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Best Daycares in New London, CT — Independent Quality Ratings

Of New London's 39 daycares, 15 (38%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, above 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 3.5 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 10 centers, 20 family child care homes, and 1 license-exempt program, a higher home-based share than Connecticut's average of 40%.

Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in New London. 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.

39
Daycares
15
4 or 5 Stars

Rating Distribution in New London

5(13%)
10(26%)
6(15%)
18(46%)
0(0%)

Mean rating across all displayed daycares in New London: 3.1 (Sample of 39).

Process rating across all displayed daycares in New London: 2.8 (Sample of 34).

Structural rating across all displayed daycares in New London: 3.5 (Sample of 39).

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Some of the Best Daycares in New London

Connecticut College Coed Camp, Llc
New London, CT
★★★★★ 5 Stars
New London Adult Education - Even Start
New London, CT
★★★★★ 5 Stars
New London Public School Pre-School Program - Special
New London, CT
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Preschool Program At Bp Learned Mission
New London, CT
★★★★★ 5 Stars
United States Coast Guard Child Development Center
New London, CT
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Child Works Pre-School
New London, CT
★★★★★ 4 Stars
Children's Learning Center at Mitchell College
New London, CT
★★★★★ 4 Stars
Connecticut College Children's Program
New London, CT
★★★★★ 4 Stars
Connecticut Parent Advocacy Center (cpac)
New London, CT
★★★★★ 4 Stars
Early Childhood Development Center New London
New London, CT
★★★★★ 4 Stars
New London Park And Rec Summer Playground Program
New London, CT
★★★★★ 4 Stars
New London Recreation Summer Youth Programs Test
New London, CT
★★★★★ 4 Stars

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed daycares are in New London?
There are 39 licensed child care providers in New London.
What percentage of New London daycares have high quality ratings?
38% of New London daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 32% statewide in Connecticut.
What types of childcare are available in New London?
10 center-based, 20 home-based providers operate in New London.
How do New London daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Connecticut?
New London 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 39 Daycares in New London