5 Star
Daycare center
Brookside Primary School
AgesPreschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality rating5 Star
Daycares and preschools in Waterbury, VT
8 licensed programs ·
4 Star
Daycare center
Hunger Mountain Children's Center
AgesInfant to preschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition from$1,473 / mo
State quality rating4 Star
5 Star
Daycare center
River Branch Community School
AgesInfant to preschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality rating5 Star
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Licensed home daycares in Waterbury
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clark-Johnson, Katherine Registered Family Child Care Home | 05676 | 92517 | 10 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | 1 Star | |
| Howes, Penny Registered Family Child Care Home | 05676 | A92-78 | 10 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | 1 Star | |
| James, Sherrie Registered Family Child Care Home | 05677 | V04-137 | 10 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | 1 Star | |
| Place, Ashlee Registered Family Child Care Home | 05676 | 63379 | 10 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | 1 Star |
Before and after school programs in Waterbury
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Y School Age Program at Brookside Primary School Afterschool Child Care Program | 05671 | 711 | 70 | school age | 5 Star |
Childcare in Waterbury: what to know
How many licensed child care programs are in Waterbury?
Waterbury has 8 licensed programs on the Vermont register: 3 daycare centers, 0 licensed preschools, 4 home daycares 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 Waterbury 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 Waterbury?
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 →Source: Vermont Child Care Provider Data, Vermont Open Data. Last synced September 2026. Ratings and review counts are from Google.