Some of the Best Daycares in Clayton, MO
Of Clayton's 4 daycares, 0 (0%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, compared with Missouri's statewide rate of 2%. Locally, providers average 3.0 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 3.0 stars on Structural inputs (state regulatory baseline plus provider-level licensing data), compared with Missouri averages of 3.0 on Process and 3.0 on Structural.
The local market includes 1 center and 3 license-exempt programs.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Clayton. Childery ranks providers using publicly auditable inputs: state QRIS scores, NAEYC-aligned ratios and group sizes, and federal CCDBG training coverage. See the Missouri methodology page for the full breakdown.
Rating Distribution in Clayton
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Clayton: 3.0 (Sample of 4).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Clayton: 3.0 (Sample of 1).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Clayton: 3.0 (Sample of 4).
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Some of the Best Daycares in Clayton
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Clayton?
- There are 4 licensed child care providers in Clayton.
- What percentage of Clayton daycares have high quality ratings?
- 0% of Clayton daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 2% statewide in Missouri.
- What types of childcare are available in Clayton?
- 1 center-based providers operate in Clayton.
- How do Clayton daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Missouri?
- Clayton daycares average 3.0 out of 5 stars on Childery's Process score (teaching quality, QRIS ratings, and accreditations), compared to a Missouri statewide average of 3.0.
- Is there financial help for childcare in Missouri?
- Missouri offers childcare subsidies and assistance programs for income-eligible families. See income limits, waitlist status, and how to apply.Childcare subsidies in Missouri