Some of the Best Daycares in Carbondale, CO
Of Carbondale's 14 daycares, 10 (71%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, above Colorado's statewide rate of 50%. Locally, providers average 3.6 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 4.0 stars on Structural inputs (state regulatory baseline plus provider-level licensing data), compared with Colorado averages of 3.0 on Process and 3.9 on Structural.
The local market includes 11 centers, 2 group child care homes, and 1 family child care home, a lower home-based share than Colorado's average of 28%.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Carbondale. Childery ranks providers using publicly auditable inputs: state QRIS scores, NAEYC-aligned ratios and group sizes, and federal CCDBG training coverage. See the Colorado methodology page for the full breakdown.
Rating Distribution in Carbondale
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Carbondale: 3.8 (Sample of 14).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Carbondale: 3.6 (Sample of 12).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Carbondale: 4.0 (Sample of 14).
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Some of the Best Daycares in Carbondale
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Carbondale?
- There are 14 licensed child care providers in Carbondale.
- What percentage of Carbondale daycares have high quality ratings?
- 71% of Carbondale daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 50% statewide in Colorado.
- What types of childcare are available in Carbondale?
- 11 center-based, 3 home-based providers operate in Carbondale.
- How do Carbondale daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Colorado?
- Carbondale daycares average 3.6 out of 5 stars on Childery's Process score (teaching quality, QRIS ratings, and accreditations), compared to a Colorado statewide average of 3.0.
- Is there financial help for childcare in Colorado?
- Colorado offers childcare subsidies and assistance programs for income-eligible families. See income limits, waitlist status, and how to apply.Childcare subsidies in Colorado