Best Daycares in Groton, CT — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Groton's 26 daycares, 9 (35%) 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 3.3 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 13 centers, 5 family child care homes, and 3 license-exempt programs, a lower home-based share than Connecticut's average of 40%.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Groton. 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 Groton
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Groton: 2.9 (Sample of 26).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Groton: 2.7 (Sample of 23).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Groton: 3.3 (Sample of 26).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Groton?
- There are 26 licensed child care providers in Groton.
- What percentage of Groton daycares have high quality ratings?
- 35% of Groton daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 32% statewide in Connecticut.
- What types of childcare are available in Groton?
- 13 center-based, 5 home-based providers operate in Groton.
- How do Groton daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Connecticut?
- Groton 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 26 Daycares in Groton
- Thames River Environmental And Marine Science Magnet Integrated Preschool Program
- The Riverfront Children's Center
- Title 1 PreK Program
- Tollgate Christian Preschool
- Tree House Child Care Program at Charles Barnum School
- Tree House Program at Kolnaski School
- Tree House Program at Thames River Magnet
- Tvcca Little Learners - Head Start-Groton