Best Daycares in Waverly, IA — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Waverly's 17 daycares, 7 (41%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, below Iowa's statewide rate of 55%. Locally, providers average 2.7 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 3.3 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 7 centers and 10 family child care homes.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Waverly. 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 Waverly
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Waverly: 3.0 (Sample of 17).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Waverly: 2.7 (Sample of 3).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Waverly: 3.3 (Sample of 17).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Waverly?
- There are 17 licensed child care providers in Waverly.
- What percentage of Waverly daycares have high quality ratings?
- 41% of Waverly daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 55% statewide in Iowa.
- What types of childcare are available in Waverly?
- 7 center-based, 10 home-based providers operate in Waverly.
- How do Waverly daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Iowa?
- Waverly daycares average 2.7 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