Child Care Centers in ZIP 06385 (Waterford, CT)

There are 10 licensed child care centers in ZIP 06385, Waterford, CT, within this data release.

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Child care centers are licensed programs that care for groups of children in a dedicated facility, usually organized into classrooms by age. States set licensing rules for staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, safety training, and background checks, and many centers also earn voluntary quality ratings.

State measures by provider

Provider	Overall	Health insp.	Staffing	QM	Licensed capacity	Ownership
Ballestrini Day Care Center	Not rated	—	—	—	45	Not reported
Ballestrini's Day Care Ctr- Infant/Toddler Prg	Not rated	—	—	—	24	Not reported
BALLESTRINI'S DAY CARE CTR- INFANT/TODDLER PRG	Not rated	—	—	—	24	Not reported
Carelot Children's Center - Carelot Clubhouse	Not rated	—	—	—	139	Not reported
CARELOT CHILDREN'S CENTER - CARELOT CLUBHOUSE-TFS	Not rated	—	—	—	139	Not reported
Carelot Children's Center Clubhouse Osw	Not rated	—	—	—	57	Not reported
Carelot Children's Center- Waterford	Not rated	—	—	—	52	Not reported
Carelot Children's Center-Clubhouse Gn	Not rated	—	—	—	57	Not reported
CREATING CONNECTIONS EARLY LEARNING CENTER	Not rated	—	—	—	20	Not reported
The Friendship School - Learn Magnet	Not rated	—	—	—	278	Not reported

Listed child care centers in ZIP 06385

Child Care Center Ballestrini Day Care Center Waterford, CT 06385 Capacity 45 Child Care Center Ballestrini's Day Care Ctr- Infant/Toddler Prg Waterford, CT 06385 Capacity 24 Child Care Center Ballestrini's Day Care CTR- Infant/Toddler PRG Waterford, CT 06385 Capacity 24 Child Care Center Carelot Children's Center - Carelot Clubhouse Waterford, CT 06385 Capacity 139 Child Care Center Carelot Children's Center - Carelot Clubhouse-TFS Waterford, CT 06385 Capacity 139 Child Care Center Carelot Children's Center Clubhouse Osw Waterford, CT 06385 Capacity 57 Child Care Center Carelot Children's Center- Waterford Waterford, CT 06385 Capacity 52 Child Care Center Carelot Children's Center-Clubhouse Gn Waterford, CT 06385 Capacity 57 Child Care Center Creating Connections Early Learning Center Waterford, CT 06385 Capacity 20 Child Care Center The Friendship School - Learn Magnet Waterford, CT 06385 Capacity 278

Choosing among child care centers in ZIP 06385

The strongest comparisons weigh several signals together - licensing record, ratios and group sizes, caregiver experience, and the particular hours and services a family needs. No single measure captures all of that, and nothing replaces a visit.

For families in ZIP 06385, Waterford, CT, the key questions are availability and waitlists, tuition and fees, hours of operation, and how caregivers communicate with parents each day. A visit plus direct questions remains the surest way to judge whether a program fits.

Data profile for ZIP 06385

The current data covers the 10 providers with a mailing address in ZIP 06385: 0 (0%) carry a published state quality rating. No provider in this ZIP carries a published overall star rating in the current data, so comparison here rests on inspection, staffing, and quality details. 10 of these providers report 835 licensed child care spaces in total.

Providers on record	10
With a published overall rating	None published
Average overall rating	Not published
Highest-rated provider	Not published
Ownership mix	Not reported
Licensed capacity (total)	835

Frequently asked questions

How many licensed child care spaces are reported in ZIP 06385?

835 licensed child care spaces are reported across 10 providers in ZIP 06385. Licensed capacity is published for child care centers; other provider types do not report it.

How do I choose a child care center in ZIP 06385?

To compare child care centers, check the licensing record and inspection history, ask about staff-to-child ratios and caregiver turnover, and look at how the day is structured. A visit tells you more than any single score.

What is the average quality rating for child care centers in ZIP 06385?

The state does not publish quality ratings for the child care centers currently listed in ZIP 06385. Inspection and quality information is still available for each provider.

Where does this information come from?

All figures come from public state datasets (state child care licensing records and registries; processing date 2026-10-07). Verify current details with the provider before making care decisions.

How many child care centers in ZIP 06385 have a published rating?

None of the child care centers currently listed in ZIP 06385 have a published state quality rating in this data.

What other ZIP codes near Waterford have child care centers?

This care type is not listed in any other ZIP code in Waterford in the current data.

Data sources

This page draws on public state licensing datasets including state child care licensing records and registries, processing date 2026-10-07. See the methodology page for normalization details. This page is provided for general information only.

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