Best Daycares in North Haven, CT — Independent Quality Ratings
Of North Haven's 22 daycares, 7 (32%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, matching Connecticut's statewide rate of 32%. Locally, providers average 2.4 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 9 centers and 7 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 North Haven. 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 North Haven
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in North Haven: 2.9 (Sample of 22).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in North Haven: 2.4 (Sample of 17).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in North Haven: 3.5 (Sample of 22).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in North Haven?
- There are 22 licensed child care providers in North Haven.
- What percentage of North Haven daycares have high quality ratings?
- 32% of North Haven daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 32% statewide in Connecticut.
- What types of childcare are available in North Haven?
- 9 center-based, 7 home-based providers operate in North Haven.
- How do North Haven daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Connecticut?
- North Haven daycares average 2.4 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