4 Star
Daycare center
Freedom Rains
AgesInfant to school age
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality rating4 Star
Daycares and preschools in Colchester, VT
20 licensed programs · median published tuition $1,582 a month · 7 with Google ratings
4 Star
Daycare center
Little One's University
AgesInfant to preschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality rating4 Star
5 Star
Daycare center
Inspired Minds Child Care- Colchester
AgesInfant to school age
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality rating5 Star
4 Star
Daycare center
Little Feats Daycare
AgesInfant to preschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality rating4 Star
4 Star
Daycare center
Future Einsteins
AgesPreschool to school age
HoursNot listed
Tuition from$416 / mo
State quality rating4 Star
5 Star
Daycare center
Little Lakers Academy
AgesInfant to preschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality rating5 Star
4 Star
Daycare center
Pitter Patter Child Care Center
AgesInfant to school age
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality rating4 Star
1 Star
Daycare center
Little Learners LLC
AgesInfant to preschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality rating1 Star
5 Star
Daycare center
Malletts Bay School
AgesPreschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality rating5 Star
4 Star
Daycare center
ONE Arts Community School
AgesInfant to preschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality rating4 Star
3 Star
Daycare center
Vermont Information Processing, Inc.
AgesInfant to preschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality rating3 Star
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Licensed home daycares in Colchester
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 | STARS | Subsidy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charland, Tammie Registered Family Child Care Home | 05446 | V04-071 | 10 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | 3 Star | |
| Gallagher, Jennelle Registered Family Child Care Home | 05446 | 76814 | 10 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | 1 Star | |
| LaRentas, Brigitte Registered Family Child Care Home | 05446 | 92596 | 10 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | 1 Star | |
| Lynch, Melissa Registered Family Child Care Home | 05446 | 90692 | 10 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | 1 Star | |
| Reardon, Kelley Registered Family Child Care Home | 05446 | 80175 | 10 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | 1 Star | |
| Senesac, Kimberly Registered Family Child Care Home | 05446 | 88496 | 10 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | 1 Star |
Before and after school programs in Colchester
These programs hold a school-age child care licence and run inside an elementary school or community site. Enrolment is usually through the operator or the school.
| Licensed name | ZIP | Licence | Capacity | Ages | STARS | Subsidy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.C.E Before & After School Program @ MBS Afterschool Child Care Program | 05446 | 13081 | 75 | school age | 1 Star | |
| A.C.E. After School Program @ UMS Afterschool Child Care Program | 05446 | 16340 | 45 | school age | 1 Star | |
| ACE After School Program @ PPS Afterschool Child Care Program | 05446 | 18529 | 45 | school age | 1 Star |
Childcare in Colchester: what to know
How many licensed child care programs are in Colchester?
Colchester has 20 licensed programs on the Vermont register: 11 daycare centers, 0 licensed preschools, 6 home daycares and 3 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. 20 of 20 programs in Colchester hold a rating.
What does daycare cost in Colchester?
7 programs in the metro 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 Colchester?
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: Vermont Child Care Provider Data, Vermont Open Data. Last synced September 2026. Ratings and review counts are from Google.