Best Daycares in Keene, NH — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Keene's 15 daycares, 13 (87%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, below New Hampshire's statewide rate of 90%. Locally, providers average 3.0 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 5.0 stars on Structural inputs (state regulatory baseline plus provider-level licensing data), compared with New Hampshire averages of 3.5 on Process and 4.8 on Structural.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Keene. Childery ranks providers using publicly auditable inputs: state QRIS scores, NAEYC-aligned ratios and group sizes, and federal CCDBG training coverage. See the New Hampshire methodology page for the full breakdown.
Rating Distribution in Keene
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Keene: 4.6 (Sample of 15).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Keene: 3.0 (Sample of 4).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Keene: 5.0 (Sample of 15).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Keene?
- There are 15 licensed child care providers in Keene.
- What percentage of Keene daycares have high quality ratings?
- 87% of Keene daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 90% statewide in New Hampshire.
- How do Keene daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of New Hampshire?
- Keene daycares average 3.0 out of 5 stars on Childery's Process score (teaching quality, QRIS ratings, and accreditations), compared to a New Hampshire statewide average of 3.5.
- Is there financial help for childcare in New Hampshire?
- New Hampshire offers childcare subsidies and assistance programs for income-eligible families. See income limits, waitlist status, and how to apply.Childcare subsidies in New Hampshire