Best Daycares in East Haven, CT — Independent Quality Ratings
Of East Haven's 37 daycares, 7 (19%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, below Connecticut's statewide rate of 32%. Locally, providers average 2.3 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 3.2 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 4 centers, 28 family child care homes, and 1 license-exempt program, a higher home-based share than Connecticut's average of 40%.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in East Haven. 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 East Haven
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in East Haven: 2.5 (Sample of 37).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in East Haven: 2.3 (Sample of 33).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in East Haven: 3.2 (Sample of 37).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in East Haven?
- There are 37 licensed child care providers in East Haven.
- What percentage of East Haven daycares have high quality ratings?
- 19% of East Haven daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 32% statewide in Connecticut.
- What types of childcare are available in East Haven?
- 4 center-based, 28 home-based providers operate in East Haven.
- How do East Haven daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Connecticut?
- East Haven daycares average 2.3 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