Child Care Centers, Family Child Care & Preschools in Waterford, CT

Waterford, Connecticut is served by 19 state-licensed child care providers. Use the care-type sections below to compare licensing, inspections, ratios, and program details.

Care type in Waterford	Providers
Child Care Centers	10	View directory
Family Child Care Homes	9	View directory
Group Child Care Homes	0	—
Preschools	0	—
Head Start Programs	1	View directory
School-Age Programs	1	View directory
Child Care Providers	2	View directory

Child Care Centers in Waterford

10 licensed child care centerss are listed in Waterford. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

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

Family Child Care Homes in Waterford

9 licensed family child care homess are listed in Waterford. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Head Start Programs in Waterford

1 federally funded head start programs is listed in Waterford. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Head Start Program TVCCA Head Start- Friendship School Collaborative Waterford, CT 06385 Capacity 44

School-Age Programs in Waterford

1 licensed school-age programs is listed in Waterford. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

School-Age Program Waterford Youth And Family Services Camp Dash Waterford, CT 06385 Capacity 100

Child Care Providers in Waterford

2 licensed child care providerss are listed in Waterford. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Child Care Provider Curtin Transportation Child Transportation Program Waterford, CT 06385 Child Care Provider First Baptist Church of Waterford Summer Day Camp Waterford, CT 06385

ZIP codes in Waterford

ZIP 06385Care providers

How to pick care in Waterford

A practical first step is to check licensing status and inspection history, since that is the backbone of what is publicly known about a program. Then look at the things licensing does not measure - group sizes, caregiver consistency, and how the daily rhythm actually feels to your family.

For families in 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.

Nearby cities in New London County

Baltic, CT 6 providers Bozrah, CT 2 providers Colchester, CT 26 providers East Lyme, CT 7 providers Franklin, CT 2 providers Gales Ferry, CT 7 providers Griswold, CT 6 providers Groton, CT 36 providers

Frequently asked questions

How many care facilities does Waterford, CT have?

Based on current licensing data, Waterford is home to 19 state-licensed providers: 10 child care centers, 9 family child care homes, and 0 preschools.

How do Waterford facilities score on average quality ratings?

State licensing agencies publish quality ratings for some providers. Open individual facility pages in Waterford to view ratings where available.

Is child care in Waterford licensed?

Not every provider in this directory is licensed; state-licensed listings are. Licensing rules and costs vary by setting, so confirm licensing status and costs with the provider and at ChildCare.gov before deciding.

Data sources

Data source: ChildCare.gov state licensing resources and Head Start Service Locations (HHS/ACF). Data as of 2026-10-07. This page is informational and is not professional advice.

Required disclosures

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