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Licensed Daycare in Norwalk, Connecticut

Q: What's the average daycare cost in Norwalk?

Statewide averages in Connecticut run roughly $1620/month for infants and $1200/month for preschool. City-specific costs vary — large metros and dense neighborhoods trend higher than rural ZIPs. Use the cost estimator for a closer ballpark.

Q: Are subsidies available for daycare in Norwalk?

Connecticut families can apply for Care 4 Kids (intake: (888) 214-5437). Federal options like the Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA stack on top. See our subsidies guide .

Each provider on this page is verified through the state's public child care licensing search. Cost figures are city-wide averages from CCAA reporting.

Licensed Centers

Infant Spots

$1,620/mo

Connecticut avg infant

1:4

State infant ratio

Childcare costs in Norwalk

ChildCare Aware reports the Connecticut average full-time cost at $1,620/month for infant care and $1,200/month for preschool. City-level prices in Norwalk vary by ZIP code and program model — Head Start sites are free for eligible families, family daycare homes typically run 10-30% below center rates, and accredited centers run above the average.

The Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA ($5,000 max) reduce effective cost regardless of program. Connecticut families may also qualify for Care 4 Kids (intake: (888) 214-5437).

Full Connecticut licensing & cost overview

Quick facts

State regulator: Connecticut Office of Early Childhood
Infant ratio: 1:4
Toddler ratio: 1:4
Preschool ratio: 1:10
Avg capacity: 64 kids

ZIP codes covered

06854 8 06851 6 06850 5 06855 4 06853 4

Program types in Norwalk

Licensed Child Care Center

Licensed Group Child Care Home

2 centers

Licensed Family Daycare Home

2 centers

All Norwalk licensed centers

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A Licensed Center

Active Kids Bridgeport #224

Norwalk

Infants & Toddlers Cap 114

B Infant Care

Bridgeport Generations Daycare #222

Norwalk

Preschool (2-5) Cap 114

B Montessori

Bridgeport KinderSmile #223

Norwalk

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 76

B Head Start

Bridgeport Little Angels #220

Norwalk

2 years - 12 years Cap 77

D Family Daycare

Danbury Golden Gate Daycare #118

Norwalk

School Age (5+) Cap 55

D Preschool

Danbury Learning Tree #120

Norwalk

Preschool (2-5) Cap 67

D Licensed Center

Danbury Precious Moments #117

Norwalk

Infants & Toddlers Cap 53

E Before/After School

Explorer Kids Bridgeport #221

Norwalk

School Age (5+) Cap 40

F Group Care

First Steps Hartford #99

Norwalk

School Age (5+) Cap 24

H Head Start

Hartford Creative Kids #101

Norwalk

2 years - 12 years Cap 26

H Licensed Center

Hartford Discovery Preschool #97

Norwalk

Infants & Toddlers Cap 57

H Preschool

Hartford Little Scholars #100

Norwalk

Preschool (2-5) Cap 70

H Family Daycare

Hartford Stepping Stones #98

Norwalk

School Age (5+) Cap 85

J Head Start

Jumping Jacks Danbury #121

Norwalk

2 years - 12 years Cap 25

K Group Care

Kids R Us Danbury #119

Norwalk

School Age (5+) Cap 31

Open a listing for the full state-registry record — capacity, age range, contact info, and license issue date.

Frequently asked questions from families searching for child care here.

How many licensed daycare centers are in Norwalk, Connecticut?

Our directory lists 20 licensed childcare centers in Norwalk, Connecticut, sourced from Connecticut Office of Early Childhood. All listings hold a current state license at indexing time; verify status directly via the state's lookup tool before enrollment.

What's the average daycare cost in Norwalk?

Statewide averages in Connecticut run roughly $1620/month for infants and $1200/month for preschool. City-specific costs vary — large metros and dense neighborhoods trend higher than rural ZIPs. Use the cost estimator for a closer ballpark.

What staff-to-child ratios apply in Norwalk daycares?

All licensed Connecticut centers must meet the state minimum: 1:4 for infants, 1:4 for toddlers, and 1:10 for preschool. NAEYC-accredited centers in Norwalk typically operate below these ceilings.

Are subsidies available for daycare in Norwalk?

Connecticut families can apply for Care 4 Kids (intake: (888) 214-5437). Federal options like the Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA stack on top. See our subsidies guide.

How do I verify a Norwalk daycare's license?

Look up the provider directly in the official Connecticut Office of Early Childhood search. License status is the single most important credential to confirm before enrolling.