Best Daycares in Stratford, CT — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Stratford's 101 daycares, 24 (24%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, below 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 3.3 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 25 centers, 64 family child care homes, and 2 license-exempt programs, a higher home-based share than Connecticut's average of 40%.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Stratford. 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 Stratford
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Stratford: 2.7 (Sample of 101).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Stratford: 2.5 (Sample of 91).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Stratford: 3.3 (Sample of 101).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Stratford?
- There are 101 licensed child care providers in Stratford.
- What percentage of Stratford daycares have high quality ratings?
- 24% of Stratford daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 32% statewide in Connecticut.
- What types of childcare are available in Stratford?
- 25 center-based, 64 home-based providers operate in Stratford.
- How do Stratford daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Connecticut?
- Stratford 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
All 101 Daycares in Stratford
- Saint James School - Stratford
- Saint Mark School - Stratford
- Sandrelys Cruz
- Shakayla Jackson
- Shaquanta Campbell
- Shirlene Davis
- Sonseeahray S. R. Fields
- St James Summer Fun Day Camp
- St. James School
- St. Mark After School Program
- Sterling House at Erin's Gym
- Sterling House Preschool
- Sterling Park Day Camp
- Stratford Academy Preschool
- Stratford Boe At Franklin Elementary
- Stratford Early Learning Services
- Stratford Town Of - Office Of Economic Development
- Stratford United Methodist Preschool
- Stratford Ymca - Victoria Soto
- Stratford Ymca Child Care Prog-Second Hill Lane
- Stratford Ymca Extended Day @ Nichols
- Stratford Ymca Extended Day Program
- Stratford Ymca Extended Day- Franklin School
- Strtfd Ymca C C Prog@ Strtfd Acad/johnson House