Home daycare
Spring Glen Day Care (06517)
AgesInfant to school age
Hours8 am to 5 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
Violations, last 3 yrs19
Daycares and preschools in Hamden, CT
65 licensed programs · median published tuition $1,408 a month · 18 with Google ratings
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Building Blocks Early Learning Center in Hamden
AgesInfant to preschool
Hours7 am to 6 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
Violations, last 3 yrs11
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The Learning Tree Early Childhood Center of Mishkan Israel
AgesInfant to school age
Hours7:30 am to 5:30 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
Violations, last 3 yrs15
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Educare Learning Academy Connecticut
AgesInfant to preschool
Hours7 am to 5:30 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
Violations, last 3 yrs3
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Over the Rainbow Hamden
AgesInfant to school age
Hours6:30 am to 6 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
Violations, last 3 yrs28
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Sunshine Pre-School LLC
AgesInfant to school age
Hours7:30 am to 5:30 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
Violations, last 3 yrs26
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Kindercare Learning Center #301764
AgesInfant to school age
Hours6:30 am to 6:30 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
Violations, last 3 yrs17
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The Nest Schools Hamden
AgesInfant to school age
Hours7 am to 6 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
Violations, last 3 yrs4
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Alphabet Academy, North Campus
AgesInfant to school age
Hours7 am to 6 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
Violations, last 3 yrs6
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Sleeping Giant Day Care
AgesPreschool to school age
Hours7:30 am to 5:30 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
Violations, last 3 yrs15
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Duck Pond Day Care Inc
AgesInfant to preschool
Hours7 am to 6 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
Violations, last 3 yrs18
Daycare center
Carrot Patch Early Learning Center
AgesInfant to school age
Hours7:30 am to 5:30 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
Violations, last 3 yrs13
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St. Rita School Early Learning Center
AgesInfant to preschool
Hours7 am to 5:30 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
Violations, last 3 yrs6
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Oakwood Child Care Center Ltd
AgesInfant to school age
Hours7 am to 5:30 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
Violations, last 3 yrs7
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Harris and Tucker School, Inc.
AgesInfant to school age
Hours7 am to 5:30 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
Violations, last 3 yrs34
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The Smart Start Preschool & Learning Center
AgesInfant to school age
Hours7 am to 6 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
Violations, last 3 yrs39
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The Learning Curve Daycare - TLCdaycare
AgesInfant to school age
Hours7:30 am to 6 am
Tuition fromNot listed
Violations, last 3 yrs47
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The Learning Center
AgesInfant to school age
Hours6:30 am to 6 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
Violations, last 3 yrs22
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Alphabet Academy, South Campus
AgesInfant to preschool
Hours7 am to 6 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
Violations, last 3 yrs1
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Hamden-No Hvn YMCA Shepherd Glen Aft/Sch Program
AgesPreschool to school age
Hours7 am to 6 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
Violations, last 3 yrs13
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Hamden/North Haven YMCA Helen St Aft/Sch Prog
AgesPreschool to school age
Hours7 am to 6 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
Violations, last 3 yrs6
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Hamden/North Haven YMCA Keefe Center As Program
AgesPreschool to school age
Hours3 pm to 6 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
Violations, last 3 yrs20
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Porter's House #1187
AgesPreschool to school age
Hours9 am to 6 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingNot rated
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Right at School at Bear Path
AgesPreschool to school age
Hours7 am to 6 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
Violations, last 3 yrs14
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Licensed home daycares in Hamden
Home daycares are private residences, so the register entry is shown with the ZIP code only. Many are licensed under the provider's own name. A home daycare with a public business profile has its own page above.
