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Daycares and preschools in Essex, VT

32 licensed programs · median published tuition $1,582 a month · 7 with Google ratings

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4 Star
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Little Ones University

Essex · 05452 · 5.0 (15 on Google)
AgesInfant to school age
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State quality rating4 Star
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4 Star
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Nadeau's Playschool Essex

Essex · 05452 · 3.7 (6 on Google)
AgesInfant to school age
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State quality rating4 Star
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5 Star
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EJRP Preschool

Essex · 05452 · No Google rating
AgesToddler to preschool
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State quality rating5 Star
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4 Star
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Inspired Minds Childcare

Essex · 05452 · No Google rating
AgesInfant to school age
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State quality rating4 Star
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Licensed home daycares in Essex

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 nameZIPLicenceCapacityAgesSTARSSubsidy
Adams, Crystal
Registered Family Child Care Home
054529211710infant, toddler, preschool and school age1 Star
Barber, Kristina
Registered Family Child Care Home
054528507510infant, toddler, preschool and school age3 Star
Clow, Catherine
Registered Family Child Care Home
054528495410infant, toddler, preschool and school age1 Star
Porter, Sheila
Registered Family Child Care Home
05452M95-1610infant, toddler, preschool and school age1 Star
Thorne, Taralyn
Registered Family Child Care Home
05452V98-00810infant, toddler, preschool and school age1 Star

Before and after school programs in Essex

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 nameZIPLicenceCapacityAgesSTARSSubsidy
Rec Kids at ADL Middle School
Afterschool Child Care Program
054528622265school age4 Star
Rec Kids at Essex Elementary
Afterschool Child Care Program
0545286219117school age4 Star
Rec Kids at Essex Middle School
Afterschool Child Care Program
054528622165school age4 Star
Rec Kids at Fleming
Afterschool Child Care Program
054527557892school age4 Star
Rec Kids at Founders
Afterschool Child Care Program
054528621772school age4 Star
Rec Kids at Hiawatha
Afterschool Child Care Program
054527557672school age4 Star
Rec Kids at Maple Street Park
Afterschool Child Care Program
0545275575175school age4 Star
Rec Kids at Summit
Afterschool Child Care Program
054527557792school age1 Star

Childcare in Essex: what to know

How many licensed child care programs are in Essex?

Essex has 32 licensed programs on the Vermont register: 19 daycare centers, 0 licensed preschools, 5 home daycares and 8 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. 32 of 32 programs in Essex hold a rating.

What does daycare cost in Essex?

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 Essex?

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.

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Source: Vermont Child Care Provider Data, Vermont Open Data. Last synced September 2026. Ratings and review counts are from Google.