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Best Daycares in Payson, IL — Independent Quality Ratings

Of Payson's 5 daycares, 4 (80%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, compared with Illinois's statewide rate of 80%. Locally, providers average 3.0 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 4.8 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 4 family child care homes.

Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Payson. 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.

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4 or 5 Stars

Rating Distribution in Payson

4(80%)
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1(20%)
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Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Payson: 4.6 (Sample of 5).

Process rating across all displayed daycares in Payson: 3.0 (Sample of 1).

Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Payson: 4.8 (Sample of 5).

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed daycares are in Payson?
There are 5 licensed child care providers in Payson.
What percentage of Payson daycares have high quality ratings?
80% of Payson daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 80% statewide in Illinois.
What types of childcare are available in Payson?
4 home-based providers operate in Payson.
How do Payson daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Illinois?
Payson daycares average 3.0 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

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