Best Daycares in Stamford, CT — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Stamford's 164 daycares, 41 (25%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, below Connecticut's statewide rate of 32%. Locally, providers average 2.4 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 3.4 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 72 centers, 4 group child care homes, and 62 family child care homes.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Stamford. 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 Stamford
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Stamford: 2.8 (Sample of 164).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Stamford: 2.4 (Sample of 138).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Stamford: 3.4 (Sample of 164).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Stamford?
- There are 164 licensed child care providers in Stamford.
- What percentage of Stamford daycares have high quality ratings?
- 25% of Stamford daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 32% statewide in Connecticut.
- What types of childcare are available in Stamford?
- 72 center-based, 66 home-based providers operate in Stamford.
- How do Stamford daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Connecticut?
- Stamford daycares average 2.4 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 164 Daycares in Stamford
- Baby Cottage
- Baby Cottage Ii
- Bartlett Arboretum & Gardens Summer Camp
- Barvinok 2 Children's Cultural Center
- Bellande Domercant
- Bi-Cultural Hebrew Academy Of Connecticut
- Bright Beginnings Early Childhood Program - Stamford
- Bright Horizons @ High Ridge Park
- Bright Horizons Children's Center- Stamford
- Bright Minds Learning Center
- Building Blocks Early Learning Center
- Building Blocks Early Learning Center - Camp Avenue
- Camp Gan Israel
- Carina Larrea
- Carol Russo
- Cecilia Montero
- Chelsea Piers Ct Summer Camp
- Cherry's Learning Tree
- Children's School
- Claudia Conte
- Clc Early Head Start
- Clc Lathon Wider
- Clc Lockwood
- Clc Maple Ave
- Clc Palmer's Hill
- Clc Westover
- Clc William Pitt
- Cottontails Childcare and Learning Center
- Cp Kids Early Learning Center
- Ma Maison Childcare & Preschool Academy
- Malgorzata Bernacki
- Marcia E Colon
- Maria D Lopez
- Maria Erica Diego
- Maria Pazmino
- Mark of Excellence
- Mater Salvatoris College Preparatory School
- Mayorin De La Rosa
- Melvette Ruffin
- Michelle E Quesnel
- Mill River Day Camp
- Mill River Park After School Program
- Mishkan Israel Day Camp
- Moshe Shemtov
- Murco Activities Program
- My Architecture Workshops Summer Camp
- Sheila J Taylor
- Shiny Little Stars
- Shiny Rocks Daycare
- Sindy Orellana Aguilar
- Sound Beach Day School
- Soundwaters/ Summer At Soundwaters
- Sparrow's Oak Inc
- Springco Activities Program
- Stamford Boe At Rippowam
- Stamford Charter School For Excellence
- Stamford City Of - Economic Development
- Stamford Emergency Medical Services
- Stamford Museum And Nature Center Day Camp
- Stamford Ninja Academy Camp
- Stamford Public Schools
- Stamford Public Schools Pre-School Program - Kt Murphy
- Stamford Summer Activity Programs
- Stamford Yacht Club Junior Day Program
- Starkco Activities Program
- Stillco Activities Program
- Strawco Activities Program
- Summer Fun Program
- Sunrise Child Development Center
- Sunrise Child Development Center Ii