Best Daycares in Hamden, CT — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Hamden's 86 daycares, 29 (34%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, matching Connecticut's statewide rate of 32%. Locally, providers average 2.8 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 3.3 stars on Structural inputs (state regulatory baseline plus provider-level licensing data), compared with Connecticut averages of 2.6 on Process and 3.5 on Structural.
The local market includes 29 centers, 1 group child care home, 35 family child care homes, and 7 license-exempt programs.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Hamden. Childery ranks providers using publicly auditable inputs: state QRIS scores, NAEYC-aligned ratios and group sizes, and federal CCDBG training coverage. See the Connecticut methodology page for the full breakdown.
Rating Distribution in Hamden
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Hamden: 3.0 (Sample of 86).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Hamden: 2.8 (Sample of 72).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Hamden: 3.3 (Sample of 86).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Hamden?
- There are 86 licensed child care providers in Hamden.
- What percentage of Hamden daycares have high quality ratings?
- 34% of Hamden daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 32% statewide in Connecticut.
- What types of childcare are available in Hamden?
- 29 center-based, 36 home-based providers operate in Hamden.
- How do Hamden daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Connecticut?
- Hamden daycares average 2.8 out of 5 stars on Childery's Process score (teaching quality, QRIS ratings, and accreditations), compared to a Connecticut statewide average of 2.6.
- Is there financial help for childcare in Connecticut?
- Connecticut offers childcare subsidies and assistance programs for income-eligible families. See income limits, waitlist status, and how to apply.Childcare subsidies in Connecticut
All 86 Daycares in Hamden
- Hamden Early Learning Prog- Church Street School
- Hamden Early Learning Prog- Helen Street School
- Hamden Early Learning Prog-Alice Peck
- Hamden Early Learning Program at Ridge Hill
- Hamden Early Learning Program at West Woods School
- Hamden Early Learning@dunbar Hill School
- Hamden Hall Country Day Program
- Hamden Hall Summer Camp
- Hamden Ninja Academy Camp
- Hamden Summer Day Camp
- Hamden-No Hvn Ymca Shepherd Glen Aft/sch Program
- Hamden/north Haven Ymca Helen St Aft/sch Prog
- Hamden/north Haven Ymca Keefe Center as Program
- Harris and Tucker School - Center
- Hospital For Special Care's Ivan Lendal Adaptive Sports Camp