Best Daycares in Cheshire, CT — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Cheshire's 30 daycares, 12 (40%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, above Connecticut's statewide rate of 32%. Locally, providers average 2.7 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 20 centers and 3 family child care homes, a lower home-based share than Connecticut's average of 40%.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Cheshire. 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 Cheshire
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Cheshire: 3.1 (Sample of 30).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Cheshire: 2.7 (Sample of 23).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Cheshire: 3.4 (Sample of 30).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Cheshire?
- There are 30 licensed child care providers in Cheshire.
- What percentage of Cheshire daycares have high quality ratings?
- 40% of Cheshire daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 32% statewide in Connecticut.
- What types of childcare are available in Cheshire?
- 20 center-based, 3 home-based providers operate in Cheshire.
- How do Cheshire daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Connecticut?
- Cheshire daycares average 2.7 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
All 30 Daycares in Cheshire
- Cadence Academy Preschool-Cheshire
- Camp Quinnipiac
- Chapman Y - Latch Key Center
- Cheshire Boe At Darcey Elementary School
- Cheshire Community Ymca Child Care Center
- Cheshire Ymca Darcey School
- Cheshire Ymca Doolittle School
- Cheshire's Best Kids Summer Camp At Jc Karate
- Connecticut Association For The Education Of Young Children (ctaeyc)