Best Daycares in Glastonbury, CT — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Glastonbury's 28 daycares, 9 (32%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, matching 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 3.5 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 17 centers and 6 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 Glastonbury. 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 Glastonbury
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Glastonbury: 2.9 (Sample of 28).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Glastonbury: 2.7 (Sample of 23).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Glastonbury: 3.5 (Sample of 28).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Glastonbury?
- There are 28 licensed child care providers in Glastonbury.
- What percentage of Glastonbury daycares have high quality ratings?
- 32% of Glastonbury daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 32% statewide in Connecticut.
- What types of childcare are available in Glastonbury?
- 17 center-based, 6 home-based providers operate in Glastonbury.
- How do Glastonbury daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Connecticut?
- Glastonbury 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