Best Daycares in Kent, CT — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Kent's 9 daycares, 7 (78%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, compared with Connecticut's statewide rate of 32%. Locally, providers average 3.8 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 4.3 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 3 centers.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Kent. 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 Kent
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Kent: 4.3 (Sample of 9).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Kent: 3.8 (Sample of 4).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Kent: 4.3 (Sample of 9).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Kent?
- There are 9 licensed child care providers in Kent.
- What percentage of Kent daycares have high quality ratings?
- 78% of Kent daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 32% statewide in Connecticut.
- What types of childcare are available in Kent?
- 3 center-based providers operate in Kent.
- How do Kent daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Connecticut?
- Kent daycares average 3.8 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