Best Daycares in New Bedford, MA — Independent Quality Ratings
Of New Bedford's 34 daycares, 34 (100%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, matching Massachusetts's statewide rate of 100%. Locally, providers average 5.0 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 4.0 stars on Structural inputs (state regulatory baseline plus provider-level licensing data), compared with Massachusetts averages of 5.0 on Process and 4.0 on Structural.
The local market includes 34 centers.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in New Bedford. Childery ranks providers using publicly auditable inputs: state QRIS scores, NAEYC-aligned ratios and group sizes, and federal CCDBG training coverage. See the Massachusetts methodology page for the full breakdown.
Rating Distribution in New Bedford
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in New Bedford: 4.1 (Sample of 34).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in New Bedford: 5.0 (Sample of 4).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in New Bedford: 4.0 (Sample of 34).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in New Bedford?
- There are 34 licensed child care providers in New Bedford.
- What percentage of New Bedford daycares have high quality ratings?
- 100% of New Bedford daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 100% statewide in Massachusetts.
- What types of childcare are available in New Bedford?
- 34 center-based providers operate in New Bedford.
- How do New Bedford daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Massachusetts?
- New Bedford daycares average 5.0 out of 5 stars on Childery's Process score (teaching quality, QRIS ratings, and accreditations), compared to a Massachusetts statewide average of 5.0.
- Is there financial help for childcare in Massachusetts?
- Massachusetts offers childcare subsidies and assistance programs for income-eligible families. See income limits, waitlist status, and how to apply.Childcare subsidies in Massachusetts