Best Daycares in Paxton, IL — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Paxton's 9 daycares, 9 (100%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, compared with 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 4.9 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 3 centers and 5 family child care homes.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Paxton. 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 Paxton
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Paxton: 4.9 (Sample of 9).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Paxton: 4.0 (Sample of 1).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Paxton: 4.9 (Sample of 9).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Paxton?
- There are 9 licensed child care providers in Paxton.
- What percentage of Paxton daycares have high quality ratings?
- 100% of Paxton daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 80% statewide in Illinois.
- What types of childcare are available in Paxton?
- 3 center-based, 5 home-based providers operate in Paxton.
- How do Paxton daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Illinois?
- Paxton 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