Daycare center
Carelot Clubhouse @ Nathan Hale (24 Rope Ferry Rd)
AgesPreschool to school age
Hours6:30 am to 5:30 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
Violations, last 3 yrs15
Daycares and preschools in Waterford, CT
11 licensed programs · median published tuition $1,203 a month · 3 with Google ratings
Daycare center
Carelot Children's Center
AgesInfant to school age
Hours6:30 am to 5:30 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
Violations, last 3 yrs25
Daycare center
Ballestrini's Childcare Center
AgesInfant to school age
Hours6:30 am to 6 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
Violations, last 3 yrs14
Daycare center
Carelot Clubhouse @ Great Neck School
AgesPreschool to school age
Hours3 pm to 5:30 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
Violations, last 3 yrs6
Daycare center
Creating Connections
AgesInfant to preschool
Hours7 am to 5 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
Violations, last 3 yrs10
Daycare center
Carelot Clubhouse @ Nathan Hale (470 Boston Post Rd)
AgesPreschool to school age
Hours7 am to 5:30 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
Violations, last 3 yrs10
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Licensed home daycares in Waterford
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alison M Ard Family Child Care Home | 06385 | DCFH.53838 | 6 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | 3 | |
| Amber Lee Pinkham Family Child Care Home | 06385 | DCFH.57295 | 6 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | 3 | |
| Barbara Hall Family Child Care Home | 06385 | DCFH.16725 | 6 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | 15 | |
| Claribel Rivera Davila Family Child Care Home | 06385 | DCFH.57942 | 2 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | 2 | |
| Lisa Newman Family Child Care Home | 06385 | DCFH.56737 | 6 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | 3 |
Childcare in Waterford: what to know
How many licensed child care programs are in Waterford?
Waterford has 11 licensed programs on the Connecticut register: 6 daycare centers, 0 licensed preschools, 5 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 Waterford daycares?
Violations are common and most are paperwork or maintenance items. Across 63 daycare centers in the metro area, the median center has 18 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 Waterford?
4 programs in the metro area publish full-time tuition on their website. The median starting price is $1,203 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 Waterford?
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 →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.