Best Daycares in Auburn, NY — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Auburn's 30 daycares, 27 (90%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, matching New York's statewide rate of 92%. Locally, providers average 3.0 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 4.2 stars on Structural inputs (state regulatory baseline plus provider-level licensing data), compared with New York averages of 2.9 on Process and 4.3 on Structural.
The local market includes 9 centers, 7 group child care homes, and 7 family child care homes, a lower home-based share than New York's average of 69%.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Auburn. Childery ranks providers using publicly auditable inputs: state QRIS scores, NAEYC-aligned ratios and group sizes, and federal CCDBG training coverage. See the New York methodology page for the full breakdown.
Rating Distribution in Auburn
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Auburn: 4.0 (Sample of 30).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Auburn: 3.0 (Sample of 6).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Auburn: 4.2 (Sample of 30).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Auburn?
- There are 30 licensed child care providers in Auburn.
- What percentage of Auburn daycares have high quality ratings?
- 90% of Auburn daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 92% statewide in New York.
- What types of childcare are available in Auburn?
- 9 center-based, 14 home-based providers operate in Auburn.
- How do Auburn daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of New York?
- Auburn daycares average 3.0 out of 5 stars on Childery's Process score (teaching quality, QRIS ratings, and accreditations), compared to a New York statewide average of 2.9.
- Is there financial help for childcare in New York?
- New York offers childcare subsidies and assistance programs for income-eligible families. See income limits, waitlist status, and how to apply.Childcare subsidies in New York