Some of the Best Daycares in Hartford, CT
Of Hartford's 211 daycares, 116 (55%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, above Connecticut's statewide rate of 32%. Locally, providers average 3.2 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 3.5 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 62 centers, 2 group child care homes, 85 family child care homes, and 6 license-exempt programs.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Hartford. 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 Hartford
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Hartford: 3.4 (Sample of 211).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Hartford: 3.2 (Sample of 153).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Hartford: 3.5 (Sample of 211).
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Some of the Best Daycares in Hartford
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Hartford?
- There are 211 licensed child care providers in Hartford.
- What percentage of Hartford daycares have high quality ratings?
- 55% of Hartford daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 32% statewide in Connecticut.
- What types of childcare are available in Hartford?
- 62 center-based, 87 home-based providers operate in Hartford.
- How do Hartford daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Connecticut?
- Hartford daycares average 3.2 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