Best Daycares in Burlington, IA — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Burlington's 46 daycares, 10 (22%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, below Iowa's statewide rate of 55%. Locally, providers average 2.5 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 2.4 stars on Structural inputs (state regulatory baseline plus provider-level licensing data), compared with Iowa averages of 2.9 on Process and 3.6 on Structural.
The local market includes 9 centers and 37 family child care homes, a higher home-based share than Iowa's average of 55%.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Burlington. Childery ranks providers using publicly auditable inputs: state QRIS scores, NAEYC-aligned ratios and group sizes, and federal CCDBG training coverage. See the Iowa methodology page for the full breakdown.
Rating Distribution in Burlington
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Burlington: 2.3 (Sample of 46).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Burlington: 2.5 (Sample of 13).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Burlington: 2.4 (Sample of 46).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Burlington?
- There are 46 licensed child care providers in Burlington.
- What percentage of Burlington daycares have high quality ratings?
- 22% of Burlington daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 55% statewide in Iowa.
- What types of childcare are available in Burlington?
- 9 center-based, 37 home-based providers operate in Burlington.
- How do Burlington daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Iowa?
- Burlington daycares average 2.5 out of 5 stars on Childery's Process score (teaching quality, QRIS ratings, and accreditations), compared to a Iowa statewide average of 2.9.
- Is there financial help for childcare in Iowa?
- Iowa offers childcare subsidies and assistance programs for income-eligible families. See income limits, waitlist status, and how to apply.Childcare subsidies in Iowa