5 Star
Daycare center
Northshire Day School
AgesInfant to preschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality rating5 Star
Daycares and preschools in Manchester, VT
8 licensed programs · 2 with Google ratings
1 Star
Home daycare
Fiddleheads Farm and Forest School
AgesToddler to school age
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality rating1 Star
4 Star
Daycare center
Here Wee Grow Again
AgesInfant to preschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality rating4 Star
5 Star
Daycare center
Here Wee Grow Playschool
AgesInfant to school age
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality rating5 Star
1 Star
Daycare center
Here Wee Grow Schoolage Program
AgesSchool age
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality rating1 Star
1 Star
Daycare center
Maple Street School
AgesPreschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality rating1 Star
5 Star
Daycare center
Taconic Early Education Program
AgesPreschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality rating5 Star
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Before and after school programs in Manchester
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Healthy Kids Extended Day Program Inc. @ Taconic Elementary School Afterschool Child Care Program | 05225 | 90836 | 26 | school age | 1 Star |
Childcare in Manchester: what to know
How many licensed child care programs are in Manchester?
Manchester has 8 licensed programs on the Vermont register: 6 daycare centers, 0 licensed preschools, 1 home daycare and 1 before and after school program.
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. 8 of 8 programs in Manchester hold a rating.
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 Manchester?
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.