Curated · May 2026

Best Daycares in West Haven, CT

Our top licensed picks in West Haven — ranked on license status, capacity, and verification recency from Connecticut Office of Early Childhood. 137 centers reviewed. No paid placement, ever.

How we picked: from 137 licensed centers in West 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

West Haven Childcare Academy #17

West Haven, CT · 06516

Before & After School Care Capacity 120 3 years - 5 years
2

Kids R Us West Haven #42

West Haven, CT · 06516

Infant Care Capacity 120 5 years - 12 years
3

West Haven Kids First Academy #22

West Haven, CT · 06516

Licensed Group Child Care Home Capacity 119 6 weeks - 5 years
4

West Haven Little Stars Daycare #102

West Haven, CT · 06516

Licensed Group Child Care Home Capacity 119 6 weeks - 5 years
5

West Haven Smart Start Academy #9

West Haven, CT · 06516

Before & After School Care Capacity 118 3 years - 5 years
6

Happy Days West Haven Daycare #72

West Haven, CT · 06516

Head Start Capacity 118 2 years - 12 years
7

Little Genius West Haven #132

West Haven, CT · 06516

Child Care Center Capacity 118 0 months - 12 months
8

West Haven Wonder Years #47

West Haven, CT · 06516

Preschool Capacity 117 2 years - 5 years
9

West Haven Discovery Preschool #76

West Haven, CT · 06516

Child Care Center Capacity 117 0 months - 12 months
10

First Steps West Haven #78

West Haven, CT · 06516

Licensed Group Child Care Home Capacity 117 6 weeks - 5 years

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