Best Daycares in Naugatuck, CT — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Naugatuck's 33 daycares, 7 (21%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, below 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 3.2 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 16 centers, 15 family child care homes, and 1 license-exempt program.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Naugatuck. 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 Naugatuck
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Naugatuck: 2.7 (Sample of 33).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Naugatuck: 2.7 (Sample of 31).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Naugatuck: 3.2 (Sample of 33).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Naugatuck?
- There are 33 licensed child care providers in Naugatuck.
- What percentage of Naugatuck daycares have high quality ratings?
- 21% of Naugatuck daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 32% statewide in Connecticut.
- What types of childcare are available in Naugatuck?
- 16 center-based, 15 home-based providers operate in Naugatuck.
- How do Naugatuck daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Connecticut?
- Naugatuck 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