Best Daycares in Guilford, CT — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Guilford's 18 daycares, 7 (39%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, above Connecticut's statewide rate of 32%. Locally, providers average 2.5 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 3.4 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 12 centers.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Guilford. 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 Guilford
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Guilford: 3.1 (Sample of 18).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Guilford: 2.5 (Sample of 13).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Guilford: 3.4 (Sample of 18).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Guilford?
- There are 18 licensed child care providers in Guilford.
- What percentage of Guilford daycares have high quality ratings?
- 39% of Guilford daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 32% statewide in Connecticut.
- What types of childcare are available in Guilford?
- 12 center-based providers operate in Guilford.
- How do Guilford daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Connecticut?
- Guilford daycares average 2.5 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