Best Daycares in Putnam, CT — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Putnam's 11 daycares, 3 (27%) 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 3.3 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 5 centers, 4 family child care homes, and 1 license-exempt program.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Putnam. 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 Putnam
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Putnam: 2.8 (Sample of 11).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Putnam: 2.7 (Sample of 10).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Putnam: 3.3 (Sample of 11).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Putnam?
- There are 11 licensed child care providers in Putnam.
- What percentage of Putnam daycares have high quality ratings?
- 27% of Putnam daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 32% statewide in Connecticut.
- What types of childcare are available in Putnam?
- 5 center-based, 4 home-based providers operate in Putnam.
- How do Putnam daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Connecticut?
- Putnam 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