Some of the Best Daycares in West Haven, CT
Of West Haven's 102 daycares, 19 (19%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, below Connecticut's statewide rate of 32%. Locally, providers average 2.6 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 9 centers, 1 group child care home, 73 family child care homes, and 7 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 West 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 West Haven
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in West Haven: 2.6 (Sample of 102).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in West Haven: 2.6 (Sample of 96).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in West Haven: 3.2 (Sample of 102).
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Some of the Best Daycares in West Haven
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in West Haven?
- There are 102 licensed child care providers in West Haven.
- What percentage of West Haven daycares have high quality ratings?
- 19% of West Haven daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 26% statewide in Connecticut.
- What types of childcare are available in West Haven?
- 9 center-based, 74 home-based providers operate in West Haven.
- How do West Haven daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Connecticut?
- West Haven daycares average 2.6 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