5 StarDaycare centers in Burlington, VT
21 licensed programs · median published tuition $1,582 a month · 10 with Google ratings
A daycare center is a licensed facility that cares for children in age-grouped classrooms, usually from six weeks old until kindergarten, for a full working day. Centers are inspected by the state, must meet staff-to-child ratios for every age group and carry a licensed capacity.
5 StarRobin's Nest Children's Center
Trinity Children's Center
Champlain Valley Head Start
Early Learning Preschool Center
Pine Forest Children's Center
Gan Yeladim Preschool
Stepping Stones Children's Center
5 StarHeartworks in Burlington
BSD Early Education Program at Champlain
Burlington Early Ed. Program @ C.P. Smith
Burlington Forest Preschool
Christ the King Pre-School and Childcare Center
Crow's Path
Edmunds Preschool
Full Circle Preschool
King Street Center - Early Education
ONE Arts Community School Burlington
Sustainability Academy Preschool
The Janet S. Munt Family Room, Inc.
Y Early Childhood Program at GBYMCA
Childcare in Burlington: what to know
How many licensed child care programs are in Burlington?
Burlington has 45 licensed programs on the Vermont register: 21 daycare centers, 0 licensed preschools, 10 home daycares and 14 before and after school programs.
Who licenses child care in Vermont?
Vermont Department for Children and Families, Child Development Division licenses and inspects child care centers, preschools and home daycares in Vermont. Every profile links to the state record. Licence data on this page was synced in September 2026.
What is STARS?
Vermont STARS rates programs from 1 to 5 stars on regulatory history, staff qualifications, program practices, family engagement and administration. 43 of 45 programs in Burlington hold a rating.
What does daycare cost in Burlington?
7 programs in the Burlington area publish full-time tuition on their website. The median starting price is $1,582 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 Burlington?
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.
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.
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Source: Vermont Child Care Provider Data, Vermont Open Data. Last synced September 2026. Ratings and review counts are from Google.