Some of the Best Daycares in Bridgeport, CT
Of Bridgeport's 262 daycares, 81 (31%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, matching Connecticut's statewide rate of 32%. Locally, providers average 2.8 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 3.4 stars on Structural inputs (state regulatory baseline plus provider-level licensing data), compared with Connecticut averages of 2.6 on Process and 3.5 on Structural.
The local market includes 95 centers, 142 family child care homes, and 6 license-exempt programs, a higher home-based share than Connecticut's average of 40%.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Bridgeport. Childery ranks providers using publicly auditable inputs: state QRIS scores, NAEYC-aligned ratios and group sizes, and federal CCDBG training coverage. See the Connecticut methodology page for the full breakdown.
Rating Distribution in Bridgeport
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Bridgeport: 2.9 (Sample of 262).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Bridgeport: 2.8 (Sample of 241).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Bridgeport: 3.4 (Sample of 262).
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Some of the Best Daycares in Bridgeport
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Bridgeport?
- There are 262 licensed child care providers in Bridgeport.
- What percentage of Bridgeport daycares have high quality ratings?
- 31% of Bridgeport daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 26% statewide in Connecticut.
- What types of childcare are available in Bridgeport?
- 95 center-based, 142 home-based providers operate in Bridgeport.
- How do Bridgeport daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Connecticut?
- Bridgeport daycares average 2.8 out of 5 stars on Childery's Process score (teaching quality, QRIS ratings, and accreditations), compared to a Connecticut statewide average of 2.6.
- Is there financial help for childcare in Connecticut?
- Connecticut offers childcare subsidies and assistance programs for income-eligible families. See income limits, waitlist status, and how to apply.Childcare subsidies in Connecticut