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Best Daycares in East Lyme, CT — Independent Quality Ratings

Of East Lyme's 5 daycares, 2 (40%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, compared with 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 3.8 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 2 centers and 1 family child care home.

Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in East Lyme. 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.

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Rating Distribution in East Lyme

1(20%)
1(20%)
2(40%)
1(20%)
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Mean rating across all displayed daycares in East Lyme: 3.4 (Sample of 5).

Process rating across all displayed daycares in East Lyme: 2.8 (Sample of 4).

Structural rating across all displayed daycares in East Lyme: 3.8 (Sample of 5).

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Some of the Best Daycares in East Lyme

Lyme Shores Summer Camp
East Lyme, CT
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Carelot Children's Center- East Lyme
East Lyme, CT
★★★★★ 4 Stars
East Lyme Public Schools Preschool Program
East Lyme, CT
★★★★★ 3 Stars
Flanders School B/a School Care
East Lyme, CT
★★★★★ 3 Stars
Tammy G Kenyon
East Lyme, CT
★★★★★ 2 Stars

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed daycares are in East Lyme?
There are 5 licensed child care providers in East Lyme.
What percentage of East Lyme daycares have high quality ratings?
40% of East Lyme 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 Lyme?
2 center-based, 1 home-based providers operate in East Lyme.
How do East Lyme daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Connecticut?
East Lyme 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

All 5 Daycares in East Lyme