| Licensed name | ZIP | Licence | Capacity | Ages | Violations, last 3 years | Subsidy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amanda Rattigan Family Child Care Home | 06514 | DCFH.58086 | 6 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | 2 | |
| Audry Trinidad Family Child Care Home | 06517 | DCFH.55680 | 6 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | 6 | |
| Avia Amin Family Child Care Home | 06517 | DCFH.58295 | 6 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | ||
| Blanca Medrano Family Child Care Home | 06514 | DCFH.57731 | 6 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | 11 | |
| Brian Winters Family Child Care Home | 06518 | DCFH.57689 | 6 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | 26 | |
| Courtney Christena Harber Family Child Care Home | 06517 | DCFH.58310 | 6 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | ||
| Daniela C Beas Family Child Care Home | 06517 | DCFH.56257 | 6 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | 3 | |
| Deborah a Urizar-Aguirre Family Child Care Home | 06514 | DCFH.58134 | 6 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | 2 | |
| Elva R Alarcon Castro Family Child Care Home | 06517 | DCFH.57732 | 6 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | 24 | |
| Etta Lorraine Hinton Family Child Care Home | 06518 | DCFH.58064 | 6 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | 1 | |
| Florinda Vega Family Child Care Home | 06518 | DCFH.58145 | 6 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | 1 | |
| Georgia Vaz Tostes de Brito Family Child Care Home | 06514 | DCFH.58383 | 6 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | ||
| Jabeen Hasan Family Child Care Home | 06514 | DCFH.56209 | 6 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | 7 | |
| Jenniffer Reyes de la Cruz Family Child Care Home | 06514 | DCFH.57919 | 6 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | 9 | |
| Judia King Family Child Care Home | 06514 | DCFH.58019 | 6 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | 14 | |
| Kaitlin a Deverill Family Child Care Home | 06518 | DCFH.56380 | 6 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | 12 | |
| Katherine J Mata Ramos Family Child Care Home | 06514 | DCFH.58227 | 6 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | 3 | |
| Kristine C Becker Family Child Care Home | 06518 | DCFH.45571 | 6 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | 11 | |
| Lushanna Thompson Family Child Care Home | 06514 | DCFH.54148 | 6 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | 4 | |
| Luzketty Espada Family Child Care Home | 06514 | DCFH.57198 | 6 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | 11 | |
| Magali L Vega Family Child Care Home | 06518 | DCFH.57913 | 6 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | 4 | |
| Maria Orellana Family Child Care Home | 06514 | DCFH.57940 | 6 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | 5 | |
| Maria T. Gonzalez de Hernandez Family Child Care Home | 06514 | DCFH.58354 | 6 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | ||
| Milagros A. Lora Family Child Care Home | 06514 | DCFH.58268 | 6 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | ||
| Odessa Snowden Family Child Care Home | 06514 | DCFH.54714 | 6 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | 12 | |
| Patricia C Brown Family Child Care Home | 06514 | DCFH.54828 | 6 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | 31 | |
| Raquel Palma-Paz Family Child Care Home | 06514 | DCFH.57923 | 6 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | 4 | |
| Rosario Hernandez Family Child Care Home | 06517 | DCFH.52682 | 6 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | 9 | |
| Sandra Viviana Gonzalez Family Child Care Home | 06518 | DCFH.57379 | 6 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | 5 | |
| Sharon D Roman Family Child Care Home | 06517 | DCFH.55457 | 6 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | 12 | |
| Tane Trimble Family Child Care Home | 06518 | DCFH.56013 | 6 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | 11 | |
| Vilma Y. Castro Quispe Family Child Care Home | 06514 | DCFH.58069 | 6 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | 2 | |
| Violeta D Vega Velasco Family Child Care Home | 06514 | DCFH.57932 | 6 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | 6 | |
| Yanesly Lanzo-Cirino Family Child Care Home | 06514 | DCFH.56935 | 6 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | 3 |
Childcare in Hamden: what to know
How many licensed child care programs are in Hamden?
Hamden has 65 licensed programs on the Connecticut register: 30 daycare centers, 0 licensed preschools, 35 home daycares and 0 before and after school programs.
Who licenses child care in Connecticut?
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood licenses and inspects child care centers, preschools and home daycares in Connecticut. Every profile links to the state record. Licence data on this page was synced in September 2026.
How common are inspection violations at Hamden daycares?
Violations are common and most are paperwork or maintenance items. Across 414 daycare centers in the metro area, the median center has 15 violations on record in the last three years, and 0 centers have none. Connecticut records each regulation cited at an inspection with the date it was closed. The state does not assign a risk level. The text shown is the regulation the program was cited under.
What does daycare cost in Hamden?
7 programs in the metro area publish full-time tuition on their website. The median starting price is $1,408 a month. Most programs share tuition only on a tour, so ask for the full fee schedule including registration and supply fees.
Why do home daycares show only a ZIP code?
A licensed home daycare is a private residence. The listing shows the licence, capacity and ZIP code. The provider gives the address to families directly.
When should I join a daycare waitlist in Hamden?
Infant rooms fill first because the state allows the fewest babies per teacher. Ask each program how long its infant and toddler waitlists run and whether a deposit holds a place. Home daycares often have shorter waits than centers.
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Help paying for care
Most states run a child care subsidy for working families under an income limit, funded by the federal Child Care and Development Fund.
Show programs that accept subsidy →Nearby cities
Source: Child Care & Youth Camp Licensing Program Data, Inspections and Violations, Connecticut Open Data. Last synced September 2026. Ratings and review counts are from Google.