Curated · May 2026

Best Daycares in East Haven, CT

Our top licensed picks in East Haven — ranked on license status, capacity, and verification recency from Connecticut Office of Early Childhood. 8 centers reviewed. No paid placement, ever.

How we picked: from 8 licensed centers in East Haven, we surface those with a current license, larger licensed capacity, and the most recent verification. Ranking is objective and editorial — providers cannot pay for placement. Always confirm current license status before enrolling.

1

Nurturing Hearts Hartford #29

East Haven, CT · 06513

Head Start Capacity 118 2 years - 12 years
2

Hartford Cloud Nine Kids #28

East Haven, CT · 06512

Preschool Capacity 112 2 years - 5 years
3

Waterbury Primrose School #39

East Haven, CT · 06513

Child Care Center Capacity 101 0 months - 12 months
4

Active Kids Danbury #49

East Haven, CT · 06513

Head Start Capacity 97 2 years - 12 years
5

Bridgeport Early Learning Center #151

East Haven, CT · 06512

Montessori Capacity 96 6 weeks - 12 years
6

Danbury Kindersmile #48

East Haven, CT · 06512

Preschool Capacity 91 2 years - 5 years
7

Waterbury Kindercare #38

East Haven, CT · 06512

Montessori Capacity 47 6 weeks - 12 years
8

Bridgeport Abc Childcare #152

East Haven, CT · 06513

Child Care Center Capacity 34 0 months - 12 months

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