4 Star
Daycare center
Freedom Rains
AgesInfant to school age
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality rating4 Star
Daycare centers in Colchester, VT
11 licensed programs · median published tuition $1,582 a month · 7 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.
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
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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
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Pitter Patter Child Care Center
AgesInfant to school age
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality rating4 Star
1 Star
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Little Learners LLC
AgesInfant to preschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality rating1 Star
5 Star
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Malletts Bay School
AgesPreschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality rating5 Star
4 Star
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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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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.
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.