Best Daycares in Hayden, ID — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Hayden's 12 daycares, 8 (67%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, above Idaho's statewide rate of 24%. Locally, providers average 2.0 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 4.3 stars on Structural inputs (state regulatory baseline plus provider-level licensing data), compared with Idaho averages of 3.6 on Process and 2.8 on Structural.
The local market includes 8 centers and 4 group child care homes, a lower home-based share than Idaho's average of 40%.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Hayden. Childery ranks providers using publicly auditable inputs: state QRIS scores, NAEYC-aligned ratios and group sizes, and federal CCDBG training coverage. See the Idaho methodology page for the full breakdown.
Rating Distribution in Hayden
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Hayden: 4.1 (Sample of 12).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Hayden: 2.0 (Sample of 1).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Hayden: 4.3 (Sample of 12).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Hayden?
- There are 12 licensed child care providers in Hayden.
- What percentage of Hayden daycares have high quality ratings?
- 67% of Hayden daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 24% statewide in Idaho.
- What types of childcare are available in Hayden?
- 8 center-based, 4 home-based providers operate in Hayden.
- How do Hayden daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Idaho?
- Hayden daycares average 2.0 out of 5 stars on Childery's Process score (teaching quality, QRIS ratings, and accreditations), compared to a Idaho statewide average of 3.6.
- Is there financial help for childcare in Idaho?
- Idaho offers childcare subsidies and assistance programs for income-eligible families. See income limits, waitlist status, and how to apply.Childcare subsidies in Idaho