Best Daycares in Newton, IL — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Newton's 10 daycares, 8 (80%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, matching Illinois's statewide rate of 80%. Locally, providers average 4.0 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 Illinois averages of 3.8 on Process and 4.6 on Structural.
The local market includes 2 centers and 7 family child care homes, a higher home-based share than Illinois's average of 63%.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Newton. Childery ranks providers using publicly auditable inputs: state QRIS scores, NAEYC-aligned ratios and group sizes, and federal CCDBG training coverage. See the Illinois methodology page for the full breakdown.
Rating Distribution in Newton
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Newton: 4.3 (Sample of 10).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Newton: 4.0 (Sample of 1).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Newton: 4.3 (Sample of 10).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Newton?
- There are 10 licensed child care providers in Newton.
- What percentage of Newton daycares have high quality ratings?
- 80% of Newton daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 80% statewide in Illinois.
- What types of childcare are available in Newton?
- 2 center-based, 7 home-based providers operate in Newton.
- How do Newton daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Illinois?
- Newton daycares average 4.0 out of 5 stars on Childery's Process score (teaching quality, QRIS ratings, and accreditations), compared to a Illinois statewide average of 3.8.
- Is there financial help for childcare in Illinois?
- Illinois offers childcare subsidies and assistance programs for income-eligible families. See income limits, waitlist status, and how to apply.Childcare subsidies in Illinois