Licensed Daycare in Portland, Connecticut
4 licensed daycares in Portland, verified weekly. Compare cost, age groups, and Head Start spots in your ZIP — directly from official Connecticut licensing records.
Childcare costs in Portland
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 Portland 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 overviewQuick facts
- State regulator
- Connecticut Office of Early Childhood
- Infant ratio
- 1:4
- Toddler ratio
- 1:4
- Preschool ratio
- 1:10
- Avg capacity
- 78 kids
ZIP codes covered
Program types in Portland
All Portland licensed centers
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Portland
Waterbury Childcare Academy #24
Portland
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