Best Daycares in Fairfield, CT — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Fairfield's 79 daycares, 39 (49%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, above Connecticut's statewide rate of 32%. Locally, providers average 2.4 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 3.9 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 33 centers and 9 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 Fairfield. 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 Fairfield
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Fairfield: 3.5 (Sample of 79).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Fairfield: 2.4 (Sample of 42).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Fairfield: 3.9 (Sample of 79).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Fairfield?
- There are 79 licensed child care providers in Fairfield.
- What percentage of Fairfield daycares have high quality ratings?
- 49% of Fairfield daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 32% statewide in Connecticut.
- What types of childcare are available in Fairfield?
- 33 center-based, 9 home-based providers operate in Fairfield.
- How do Fairfield daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Connecticut?
- Fairfield daycares average 2.4 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 79 Daycares in Fairfield
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- Fairfield Public School Pre-School Program @ Holland Hill
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- Fairfield Public Schools Pre-School Program @ Warde High
- Fairfield Summer Stage
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- Fairfield University Softball Camp
- Fairfield Ymca Childcare Center
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