT 06811
(203) 748-1217
Grades: PK-8
| 241 students
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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 Hamden Hall Country Day School, Brunswick School and King School.
How many private daycares & preschools are located in Connecticut?
245 private daycares & preschools are located in Connecticut.
How much do private daycares & preschools cost in Connecticut?
The average tuition cost is $15,242, which is lower than the Connecticut private school average tuition cost of $29,311.
How diverse are private daycares & preschools in Connecticut?
Connecticut private daycares & preschools are approximately 27% minority students, which is lower than the Connecticut private school average of 30%.
What percentage of private daycares & preschools are religiously affiliated in Connecticut?
44% of private daycares & preschools in Connecticut are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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