Best Daycares in Ballston Spa, NY — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Ballston Spa's 23 daycares, 22 (96%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, above 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 4.5 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 5 centers, 7 group child care homes, and 6 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 Ballston Spa. 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 Ballston Spa
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Ballston Spa: 4.4 (Sample of 23).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Ballston Spa: 3.0 (Sample of 4).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Ballston Spa: 4.5 (Sample of 23).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Ballston Spa?
- There are 23 licensed child care providers in Ballston Spa.
- What percentage of Ballston Spa daycares have high quality ratings?
- 96% of Ballston Spa 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 Ballston Spa?
- 5 center-based, 13 home-based providers operate in Ballston Spa.
- How do Ballston Spa daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of New York?
- Ballston Spa 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