Child Care Centers, Family Child Care & Preschools in Essex, VT

Essex, Vermont is served by 23 state-licensed child care providers. Use the care-type sections below to compare licensing, inspections, ratios, and program details.

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Care type in EssexProviders
Child Care Centers0—
Family Child Care Homes5View directory
Group Child Care Homes0—
Preschools18View directory
Head Start Programs0—
School-Age Programs8View directory
Child Care Providers0—

Family Child Care Homes in Essex

5 licensed family child care homess are listed in Essex. 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.

Family Child Care Home Adams, Crystal Essex, VT 05452 Capacity 10 Family Child Care Home Barber, Kristina Essex, VT 05452 Capacity 10 Family Child Care Home Clow, Catherine Essex, VT 05452 Capacity 10 Family Child Care Home Porter, Sheila Essex, VT 05452 Capacity 10 Family Child Care Home Thorne, Taralyn Essex, VT 05452 Capacity 10

Preschools in Essex

18 licensed preschoolss are listed in Essex. 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.

Preschool Bluebird Montessori of Vermont LLC Essex, VT 05452 Capacity 12 Preschool Center For Technology Essex Preschool Essex, VT 05452 Capacity 10 Preschool EJRP Preschool Essex, VT 05452 Capacity 44 Preschool Essex Elementary School Pre-Kindergarten Essex, VT 05452 Capacity 40 Preschool First Roots Wild Roots in Essex @130 Maple St. Essex, VT 05452 Capacity 57 Preschool Frog & Toad Child Care & Learning Center, LLC Essex, VT 05452 Capacity 50 Preschool Green Mountain Montessori School, Inc. Essex, VT 05452 Capacity 40 Preschool Heartworks, STEAMworks & Loveworks Schools, LLC - Center Road, Essex Essex, VT 05452 Capacity 74 Preschool Heartworks, STEAMworks & Loveworks Schools, LLC - Pinecrest Drive, Essex Essex, VT 05452 Capacity 59 Preschool Hiawatha School Pre-Kindergarten Essex, VT 05452 Capacity 12 Preschool Inspired Minds Childcare Essex, VT 05452 Capacity 59 Preschool Little One's University Essex Center Essex, VT 05452 Capacity 29 Preschool Little One's University Inc Essex, VT 05452 Capacity 100 Preschool Nadeau's Playschool Essex Essex, VT 05452 Capacity 59 Preschool Reach for the Stars Essex, VT 05452 Capacity 80 Preschool Sports & Fitness Edge Kids & Fitness Essex, VT 05452 Capacity 112 Preschool Summit Street School Pre-Kindergarten Essex, VT 05452 Capacity 12 Preschool The Balancing Act Enrichment Center Essex, VT 05452 Capacity 24

School-Age Programs in Essex

8 licensed school-age programss are listed in Essex. 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 Rec Kids at ADL Middle School Essex, VT 05452 Capacity 72 School-Age Program Rec Kids at Essex Elementary Essex, VT 05452 Capacity 72 School-Age Program Rec Kids at Essex Middle School Essex, VT 05452 Capacity 72 School-Age Program Rec Kids at Fleming Essex, VT 05452 Capacity 60 School-Age Program Rec Kids at Founders Essex, VT 05452 Capacity 92 School-Age Program Rec Kids at Hiawatha Essex, VT 05452 Capacity 55 School-Age Program Rec Kids at Maple Street Park Essex, VT 05452 Capacity 40 School-Age Program Rec Kids at Summit Essex, VT 05452 Capacity 72
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ZIP codes in Essex

ZIP 05452Care providers

How to pick care in Essex

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 Essex, VT, 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.

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Nearby cities in Chittenden County

Burlington, VT 55 providers Charlotte, VT 6 providers Colchester, VT 21 providers Georgia, VT 7 providers Hinesburg, VT 6 providers Huntington, VT 1 providers Jericho, VT 6 providers Milton, VT 15 providers

Frequently asked questions

How many care facilities does Essex, VT have?
Based on current licensing data, Essex is home to 23 state-licensed providers: 0 child care centers, 5 family child care homes, and 18 preschools.
How do Essex facilities score on average quality ratings?
State licensing agencies publish quality ratings for some providers. Open individual facility pages in Essex to view ratings where available.
Is child care in Essex 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.

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Required disclosures

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